Nando's chicken is really a good place for the popular old London bridge area. The food was good and but the service was a little off. Twice we had to have multiple people look into our meal. Once the meal arrived it was hot and tasty. Coming from the states it's more like a El Pollo loco with a restaurant style theme. It's in a very crowded and touristy area and I'm not sure if that's the reason it's busy. I enjoyed the food because it was fresh and tasty the service was lacking and that's why the 4 stars. read more

What to say, it is Nando's! Food was really good, as normal. Service this time wasn't so great, brought the wrong food out twice and then when the waitress took the dessert order she forgot half of it so had to take it again - doesn't usually happen though! If you get an upstairs table there is a fabulous view of the river and St Pauls Cathedral - worth asking for. read more

I had Nando's at this location after ten years and it still tasted amazing as I remembered. The chicken is always cooked so perfectly and the sauces.. oh my. So much flavor and spice. Craving it now as I write this review. Must eat here if you never have. Staff was amazing as well read more

Amazing locationvery cool under the bridge with brick-walls, old wood and modern glass. Mediteranean styling inside. Prices are fine (2x chicken with different sides, salad and 2 beers: 18GBP), but regrettably food was only ok and it was freezing cold inside. Good location for a quick lunch though! read more

It is a chain, but we don't have anything like this where I live every time I am in the area I make sure I stop by. I really like the chicken, but I can pass on the sides. Free refills on soda! read more

YUM! I loved the chicken here. i got the mango lime wings and a 1/4 garlic herb chicken with spicy rice. i'd come back for sure and eat the chicken here. read more

I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I've eaten at Nando's twice today. It's not something I make a habit of, I hasten to add - before today I had not set foot in a Nando's restaurant for several years, but it just so happened that a work party headed to the Richmond branch for lunch today, and the Clink Street branch was the closest food outlet for a munchies emergency during a drinking session in the Anchor this evening. It's the truth, your honour, I swear, and all dieting intentions will be resumed as of tomorrow Mind you, visiting two outlets on one day is pretty good for comparison purposes. The Richmond branch at lunchtime was busy, slow on food, and the chip machine was 'broken'. By contrast, although the Clink Street branch was just as busy this evening, with several groups waiting for tables, the food service was quick and efficient, and much tastier than at lunch time - though I am sure this is in no way related to the volume of wine consumed. The setting in Clink Street is also much more impressive: the Richmod branch is something akin to a grubby shed, lined with faded beams and tatty tables; but the Clink Street venue is under the railway bridge, giving it high vaulted brick ceilings and a totally different feel. Definitely recommended for snack attacks during drinking! read more

Love Nando's You can always go there, if you just want a quick meal. I usually have the same dish - chicken, of course! The sauces are good and the food is not too pricey! The service I get has always been good and the location is also great. read more

Waited 40 mins for our food in a cold restaurant. After complaining the food came in under 2 minutes. The staff didn't seem to care... And when the food came it wasn't that great... the chicken was hard in places. read more

Am I the last person on earth to have been to Nandos? Yes, I think I am. I somehow seem to have managed to miss getting myself there. The opportunity just never presented itself. That's not strictly true. The opportunity presented itself a couple of times, but: Occasion 1: Offer to take friend to the St Enoch Square, Glasgow branch, meet her at St Enoch Square, we get distracted by the mulled wine bar at the Christmas market, we never make it to Nandos. Occasion 2: I am at Silverburn shopping centre by myself. Decide to pop in to Nandos. Briefly look at menu, clock people reeling off orders to the cashier at the front like the way people do in a Starbucks (the chicken equivalent of an extra shot, extra hot, double macchiato venti soy vanilla latte cappuccino) and I got intimidated and flustered, and went to Subway instead. Occasion 3: I am again in Silverburn. I arrange to meet a friend at the Nandos for dinner. She arrives and decided she'd like something more restaurantey/less fast foodey and we go to the tapas place instead. Gah! There comes a point where it's just gone too long, it's become a habit and I figured I was just going to have to add 'been to Nando's' to my NeverHaveIEver list, along with 'watched a Bond film' and 'been to CenterParcs'. I don't know how to Nando! (Yes, 'to Nando' is a verb....you Nando, he Nandos, they Nando.....its just that until now, I didn't Nando). So imagine my delight when elite Yelper Nate organised a trip to Nando's to educate the uninitiated! This is just what I needed! I arrived a little late after getting a bit lost along the cobbled lanes around London Bridge, but the Nando's way of doing things meant that this wasn't a problem. Nate and others kindly talked me through the menu options and a soon realised there was no need for me to have been flustered by my first encounter with the menu. They explained that you first of all pick your heat/spiciness level, but pro tip: recommend going for one of the flavours instead (lemon herb or mango lime), and add heat/spice to taste from the array of bottled chili sauces available to collect and take to your table while you await your food. Then you pick your chicken and then your sides. There were lots of pitta/sandwich type options available but for my first visit I decided to keep it simple with some straightforward lemon and herb chicken thighs with sides of macho peas and spicy rice. I always go for thighs over other bits of the chicken because the meat is so juicy and flavourful, and harder to mess up/dry out. I needn't have worried, though - the chicken thighs were deliciously juicy with crisped skin and delicious smoky barbecue flavours from the open grill. Yum yum yum. The thighs were already de-boned too, so no faffing about eating around the awkward bones. My plate came with 2 small dishes with my sides on. The macho peas were a cross between mushy peas and garden peas, and had some sort of peri peri spice to them I think but that got a little bit lost amongst all the other flavours I had going on on my plate (I had all the sauces out). I would perhaps pick a different side next time because once the spice flavour is lost, it was just a small portion of peas really. The spicy rice was nice, although again the spice was lost so it was just 'rice'. I would perhaps go for the mash or wedges and some salad next time I think. Anyway, back to the ordering which had got me so flustered before. It really is easy. Pick your heat, pick your chicken, pick your sides, go to the till and tell the server your table number and your order, pay your money, go back to your table and wait for your food to arrive. Simples. My food arrived very quickly and was very tasty. For 4 chicken thighs, 2 sides and a large glass of red wine, it was 15 quid and you can't really say fairer than that. It's not fancy dining, but it is good, basic and relatively healthy food, cooked well. Given that BBQ'd chicken is one of my favourite meals, and given that I have now popped my Nandos cherry and know how to Nando, I will definitely be back again soon Many thanks to Nate for organising. read more

Found piece of paper and a nail in the food. Manager did not send a new order. Absolutely to avoid! See pictures read more

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Can't go wrong at nandos! Love that you order and pay first, food comes to you straight away.

The location and venue is really beautiful. It's built around the old archways along the Thames. On entering we were seated within 20 minutes. We went up and ordered pretty swiftly seeing as though we knew what we wanted. I like that they have a basin for you to wash your hands. We collected our sauces and were sat waiting for our food when a waitress came along and without asking, just took our sauce bottles away. I thought this strange especially seeing as though there were plenty of bottles available if people wanted them. Perhaps she thought we looked full and like we had already eaten but even so, perhaps one should ask when one starts clearing the table. 15 minutes after ordering the couple next to us receives half of their food order. When they question it they get told it'll be along in a minute. Anyway back to our table it's now 20 minutes later and we receive our luke warm food!! Thankfully the sauces are amazing and can save just about any meal!!! So we slather it on and begin eating. No one came back to check if our food was ok! Back to the couple at the table next to us. By now they're wondering what's really up with their meal, so they ask. The waiter looks at their receipt and matter of factly tells them that only one plate of food got ordered. They don't get offered anything in way of compensation for the mess up, not even an apology that I could hear. The tables are so close you are practically having dinner with them, or not as in this case!! This place may have location on its side but oh boy, it really hasn't mastered the art of customer service!! read more

Never gets old. I have nando's multiple times a week while in London and never regret it. For a good solid dependable meal it will not take you for a wrong turn. Butterfly chicken, so many fries, excellent superfoods green salad, and bottomless fro yo. What more could you ask for??? read more

It's Nando's! It's chicken! This place is so popular that from about midday the queues wind round the proverbial block. It's a huge space but you're still advised to book if you want a table for lunch, especially on a Friday. Once you've actually placed your order and depending on the length of the queue the service is quite quick and a combo meal of chicken, a side dish and soft drink costs under a tenner so it's a good deal. The food itself is good but not exceptional and the choice of 'chilliness' (if that's the right word) from lemon and herb to extra hot for the chicken is an inspired idea. read more

Well worth a trip just for the venue alone. Its set under the railway and makes a great place to enjoy a meal. We sat outside as the weather was nice and was very enjoyable. I am always really pleased with the food from the whole Nandos chain. Lucklily didn't have to queue on this ocassion (as other reviews mention). Can only be a good thing of course! read more

I came here with colleagues from work for lunch and as always the food is excellent . Not only is the food excellent, but the place is not like other Nando's, it's atmospheric with loads of space and wooden tables and Spanish music playing which I really liked. The service is a queuing system which is fine, but was fairly quick to be brought to the table. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Another pleasant Nando's experience. read more

Cheap and tasty 'fast food' in a nice setting by the Thames. Nice views and the perfect place for grabbing a quick bite with friends or family. read more

Really cool looking interior, the food is great, and not bad value. We had to wait as they were pretty busy, but only ended up waiting a few mins before they seated us. read more

One of my favourite Nando restaurants it's a big branch, hidden away, except for people who are spending time on the South Bank. Try and get a seat upstairs, which then gives you more of a riverside view. read more

I am an American working in London. I was dying for some American quality food, because, let's be honest, London food on average doesn't taste amazing. Nando's provided the fix I was dying for. It remind's my of Zaxby's from the States. The food quality is very good, and the customer service is not far behind Chik-Fil-A. If you have ever visited a Chik-Fil-A in the States you know how big a compliment this is. The decor is very unique and the prices reasonable. I greatly enjoyed my visit and will likely be a frequent customer. read more

I've eaten at four different Nando's now (London Bridge, Gloucester Road, Commercial Road [Whitechapel] and Mississauga [Ontario, Canada]. They're consistently tasty and reasonably priced. Table service would be great but it would probably drive the cost up. I've come to call Nando's as my fast food guilty pleasure. read more

If you like the fast food chain style give it a try - we tried for curiosity but it's roasted chicken you can have at home! Nothing worth the money. read more

Went here for dinner, was thoroughly confused initially, but I figured it out quickly (why do all restaurants in London have vastly different ordering/seating methods?). Got the Hot Chicken Breast in a Pita with a side salad. Chicken was pretty dry, but covered in a delicious sauce. I also had the roasted red pepper dip, which was pretty good. Overall, pretty decent meal, not on the top of the list, but still pretty good. Also, when they say Hot, they mean Hot, so be ware if you can't stand the heat. read more

Absolutely love this place! The food is delicious! Great Service! So happy they have one now open near my home.

As this is Nandos, everyone knows what to expect here. I like this particular one due to its location - southbank is amazing! The restaurant itself is also unique and interesting in its setting. I always take new visitors to London at this Nandos. read more

ive ordered online 2 times in the past few days and each time my order somehow didnt make it to me. the first time i was notified that there were "no available delivery men" after 30 minuets of waiting. the second time apparently the order i had ordered was "out of stock" when their website said otherwise. what is going on nandos?????!!!!! read more

I popped into this Nando's today for lunch with my mate. I normally go for the butterfly chicken, but he recommended the vegetarian wrap. My mind was blown. I might even consider vegetarianism after that glorious wrap. Very tasty... and since its vegetarian, it's healthy, right? read more

From what I understand, Nando's is a chain in London. For a chain, this isn't bad and is unique -- for London? Why do I say for London you might ask? Well, because I'm from the US and I live near a town called Newark that has TONS of similar establishments to Nandos, that are much more authentic. When I hear Portuguese roast chicken I think of juicy, fall off the bone goodness. Nandos? It was definitely fall off the bone and juicy, but was seriously lacking in flavor. I tried the mango something one and didn't taste any seasoning at all, simply tasted like chicken. I had to douse my chicken in their Peri Peri sauce, which i will praise. It is garlicky and spicy. Not the spicy that hits you right away, but definitely does after a few bites. Very yummy and wanted to steal a bottle of it ha. The two sides that I got were chips and rice. The chips weren't crispy :( I like them crispy, but were tasty with the Periperi sauce. I could probably eat everything with that peri peri sauce!! Rice was OK... nothing special. Overall, it was a decent dinner, but it didn't live up to the authentic Portuguese roast chicken I've had in Newark, NJ. read more