Callao
Last updatedโ 4.8 ยท 1,920 Google reviews
Callao is a Japanese Peruvian (Nikkei) restaurant on the Barangaroo waterfront, with a serene dining room, an open kitchen and a bar built around cocktails. It suits a special lunch or dinner, with set menus and tiradito at the centre of the offer. Hickson Park is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Callao
Food at Callao
Callao cooks Japanese Peruvian (Nikkei) food, with tiradito marinated in leche de tigre, sushi rolls such as yellowtail with passionfruit, and premium steaks and wagyu. The set options are the Chef's Selection banquets, the Express Lunch and a seafood platter for Sunday Sessions. One visitor praised the ceviche and the Hasselback potatoes. Vegetarian dishes are offered.
What to order: Chef's Selection set menus
Drinks at Callao
The bar is built around cocktails, including classic pisco sours and Japanese-inspired drinks, and one visitor singled out the yuzu Bellini. Happy hour runs on weekdays from 4pm to 5.30pm with premium drinks and bites. The Bottomless lunch includes free-flowing drinks for 90 minutes.
What customers say about Callao
- ๐ฌDiners praise the food, especially the set menus, as well worth the price.
- ๐ฌService is described as friendly and attentive.
- ๐ฌVisitors call it expensive, but many say the quality justifies it.
- ๐ฌThe atmosphere feels special, suited to a proper occasion.
Tips for visiting Callao
- โOne visitor found Saturday lunch quite full, so book ahead for the Bottomless lunch.
- โThe Express Lunch runs on weekdays until 20 November, at two or three courses.
- โWeekday happy hour, 4pm to 5.30pm, offers premium drinks and bites.
Getting to Callao
Callao is at Shop 2, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, on the ground level of International Tower One. The entrance is step-free, and the restaurant has parking.
Near Callao
FAQ about Callao
What cuisine does Callao serve?
Callao serves Japanese Peruvian (Nikkei) food, with sushi rolls, tiradito and premium steaks.
Does Callao have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.
Can I book a table at Callao?
Yes, bookings are taken, and one visitor said Saturday lunch fills up.
Is there a set lunch menu at Callao?
Yes, the Express Lunch runs on weekdays, and the Bottomless lunch runs every Saturday.