Coya in City of London, Westminster

Love the decor, the ambiance and the food.

**Review for Coya Mayfair** I had high expectations for Coya Mayfair, but the experience was a complete letdown, largely due to the rude and unprofessional behavior of the staff. From the moment we arrived, the managers at the cloakroom and front desk downstairs made my wife and me feel rushed and unwelcome. Their attitude was condescending, and they treated us more like a nuisance than paying customers. Despite having made a reservation well in advance, we were forced to sit at the bar instead of the table we had booked. When we questioned this, we were told that our table had already been given to another couple. There was no apology or attempt to make things right until we complained. Suddenly, they "found" our original table and seated us there after all — a table they had just claimed was unavailable. The whole ordeal felt completely unnecessary and incredibly unprofessional. To add to the disappointment, the halal options on the menu were very limited. While the lamb chops were nice, they were absolutely not worth the £42 price tag. For a restaurant in Mayfair with such a reputation, you would expect much better service and value for money. Overall, the rude treatment and poor handling of our reservation ruined what should have been a pleasant evening. I wouldn’t recommend Coya Mayfair to anyone seeking good hospitality or a respectful dining experience. There are plenty of other places in London that offer better food, service, and value.

The hostesses at the desk where they take you to your seat were extremely rude and unprofessional. Even though we had pre booked they gave us a table at the bar and not the restaurant. After complaining they did not apologise and claimed our table had been given away. I then threatened to leave and suddenly a table was available. However when walking through the restaurant there was multiple tables available. The staff were not friendly and did not provide the experience for what you are paying. Extremely loud and unable to hear yourself talking let alone the company the you are with. At times we were very neglected by the waiters and had to keep asking multiple waiters for one thing. We sent some food back as it was not upto standard but the food was no where to be seen 15 minutes later and we already finished the rest. When asking for a condiment such as mayo the waiter said he can bring some chilli sauce not making us aware that this would cost £6 which is ridiculous for a little pot of sauce. Overall the meat was very nice however the whole experience started of negatively due to the hostesses attitudes and rudeness we will not be visiting again and would not recommend.

Food could be better. Staff very accommodating.

There is no respect for appointments, no respect for guests, whether you have a reservation or not you will wait a long time.

Stunning! Table of 4 had the tasting menu for lunch and we were bowled away by the food. The flavours are stunning and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing meal.

The stuff amazing! The are very welcome and very kind especially the girl on the reception 🙏🏼

Beeeeest service ever, I recommend lamb chops was so delicious and churros with chocolate you will never taste it like that ever

Nice cocktails, totally unique. The bar was tiny, crowded, busy but at £24 a cocktail there wasn't much wait to get served.

Bad service in reservations. The reservation was made at 11 pm and my reservation was handled very poorly. I was very dissatisfied with the experience. Please note that the full amount of £450 has been withdrawn from me

Been before and ordered from the a la carte menu, but their champagne and cocktails brunch? Phenomenal. DJ and performers were all stellar. But Maria? Maria who served us was incredible. So attentive, so kind. Can only hope when you go it will be her serving you. She is brilliant.

Perfect experience. Great food and even better service. Wish I could remember his name to shout him out. An excellent birthday dinner.

‏A very disappointing experience. The receptionist (thin lady) was extremely rude, lacked basic communication skills, and when I asked her to cancel my reservation because it was impossible for me to continue my evening at the restaurant, she handled it poorly.

I booked COYA Mayfair for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner, but it was a huge letdown. -Rude Staff & Rushed Service/ Poor Management: The staff had poor attitudes and constantly rushed us. For example, when we were barely halfway through the ceviche, the waiter tried to serve the main course. They seemed determined to make us finish the set menu as soon as possible, making the entire experience feel stressful. -Overpriced: Cocktails and appetizers were standard, but the mains were so salty that almost inedible. The tender stems were also burnt. -No Birthday Acknowledgment: Despite informing them, there were no greetings or gestures, which felt cold and dismissive. -Unpleasant Farewell: Staff didn’t say goodbye or even look at us when we left, including the front of house. The worst fine dining experiences I’ve had in Mayfair. Definitely overrated and not worth the hype.

Beautiful space with a great menu and excellent service! The restaurant has a great ambience, it’s both cosy and intimate but with a typical Mayfair vibe & atmosphere.

The Vibe is ecstatic! Dj was grooving and growing on us through out our experience. It’s Glitz & Glam & without attending COYA ! Your trip to London is not complete.

Seating is comfortable. The smoking area is curbside.

You can see why this place is a London staple! Great food, great service, and super fun atmosphere!

The food was very good, but the reception was not good, which bothered me a lot and they didn't recive and help us well

I love Coya but my last visit left a sour taste in my mouth. We were a group of 4 we ordered the tasting menu just over £100 per person. After desert we asked for 2 espresso they REFUSED to serve us the requested espresso because we had just gone over the allocated 2 hour time allocation !! How long does it take to serve 2 espresso

The ambience, services and the food were all worth it. So much that I came back the next week for another experience and I wasn’t disappointed. 👍

This is a great Peruvian restaurant. We visited on a Friday evening and it was busy, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. The service was prompt and friendly.

Wonderful authentic Peruvian food experience with incredibly helpful staff.

Unfortunately, the staff at the bar were not welcoming and never smiled. The hostess was also not very welcoming. The only welcoming staff member was our waiter. Food was really nice and well presented. Great entertainment. Unfortunately with unwelcoming staff, we didn’t not get to enjoy drinks, even when we were paying for them after dinner. I will be in two minds to recommend Mayfair branch, i have not had a bad experience with city branch

Everything was great! Diego made very good cocktails for us!

Good Peruvian place to go for dinner. Dishes are not so big, so you can try a couple of them. I would recommend the ceviches. Service was excellent.

We had a great meal here - really enjoyed it. HOWEVER Whilst the service was good and the staff very friendly service is added at 20% - you can to specify if you want this reduced to 15% which i still feel is very generous. You are then asked by the waiter whether you want to add additional service 'just for him' and suggested 15%. I have been 3 times, the same process each time which is very awkward to decline especially so with clients.

Over rated Not goin back again over priced Service is not that good for the valie of money

Top atmosphere, impeccable service.

Fabulous place. Beautiful unique style. Service was amazing friendly, engaging, making you feel like you had your own stunning cocktail bar with attentive cocktail waitress in your own home after returning from work. The food was authentic, distinctive and delicious. The wagyu fillet, the best I have ever tasted. Loved the evening I spent there.

Never disappoints. Great food and ambience and the service is impeccable

good ambiance .. food .. service .. tried signature desert it was not really worth it ..

Great ambience, great service, the portions could be a little bigger😎

I had my reservation for 22 00 pm and I arrived on time however I was told to wait and seated around 40 minutes after by then I was exhausted of standing also the staff wasn’t helpful and avoided to answer my questions . Great food but bad hospitality.

Excellent host, excellent service, ceviche seabass was chunky bland soaked in water, grilled sea bream was too salty and somehow soaked up in oil, lobster dumpling were too salty and watery, beef tataki was tasteless, no dessert as we didn’t want to risk it, wine list was too long and very pricey, cocktails were acceptable.

I love trying out all the high end restaurants and I’m almost always left feeling extremely underwhelmed as they’re generally high priced and low quality or tiny portions, however this is truly the first time I’ve been absolutely blown away by the food, service, atmosphere and just everything to do with this place. I only eat halal and no alcohol they were very accommodating and just really really tasty food.

Great environment and delicious food. Amazing for special occasions, staff were very attentive and friendly.

A Unique Experience that became much better with the help of Pedro! All Choices were great, Especially Arroz Nikkei that was full of flavor!

Great atmosphere, excellent food and service. Our table was delayed so we had to wait at the bar but they kindly provided a drink on the house - no issues at all with that - its always how people deal with things that makes an occasion memorable. It would be 5 stars except that we were “encouraged” by the waiter to add a tip - maybe it was our fault for misunderstanding but we assumed no service charge had been added. It turned out to be additional - I think 15% is sufficient as a service charge without asking customers to add an additional amount. Just beware of that if dining here.

Food was amazing. Service was ok but they tried to give us the worst table and also tried to make us pay for a wine bottle that had gone bad. Atmosphere was abysmal, you can't hear each other because they pump out music as it if were a club

Amazing food, good atmosphere. Seabass Risotto is a must try.

Excellent food, great atmosphere. It used to be better, but still is great. Many mistakes today at the Halloween party. Delays in the drinks order. We also ordered the treasure chest of shots, but the pyramid came instead. The barwoman rushed to take the pyramid away from the bar leaving the shots only- unacceptable pub-like service from everyone. We have been going to Coya since years, but not sure if this place is more us anymore. The crowd is also quite debatable.

Such a nice ambiance and welcoming stuff. Food is great we had the chevice tasting as family experience s ribeye, that was great and we could not skip the dessert as the three leches con pistachios and churros. A really nice and tasty evening!

Horrible experience at Coya Mayfair - please avoid. Horrifically overpriced, tiny portions of food, bill came to over £400. Food was cold. Staff forgot my dad's drink for an hour and starter and whilst they did correct this it was rather too late. Was there for a special occasion for my mum and felt very disappointed. Noisy bar with tables close together and not a proper restaurant. Overall, horribly overpriced food with terrible service - if you're a normal family looking for a special occasion to celebrate, do not waste your money here

Food was amazing the service though horrible also for that amount of money 600£ for a diner might aswell go Michelin star restaurants where the service will also be at the same level as the food.

Love, love, love this place ! Great food , great drinks , great service, great atmosphere 😍

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing cocktails! I definitely recommend trying the Pisco Sour cocktail! 10/10

A great, sophisticated place for special occasions! The environment is enchanting, the food is of high quality and really very tasty!

Avoid. Average food. Horrible service and not so great atmosphere. First incidence happened at the bar as our table was not ready at the time we booked. We paid the bartender a ridiculously high amount for a mocktail and a tiny regular cocktail. The bar bill included a 15% s service charge and the bartender had marked an additional 10% service charge on the card. Then came the waiter in the restaurant. We had chosen when reserving the degustation menu and ticked no poultry for intolerances; we specified this to the waiter and he responded rudely that he is not sure the chef can do this although I tried to explain to him that it was the restaurant itself that allows for ticking this off the menu. He hurriedly left, brusquely picking up the menu and dropping my iPhone on the floor. He did not even apologise or pick it up, but tried to crack a bad joke. He left never asking us what we wanted to drink. The first dish we received was chicken! I complained to whom I was told was the manager (a more polite attendant) who changed our waiter and removed the drinks - a glass of wine and a non alcoholic gin tonic that we ended receiving half way through the meal - from our bill; this was less than the 15% service charge added for the bad service. Food was average. The fish in the ceviche was fresh, but the sauces in the 4 different variations were tasteless. Ambiance was not great either. Music was not good, there were a few large party tables that were literally shouting at times and felt more like a noisy overpriced fast food restaurant. My recommendation: Avoid unless you went to be ripped off by an over priced and mediocre meal in an unpleasant surrounding and served by bad waiters who seem on speed.

Avoid. Average food. Horrible service and not so great atmosphere. First incidence happened at the bar as our table was not ready at the time we booked. We paid the bartender a ridiculously high amount for a mocktail and a tiny regular cocktail. The bar bill included a 15% s service charge and the bartender had marked an additional 10% service charge on the card. Then came the waiter in the restaurant. We had chosen when reserving the degustation menu and ticked no poultry for intolerances; we specified this to the waiter and he responded rudely that he is not sure the chef can do this although I tried to explain to him that it was the restaurant itself that allows for ticking this off the menu. He hurriedly left, brusquely picking up the menu and dropping my iPhone on the floor. He did not even apologise or pick it up, but tried to crack a bad joke. He left never asking us what we wanted to drink. The first dish we received was chicken! I complained to whom I was told was the manager (a more polite attendant) who changed our waiter and removed the drinks - a glass of wine and a non alcoholic gin tonic that we ended receiving half way through the meal - from our bill; this was less than the 15% service charge added for the bad service. Food was average. The fish in the ceviche was fresh, but the sauces in the 4 different variations were tasteless. Ambiance was not great either. Music was not good, there were a few large party tables that were literally shouting at times and felt more like a noisy overpriced fast food restaurant. My recommendation: Avoid unless you went to be ripped off by an over priced and mediocre meal in an unpleasant surrounding and served by bad waiters who seem on speed.

Loved it so much the first time I went back and really didn't. The fixed menu all arrived at once and long before the first white wine, which was then eclipsed by the cocktails that turned up at the end of the starters! The true picture is that the kitchen overrules the service and sets the pace, while the front of house is chaotically trying to keep up. I was exhausted trying to order wine, only to see the dish turn up 20 minutes before the wine I'd chosen to match it. Daft. Maybe it was just a bad day, but guys... the art of the craft is to have people smiling as they leave, not to wipe their arrival smiles due to the haphazard service. Food was good, and my wine choices were fabulous, but the provision of both failed me.

Excellent food and service! Would definitely recommend it and would happily come back again! Gracias!

Very good food!! But very expensive!!!!

Disappointed by the reception experience today. My reservation was for 9 PM, and when I arrived early at 8:20 , I was asked to leave and return at 9. I waited outside only to see two tables being served before me. Eventually, I was offered a counter table despite arriving early. a huge shoutout to Jose Becerril for the amazing service! Your kindness made a big difference. Thank you!

Many party restaurants don’t survive in the city. The reason this one has is that the food is consistently good and the vibe is always fun. Always glad to go back. Like the music and the DJs.

Thank you Coya for an EXCELLENT meal and great service! I will definitely be returning, this place truly lives up to the reputation and expectations that have long been known for Coya. The Chilean sea bas is such a tasteful dish and the sea bass falls apart to perfectly. The waiter knew the menu well and had many recommendations. The guacamole is mixed right in front of you. The churros are truly the best in London, they’re soft and crunchy but not stale. The sea bass ceviche was light and fresh. The beef cuts were tender, although a tad too salty for me. On top my that the staff came out and sang happy birthday, which was a really nice touch. They’re very enthusiastic the way they sing, loved it. The food is great value (typical Mayfair prices) and we were all full up at the end of the dinner.

Amazing atmosphere, sharing menu is enrichment, team is friendly, thank you all

Come and enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner. Beautiful place throughout. The bar is top tier. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Food is really well done, flavours are outstanding.

Great atmosphere and food. We tried the tasting menu and I think it's good value for money with a great selection of different dishes.

Of the three dishes we ordered, only the bao buns were truly delicious, while the other two were mediocre. The atmosphere in the restaurant is always lively and party-like, with loud music. If you're looking for a place to have a quiet conversation, it's better to choose another spot. The interior is dark, but you're greeted with a pleasant, signature scent as you walk in, adding a unique touch to the experience. Overall, it's a decent restaurant, but nothing more. It’s a great place for those seeking vibrant vibes, even if it means compromising a bit on the food quality. Of the three dishes we ordered, only the bao buns turned out to be really tasty, the other two were mediocre. The atmosphere in the restaurant is always lively and party-like, with loud music. If you are looking for a place for a quiet conversation, it is better to choose another institution. The interior is dark, but upon entering you are greeted by a pleasant, signature aroma that creates a special atmosphere. In general, the restaurant is not bad, but nothing more. This is a good place for those who are looking for bright emotions and do not mind sacrificing a little quality of food for the general atmosphere.

This place used to be better but now the food and the service isn’t really up for the standard and check price that Coya has. Staff is quite dismissive and doesn’t really know the etiquette of fine dining and the food is just average.

really nice place pricey but really amazing atmosphere and food was great, seabass risotto, ceviche, and churros were the highlights for me

Great restaurant, great atmosphere, great live music

We will go again. It has become a tradition to visit one of their branches every time we travel to London. In this place, we have the chance to get to know the Peruvian cuisine better, which we discovered in a small place called Machi in Suadiye.

Visited Coya recently and tried many dishes. All were exceptionally tasty and appealingly presented. We had a very good waiter and sommelier. The staff that kindly served the food were also great at explaining each dish. So all round a very enjoyable evening. When we got the bill and went to pay the waiter invited us to add a % on the bill “for the staff”. I’m not sure where the first 15% goes.

The food and ambience were superb as well as the waiters. However, the ladies at the door and responsible for the seating were a necessarily stoic, unfriendly and borderline rude. They gave us a horrible table at the corner of the restaurant next to the kitchen and lacked proper manners when handing us our coats before leaving. She basically threw my jacket on the table for me to pick up.

I love the vibe here, everyone is having a good time.Nice champagne, good food, what’s not to like?This is definitely a go to place for a celebration or even a couples day out.

The vibe here is nineties / noughties retro, love it! Food is always good and this time a new twist with a welcome party and canapés with bottomless champagne. After about 45minutes we were shown to our table and the music and live entertainment carried on along with the champagne and food being served. This is a great way to spend a Saturday brunch (12-4pm).

Went to Coya for dinner with friends. Group of five ladies. Lovely evening with great service. Food was delicious and the pisco sour too. Recommend.

A lady gave me her reservation infront of the receptionist ,once the lady left the receptionist denied it and kicked me out

My Peruvian friend took me to Coya. She said this is a genuine Peruvian restaurant. That's right. The service is brilliant. The staff welcomed us with hospitality. The atmosphere was gorgeous. We could use any scene for business, celebration, or private. The food was fantastic. I understand why Peruvian food is one of the best cuisines in the world.

The food is good but not exceptional and the atmosphere is really good. However the let down has always been the service.. I’ve been coming here for years and supported the restaurant through Covid but everytime its the same thing.. one hour in and they start to nag you for the table back. Interrupting conversations multiple times just to hint they want the table back. I remember two years ago I brought a client to dinner and we spent 2K after a bottle of wine and the behaviour was still the same. Services always starts well and end up horrendous.

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY!!!!! I never take the time to write a review but this place was horrible to me. I have an all nut allergy and I told the waitress about the allergy which she told me that shouldn’t be a problem but would double check. When she came back she asked if I was okay with cross contamination which I told her no. Next thing I know the manager comes out and takes my plate and cup away and states VERY rudely that they will not serve me any food or drink because of my allergy. He was not nice about it at all and didn’t offer any accommodations. You would think for an “upscale” restaurant they would be able to accommodate. I have never been basically kicked out for my allergy in my life before this place. So I repeat never ever come to this place with an allergy or just in general with how rude the staff is!

È proprio una bella esperienza a tutto tondo da regalarsi! L’accoglienza al bar è stata talmente piacevole con cocktail e live music da scegliere di restare li’per la cena. Le pietanze sono eccezionali, la cucina peruviana stupisce nei sapori, un vero crescendo che regala un viaggio del palato. Rejia, la barman di origini italiane (super professionale e disponibile) ci ha accompagnato nella scelta dei cibi, suggerendo appetizer e main course degni di nota. Superlativo, tutto.

It has nice lounge vibe. We ordered everything possible from the seafood but i remember only crab tacos:). Desert was also good. Fondant but it’s called different in the menu.

Good luncheon experience and guidance by the waiter.

Usually 10/10 last time was bad broken service kitchen talking too much some dish forgotten about. Manager rang and apologised endeavouring to make it better next time. We shall see

The place is incredible- it looks beautiful, food and service are awesome

Great service, lovely food, great ambience & background music; can't wait to visit again!

Great place, great ambiance and food..

Had a meal as part of a group celebration, food was incredible with the waygu an absolute must!! The staff were very helpful and the atmosphere is very immersive.

The place is amazing service and food excellent but the price is too high and the plates very small

A very interesting lunch & pleasant experience, however I do feel like they focus on the presentation more than the actual quality of the food it was good but fairly small portions & I dont think the quality of the meat was as good as i could have been. Also I think adding on a 15% service charge makes the place too expensive for what it is. I know it's in Mayfair, but if it wasn't for that I probably would have given 5 stars.

I love this place. The staff are amazing, the food is unreal. Such a lovely dark moody vibe.

We went to coya as two families where the total bill came up to £900 inc service (£300 drinks and £600 food) and we all left hungry noting 2 of the party were 9 years old. We were sat on a round table in front of the small glass windowed cooking area. On initial entry the restaurant lacks any presence or sense of occasion which is what we normally expect from higher priced venues. We didn't mind the more unassuming set up and thought this would be great for a date or business lunch. The menu looked good and the prices were slightly higher than other similar establishments however we thought perhaps the quantity/quality would be elevated or the presentation may be special. Unfortunately it was not. The ceviche platter for £80 consisted of 5 small bowls of cubed fillings of which 1 was cucumbers so 4 fish. Each person would need two or 3 bowls to be satisfied. The taste was ok but each one was very similar to the next apart from the actual fish. We also ordered a number of skewers but at £17 for 2 micro skewers an absolute waste of money, lacked taste and wasn't filling at all. We also got the crab tacos which were excellent but at £7 a taco felt very steep in pricing. Overall we were a little shocked at the overall price given no one was full or satisfied and wont be visiting again. If you can afford to go to Coya there are better places.

Good food - empanadas, ceviche, skewers and spicy beef were highlights. very cool interiors and bar downstairs. Were placed at a table near the toilets and couldn’t see the live music so that was disappointing. Were rushed to vacate table after a 2 hr slot but they found us a table in the bar to finish our desserts.

Nice, but the Dubai branch is better

Dishes: Arroz Nikkel (Sea bass with risotto) and Japanese Wagu are the two must order dishes. Churro as a dessert makes our dinner a perfect ending.

Amazing selection of halal and Gluten Free options. Love the darker ambience. Furthermore Mr. Pedro is a legend, obrigado Pedro!

If you check on line it says it is open 0:00 on Sunday but it's not true. It closes at 3pm on Sunday.

Our first visit here but certainly will not be the last. Wonderful pre-lunch Pisco Sour at the lovely cocktail bar. Beautiful decor and nice ambience. We had the set lunch menu and it was excellent. £38 per head for 2 courses. Almost everything on the menu is gluten free which is excellent for me as a coeliac. We had tuna tostadas and the calamari to start followed by the miso Seabass and crispy beef for main. It was all totally delicious. The fish was simply outstanding. Wines are pricey but no more so than other equivalent London restaurants. Service was great. Background music was cool South American vibe. Can't wait to return.

food is always outstanding but prices are a little expensive now...

I like it, different kind of food and good service with music.

What an amazing experience. From the atmosphere, to the food, and especially the service, Sandro was amazing, very kind and helpful, and most importantly he has a great sense of humor. Highly recommended.

We live this place, the staff are always very professional and friendly and make you feel special. The food is amazing across the board. Highly recommend

Although staff were initially quick and attentive, throughout the night we had to continuously ask for our drinks as we had waited over 30 mins for some coke. Also I’m not too sure what was in the crab taco but both my friend and I had ordered it with no previous issue with crab, yet about 45 minutes to an hour later we fell sick and i actually vomited multiple times…. Wouldn’t recommend the portion sizes were too small and the food itself caused sickness.

Went for our anniversary dinner on a Friday night and booked a table in advance l, picked this place based on raving reviews online so decided to try it out. On arrival we were seated promptly and the staff were friendly, it was pretty efficient considering it was so busy. As soon as wee were seated things felt very rushed from then on. The booking was for an hour so understood they needed to ensure the table was free after that but it’s a little uncomfortable when waiters are consistently coming to ask if you’re ready to order and continuously asking if they can remove plates of food that have not been finished. The food itself was sub standard, definitely over priced. The steak didn’t seem quality and the flavours were okish, the starters were decent though. Decor was really nice and it was a buzzing environment but I think the rushing has put me off this place.

Coya keeps hitting the spot. I’d previously had the tasting menu at Coya City for a business meal, so wanted to try Mayfair for a meal with my wife. Food is absolutely top notch. Could not fault anything and, unlike tasting menus elsewhere, these are not tiny little courses. Highlights - the pulled wagyu bao was fantastic, the stone fish ceviche in ponzu and truffle was incredible and the beef fillet and the sea bass with rice were both amazing. For £95 per person menu I thought it was exceptional. Only negative for me was the wine prices. A bit punchy, but that’s the way it is. £95 Cloudy Bay is a touch toppy. Total bill was £360. Definitely will be going again.

The food and atmosphere were amazing. Andrea and Hubert provided a stellar service!

Tired to call them prior to my booking that i have tomorrow with coya mayfair have been on hold for over an hour with no answer what so ever, i wanted to express and ask if they served halal food as there was no clarification on their website, i am extremely dissapointed by the customer service provided by coya and i havent even visted them yet.