Nando’s

Having being to Nando’s elsewhere before it was one of the few places that were still open in the area on a Sunday night. We got in before closing and placed our orders, the chicken and sides came out no problem but when we tried to get sauces we were told that since they were closing we couldn’t get any? After some English translation we were able to get one bottle, hmm, we paid for two chickens, 4 sides and 4+ beers, I would expect more a little better service than this.
The chicken was solid, moist and yumm, so were the sides but the customer service really needs some work.

Great food and service!
I ordered ¼ chicken with mango lime and two sides. That filled me up pretty well. I also like the chill atmosphere inside and around the restaurant.

I went here because it was right next to my hotel, in my price range, and because I needed hot food nearby because my feet hurt so much.
I ordered the ½ chicken to go along with the sides of fries and garlic bread. Everything I tasted was well flavored. Fries were meh though.
Why did I give this 3 stars? Like others mentioned the people working here suck. When I went to my hotel room to eat, I realized all they put in my to go back were some napkins, No fork, knife, plate, or ketchup. I mean it was clear to the people working there that I hadn’t been there before and they could have let me know this…

This location is maybe the best example for poor customer service. They actually would argue with you about everything! It’s always packed because it’s in a tourist area but their management will be losing regular customers if they don’t focus more on service.
Been to Nando’s dozens of times but I’m afraid I can’t take it anymore.

I don’t know if it’s me but I always have really poor service in Nando’s. As I type I am watching my dining companion finish the (almost identical) meal that he ordered 2 minutes after me. I am starving. My order has got lost. Not happy.

Nando’s is very well known for its chicken, and that’s a reputation well-​deserved. I’ve been to this location a couple times, once to eat in and once for take away. The employees are friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and food was served promptly. The chicken was absolutely delicious – tender and flavourful – and I think I ate every morsel I could pick off the bones. Be sure to try the various sauces for even more flavour!

This is not fine cuisine but for a chain restaurant it is not bad at all.
The food is better quality than a fast food joint and a cheaper meal than most restaurarants. The décor is tasteful and the seating comfortable. The service — such as it is — is attentive.
Half of a small chicken and a huge portion of fries with peri peri salt were probably a little more than I could comfortably manage but very tasty. Limitless soda was good value for a couple of quid.
My only criticism was our table towards the rear of the restaurant. As the queue to order built up it snaked towards the back of the restaurant and past our booth. As a result we ate our meal hemmed in by other customers with our personal space being continually invaded by handbags, menus and elbows. If going back I would refuse one of these tables.

For a few years since I read about Nando’s on Wikipedia I had been really curious to try this place. Naturally I was enthusiastic to see that there was one only a few minutes from where I was going to stay.
Ironically, I only got to go here twice. But both times were well worth it. Also, it’s open later (until 23:00/11pm) than other places at Brunswick.
I found their servings to be quite generous, even though I only ordered the ¼ chicken. Also, they aren’t stingy with their sides either. I found the service to be friendly as well and the atmosphere a good mix of Western and African.

My experience at Nando’s was good… But I must say it was the first restaurant in the UK I’ve been to where «medium» had some heat! We’ve been in London for a month.
The olive appetizer was tasty and the sangria was good. I couldn’t decide between rice and chips, so i got them both with my ¼ chicken (medium). The seasoning on the chicken was wonderful, and my rice and fries (with peri-​peri salt) were good too. It was so spicy that I wished I’d ordered cole slaw or something for balance. As it was, I ended up using ketchup with the fries to fight the heat.
Recommended!

nothing too special about this nando’s. i had actually tried nando’s for the first time in the middle east, and they had this fabulous kabob thingy-​bob that they serve with the skewered meat and veggie goodness hanging from its own stand, with a large heap of fries waiting at the bottom.
sadly, the nando’s i’ve encountered in the uk don’t have this delicious meal. but overall, consistent chicken, seasoned well, the sweet potato mash as a side was decent, but the corn on the cob i had that day was a bit dry. i like my corn on the cob sweet, crunchy and juicy. this wasn’t. maybe it had an off day.
i wouldn’t go out of my way to have this, but like many of my other restaurant choices, it’s conveniently located between school and home, and its nicely priced.

This place is surprisingly good for a chain restaurant. I only went here three times while I was in London, but I enjoyed my food each time. The chicken is always nicely seasoned, though the portions are usually fairly small, and it’s fun to mix and match with the difference sauces. The mashed potatoes and garlic bread are great sides, though I’m not a fan of the mushy peas. Best part is probably the unlimited refills for the drinks.

This is a standard Nando’s, but when I went on a Tuesday evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was totally packed!
Service was still very cheerful and efficient, although when we sat down at our table it was still slightly sticky. Food took some time to arrive, but probably because they were packed.
Portions seemed slightly smaller than in other Nando’s, but I haven’t been to one for ages so maybe its a company wide change.

So I’d never been to a Nando’s before, as I generally stay away from (inter)national chain restaurants whenever possible, but I’d heard that Nando’s had some good vegetarian options on its menu, and I do love all things spicy.
The inside of this location actually surprised me. It had low, swanky lighting and clean, sturdy fixtures. And I sat atop comfortable, cushioney booth seating. In short, this Nando’s had a really nice atmosphere. Plus, I always enjoy a bottomless glass of Coke. I would also enjoy a bottomless cup of frozen yogurt if only my digestive tract did as well.
The menu did, indeed, have three whole vegetarian main options for me to choose from, which was a special treat. The peri peri sauces were tasty, especially the garlic one. Mmm… spicy garlic.
All this said, however, the food is simply mediocre. The only thing that made my veggie burger stuffed into a ripped-​up pitta along with some lettuce any good was the peri peri sauces I added to it. I might be interested in seeing if one of my two other options is better, but Robert D told me that his chicken (you know, what Nando’s is known for) tasted similarly uninspiring to my veggie patty.
I’ll probably go back because it’s cheap and easy and that’s how I roll.

If I want to satisfy my craving for spicy chicken, Nando’s is where I’ll go. Their ¼ Peri-​Peri chicken with two small sides for 6 pounds is usually just enough for me, though sometimes I go ½ chicken instead as I like chicken, but not so much their sides. The rice side is sometimes especially bland, but that’s easily solved with Extra Hot Peri-​Peri sauce.
I would suggest getting a Bottomless soft drink for 1.90 pounds as you will need it if you accidentally put too much spicy sauce on your chicken. If you really can’t take spicy though, don’t worry as they have garlic Peri-​Peri sauce as well.

It’s a food chain with a difference. The ambience and surrounding at brunswick is nice and lots of boutiques at the square is you fancy shopping after the meal. There’s always a wait to get a table but when you get a bite at the juicy flamegrilled chicken and that special sauce. It’s kicking hot!