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Aya la Vida — Contemporary Panamanian cuisine

Contemporary Panamanian cuisine

Aya la Vida

From the earth to your table

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Aya la Vida

Aya la Vida celebrates Panamanian product: ceviches, Ocú-style chicharrones and grandmother's recipes elevated to fine dining, with 100% national ingredients.

Here dinner comes with rhythm: live music with Afropiano and Son Tropical, and a terrace where you taste all of Panama — pet friendly, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

100% local

Every ingredient has a name and a province: from the Caribbean sea to the land of Azuero.

Live music

Bands and traditional nights that turn dinner into a Panamanian celebration.

Casco terrace

Open air among colonial balconies, valet parking and a family-friendly vibe.

Gallery

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Sea bass ceviche with coconut tiger's milk and crispy plantain strands
Braised octopus on a yellow cream with touches of squid ink
Charcoal-grilled salmon glazed with sesame over sautéed vegetables
Beef cut cooked pink with Panamanian chimichurri and rice
Aya la Vida's dining room with light sofas, tropical plants and warm light
Artisan pizza with vegetables and melted cheese on a stone table
Stuffed avocado with foam and dots of sauce on a designer plate
Dancers in Panamanian polleras embroidered in blue and purple
Glazed ribs dusted with powdered sugar over passion fruit sauce
Panamanian ropa vieja with coconut rice and pigeon peas
Long group table with upholstered chairs and Panamanian art on the walls
Band playing live music among the dining room's plants

Hours

  • Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday17:00 – 23:00
  • Thursday17:00 – 01:00
  • Friday – Saturday13:00 – 01:00
  • Sunday11:00 – 20:00

Location

Edificio La Cuadra, planta baja, Casco Antiguo
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá

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+507 6588-4855ventas@ayalavidarestaurante.comBook online

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