What Yapa does

Yapa is a privately held restaurant and cocktail bar concept founded by chef Matteo Pancetti. The brand operates as a single hospitality business expressed through two physical locations: a year-round flagship at Viale Monte Nero 34 in Milan, Italy, and a seasonal summer location on the island of Antiparos, Greece. The offer centers on a sharing-style menu that blends Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions, driven by an explicit seasonality and small-producer sourcing ethos that Pancetti frames as the core of the concept.

The product surface is a unified fine-dining experience built around four interlocking components: a seasonal food menu and a separate "Yapas" small-plates menu; a cocktail program developed with Matias Sarli of the 80-20ml drinks lab using niche spirits and botanical infusions; a natural wine list curated by sommelier Paloma Geronico emphasizing Spanish, French, and European producers; and a curated music environment ("Yapa Sensory Journey") designed by Sergio and Santi. Reservations and digital gift cards are transacted through the Superb Experience platform, and the brand maintains an owned marketing presence via Instagram, Facebook, and a "Friends of Yapa" newsletter.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fine dining with three identifiable revenue streams: dine-in food service at the two locations, cocktail and beverage service, and gift card sales processed through the third-party platform. There is no delivery, takeaway, or B2B catering channel disclosed. Headcount is 62 employees, there are no funding rounds, parent companies, or acquisitions in the record, and ownership appears to remain with the founder. The concept is marketed around the meaning of "Yapa" — "a little something extra" — and is positioned as an experiential alternative to traditional Milan fine dining.

Name

Yapa

Legal name

Yapa

Website

https://ya-pa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yapa is a privately held restaurant and cocktail bar concept founded by chef Matteo Pancetti, operating a year-round flagship in Milan and a seasonal summer location on Antiparos, Greece. It serves affluent diners seeking sharing-style Mediterranean-Asian-South American fusion cuisine paired with a specialty natural wine and cocktail program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Fusion cuisine
• Cocktail bars
• Natural wine program
• Experiential hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining: Revenue generated from food service at two locations - Milan and Antiparos. The menu features sharing plates designed for communal dining with an innovative fusion cuisine combining Mediterranean, Asian, and South American influences.
2. Cocktail and beverage service: Revenue from cocktails crafted by Matias Sarli (80-20ml drinks lab), featuring niche spirits infused with plants and flowers. Natural wine program curated by sommelier Paloma Geronico with emphasis on Spanish, French, and European natural wines.
3. Gift cards: Gift cards sold through Superb Experience platform, allowing customers to purchase dining experiences as gifts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yapa operates a chef-driven fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar concept across two locations (Milan, Italy year-round and Antiparos, Greece seasonally). It serves a sharing-style fusion menu combining Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions, paired with a craft cocktail program and a natural wine list. The business sells in-restaurant dining experiences and gift cards, supplemented by curated music and sensory experiences.

Product overview

Yapa is a restaurant and cocktail bar concept with two locations—Milan, Italy and Antiparos, Greece—operating as a unified culinary experience. The offering centers on chef Matteo Pancetti's fusion cuisine blending Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions, complemented by natural wines curated by Paloma Geronico and artisanal cocktails created by Matias Sarli. The product portfolio includes dinner and yapas tasting menus (PDF menus), a drinks menu, a natural wine selection, gift cards, and table reservations. The Milan location maintains a structured, intentional atmosphere while Antiparos offers a seasonal, island-inspired extension with dedicated music experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YAPA: Restaurant & Cocktail Bar brand operating in Milan and Antiparos

Products and services

• Yapa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (Milan) Year-round fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar in Milan offering Chef Matteo Pancetti's Mediterranean-Asian-South American fusion cuisine designed for sharing, paired with natural wines and artisanal cocktails. Open for dinner service Sunday through Saturday.
• Yapa Antiparos Seasonal summer branch of Yapa operating in Antiparos, Greece, extending the same culinary philosophy with a warmer, more relaxed island atmosphere, dedicated cocktail program, and curated music experiences. Open for dinner seven nights a week.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold through the Superb Experience platform, enabling customers to gift Yapa dining experiences at either location.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Matias Sarli / 80-20ml Drinks LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatias Sarli from influential 80-20ml drinks lab collaborated with Yapa to create a nuanced cocktail list featuring niche spirits infused with plants and flowers. The cocktails balance innovative artistry with the vivid, distinctive dishes from the kitchen, extending the dining atmosphere to the bar experience.
• Paloma GeronicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaloma Geronico serves as Yapa's sommelier, bringing youthful energy and Italian roots despite Spanish heritage. She curates the natural wine program highlighting Spanish winemaking pioneers, France's overlooked gems, and European treasures. Variety, oxidation, sapidity, minerality, and elegance define her selection.
• Sergio and Santi / Yapa Sensory JourneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSergio and Santi curate the musical selection for the Yapa Sensory Journey project, providing a dedicated sound experience that accompanies the spirit and energy of both the Milan and Antiparos locations.
• Superb ExperienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking platform powering Yapa's online reservation system and gift card sales. Provides table booking functionality for both Milan and Antiparos locations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• D'O: Davide Oldani's celebrated fine dining concept near Milan (Cornaredo), known for 'pop cuisine' that blends tradition and innovation with a focus on accessible luxury. Comparable concept and geographic catchment to Yapa.
• Contraste: Milan-based contemporary fine dining restaurant with an experimental tasting menu led by chef Matias Perdomo. Closely comparable as a small-format, chef-driven, innovation-led fine dining peer in Milan.
• Langosteria: Upscale Milanese restaurant group with multiple sites emphasizing premium seafood, cocktails, and a contemporary design-driven atmosphere. Comparable Milan fine dining peer with a strong bar program similar to Yapa's cocktail focus.
• Dante NYC: Award-winning cocktail bar-restaurant hybrid in New York City with a serious food program and a globally recognized drinks list. Comparable to Yapa's combination of destination dining with a leading cocktail program.
• Ristorante Cracco: Chef Carlo Cracco's Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Milan, offering an innovative tasting-menu format in a similar premium experiential segment. Directly comparable as a destination fine dining peer in the same city.
• Carlo e Camilla in Segheria: Trendy Milan fine dining concept by chef Carlo Cracco in a striking industrial setting, focused on sharing menus and a vibrant bar scene. Comparable to Yapa's sharing-plate format and bar-driven atmosphere.

Emerging players

• Trattoria Trippa: Chef-driven Milan trattoria known for offal-centric, ingredient-led cuisine with a modern edge. Comparable as a Milan chef-led concept with a strong point of view, though at a less formal price point than Yapa.
• Employees Only: Internationally recognized cocktail bar with a serious food menu, with outposts in New York and other cities. Comparable as a hybrid cocktail-and-fine-dining concept where beverage credibility supports the dining identity.

Broad incumbents

• Seta by Mandarin Oriental, Milan: Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Milan led by chef Antonio Guida. Comparable as a destination Milan fine dining competitor at the top of the local pricing tier.
• Il Ristorante - Bulgari Hotel Milano: Hotel fine dining restaurant in Milan led by chef Luca Fantin within the Bulgari luxury hotel brand. Comparable as a Milan fine dining destination with hotel-driven foot traffic and cocktail culture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yaparestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/yapa_restaurant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yapa-restaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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