The celebrity Turkish chef announces a partnership with Cova, the iconic Milanese patisserie founded in 1817 and now part of luxury group LVMH, which is set to open at Casa Nusret Ibiza in May 2027.
Turkish celebrity chef Nusret Gökçe, internationally known as Salt Bae, has announced that Pasticceria Cova, one of Milan’s most prestigious and historic pastry houses, is coming to Ibiza. Founded more than two centuries ago, the iconic Italian brand is scheduled to open its doors in May 2027 at Casa Nusret Ibiza, part of the luxury residential and dining development the chef is bringing to the city’s waterfront.
The partnership was announced through the social media accounts of both businesses. A video shared online shows Salt Bae celebrating the deal, embracing representatives of the Italian brand and taking part in the signing of the agreement.
“A new chapter begins in Ibiza,” Pasticceria Cova announced in an Instagram post. The company explained that it would bring its “Milanese heritage, craftsmanship and culture of hospitality” to the new venue, with the ambition of creating “a meeting point between two different worlds united by a shared pursuit of excellence.”
Salt Bae also publicly celebrated the partnership, paying tribute to Paola Faccioli, Cova’s Chief Executive Officer, whom he thanked for her vision and the trust she has placed in the project. The Turkish chef described the collaboration as a meeting of two brands with strong connections to gastronomy and luxury.
A Milanese patisserie with more than 200 years of history
Pasticceria Cova was founded in 1817 by Antonio Cova, next to Milan’s world-famous Teatro alla Scala. Originally established as a literary café, it quickly became a popular meeting place for Italian high society, attracting artists, intellectuals and composers, including Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini.
In 1950, the patisserie moved to Via Montenapoleone, one of Milan’s most exclusive luxury shopping streets. Since 2013, Cova has been part of the French luxury group LVMH, whose portfolio includes internationally renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moët & Chandon.
Its signature offerings include artisan panettone, pastries, cakes, chocolates and other traditional Italian confectionery. The brand also serves breakfast, coffee and aperitivo, and has expanded internationally with locations in several major destinations, including Paris, Hong Kong and Monte Carlo.
Salt Bae’s luxury development on Ibiza’s waterfront
Cova’s arrival on the island is part of The N Residences Ibiza, the development Salt Bae is building next to Ibiza Gran Hotel, between Avinguda Vuit d’Agost and the city’s waterfront promenade.
With an estimated investment of €100 million, the project will feature 51 luxury apartments, four dining venues and an underground car park with space for 80 vehicles. The planned restaurant offering is also expected to include a venue from the Turkish chef’s own Nusr-Et restaurant group.
By bringing Pasticceria Cova to Ibiza, Salt Bae is adding a historic name in Italian pastry-making to his ambitious luxury hospitality project. The opening is currently scheduled for May 2027, although further details about the menu and the specific services the new establishment will offer on the island have yet to be announced.