Ayllu

We booked a table to celebrate a friend’s birthday and went for the bottomless food and drink option. The food was okay—not particularly remarkable—and the sushi was just average. The cocktails included in the booking were a bit of a mystery; we weren’t quite sure what they were. That said, the service was decent, and the staff made sure our glasses were always full. The whole experience felt a bit rushed overall. However, the DJ played great music, and the "Happy Birthday" message for the birthday girl was a sweet touch. The décor was nice, and the samba dancers added a fun and lively vibe to the atmosphere. Just be sure to arrive on time—the performance starts promptlyPerhaps I will return another time to try the tasting menu; it might provide a better overall experience. I'm open to giving them a chance.

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.

ever so glad that my dad stumbled across ayllu online and impulsively decided to make a reservation, otherwise i may never have experienced it! a somewhat intimate eatery, cozily hidden beneath a canalside bar. on a sunday evening it was about half full, a nice level of activity. from the moment you enter to the moment you leave you feel cared for by the staff, who are friendly and accommodating. thanks to our server, Leonita, who was really lovely - she really made the experience (and not just because she helped me pick half my food). the food!!!! absolutely delicious!!! immense flavour makes up for the smaller portion sizes, which are much more satiating than they appear. i highly recommend as well for not being outrageously priced. it's a confusingly eclectic menu, but when i can have sushi for my main and tiramisu after, you won't hear me complaining. second best tiramisu in london so far. wonderful!!!