Ayawaska Hilltop

Novato, CA · Peruvian restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Novato
#23
of 117 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Ayawaska Hilltop, 850 Lamont Ave, Novato, CA 94945
Phone
(415) 944-2066
Website
ayawaskasf.com/ayawaska-hilltop-menu
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Ayawaska Hilltop is a restaurant located in Novato, CA. It is one of 117 restaurants listed in Novato. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Novato city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ayawaska Hilltop

Ayawaska is home to fresh authentic Peruvian cuisine with a special modern twist. Our mission is to provide a world class dining experience into the rich and vibrant taste of Perú. Now we are in Novato - San Francisco

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Burstock · Sep 2025

On a hill, with spectacular views of the surrounding area, this restaurant offers an interesting Peruvian inspired menu. We shared the El Clasico ceviche with halibut and mixed fried calamari to start. The ceviche was really good with fresh fish. The calamari not so good, bland and dry coating, although the squid and octopus inside was nicely cooked. The steak risotto was beautifully cooked and the rice was in a very tasty sauce. The Lomo Saltada was good, nice steak, onions and sauce. The fries were bland and not crispy, a bit disappointing. The Pescado A Lo Macho was excellent, a whole fish fried to perfection with yellow chill sauce. Service was great, attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is good as well with Peruvian decor. Get a table on the deck or by a window for the view. Recommended

★★★★★ 5.0 Marcus Pun · Oct 2025

We had a nice large dinner group for several special occasions. My apologies for missing pictures of appetizers. We're a hungry group. Recommend the veggie empanadas. Great drinks, pisco and tequila based etc. One of us got The Piranha in a piranha shaped mug Dinners were incredible. I had SALMÓN CON CREMA DE PORO pan seared salmon in homemade leek sauce served with veggies & potato. Check pics for other dishes. Great view of ....Mt Diablo? Yup Great attentive staff. Churro and Bombas for dessert. We all had a great time. Will return with partner in the future.

★★★★★ 5.0 Willard Davis · Feb 2026

The Piscos are enough to forget about Margaritas from now to never. The Branzino is a perfect fish dish, according to mi amiga. I tripped out on the Risotto with Filet Mignon! Mmmm! The scallop appetizer was topped with cheese and greens.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jo R · Oct 2025

Food was fantastic, service was fast and friendly, atmosphere was chic/elegant. Loved this place! We ordered all appetizers: beef medallions, salmon salad, quiche, scallops, calamari, ceviche, chicken empanadas and then for dessert had the churros and chocolate volcano. All the food was excellent! Highly recommend, will definitely go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Gigi Lund · Sep 2025

Ayawaska Hilltop is by far my favorite Peruvian restaurant! From the moment you walk in, the customer service is smooth, welcoming, and truly inviting. The servers are extremely friendly, attentive, and never let you wait too long-they're always checking on you with a smile. The space itself feels top-notch and exquisite, making every visit an experience. As a Peruvian, I can honestly say this is the closest I've felt to being back home. Every plate takes me straight to my childhood the flavors are authentic, rich, and filled with the true taste of Peru. You don't just eat here, you experience Peru in every bite. If you're looking for the real taste of Peru, this is the place I wholeheartedly recommend. Ayawaska Hilltop is a gem, and it has earned a special place in my heart (and my

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Peruvian restaurant

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