Llama Inn
Peruvian · Shoreditch, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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New York-Trained Peruvian Technique
Price
££
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Llama Inn is a good Shoreditch choice for Peruvian food when the night needs energy as much as polish. It suits dates, birthdays, later-evening plans better than quiet business meals, with Michelin Guide Plate recognition adding confidence without making the experience feel overly formal.
About Llama Inn
Llama Inn is a London restaurant to consider when the brief is Peruvian food, a ££ price point, a smart casual setting. It serves Peruvian cuisine, is listed at ££, and holds a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate. That makes it a useful option for diners who want a clearly defined cuisine and a recognised London restaurant.
The safest way to frame the choice is simple: pick Llama Inn when Peruvian food is the main draw and the group wants a London meal with enough polish for an occasion. If the table wants a different cuisine or another type of restaurant, compare it with other dining rooms before booking.
Peruvian cooking with a confirmed Michelin Guide Plate
The Michelin Guide Plate matters here because it is a confirmed recognition for Llama Inn. It signals a restaurant worth taking seriously while still leaving the practical decision to the diner: whether Peruvian cuisine, ££ pricing, a smart casual dress code fit the occasion.
For a wider scan of London options, our full London restaurants guide is the better starting point. Llama Inn is best considered within that broader London context: a Peruvian choice with Michelin Guide Plate recognition and published opening hours across the week.
The late-evening use case is one reason to pick it
Llama Inn's hours make it useful for planning across different days of the week. It is open from 12 PM daily, with closing times of 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 11 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 AM from Thursday to Saturday. Those later Thursday-to-Saturday hours may suit diners planning an evening that does not need to end early.
For a special occasion, the practical question is whether the group wants Peruvian food at a ££ price point in London. If the evening also needs wider planning, use our full London bars guide and our full London hotels guide rather than treating dinner as the whole plan.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Llama Inn if the group wants Peruvian food, ££ pricing, smart casual dress, a confirmed Michelin Guide Plate restaurant in London. Cross-shop if the priority is a different cuisine, a more traditional dining room, or a restaurant with a different feel.
For alternatives in the same broad planning path, Princess of Shoreditch and Rivington Grill are useful London comparisons for diners considering a different kind of meal. You can also compare Llama Inn with Chakana, Zapote, or Gloria, depending on the kind of restaurant the group has in mind.
Quick reference: pick Llama Inn for Peruvian cuisine, ££ pricing, smart casual dress, confirmed Michelin Guide Plate recognition, London opening hours that run until 12 AM from Thursday to Saturday.
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- Location
- 1 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH, United Kingdom
- Website
- llamainnlondon.com
- Phone
- +44 20 7550 1071
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Llama Inn brings technically confident Peruvian cooking to Shoreditch with a poised, modern edge. The restaurant balances the precision of New York–trained chefs with an approachable, neighborhood sensibility: it feels polished without being fussy. The dining room leans toward an upscale-casual mood — sophisticated in technique yet relaxed in tone — which suits East London's diverse and competitive restaurant scene. The result is a place that reads as both thoughtful and accessible: serious about flavor and execution, but set in a lively Shoreditch context where the focus is squarely on well-made food rather than formality.
Best For
This is a solid choice for dinner when you want confident Peruvian cooking in a Shoreditch setting. The menu’s blend of ceviches, anticuchos and classic preparations rewards sharing, so it works well for small groups and relaxed date nights alike. Price sits in the mid-range (££), making Llama Inn a sensible step up from casual street food while avoiding fine-dining formality. Regulars and locals who value technical precision and consistent execution tend to gravitate here, so it’s a dependable pick for an evening meal with company rather than a quick takeaway.
Ordering Tips
Order to share and let the kitchen’s strengths show: highlight a ceviche (scallop ceviche is a signature) alongside skewered anticuchos — the chicken anticuchos and cabbage anticucho are notable examples. Mix brighter, acid-driven dishes with richer, plated items to get the full range of the menu’s technique. Given the menu’s nods to both street-food formats and plated dining, pacing plates for the table makes for the best experience: start with ceviche and small plates, follow with anticuchos and a heartier main, and leave room to sample a couple of contrasting preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and sunny indoor space with open kitchen, lively buzz, and vibrant rooftop terrace offering skyline views; music at a good level but can be loud making conversation challenging.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- scallop ceviche
- chicken anticuchos
- cabbage anticucho
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Zapote if the group wants a Latin American dinner in London but does not need Peruvian cooking specifically. Choose Princess of Shoreditch if the priority is a more classic Shoreditch meal with broader British appeal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in London
Princess of Shoreditch is the better choice if the table wants a British pub-to-restaurant feel and a more classic London setting. Llama Inn is the sharper pick for Peruvian food and a more social Shoreditch dinner, especially when the evening may continue after the meal. For value, Llama Inn and Chakana are the closest match on price tier, but Chakana is the clearer Peruvian comparison for diners who care less about being in central London.
Zapote is the better cross-shop if the group wants a different Latin American direction in London, while Llama Inn is the cleaner choice when the brief is specifically Peruvian. Rivington Grill works better for an all-purpose brasserie meal or mixed-age group; Llama Inn is stronger when the table wants a livelier flavour profile and a less conventional celebration dinner.
Gloria is the louder, more theatrical pick for groups who want Italian comfort and a high-energy room. Llama Inn is easier to recommend for a date or smaller celebration where food identity matters more than spectacle. If the priority is the easiest crowd-pleaser, choose Gloria; if the priority is Peruvian cooking with a Shoreditch night-out feel, choose Llama Inn.
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Compare Llama Inn
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama Inn | London | Peruvian | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate | ££ |
| Princess of Shoreditch | London | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Zapote | London | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Rivington Grill | London | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Gloria | London | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ; | ; |
| Chakana | Birmingham | Peruvian | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ££ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llama Inn worth the price?
It may be, if you want Peruvian food in London at a ££ price point. The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate recognition adds support for considering it for a planned meal.
What should a first-timer know about Llama Inn?
Start with the basics: Llama Inn is a Peruvian restaurant in London with a ££ price point, smart casual dress code, Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate recognition. Its hours are Mon 12–10 PM, Tue 12–11 PM, Wed 12–11 PM, Thu 12 PM–12 AM, Fri 12 PM–12 AM, Sat 12 PM–12 AM, Sun 12–10 PM.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Llama Inn?
A tasting menu is not mentioned here. Base the decision on the confirmed details: Peruvian cuisine, ££ pricing, smart casual dress, London location, published hours, Michelin Guide Plate recognition.
What are alternatives to Llama Inn in London?
For other London options, compare it with Zapote, Princess of Shoreditch, Rivington Grill, or Gloria depending on the kind of meal you want. Chakana is another useful comparison, though not a London one.
Can Llama Inn accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not mentioned here. What is confirmed is that Llama Inn is a London Peruvian restaurant at ££, with later closing times from Thursday to Saturday.
Is Llama Inn good for solo dining?
Solo-dining specifics are not mentioned here. It may still be worth considering if you want Peruvian food in London at a ££ price point and the published hours fit your plan.
Is Llama Inn good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can be a sensible special-occasion option if the group wants Peruvian cuisine, smart casual dress, ££ pricing, a confirmed Michelin Guide Plate restaurant in London.
