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Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant ambiance - Ayllu, London,

Ayllu

4.0
4
684 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese
A photo of Ayllu restaurant

Ayllu

4
£25 and under
Japanese
Paddington

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Escape the chaos of city life and enter a social haven of comfort and warmth in the heart of Paddington, Central London. With rich, dark green walls, elaborate décor and plush banquette seating, Ayllu is a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant serving contemporary sharing plates, sushi and innovative cocktails.

The cosy restaurant is built around the traditions of the Ayllu community of the Inca Empire. The Ayllu was a group of families that lived together, worked the land together and shared their belongings and mealtimes, just like a large family. Much like the Incan civilisation, Ayllu is about the coming together of friends and families and taking time to share an experience of great food and innovative cocktails with loved ones.

Drawing on the inspiration of the Ayllu community, the menu consists of innovative small plates, designed for the whole table to share. Traditional Peruvian flavours are paired with Japanese influences, bringing fresh and zesty aromas to each dish.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Peruvian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8054 0385
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Reyes
  • Private party facilities
    Ayllu is your hidden gem for extraordinary private dining and events. Located just moments away from Paddington and Maida Vale, our venue combines the rich tapestry of the neighbourhood with modern elegance, creating the perfect backdrop for your gatherings.
  • Private party contact
    Oksana Sviridova: 020 8054 0385
  • Neighbourhood
    Paddington
  • Cross Street
    Smiths Bar and Grill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Paddington Railway Station, Heathrow Express direct to Heathrow Airport, Paddington Tube station, Warwick Avenue Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Menu £75.00 per person

    £75.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day with us and relish our £75pp multiple-course tasting menu. Please note that this is the exclusive menu for the day. For children's options and to view the menu, kindly contact reservations@ayllu.co.uk
    Christmas Day Menu £75.00 per person photo
  • NYE Masquerade Ball: 7pm -9:30pm Early Bird £120pp

    £60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Get ready to dress to impress and don your favourite mask as we bring a night of glamour, flavour, and magic.£120pp includes a sensational 8-course tasting menu paired with a glass of bubbles on arrival and a night filled with musicians, a DJ, and surprises galore. Explore a delectable fusion of flavours, from Sushi to Ceviche, and much more. Secure your spot with a £60pp deposit. Cancellation policy until 5pm London time, Friday, December 20, 2024. The refund will not be provided after this date. Please note that drinks and service charge are not included in the ticket price. The ticket includes entry to an after-party area.
    NYE Masquerade Ball: 7pm -9:30pm Early Bird £120pp photo
  • NYE Masquerade Ball: 10pm -3am Early Bird £150pp

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Get ready to dress to impress and don your favourite mask as we bring a night of glamour, flavour, and magic. £150pp includes a sensational 8-course tasting menu paired with a glass of bubbles on arrival. Dance the night away with live performances by musicians, DJ, and brace yourself for more delightful surprises. Explore a delectable fusion of flavours, from Sushi to Ceviche, and much more. Secure your spot with a £75pp deposit. Cancellation policy until 5pm London time, Friday, December 20, 2024. The refund will not be provided after this date. Please note that drinks and service charge are not included in the ticket price. The ticket includes entry to an after-party area.
    NYE Masquerade Ball: 10pm -3am Early Bird £150pp photo

What 684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Innovative

  • West London

    Hot spot

  • West London

    Romantic

  • West London

    Lively

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ayllu offers a vibrant dining experience in Paddington, blending Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Known for "amazing sushi" and a lively atmosphere featuring DJs and dancers, it's perfect for celebrations. While the service can be slow, the "fantastic food" and friendly staff like Morella and Azamat make it worth visiting.

684 Reviews
  1. Lennon

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at Ayllu, we continue trying the menu and the sushi art conquers our palate. I have never tried such delicious tacos, spectacular beef croquettes, sashimi, a whole explosion of flavors artistically combined with a perfect presentation of the delicacies. Unbeatable service from Morella& Azamat, attentive to everything and with clear explanations of all the preparations. Atmosphere, decoration and lighting that welcome and clothe you. We want to continue testing the menu! In mind is to try the tasting menu experience with pairing.

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  2. Steven

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise! I booked this place with zero expectations, and it turned out to be a total win. The service was awesome, and the food was seriously fantastic. It's a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back. Five stars for sure!

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  3. Nigel

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All in all very, found there was lots of choice, especially as I’m a pescatarian. There was dishes for carnivores vegetarians pescatarian nice range would definitely be going back. One dish was not quite as described on the menu but barring that everything was great.

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  4. Patrick

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just wanted to have a quick lunch so did not expect much. But this was truly a 5/5 experience: my husband had the 6 course lunch set menu which was a truly amazing experience. Great restaurant in a great location just 10 min away from Kensington. Its very well worth a visit.

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  5. Irina

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant based on the good Opentable reviews and we didn't regret it! Atmospheric, on a pleasantly lit covered lower floor and with a top chef! We gave the server carte blanche and were treated to 6 different delicious dishes (2 starters, 2 main courses, 2 desserts), a combination of South American and Japanese, very refined and tasty. An absolute must for those looking for a culinary highlight in London!

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  6. Victoria

    London

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Azamat was the best!! Excellent food recommendation. Awesome food, great service Great vibes. Service was exceptional !!! Best tasty sushi in central London 100% guaranteed. We the sushi platter, it was unbelieveble. Planning to go back with some friends next week.

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  7. Micky

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente Japanese/Peruvian fusion. The service was just as good as the food, and the our waitress was amazing. We even asked to thank the chef for the fantastic dishes he put out. The ceviches and beef croquette were truly amazing. Overall, every dish served exceeded my expectations. Oh the desserts were extremely yummy :-)

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  8. Andrea

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely perfect visit to Ayllu restaurant in Paddington Basin. Wonderful atmosphere. Excellent services and the food was at highest standard. Great selection of sushi as well as South American dishes, great bao buns. Rate 10 out of 10. Thank you all very much. Look forward to visit you again.🤩

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  9. ALFREDO

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow this is certainly one you don’t want to miss. The menu its huge with Japanese and Peruvian cuisines so i recommend an early table to enjoy the most, you won’t be disappointed! The staff were absolutely fabulous, friendly and professional explaining the each dish to us. The food was fantastic and definitely a Michelin star quality like. Great job guys!

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  10. Chris

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a business dinner to organize, so I asked London area friends what they would suggest in the Paddington area. Ayllu was consistently recommended, much to my surprise. I had gone here over 3 years ago and remember enjoying a fairly standard but good sushi. Paddington has been undergoing a lot of changes, so I had heard, and I expected to see many new hipsterish places with old guard ones shuttering. While this is true of the area, Ayllu is still going strong. The sushi is excellent. The fare is standard. Other dishes are excellent and all fairly traditional Japanese food I was especially excited to get a some of the South American dishes like ceviches. The place was crowded, even on a Wed night. So, if you want to get authentic, traditional, delicious Japanese/South American food that is a little nicer than a noodle shop, go here! My friends did not steer me wrong. Oh, and the prices are amazing, considering what you get (maybe about $50 per person excluding alcohol).
    AylluResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Chris, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We’re thrilled that Ayllu was a top recommendation for your business dinner and that we could deliver a memorable experience for you and your guests. It’s wonderful to hear that our sushi and South American-inspired dishes, like the ceviches, stood out to you, and we’re proud to still be your choice after all these years. We’re glad you appreciated the balance we strike between traditional flavours and a welcoming, elevated dining atmosphere. Your note about the value is greatly appreciated—it’s something we strive for in every dish we serve. Thank you again for your kind words and thoughtful recommendation. We’d be delighted to host you again for your next visit to Paddington! Many thanks EM

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FAQs

Ayllu offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Ayllu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8054 0385.

Ayllu is rated 4 stars by 684 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Ayllu restaurant

Ayllu

4
£25 and under
Japanese
Paddington

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ayllu

25 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Smiths Bar and Grill
  • Neighbourhood
    Paddington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Peruvian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Paddington Railway Station, Heathrow Express direct to Heathrow Airport, Paddington Tube station, Warwick Avenue Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Reyes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 8054 0385
  • Private party facilities
    Ayllu is your hidden gem for extraordinary private dining and events. Located just moments away from Paddington and Maida Vale, our venue combines the rich tapestry of the neighbourhood with modern elegance, creating the perfect backdrop for your gatherings.
  • Private party contact
    Oksana Sviridova: 020 8054 0385
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