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Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant ambiance - Ayllu, London,

Ayllu

4.4
4.4
845 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese
25 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6EY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Business Lunch Set Menu: 6 courses for £29

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ayllu's Business Lunch Set Menus offer a delicious six-course dining experience, available Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm for just £29. Featuring a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavours, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, including edamame, miso soup, and a choice of mains such as Lomo Saltado or Salmon Cazuela. There’s also a vegetarian menu with options like Mushroom Saltado or Udon Noodles. Each meal concludes with a choice of indulgent desserts, making it the perfect mid-day escape, from busy London, for a flavourful and satisfying lunch.
    Business Lunch Set Menu: 6 courses for £29 Photo
  • Tasting Cuzco Menu, £49pp

    £49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The food we bring to you from this Sharing Tasting Menu is traditional Japanese flavours paired with the influence of Peru. - Edamame - Salmon and tuna tacos - Lubina Clasica Ceviche - Tuna Tataki - California uramaki - Broccoli - Short Beef Rib - Salmon Cazuela - Dessert
    Tasting Cuzco Menu, £49pp Photo
  • Vegetarian Tasting Menu, £39pp

    £39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ayllu's Vegetarian Tasting Menu offers a delightful journey through plant-based flavours. Begin with Salted Edamame Beans and Mushroom Ceviche, featuring grilled oyster mushroom, cep, mushroom tiger milk, corn and wasabi. The Avocado Taco and Tomato Salad add zesty touches. Futomaki Yasai combines tempura sweet potato with vegetables and miso then enjoy flavourful soba noodles and Mushroom Saltado. The meal concludes with a Chef's Choice Dessert, making it a memorable dining experience.
    Vegetarian Tasting Menu, £39pp Photo

Private dining

What 845 people are saying

Ayllu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Innovative

  • West London

    Hot spot

  • West London

    Romantic

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ayllu blends Japanese and Peruvian culinary delights in a lively Paddington setting. Guests rave about the "exceptionally good" tasting menus and "amazing" sushi platters. The restaurant's atmosphere, described as "spectacular" and "warm and inviting," complements the "fantastic" service. A must-visit for an "unforgettable experience."

845 Reviews
  1. Sam

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely bottomless brunch for our anniversary, but the experience was ruined towards the end. Some dishes like the short rib purée, croquettes, and chicken hash brown were quite bland. The main issue was the confusion around payment – we were asked to confirm and approve it online when booking, so we assumed it had been taken following the transaction. As we left, we were chased outside with the bill, only to find out no payment had gone through online. We tipped our waiter extra, because of the whole ordeal with assuming everything was already paid for. The lady at the front desk looked at us like we were trying to run off without paying, instead of acknowledging the fault in their online payment system. Blame lies with OpenTable – why ask for a £110 prepayment if it’s not actually processed? Poor end to an otherwise enjoyable afternoon.

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  2. Johanna

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fresh food, didn't feel rushed, good service. Had great fun.
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Johanna, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the fresh food, service, and had a fun time with us. It’s always our goal to make sure you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks EM

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  3. Tina

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, great ambiance, and the food was delicious! Thank you for a lovely experience. My daughter had a lovely 18th birthday celebration!
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Tina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us, and that your daughter’s 18th birthday celebration was special. It was our pleasure to be a part of such a memorable occasion. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more delicious food and great ambiance! Many thanks EM

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  4. Francesco

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of my best experiences in Japanese cuisine ever and I’m a chef that eats at a lot of restaurants around the world. Completely amazing, thanks for the great experience.
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Francesco, Wow, thank you so much for such an incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with us was one of the best in Japanese cuisine, especially coming from a chef with such a refined palate. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal. Thanks again for choosing us! Many thanks EM

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  5. Marco

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the Macchu Picchu tasting menu and it was impressive, the atmosphere was a big 10 and excellent service especially Morella. We will certainly repeat!
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Marco, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Macchu Picchu tasting menu and that the atmosphere and service made your experience even better. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Morella — she’ll be so happy to know she made a positive impact. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit! Many thanks EM

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  6. Sophie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food and thought the flavours were great
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Sophie, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the flavors. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! Many thanks EM

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  7. Maria

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptionally good once again!!! All courses were of the highest quality and perfectly matched as a composition. We were really excited to come back - one of the best Japanese in town. We will definitely be back again!
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Maria, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that everything was to your liking once again, and that you enjoyed the perfectly matched courses. Knowing that we’re one of the best Japanese spots in town means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience! Many thanks EM

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  8. Massimo

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend! The best niggiris I've ever tasted! I recommend: The bao buns 🤤 delicious!! And the ceviche that we have eaten also great, and finally an order of sushi platter.You will love it!!
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Massimo, Thank you so much for the amazing recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the nigiris, bao buns, ceviche, and sushi platter — those are definitely some of our favorites too! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to try even more of our delicious dishes. See you again soon! Many thanks EM

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  9. Valentina

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Azamat was AMAZING!! Our first time in London and the service and food was incredible! Can’t wait to come here again and recommend it to so many people! One of our favorite sushi restaurant we have been in all of London.
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Valentina, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your first experience in London was so memorable, and that Azamat made such a positive impact. We’re also so happy to know that our food and service stood out to you — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Azamat! We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit and hope to keep being one of your favourite sushi spots in London! Many thanks EM

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  10. Marlena

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service and atmosphere here are fantastic. The food was so tasty, we had sushi platter and tacos also. The waiters are attentive but not intrusive. The flavours of the sushi was incredible.
    AylluResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Marlena, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sushi platter and tacos, and that the food, service, and atmosphere all made for a fantastic experience. We’re especially happy to know that the flavours of the sushi stood out to you. It’s great to hear our team made you feel well taken care of without being intrusive. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious visit! 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 4.4 stars by 845 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West London
  5. Paddington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ayllu

25 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Smiths Bar and Grill
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
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