COYA | MoodFood

by ALEXEY Kostyliev

1 August 2025

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It’s more than just a restaurant. It’s a place where you embark on a journey through Latin America—without ever leaving the shores of Monaco.

Here, they prepare ceviche like in Lima, mix cocktails like in Barranco, and play music that gets you out of your seat—even if you’re wearing a Tom Ford suit.

There’s also an incredible terrace, a panoramic view of the Mediterranean, and a crowd that came not just to dine — but to feel.

Cuisine: When Peru Meets the Riviera

The COYA menu is a fusion of cultures, flavors, and techniques. Under the direction of head chef Victoria Vallenilla, dishes are born where Peruvian tradition dances with Japanese minimalism, Chinese fire, and Spanish passion.

Freshness Above All

At COYA, there are no compromises when it comes to quality. The fish for ceviche is delivered daily.

Vegetables and herbs come from local suppliers. Lime, passion fruit, chili — all fresh, fragrant, and bursting with flavor. Each dish is like a first love: vibrant, juicy, and unforgettable.

What to try:

**Guacamole con Caviar**
COYA’s signature guacamole made with fresh avocado, lime, chili, and cilantro, generously topped with premium caviar — €105.

**Tataki de Salmón Nikkei**
Thinly sliced salmon marinated in Nikkei style — a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian techniques — with a sauce made from soy, lime, and aji amarillo. Garnished with caviar, unagi, fresh herbs, and purple basil — €38 per serving.

**Taco de Salmón**
Mini taco with salmon tartare on a crispy base — often made from nori or rice dough — topped with a creamy sauce (based on mayo or aji amarillo), fresh cucumber, and caviar (salmon roe or tobiko) — €35 per serving.

**Ceviche de Lubina Clásico**
Classic ceviche made with sea bass — €32 per serving.

This place will also surprise you with its desserts:

**Chocolate Tart with Caviar & Gold Leaf**
A rich chocolate tart topped with premium caviar and edible gold leaf — €45 per serving.

**Helado de la Casa** (COYA’s signature ice cream): Chocolate with caramel and honey crunch, Coconut or lime with matcha / yuzu / passion fruit, Seasonal flavor with a stone-like texture — €26 for a trio.

**Suspiro Limeño**
An airy cream made from condensed milk and vanilla or passion fruit, whipped with egg white, topped with meringue, crispy biscuit, citrus elements like dried lime and zest, yuzu or mango pearls, and finished with sugar or jelly decorations — €22 per serving.

Drinks: Pisco Bar & Lounge — Where the Night Begins

At the heart of the restaurant lies the bar. And it’s not just any bar — it’s a space where pisco comes alive in dozens of mixes: with passion fruit, lime, mint, spicy chili, or coffee.
And if you haven’t tried the Pisco Macerado 1615 yet — then you haven’t truly been to COYA.

**Pisco Verde**
A refreshing cocktail made with Pisco 1615, lime, passion fruit, mint, and cane syrup — €26.

**Pisco Sour**
A classic Peruvian cocktail with Pisco, lime, cane syrup, and a silky egg white foam — €24.

**Espresso Martini**
A classic Espresso Martini with a Latin twist — rich, velvety, and full of energy — €25.

On the menu:

– 40+ types of tequila
– Signature cocktails crafted by COYA’s mixologists
– Exotic drinks made with rum, mezcal, and agave

The bar stays open until 2 AM — and around 10 PM, it turns into a dance floor.

Interior: Peru in Every Detail

COYA is a place where design sets the mood. In 2024, the space was completely renovated — the interior was created in collaboration with the London-based agency First Within.

Handcrafted furniture made from wood and metal.

Art installations inspired by Peruvian tribes.

Aurelia light fixtures made from patinated brass.

Lounge area and cocktail bar on the terrace.

It’s not just décor — it’s part of the experience.

Atmosphere: Music That Pulses

COYA has its own music platform — COYA MUSIC. Every evening features live DJ sets with Afro-house, Latin beats, and soundtracks you’ll want to Shazam instantly.
The hottest nights? Inca Sundays.

Conclusion:

COYA Monte-Carlo isn’t just dinner. It’s an evening that starts with ceviche, flows into a cocktail on the terrace, turns into a dance under the DJ set — and ends with a thought:
“Why haven’t I booked a table for next Saturday yet?”

Want the vibe of Lima without leaving Europe?
COYA is waiting.

Information:

Address: 26 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Reservations: coyarestaurant.com/monte-carlo Phone: +377 98 06 20 20 Email: coyamontecarlo@sbm.mc