Top events @ Ayllu
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Fine Dining Tasting Menus at Ayllu
(from £58.32
Various dates from Wednesday 28th October 2026 |
Buy from £58.32 |
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Signature 5 Dish Menu for £29
(from £31.90
Various dates from Wednesday 28th October 2026 |
Buy from £31.90 |
Escape London city life and enter the exclusive haven of Ayllu. With its warming dark green interior and comfortable plush seating, Ayllu will transport you to South America through a tantalising menu of nikkei fusion dishes.
This Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, located beneath the grounds of Paddington, celebrates vibrant flavours and showcases the very best contemporary Nikkei cuisine, which is based on the Incan tradition of sharing.
Expect an innovative menu featuring Peru's much-loved ceviche dishes, sushi, and sashimi for the whole table to enjoy. You’ll also find exotic main dishes and refreshing desserts.
Tasting Menus - Choose from two different
Tasting Menus with multiple courses of Nikkei cuisine, available
daily.
Bottomless Brunch - Every weekend indulge
in unlimited Asian-fusion brunch dishes with free-flowing
wine, prosecco and cocktails of the week with Samba
Entertainment.
Live Entertainment - Every Friday and Saturday
night indulge in their a la carte menu or tasting menus while
enjoying melodies from live Spanish Guitar.
Express menu for £29 - Available every Monday
- Friday 12pm - 3pm with a vegetarian menu available as well.
Various dates from Wednesday 28th October 2026
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Various dates from Wednesday 28th October 2026
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Various dates from Friday 30th October 2026
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Various dates from Saturday 31st October 2026
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Samba Brunch: Bottomless Food and Drinks.
Ninety minutes of unlimited Nikkei sharing plates, with samba dancers on the floor at 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm and a DJ throughout. Ceviche, crispy rice, sushi rolls, chicken karaage, slow-cooked short beef rib and more, ordered two dishes at a time so everything arrives fresh. £37pp for bottomless food, or £55pp with free-flowing house wine, prosecco or the cocktail of the week. Saturday 11am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm. |
Saturday 11:00 – 15:30
Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 |
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Seasonal Tasting Menu, £54pp.
The Seasonal tasting menu, designed for the whole table to share. Japanese technique from Head Sushi Chef Sandesh Baral, Peruvian instinct from Head Chef Igor Pereira. Plates designed to share, flavours designed to stay with you. Shokupan · Salted Edamame Beans · Tuna Tataki · Lubina Clásica Ceviche · Salmon Maki · Lamb Skewers · Cabbage Skewers · Salmon Cazuela · Tenderstem Broccoli · Soft Serve Ice Cream |
Monday 12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 21:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 21:00 Thursday 12:00 – 21:00 Friday 12:00 – 21:00 Saturday 18:00 – 21:00 Sunday 18:00 – 21:00 |
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Signature Tasting Menu, £69pp.
Ayllu at its best. This is the menu for those who want the full picture - premium cuts, bold Nikkei flavours, and plates that reward the decision to order them. Shokupan · Guacamole · Lubina Clásica Ceviche · Mushroom Ceviche · Bluefin Tuna Roll · Beef Tartare · Shrimp Popcorn · Chicken Skewers · Peruvian Steak BBQ · Yucas · Vanilla Basque Cheesecake |
Monday 12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 21:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 21:00 Thursday 12:00 – 21:00 Friday 12:00 – 21:00 Saturday 18:00 – 21:00 Sunday 18:00 – 21:00 |
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Spanish Guitar Nights at Ayllu.
Friday and Saturday evenings at Ayllu come with a live Spanish guitarist from 7pm. Book one of our sharing tasting menus, Seasonal at £54pp or Signature at £69pp, and let the evening run: low light, Nikkei plates for the table and music that sits under the conversation. Minimum two people for tasting menus. |
Friday 19:00 – 22:00
Saturday 19:00 – 22:00 |
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Ayllu Lunch Menu £29pp.
Nikkei cuisine, no compromises - even at lunch. Five courses built around the same kitchen, the same chefs, the same standards. Just faster. Start with Salted Edamame Beans, then a salmon roll with spicy mayo, Lubina Clásica sea bass ceviche and a yakitori chicken skewer. Finish with your pick of slow-cooked short beef rib, Yasai Katsu Curry or Salmon Cazuela. Fresh sushi from Head Sushi Chef Sandesh Baral, bold Nikkei plates from Head Chef Igor Pereira - done in time to get back. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm – 3pm · £29 per person |
Monday 12:00 – 15:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 15:00 Thursday 12:00 – 15:00 Friday 12:00 – 15:00 |
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Tuesday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Thursday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Friday | 12:00 | 0:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 0:00 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 22:30 | Please note that we do not serve sushi from 4pm to 5pm. |
Address
Ayllu, 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
Area
Central London
Nearest Station
Paddington (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| Exclusive Restaurant Hire | Private Room | 60 | 80 | - | from £2,000 | - | |
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If you're looking for a venue that can accommodate up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal or 80 guests for a standing drinks party, then Ayllu is the place for you. Ayllu is elegant, intimate, and perfect for a private event. Ayllu is a chic, elegant, low-lit and themed to perfection restaurant with comfortable places to sit & unwind. The restaurant's interior features modern Peruvian artwork, as well as Japanese-influenced design elements. This space is perfect for hosting intimate events such as birthdays and anniversaries or significant events such as weddings or corporate gatherings Ayllu comes with a private bar and DJ deck, with the option of a projector & screen for presentations and speeches. The restaurant also has an aux connection for customer laptops or a microphone for speeches.
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| Semi Private Hire | Venue Hire | 20 | 20 | - | from £2,000 | - | |
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Ayllu offers semi-private hire options, perfect for smaller gatherings. Our semi-private space is designed to provide privacy while still allowing guests to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant. With seating for up to 20 guests, we offer customisable menus, ensuring your event is tailored to your exact specifications. Enjoy the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavours in a unique, upscale setting, with personalised service to make your event seamless and memorable. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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