Kayao

Name: Kayao
Address: 1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610-1916
Telephone: (872) 342-2246
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

154 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

At Kayao, we aim to showcase the dynamic flavors, techniques, and ingredients that unite Peruvian and Asian culinary traditions. Kayao is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, where guests are invited to embark on a culinary journey that transcends borders and opens hearts. Through our commitment to authenticity, creativity, Kayao seeks to create intrigue while also pushing the boundaries of culinary innovation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
Phone number
(872) 342-2246
Website
http://www.kayaorestaurant.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1916
Area
Old Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Pisco Sour Lab
USD 85.00 per person
Prepaid
1 Feb 2025 only
2:00 pm
Join us at Kayao on February 1st, from 2–4 PM, for an unforgettable *Pisco Sour Lab* led by our talented beverage director, *Gilberto Mendez*. 🍹 For just *$85*, you'll: 🍸 Craft delicious pisco cocktails. 🍹 Shakers and top ingredients provided 🍴 Enjoy bites at the bar. 🎓 Gain insider knowledge to elevate your mixology game. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now and get ready to sip, learn, and celebrate!
Kayao X Tzuco Collaboration
USD 175.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Jan 2025 only
7:30 pm
A culinary journey of Peruvian & Mexican cuisines An Exclusive Dining Event at Kayao! On January 31st at 7:30 PM, experience a collaboration Dinner like no other, featuring two culinary legends: our Chef Jose Luis Chavez and Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán of Tzuco. Indulge in a 6-course menu showcasing the chefs’ bold, innovative styles celebrating two of the biggest cuisines in Latin America, with an optional wine pairing to elevate your evening. Price: $175 Location: Kayao - 1252 N Wells St, Chicago IL 60610 Seats are limited, book below!

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kayao delights with "amazing food and drinks," offering an inventive take on Peruvian cuisine. Guests rave about "unique and flavorful meals," with standout seafood dishes like ceviche and branzino. The "beautiful atmosphere" and "attentive service" create a welcoming vibe. Perfect for special occasions, Kayao promises a "fantastic dining experience."

154 Reviews

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Daisy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kayao was outstanding! The food was delicious and the service was lovely. The pisco sours were absolutely amazing. Our family loved this experience and we are already excited to go back!
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Ali
VIP
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. I’ve been here 6 or 7 times in the last 6 months. I’m always looking for a reason to go. This time we took a few visitors from out of town and they were all blown away. I am already looking forward to coming back.
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Travis
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for a random date night. Lucked out because they started their restaurant week menu early so we opted for that. The ceviche Kayao was excellent, the sushi roll hit the spot. The short rib - chef’s kiss and the arroz was delicious. Would recommend and will come back again someday.
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Maggy
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic; beautiful and mouth watering. Severs were absolutely wonderful. Evening of total joy!
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Steve
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good but my short ribs came out before my wife's meal which was weird and it wasn't hot just warm. It tasted great but just the timing and the temperature was off.
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Kristin
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My party of 4 enjoyed our dinner out so much!! We each got something different. We shared the guacamole which was so unique and very tasty. It came with taro chips. We also shared the ceviche. Again, amazing. My dinner was my least favorite. Duck on brown rice with mushrooms. Too much rice, not enough mushrooms. The duck wasn't as tender as I had hoped. But good for anyone who loves vrown rice! My husband got the Branzino and it was so pretty and the best dish on the table. Delicious!! The seafood dish, my sis-in-law got was also very good! I tried a piece of the shrimp. Very good. The Mahi Mahi was a huge piece. I'm not a fan of Mahi Mahi so wouldn't order it foe myself. But she loved it. My bro-in-law got a chicken dish and he loved it. I didn't taste it but he and his wife said it was very tender and unique and delicious. We all had drinks. My Sancerre was kind of bland to go with my dinner but alone, it was tasty. The boozy drink I got had a lot of aperol which kind of overpowered the drink. The Sours are really good. One of the diners enjoyed hers a lot. The guys had beers. The ambience was good but we were seated right by the waitress station. Not the best but it was nice and toasty and we weren't really bothered by the activity at the bar. The waitress was so amazing and k ew the menu and drinks very well. We loved the unique dishes. We definitely recommend it!! I would go with seafood next time. The decor was really pretty.
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JERRY
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks with attentive but not overbearing, Great place any night alone or with friends. You can't miss any of the octopus dishes.
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jeremy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks and amazing ceviche. Seafood risotto was awesome.
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Matt
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love kayao, food and service are top notch. Best restaurant in Old Town.
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Shelly
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! The staff was very helpful and the food was unique and delicious.
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Kayao is rated 4.7 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1916

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Old Town
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.kayaorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(872) 342-2246

Kayao

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Pisco Sour Lab

Kayao X Tzuco Collaboration

Menu

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Kayao restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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