Ayllu in City of London, Westminster

I booked Ayllu for my family lunch, and we had a great time. Excellent value for money, and our waitress Morella was super attentive and made the whole experience even better,

The vibe when you walk is warm. The vibe and energy of our waiter Fabricio, was magnetic, vibrant and super friendly. I will be back! Great for celebrating occasions.

Went on saturday for my friends birthday, drinks food and vibes were spot on. Maurella looked after us and always kept drinks topped up, she was so much fun and made the experience - shes an asset to the place!

Great service from the waiter Fabricio! Had a great brunch with the girlies

Had such a lovely bottomless brunch at Ayylu! Fabricio took such good care of us! Would highly recommend!

The waiter Fabricio was very kindly and lovely… the foods was very nice and fresh. I highly recommend this beautiful place

Morella provided amazing service and we have a great time throughout the entire brunch. Food was amazing and always refilling our drinks. Would definitely come back

We did a tasting menu via a virgin experience voucher. Unfortunately, the tasting menu that we had booked no longer existed as the tasting menus had changed but the food was delicious. It was exceptionally fish heavy but it was enjoyable

I found this restaurant while looking for a lunch spot in Paddington, and the experience was an easy 10/10. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing. My waiter, Fabricio was really friendly and he explained the whole concept of the restaurant, he gave some delicious food recommendations.I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place!

Very good food and excellent service 👏 everyone was very friendly. A very good night 😊

It's a fun place with a group of friends

Great sushi experience, absolutely recommended!

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.

Food was ok, but bad portion and mediocre food for such an expensive price. Service was terrible, gave us side eyes because we weren’t ordering much, tried to scam us some Irish money for change.

We enjoyed a brunch where the cuisine was quite delightful, though the waiter lacked in-depth food knowledge but was courteous. The ambiance was fantastic, with a laid-back vibe enhanced by a Brazilian dancer performing during the meal.

This was hands-down one of the best brunches I’ve ever had — and I’ve been twice already! From the moment we arrived, the energy was incredible. The dancers brought so much life to the atmosphere, and the food? Absolutely fantastic. Everything was a solid 10/10. But what truly elevated the experience was the service — especially our server, Fabricio. He made the entire brunch feel like a VIP experience. Super attentive, incredibly kind, and the refills for bottomless drinks just kept coming without us even having to ask. He made excellent recommendations too — the salmon ceviche and chicken karaage were easily some of the best dishes I’ve ever had. I’ve already come back a second time, and I’m planning to bring even more friends next round. Huge thank you to the team and to Fabricio for making it such a memorable and seamless experience!

An Unforgettable Evening at Ayllu London I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ayllu, a hidden gem nestled beneath Smith’s Bar & Grill in Paddington. From the moment we stepped in, we were enveloped by the restaurant's warm ambiance, characterized by its lush green interiors and intimate lighting. The evening was elevated by the exceptional service of Fabitcio, one of the standout staff members. His attentiveness and genuine hospitality ensured that our dining experience was seamless. He guided us through the menu with insightful recommendations, making us feel truly valued. The culinary journey was a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Each dish was a testament to the chefs' artistry. The flavors were bold, fresh, and impeccably balanced. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere was the live DJ and samba dancers, creating an energetic backdrop that perfectly complemented the dining experience. In conclusion, Ayllu offers a harmonious blend of exquisite cuisine, stellar service, and lively entertainment. A special thanks to Fabitcio for making our evening memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a unique and enriching dining experience in London.

Certainly! Here's another detailed 5-star review for Ayllu London, highlighting the exceptional service provided by staff member Fabitcio

Our experience was elevated by the impeccable service of fabritcio , whose warm demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu made us feel truly valued, sushi platter in the brunch was amazing, DJ also a plus and the dancers, OMG ! Make us dance all the time , I'm soo glad I fing this geem, definitely recommend i will come back ---

The Girls Had the Time of Their Lives!” While I didn’t get the pleasure of being there myself, my wife and her girlfriends went to Ayllu for a girls’ night out — and from the sound of it, I might be slightly jealous I missed it. She came home absolutely glowing, raving about everything from the ambiance to the cocktails to the mind-blowing fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors. She called it the best night of her life — and I believe her. The staff made them feel like queens, specially fabritcio , the food was unforgettable (apparently the ceviche is a must), and the vibes were just immaculate. Laughter, music, and endless photos later, they’ve already planned their next visit. So yeah… thanks, Ayllu, for giving her a night she’ll never forget. Just make some room for me next time.

We had a fantastic bottomless brunch with Fabritcio he was very attentive, kept us topped up and gave us recommendations on the food. The food was great and we loved the samba show! A great time and we will return 💛

An Unforgettable Night of Flavor and Rhythm! I recently had the absolute pleasure of dining at Ayllu, and I can confidently say it was one of the most vibrant, joyful, and delicious experiences I’ve ever had in a restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was electric. The decor was rich with bright colors, tropical plants, and warm lighting that immediately made us feel like we had stepped into a festive corner. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and energy that set the tone for the entire evening, specially fabritcio Every dish was a flavor explosion. We shared every single dish and we try all menu , we also have free flow of proseco The band was phenomenal, and the dancers? Absolutely captivating. Their energy was infectious. The music filled the room, and before long, nearly every guest was clapping, swaying, amazing place

Had a lovely brunch today at Ayllu, the staff was really friendly and accommodating. We had a brunch experience and our glasses were never empty! food kept on coming at our request. Really enjoyed. Special thanks to morella who was very nice and attentive! She Recommended some lovely dishes aswell! Defo will be back

Had a amazing experience due to my server, Fabricio! He was very patient and understanding when translating from Spanish into English for my aunt! The workers are all very patient and friendly!

very lovely place and Fabricio was very helpful and attentive

The 6 course menu for £29 is not worth it. Super greasy edamame. Weird tasting miso. Ceviche was nice. Sushi was average. Salmon was bland. Truffle yuca chips had no truffle. Churros were meh. You’re better off trying something from the a la carte menu but I won’t be trying anything as I will sadly not be coming back. Service was very attentive.

Fabricio was an amazing waiter. Great customer service and made us all feel really welcome.

I went to Ayllu for a friends birthday and Fabricio was was excellent! He made helped to make our night a special night! I would highly recommend this restaurant

I really loled the place, the food was fantastic and Fabrizio was amazing I really enjoyed my time in the restaurant, the vibe was great and the cocktails are definitely a must try.

Great experience, greatatmosphere. Beautiful show.!!!Recommended!!!

Great Service, Excellent Atmosphere, Toasty Food with Top Entertainment. Fabricio made out experience even more special with his attentive service . Highly recommend a visit

Fabricio was an excellent server today.

Fabricio was our awesome waiter. Excellent food and entertainment at this joint.

The food was great and thank you to Morella for taking such good care of us !

Such a great vibe, great music and great food. Morella was super friendly with the best recommendations. Perfect place to celebrate a birthday.

Great vibe and food. Morella severed us and she was so helpful and lovely. Amazing

Food was good and so was the service. Quick service friendly waiter. Appetisers were delicious and quick so were the mains

I had a wonderful time here. The service is so fast, we got here a bit late but the lovely staff were quick with bringing out each round of food for our bottomless brunch. Marella was amazing, honestly thank you so much, amazing service and she was so helpful in explaining the menu and recommending food. 10/10 will defo be back in the future!

We were delightfully surprised when we walked in, what a place, Morella was fantastic top class.

Movella and nasim made our visit really welcoming and was so attentive will be back

Greay atmosphere qith emersive samba dancers. Food was great quality. The bottomless drinks were filled before asking. Morella was an especially attentive server, explaing all the details and making sure to take our orders in a timely manner. Note* we were there for the bottomless brunch

Tuve la experiencia más maravillosa en Ayllu. Realmente es un lugar especial. ¡La fusión brasileño-japonesa funciona de maravilla! Tuvimos el menú degustación, que era genial, lo recomiendo encarecidamente! ¡Los cócteles estaban deliciosos! De 8 a 8 . 30 el dj empieza a sonar y los bailarines empiezan a actuar!! ¡Diversión! La experiencia fue aún más agradable por nuestra fantástica camarera / sirvienta Morella. Sin duda recomendaría a nuestros amigos y volveremos!

Had the most wonderful experience at Ayllu. We decided to have the tasting menu which was absolutely divine! Great value for money! The experience was made all the more memorable due to the impeccable service provided by our waitress/server Morella. Will definately go back!!!

We had such a good time, food was amazing, service was spectacular thanks to Morella, we will definitely come back!

We booked a bottomless brunch and they took the booking but we only got 60 mins but paid for 90. They were not quick with service, drinks were sugary and food was nothing great. I wouldn’t bother I would just avoid in future. There are better cheaper brunches.

Went for a dinner on a Friday night, the food was amazing! Dj booth had good background music, the ambience was great! We will be regulars for sure. Highly recommend the Beef Bao, all the ceviche was phenomenal!

Great food and ambience! Service could be improved. One of our food order was missed which spoilt our experience!

THE WORST BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH. I wish I could give it zero stars! They have a brunch that starts at 3.45 but the kitchen closes at 5 however the brunch is advertised as an hour and half. I’m not quite sure if they don’t know what 90 minutes is because 3.45 - 5 is not 90 minutes. They clearly can’t count. I have never been so disappointed at a bottomless brunch and I go to a lot all over London. We were told we only had a hour and felt so rushed after talking to a very rude manager who was not polite he said you can sit for 15 more minutes but the kitchen still closed at 5. False information is given and the managers are so rude and don’t know the first thing about customer service. The food is not worth the money and neither are the drinks especially the cocktails which are full of sugar and acidic juice! Please do not book the brunch - you will regret it they did nothing to make our situation better and they clearly don’t care about people returning. I will never come back here and urge you to save your money and book a better bottomless brunch.

Had another great brunch again. Love it here, not stingy with food or drink. Great quality and service. Particularly loved Morella, always friendly and great fun! 😊

Morella was an amazing server, she was friendly and polite. The food is tasty and good value. This is my second visit and will return again

Great service and amazing food. Morella was amazing, so friendly and accommodating. Morella was just an amazing host Highly recommend

The setting, vibe and food were fabulous. Morella was even more fabulous!!. She looked after us so well. Fabulous place and highly recommend.

Great food and service. Morella is lovely and a great host. Foisal is also great and I would come back again for sure. Atmosphere is also great .

Amazing food, lovely attention staff, fantastic atmosphere. Brunch was delicious , DJ was great. Menu selection caters to all.

Really Nice food and service, the quality of the fish is very good. The sushi is made with perfection.

Went for a friend’s birthday and it was overall a pleasant experience. Our waitress Morella made ordering food very easy, given that we have a variety of diets and food restrictions, and was a friendly face throughout the night. Would recommend.

I am writing to express my disappointment with the service my party and I experienced during our recent visit on on my birthday on the 15/02/25 We were particularly let down by the behavior of one of your staff members, Morella, who was snappy from the bringing of the visit and rude to us at the end of our visit. We arrived 5minutes early and was shown to our table, Morella then approached me and informed us quite hastily that at 5pm their is no more service and no matter how late our friends are they will not serve us. I explained that’s fine, our friends are on time and we were early. She seemed unhappy at this and huffed and puffed. On arrival I was asked if it was 8 of us I explained it two people were unfortunately ill and the hostess (not Morella) that, this was not an issue. When Morella served us she was shocked it was not 8 but explained “it’s better for me”. I laughed and put it to the side. Additionally, we had booked the bottomless drinks offer from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, but due to extremely slow service, we received far fewer drinks than expected. This was frustrating, as we had specifically chosen this offer for the experience. We had to wait at least 10 - 15mins between asking for each drink which is not normal for bottomless, when I questioned why they were taking so long and they served the table next to us I was told “we have to check the time left on your table”. I do understand this but we were booked after all the other seated tables. 30 minutes before the end of our bottomless we received a drink, following this we asked for another to be told that we need to pay first before we get a drink. I questioned this and explained I would not pay the service charge, Morella rudely banged the bill on the table and said she will speak to the managers. I asked why, as we were still within the bottomless period, she again said she will speak to the managers. I was very confused as we were still within our period and they were serving other tables that had been there earlier. I’m not sure whether it was my race or colour as a half Indian man but she was pointing at me to other staff members. I can understand she was unhappy, but I spoke to her respectfully and laid out my concerns however she was just rude. I work in the service industry and I have never experienced behaviour like this. It has ruined my birthday celebration. As a result of the poor service and the interaction with Morella, we made the decision not to pay the service charge. We had hoped for a more enjoyable visit, but unfortunately, the service did not meet expectations. I hope you will take this feedback seriously to prevent similar experiences for future customers. I have never had such a bad experience and Morella is not a nice woman, I don’t not believe she should work in the service industry. Morella ruined my birth day

Food was delicious, the vibe was cute & the service was great! love to my waitress Morella for the complimentary dessert on my birthday! :) x

Subject: Complaint Regarding Service I am writing to express my disappointment with the service my party and I experienced during our recent visit on on my birthday on the 15/02/25 We were particularly let down by the behavior of one of your staff members, Morella, who was snappy from the bringing of the visit and rude to us at the end of our visit. We arrived 5minutes early and was shown to our table, Morella then approached me and informed us quite hastily that at 5pm their is no more service and no matter how late our friends are they will not serve us. I explained that’s fine, our friends are on time and we were early. She seemed unhappy at this and huffed and puffed. On arrival I was asked if it was 8 of us I explained it two people were unfortunately ill and the hostess (not Morella) that, this was not an issue. When Morella served us she was shocked it was not 8 but explained “it’s better for me”. I laughed and put it to the side. Additionally, we had booked the bottomless drinks offer from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, but due to extremely slow service, we received far fewer drinks than expected. This was frustrating, as we had specifically chosen this offer for the experience. We had to wait at least 10 - 15mins between each drink which is not normal for bottomless, when I questioned why they were taking so long and they served the table next to us I was told “we have to check the time left on your table”. I do understand this but we were booked after that table were first served and they still served them. 30 minutes before the end of our bottomless we received drink, we asked for another to be told that we need to pay first before we get a drink. I questioned this and explained I would not pay the service charge, Morella rudely banged the bill on the table and said she will speak to the managers. I asked why, as we were still within the bottomless period, she again said she will speak to the managers. I was very confused as we were still within our period and they were serving other tables that had been there earlier. I’m not sure whether it was my race or colour as a half Indian man but she was pointing at me to other staff members. I can understand she was unhappy, but I spoke to her respectfully and laid out my concerns however she was just rude. I work in the service industry and I have never experienced behaviour like this. It has ruined my birthday celebration. As a result of the poor service and the interaction with Morella, we made the decision not to pay the service charge. We had hoped for a more enjoyable visit, but unfortunately, the service did not meet expectations. I hope you will take this feedback seriously to prevent similar experiences for future customers. I have never had such a bad experience and Morella is not a nice woman, she ruined my birth day

Amazing brunch! Food was unreal, very tasty and lots of it. Drinks also great too. Mariah was amazing too, always made sure our drinks were topped up. Highly recommend

Fun experience, very good sushi.

Stunning venue hospitality was first rate meals came out quickly, delicious and entertainment was brilliant for a special occasion

We stopped at this place to try, and it was a great coincidence. Starting with the spectacular range of flavors and meeting Morella and Azamat we decided we were going to repeat. Since then, we have returned several times in order to taste all Peruvian dishes! Ceviches are the best, we highly recommend it!!!

Ayllu is an intimate little basement restaurant situated right next (and under) paddington station. The entire experience was a little more on the pricy side but we had an amazing experience and would definitely come back. We had the pleasure of enjoying the valentine's special tasting menu in a cute booth. Enjoying live music throughout the night (special mention to the violinist and the flamenco guitar) and even samba dancers! Service was great and the food was delicious. Starting off with the best guac I've ever had, and really tasty tuna ceviche. All of the mains were stellar: delicious steak (cooked to your liking), out of this world bomba rice with salmon and great yuccas bravas (which they should have served more of straight into my mouth please). The prosecco was great, and the extra cocktails we ordered were incredible and we could see them being made right next to us at the bar! The experience was capped off with a lovely creamy dessert in the shape of a heart, just lovely. As I said at the start I'd definitely come back to check out what else they offer!

Fantastic food and atmosphere - Morella was an amazing and really went above and beyond for our group

Amazing experience with the valentine's vibe at Ayllu. Food is just beyond imagination. We had a wonderful time.

This place is fire. Especially because of Morella. What an incredible galentines. Also Foisal was an absolute star. Thank you.

A nice restaurant but it lacked personal service and attention. There was a DJ playing in the background but it was a little loud for the class of the restaurant. However, it did seem popular with the guests. I think the DJ enjoyed his evening!! The food was very good but the finale lacked on the set menu and was somewhat disappointing. I would have liked the waiting staff to explain the dishes as they delivered them rather than not being interested. This restaurant has the potential to be very very good. I think the manager got that when we had a chat.

Went for a birthday celebration, the service and atmosphere was great, food was nice too, but selection may be limited per person. Morella was super amazing, she gave our table of 12 a wonderful experience, we all left very happy.

A great find. A Japanese/Peruvian restaurant. Serves well cooked and delicious food. From ceviche to excellent sushi. Marvellous atmosphere, service was brilliant. Special thanks to our server Morella who was attentive and really did us proud. Oh, and you get carnival dancers as well.

Definitely the best restaurant in Central London. Not only for the wonderful hands of the chef who with his sensitivity and respect to the product takes you on a trip to Japan and Peru in the blink of an eye, but also for the service that Morella gives you as soon as you enter the door and that accompanies with some cocktails out of the ordinary. I'm a resident and it's my favorite restaurant.

Lovely food! The croquettes were especially tasty. We visited on a Saturday, with a large group & Merella stood out when it came to service! Very lovely, kind-hearted woman who tended to our needs promptly. I highly recommend. :)

The customer service was alright however we waited more than 1hr and 20 for food most of it came out cold.

Excellent food and great service. We were a group of 20 and our waitress Marella was superb. A wonderful day of eating!!!

As somebody who is half Peruvian of a quarter mestizo descent AND of a quarter Japanese Peruvian descent, I think that what I have to say is pretty valid. That being said, Ayllu is top notch. I’ll be honest, I did not have high expectations of this place prior to coming. However, when I visited this restaurant for dinner all by myself on my 27th birthday, everything I had previously thought was suddenly blown away. Everything from the food, the service to the atmosphere was absolutely on point. I believe that the dishes which I ordered were good enough to actually be served in Peru and would be approved by the locals. It is sooooooo insanely difficult to find good/decent Peruvian food outside of Peru in general, let alone in the UK; Probably the country with the worst Peruvian food overall. But Ayllu now has my full respect and support. ¡Buen trabajo Ayllu! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. がんばって！💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Had a really nice time here for my friends birthday brunch. Amazing food and great service from Morella.

It was good. Nice place. Staff was friendly and lovely. Dj at the brunch had good music and greeted us at the end. Would definitely recommend

Great portion sizes with the taster menu. Each dish was perfectly cooked and had their own unique taste. Good value!

I actually ate here quite a while ago but i still think about how delicious the food was, so i had to write a review! The bao buns were sooo soft & fresh. The vibes of the place is very aesthetically pleasing, and there is plenty of seating. The only thing was it was a bit slow, but otherwise else incredible.

Comida sabrosa, muy bien presentada. Una interesante mezcla de japonés y peruano. Personal amable y atento. 5 minutos a pie de la estación de Paddington. Excelente bar arriba con una gran variedad de licores.

Morella was amazing what a lovely server who was very attentive the food was amazing and the atmosphere was beautiful i highly reccomend!

I had a good experience with the Tasting Menu; the food was simply amazing! The service was top-notch and truly elevated the whole evening. The only downside was the music—it was way too loud, which made it tough to hold a conversation! Nonetheless, that won’t stop me from coming back for lunch to try out different menus!

The food is so delicious, specially the Salmon Cazuela! We couldn’t have been looked after better by the lovely Francesca, who made us feel at home and helped choose our dishes and drinks. And also a shoutout to Nozim and their cocktail-making skills! We’ll be back!

Loved this restaurant with amazing food and great ambience.

We had a wonderful Christmas dinner. Delicious sushi and oriental dishes. Warm and welcoming location. We had a very good time!

It was an amazing time and Morella made it such a vibe for my friend and I! Delicious food and good vibes!

Great quality and affordable food

My boyfriend and I recently dined here and it was such a lovely Japanese culinary experience. The menu had a wide variety of dishes and from what we ordered, everything was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to return for another meal

I was looking forward to come here for a birthday, I’ve watched a lot of reels on instagram that I was going to do too. I’ve booked supposedly for the bottomless brunch, when I arrived they informed me that it’s finished at 4pm. The waiter asked if we want Still or sparkling water, we asked for still and we’ve been told still water is finished so they can give us only tap (which I never drink). We ordered the sushi platter and we find a hair. We wanted to order the selection of mocho but of course they were finished. The toilet are really dirty and full of water on the floor… So far my experience is ruined and I am sorry about it as it looked a nice place

We had a great time, great vibes and fun. Our server Francesca was amazing and super nice. She made our night.

Great vibes, great DJ, but Francessca made the experience

Everything was amazing😍, my Fiance took me out for a date night and it was just perfect! MORELLA WAS AMAZINGGG she took our orders, gave us really good recommendations, she really looked after us so so well 🩷

Morella was amazing today, great service, will be back soon

A lovely venue in a cool part of west London. Japanese and Peruvian mix. And a cracking wine bar on the top level. Ayllu was a buzz . And a good mixed menu it was my first time of trying menu and I was impressed food lite and not heavy. Lots of different options and easy to navigate. Staff really helpful and around you right away. A good wine selection. And cocktails list. I like a drink called’ an old fashion’ and this to me was made perfectly‘well done . We all had a great time & a nice dessert menu we were full and happy.

We had a friends birthday dinner and Morella looked after us with best care. She has been an absolute star. Both food and drinks were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back for this hidden gem.

Absolute hidden gem of Paddington. Food was superb and so was the service from Morella.

Morella was an absolute gem and was a fabulous waitress. Would definitely recommend. Good food good atmosphere

Morella was incredibly helpful, friendly and provided amazing service, including discarding a rotten banana found in a bag with zero fuss. The food was delicious and we would gladly come again.

Everything was amazing, spent my bday there. Many thanks to Morella, she was a superstar with her service!

Morella was a lovely server. She was very attentive and made our night that extra bit special with her comments and attention to detail! Food was lovely would come here again for sure!