Kayao

Kayao reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Shelly VIP

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is cozy with very nice ambiance, while we were there, they were playing Spanish music. We started with the aji y mezcal cocktail, and my husband and I both loved it. The food was great and the service was excellent. The manager Gilberto came to check on us and made sure that the entire experience was great. I especially love the Lions Mane and the Branzino, both Celiac friendly by the way. My husband was raving about the Yucas Trufadas and Arroz con Mariscos. Great spot for Dinner date or small group brunch.
   

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   Maggie

   Denver4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was so good! Loved the spirit free cocktails - tasted just like the chica morada we had in Peru. Ceviche, lions mane, short rib, seafood risotto - all would order again.
   

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   Juna

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the vibe. Food was great. Service and the cocktail’s phenomenal. We had a tasting menu.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Kayao in Chicago is a true culinary treasure that dazzles with its exceptional food. Every dish we've tried has been spot on. After two visits, we've been consistently impressed by the emphasis on high-quality ingredients and inventive flavors. Kayao is an essential stop for any food enthusiast!
   

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   Maria Paz

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious and kind people! We had a wonderful time, the grilled octopus was phenomenal.
   

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   Lisa

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious! Favorites were the octopus, chaufa, branzino, and Matilda cocktail. Space is gorgeous. Will definitely be back.
   

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   kristina

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A very modern Peruvian restaurant with amazing food and service the only thing for me was it was overpriced for the portions they offered.
   

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   SWATI VIP

   Chicago5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I would have given all 5 stars but they ran out fairly early (7:45!) of two of their main dishes! Seems odd. The other items were great and they did comp our dessert. Hopefully, this doesn’t happen again to others.
   

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   Adan

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was our first time visiting Kayao and did not disappoint. David our server was very helpful in explaining the food and with our selection with drinks. The busser Luis was very attentive with our table, did not miss a beat; excellent service and the food was incredible!!!Thank you Kayao, for an unforgettable night..
   

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    Andrew

    San Francisco28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We had a great experience at Kayao. The food was delicious. The staff were attentive and answered many of our questions. The portions were larger than expected. This was a bonus, but possibly would’ve ordered different items if we had known the portion size.
    

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