Top events @ Ayllu
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Fine Dining Tasting Menus at Ayllu
(from £42.90
Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025 |
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Signature 5 Dish Lunch or Early Dinner Menu, £24
(from £26.40
Various dates from Friday 2nd January 2026 |
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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 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 three 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 £24 - Available every Monday -
Friday 12pm - 6pm with a vegetarian menu available as well.
Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
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Various dates from Saturday 6th December 2025
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Wed, 24th Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
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Friday 26th December 2025 and 4 other dates
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Various dates from Friday 2nd January 2026
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Samba Brunch: Bottomless Food and Drinks.
Every Saturday & Sunday, enjoy unlimited Japanese-Peruvian Fusion dishes for £37pp or with endless wine, prosecco, or cocktail of the week for £55pp! Please note, the entire table must opt in to the same drink. (either white wine, red wine, Prosecco or cocktail). Our Samba entertainment will be available from 1:30pm. Immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds and rhythms of Samba while exploring a Nikkei fusion of flavours. Each person may order two dishes of their choice at a time. |
Saturday 11:00 – 16:00
Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 |
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Spanish Guitar Nights at Ayllu.
Experience an evening where bold flavours meet soulful sounds. Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live Spanish guitar while savouring our signature tasting menus, perfectly crafted for sharing. |
Friday 19:00 – 21:00
Saturday 19:00 – 21:00 |
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Vegetarian Sharing Tasting Menu, £39pp
Ayllu's Vegetarian Tasting Menu offers a delightful journey through plant-based flavours. Begin with Salted Edamame Beans and Mushroom Ceviche. Avocado Taco, Seaweed Salad and Broccoli/Green Beans. Futomaki Yasai combines tempura sweet potato and soba noodles as well as Mushroom Saltado. The meal concludes with a Chef's Choice Dessert, making it a memorable dining experience. |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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NYE Party: Dinner Only, £110pp | 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Start your evening with a canapé reception and glass of fizz before enjoying a five-course dinner featuring premium seasonal dishes. Dine to live music from The Blue Loop Duo and enjoy walkaround entertainment by our magician. After dinner, you’re welcome to move to the party area from 9pm and continue the night with a live DJ set. Included: Canapé reception & glass of fizz Five-course dinner Live music duo during dinner Magician entertainment Access to DJ party from 9pm |
Wednesday 18:30 – 21:00 |
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NYE Party: Dinner + Bottomless Drinks (Until 9pm), £150pp | 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Enjoy the full early dinner experience with a canapé and fizz reception, five-course dinner, live music and magician entertainment, plus bottomless drinks served until 9pm: red, white and sparkling wines, and draught beer until 9pm. After dinner, head to the party area for the DJ from 9pm. Included: - Canapé reception & glass of fizz - Five-course dinner - Bottomless drinks until 9pm (wine, fizz, beer) - Live music duo during dinner - Magician entertainment - Access to DJ party from 9pm |
Wednesday 18:30 – 21:00 |
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NYE Party: Dinner Only £165pp | 9:30pm – 3:00am.
Ring in 2026 with an indulgent evening starting with a canapé and fizz reception, followed by a five-course dinner. Throughout the evening, enjoy live music from The Blue Loop Duo, magician performances, and an MC-led countdown. After dinner, dance into the early hours with a DJ playing until 3am. Included: • Canapé reception & glass of fizz • Five-course dinner • Live music duo during dinner • Magician entertainment • MC countdown • DJ party until 3am |
Wednesday 21:30 – 03:00 |
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NYE Party: Dinner + Bottomless Drinks (Until 12:30am) £200pp | 9:30pm – 3:00am.
Enjoy all elements of the evening - canapé reception, five-course dinner, live entertainment, and access to the after-party — plus bottomless drinks until 12:30am, including prosecco, wines and draught beer. Included: • Canapé reception & glass of fizz • Five-course dinner • Bottomless drinks until 12:30am (wine, fizz, beer) • Live music duo during dinner • Magician entertainment • MC countdown • DJ party until 3am |
Wednesday 21:30 – 03:00 |
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NYE Party: Premium – Dinner + Bottomless Drinks All Night £250pp | 9:30pm – 3:00am.
Our most exclusive New Year’s Eve ticket. Enjoy the full experience with a canapé and fizz reception, five-course dinner, bottomless drinks served all night until 3am, plus live performances, magician entertainment, and dancing into the early hours. Included: Canapé reception & glass of fizz Five-course dinner Bottomless drinks until 3am (wine, fizz, beer) Live music duo during dinner Magician entertainment MC countdown DJ party until 3am |
Wednesday 21:30 – 03:00 |
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5-Dish Express Menu, £24pp.
Enjoy the perfect lunch/early dinner plans at Ayllu with our new 5 courses for £24 express set menu. Indulge in dishes from miso soup to sushi rolls, ceviche and more! Available from Monday - Friday 12pm - 6pm. |
Monday 12:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 18:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 18:00 Thursday 12:00 – 18:00 Friday 12:00 – 18:00 |
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Tasting Cuzco, £49pp.
The food we bring to you from this Sharing Tasting Menu is traditional Japanese flavours paired with the influence of Peru. Please note, the tasting menu is available for the entire table only. -Edamame -Salmon and tuna tacos -Lubina Clasica Ceviche -Tuna tataki -California uramaki - Broccoli and Green Beans -Short Beef Rib -Salmon Cazuela -Dessert |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Tasting Machu Picchu, £65pp.
Our fusion food creates fresh and zingy aromas within each dish and a truly memorable experience. At Ayllu we’ve got Premium Sharing Tasting Menu, £65pp, which includes Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes that really combine the best from both cultures. Please note, the tasting menu is available for the entire table only. -Guacamole -Duo of ceviche -Crab Tacos -Oysters -Bluefin Tuna Roll -Yucas Bravas -Peruvian beef bbq -Grilled Tuna -Dessert |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Festive Tasting Cuzco Experience - £49pp.
Celebrate the festive season with Ayllu’s Cuzco tasting menu, a festive journey through bold Nikkei flavours crafted for sharing. Your experience begins with salted edamame beans before moving into salmon and tuna tacos, followed by our Lubina Clásica ceviche and delicately seared tuna tataki. A California uramaki roll as well as wok-charred broccoli and green beans. You’ll then enjoy our festive roast turkey alongside a warming salmon cazuela, before finishing with the chef’s choice dessert. This is a joyful, flavour-forward celebration perfect for intimate dinners and group gatherings alike. |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Festive Machu Picchu Tasting Menu - £65pp.
Ayllu’s iconic Machu Picchu tasting experience has taken a festive twist. The journey starts with fresh guacamole before moving into delicate crab tacos and a duo of ceviche that showcases the bright Peruvian cuisine. Followed by oysters, signature bluefin tuna roll and golden yucas for warmth and balance. The heart of the menu features Peruvian beef BBQ alongside a seasonal serving of roast turkey. Concluding with the chef’s choice dessert - a sweet finale to a deeply indulgent feast. |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Samba Brunch: Bottomless Food and Drinks.
Every Saturday & Sunday, enjoy unlimited Japanese-Peruvian Fusion dishes for £37pp or with endless wine, prosecco, or cocktail of the week for £55pp! Please note, the entire table must opt in to the same drink. (either white wine, red wine, Prosecco or cocktail). Our Samba entertainment will be available from 1:30pm. Immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds and rhythms of Samba while exploring a Nikkei fusion of flavours. Each person may order two dishes of their choice at a time. |
Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00 Friday Saturday 11:00 – 16:00 Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 |
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Samba Brunch: Bottomless Food and Drinks.
Every Saturday & Sunday, enjoy unlimited Japanese-Peruvian Fusion dishes for £37pp or with endless wine, prosecco, or cocktail of the week for £55pp! Please note, the entire table must opt in to the same drink. (either white wine, red wine, Prosecco or cocktail). Our Samba entertainment will be available from 1:30pm. Immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds and rhythms of Samba while exploring a Nikkei fusion of flavours. Each person may order two dishes of their choice at a time. |
Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00 Friday 12:00 – 16:00 Saturday 11:00 – 16:00 Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 |
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Twixmas 5 Dish Dinner Menu, £24pp.
Enjoy a delicious five-course experience that brings together the vibrant flavours of Nikkei cuisine. Begin with lightly salted Edamame and a comforting Miso Soup, followed by your choice of roll - California, Salmon, or Veggie House Roll. Continue with a refreshing Ceviche selection of Lubina Clasica, Mushroom, or Mixto, then choose your main from Yasai Katsu Curry, Salmon Cazuela, Short Beef Rib or Pollo Gai Yang. Relax in Ayllu’s intimate, stylish setting and savour a perfect balance of flavour and festive flair - the ideal way to keep the celebrations going after Christmas. |
Monday 18:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 18:00 – 21:00 Friday 18:00 – 21:00 Saturday 19:00 – 21:00 Sunday 18:00 – 21:00 |
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5-Dish Express Menu, £24pp.
Enjoy the perfect lunch/early dinner plans at Ayllu with our new 5 courses for £24 express set menu. Indulge in dishes from miso soup to sushi rolls, ceviche and more! Available from Monday - Friday 12pm - 6pm. |
Monday 12:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 18:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 18:00 Thursday 12:00 – 18:00 Friday 12:00 – 18:00 |
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Tasting Cuzco, £49pp.
The food we bring to you from this Sharing Tasting Menu is traditional Japanese flavours paired with the influence of Peru. Please note, the tasting menu is available for the entire table only. -Edamame -Salmon and tuna tacos -Lubina Clasica Ceviche -Tuna tataki -California uramaki - Broccoli and Green Beans -Short Beef Rib -Salmon Cazuela -Dessert |
Monday 18:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 18:00 – 23:00 Friday 18:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Tasting Machu Picchu, £65pp.
Our fusion food creates fresh and zingy aromas within each dish and a truly memorable experience. At Ayllu we’ve got Premium Sharing Tasting Menu, £65pp, which includes Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes that really combine the best from both cultures. Please note, the tasting menu is available for the entire table only. -Guacamole -Duo of ceviche -Crab Tacos -Oysters -Bluefin Tuna Roll -Yucas Bravas -Peruvian beef bbq -Grilled Tuna -Dessert |
Monday 18:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 18:00 – 23:00 Friday 18:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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Vegetarian Sharing Tasting Menu, £39pp.
Ayllu's Vegetarian Tasting Menu offers a delightful journey through plant-based flavours. Begin with Salted Edamame Beans and Mushroom Ceviche. Avocado Taco, Seaweed Salad and Broccoli/Green Beans. Futomaki Yasai combines tempura sweet potato and soba noodles as well as Mushroom Saltado. The meal concludes with a Chef's Choice Dessert, making it a memorable dining experience. |
Monday 18:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 18:00 – 23:00 Friday 18:00 – 23:00 Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 18:00 – 23:00 |
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A Festive Welcome: Complimentary Bubbles & Crackers.
Celebrate the season at Ayllu with a touch of elegance. Parties of six or more dining from one of our festive tasting menus will be greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbles and seasonal Christmas crackers, crafted to elevate your evening. Available from 24 November to 24 December, this experience brings a refined, Nikkei-inspired warmth to Christmas gatherings. Please note, the whole table must opt-in to the same tasting menu. |
Monday 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 Friday 12:00 – 23:00 Saturday 12:00 – 23:00 Sunday 12:00 – 23:00 |
| 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. |
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Thursday 1st January 2026 | - | - | |
| Wednesday 31st December 2025 | 19:00 | 3:00 |
Address
Ayllu, Located beneath Smith's Bar & Grill, 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
Area
Central London
Nearest Station
Paddington (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
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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.
Our Review Of Ayllu In Paddington: A Japanese And Peruvian Fusion
Tucked away opposite illuminated party boats parked on Regent’s Canal is Ayllu, a Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant inspired by the sharing traditions of the Ayllu community of the Inca Empire. Perched beneath Smith’s Bar & Grill, it’s perhaps slightly difficult to locate, not only because…
