I found this restaurant on Google. I am so glad we chose to visit this establishment. The interior atmosphere was extremely pleasant and casual. Even though there is music playing, we can still talk and socialize without having to raise our voice. The ambience is very quaint! Perfect for a date night, or just hanging out. The food was extremely flavorful and definitely worth a revisit. There is very minimal service. The host seats you, you order your food using a QR code, and then someone brings you your food. That is the extent of the service. read more

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PETITION FOR NANDO'S TO OPEN AN LA LOCATION!!! it's been over a month since i first tried nando's during my chicago trip & i'm still dreaming about it. Went here Saturday morning after the boat tour that's a couple minutes walk away! Immediately was impressed with how clean + nice the dining room was. Spacious & I liked how attentive the staff was with cleaning tables. We ordered family style chicken meal w/ 2 sides of choice (we opted for rice & fries) for a group of 4 & it was more than enough for all of us for lunch. I was really impressed with the variety of sauces they had. I'm a big sauce girl & need it for all my meals, & i loved how flavorful + tangy all the sauces were!! LOVE that there were spicy sauce options too. I didn't have any expectations coming in for the chicken. I know chicken tends to be on the dry side at restaurants but this place proved me sooo wrong. The juiciest, most flavorful chicken i've ever had! It was seasoned very well + cooked the right amount. i appreciated how often the staff checked up on us as well to ask how our meal was & if we needed anything else. read more

First time eating here and at this location. I appreciates the view and ease of ordering with table side delivery. I would eat here again because there were several items I wanted to try. I ordered a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap (Medium). The chicken was grilled, juicy and flavorful. The vegetables were fresh and overall absolutely delicious. Oscar helped me out when the app was giving me an error while ordering. Great customer service. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My go to when I want chicken. When you come to dine in, you sit down and order from their online QR code. Their chicken is flame grilled and it's marinated in the sauce of your choice for 24 hours before it's cooked. I came in and got the quarter chicken leg with the medium sauce. It came out so quick and it was so delicious. There is a self service bar where you can get extra sauces and utensils. I love their mashed potatoes. Especially because they keep the skin on. Their fries are nice and crispy. I will always come back because their chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauces are so good. You can always try every sauce they make from their self service bar. read more

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I ordered food for pickup and the process was easy and the workers were very nice. However, the food was pretty forgettable. I was excited to try the sauces and every one of them underwhelmed me. One of them tasted like cardboard for some reason. The veggie burger was nothing special. My sister liked the chicken with mango-lime seasoning. I found the mashed potatoes and rice to be too salty. read more

Excellent food!! Fresh and healthy. Really tasty chicken and fried halloumi. Nice variety of beverages: sodas, iced tea, sangria and more. I've eaten here a few times and I'm always impressed. Beautiful restaurant and ambiance. I love the modern restrooms. I appreciate that they have a sink to wash your hands in the main dining room too. Friendly and helpful service. Everyone is very kind here. I've had the rainbow bowl with fried halloumi and I've had a chicken sandwich. My boyfriend has had a few different chicken bowls and loved them. They have a variety of sauces so you can pick how spicy you want your dish. We really like the various iced teas and the sangria is tasty. The hummus is so good!!!!!! The fries are seasoned well. The carrot cake for dessert is a lovely treat. You order at your table from a QR code and food is brought to you quickly. Spacious interior with plenty of seating. Outdoor patio too. Good music and positive vibes. read more

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I love coming to Nando's for their delicious chicken and sides. We always get the full platter since it's a lot of food for two people; you get chicken and two large sides. We had to go with the peri chips (fries) and the mash potatoes since they're always cooked to perfection. They're seasoned well and always come out very flaky. The chicken is pretty good as well since you have an assortment of sauces to choose from; we like the one with herbs, garlic, and lemon. The service was spectacular when we went recently; the manager kept coming over to us if we needed everything and asked us how everything was. The ambiance is very clean and beautiful since you're in the Roosevelt collection center, and you can see all the different stores and the nice view of the city. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Full Platter - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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DELICIOUS! I first tried Nando's in the UK, and it was just ok. When I tried it in Singapore, I was blown away. And now trying it in Chicago, I was equally impressed by the flavors and juiciness of the chicken. Nando's is probably my favorite chain restaurant and they need to expand to more US cities! I always get the 1/2 chicken because I love the flavors that chicken skin holds. The breast was not dry at all, so you can feel safe ordering this if you're trying to cut calories. Peri peri fries were delicious as well, but I'm really just here for the chicken. It was busy on a Saturday night, and the waitress let us know that it would be an estimated 45 minute wait for our food, but food actually came out in about 20 minutes. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/2 Chicken with peri peri fries - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dined in at Nando's for the first time and had a good experience! Love there's all the sauces you can try all of them when dining in. This location has a really nice dining area, some tables were a bit sticky but staff were friendly and checked in from time to time to take plate away. Half chicken with 2 sides is shareable! The mashed potatoes and the rice are both really good sides. Most of their sauces are vinegar-taste heavy, but I personally love that. The chicken is seasoned well and cooked to a good softness (never dry). read more

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Excelente comida, es la mezcla entre lo saludable y "lo chatarra", puede ir para ambos lados en la medida que desees. El postre excelente. Ambiente 10/10. Volveré read more

Who doesn't love nandos. Top tier chicken, super healthy and delicious. The halloumi sticks are the best thing on the menu in my opinion, and the perinaise is amazing. If you haven't been then you're missing out read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We frequently order from Nando's Peri Peri, and usually order the same things.....Chicken Skewers and Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap. Cole Slaw and mashed potato sides. It's good all the time! Thank you Peri Peri much! read more

The older gentleman who greeted and seated us was extremely kind and professional, which we really appreciated. However, while we were eating, a younger employee (wearing their hat backwards), who appeared to be bussing tables was playing his own music out loud from his phone. His pants were sagging to the point where his underwear was fully visible. What made this more uncomfortable was seeing him walk behind the counter and into the kitchen area where food was being prepared. As customers actively eating, this was unpleasant and honestly felt unsanitary. This is a family-friendly restaurant, and you expect employees especially those going near food prep areas to be dressed appropriately. Unfortunately, this behavior took away from the experience and made us feel uneasy while dining. I do want to reiterate that the older gentleman was super sweet and did provide very good service. read more

Really nice staff and fast wait times for our food! Hostess was kind and helpful with the menu. Food was really good and the restaurant was very clean. Will definitely be back next time I visit the AMC next door! read more

Food was good BUT wait time was insane. It took ONE HOUR for a rainbow bowl to come out. There were about 5-10 other customers in the place. At one point we looked around and not a single person in the place had food. read more

The rice is similar to rice a roni but once it's combined with the hot sauce it becomes really good. It pairs perfectly with the chicken. The best part for me are the sides: Brussel sprouts and the garlic toast. Overall a good meal read more

Worse customer service ever Employees don't acknowledge or greet you when you walk in. Food too for ever to be ready but employees are talking and laughing while on the phone. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - All the staff is in the back - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by here for lunch before a downtown doctor's appointment. The restaurant is founded on a very interesting African culture. Apparently this is a South African chain. PERi-PERi is the unique sauce from Mozambique that they use. It is very, very HOT; but rich in vitamins A, B and C. When tasting the sauce alone, it definitely clears you sinuses; but it is more tolerable when eating it on food, especially the chicken. I had the quarter chicken with corn on the cob. The chicken is flame cooked and is delicious. I had the mango and lime sauce. The dining area is decorated with an African motif with music to set the mood. Service was fast for the main meals, but not for dessert. We ended up having to order on-line. The wait was at least 20 minutes. All-in-all, it was a great dining experience and will return. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Inside dining - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Nando's in South Loop for lunch recently and as I was enjoying the food two kids walked in, they were completely calm and respectful, just talking to their other friends who were in there. And this lady come from the back and immediately starts yelling at them about how she recognized them and even threatened to call the cops on two high school students. They left calmly as well while this women basically chased them out and the lady went up to the kids that they were talking to saying that if they were "acquainted" with them they would be banned to. Now obviously I don't know what these kids could have done to get banned apparently but the fact they stayed as calm as they did while this women berated them, tells me more about her over those kids. The way this women treated these kids as criminals disgusted me I had to make a review, it completely ruined my appetite. read more

I think Nandos south loop is the best of all Nandos in the area. It's huge with lots of seating, ample lighting and the statement Nandos decor. The staff is very friendly too. They are happy to offer suggestions. This Nandos has a bunch of alcoholic drinks on the menu too. Apart from the chicken, I am a big fan of the Mac and cheese and the pastel de natas. Love this Nandos! read more

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I got two leg quarters, macho peas, and peri fries. Chicken was flavorful and juicy. Fries crispy and soft. Peas also cooked to perfection. Employee never checked on me after bringing food and never brought water. Prices are very expensive. Without sides, 2 leg quarters are $16. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious of course. The Mac and cheese could've been a bit more flavorful in my opinion but everything else was tasty. I will say I LOVE spice and their hottest hot sauce was not that spicy to me. With that being said, a lot of seating available and validated parking if you park in the garage. The service was pretty good! Everyone was pretty kind. read more

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The chicken is good but for my sides I ordered mash potatoes and they gave me a little not enough for a child

I've been here a few times now, and the workers have always been so friendly. Visited on a Monday at noon with some friends and it was pretty empty. I decided to get the 1/4 chicken breast (mango & lime) with 2 sides - macho peas and Portuguese rice. I will probably pass on the peas next time - not a fan of the mint flavor with it. The rice was good though. The chicken, per usual, is very juicy and tasty. I dipped it in the medium sauce as well for extra flavor. I also had a bite of a friend's garlic bread and it was delicious so I'll probably opt for that instead of the healthy peas. :) I love the interior of this place too - very open. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 Chicken Breast, Macho Peas, Portuguese Rice - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Messed up order went to pick up correct order, that was messed up too. Management doesn't seem to care. I won't be returning.

Tried the Peri-Peri chicken wings and honestly... I had to double-check if they gave me the kids' portion. The wings were way too small -- more like chick wings than actual chicken wings. I was expecting something closer to Wingstop-sized portions, but these barely had any meat on them. The flavor was decent (as always with Nando's), but the portion size was disappointing, especially for the price. They really need to update the photo on their menu -- it's quite misleading and sets up false expectations. If you're craving proper, meaty wings, you might want to look elsewhere. Nando's, please do better with the sizing--or at least the marketing. read more

My sister and I love Nando's! From the immaculate interior design, to the juiciest chicken thighs, we eat here every so often. My go-to order is the two 1/4 grilled chicken legs with fries and garlic bread as sides. I get the chicken in the hot marinade and then drench it with the lemon herb sauce. It is the BEST sauce! Must try! All the different sauces are located at the sauce bar that they have and you can go grab them yourselves. The fries are always crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and the garlic bread is so pillowy soft with a light crunchy crust. Their mash potatoes are also worth mentioning; buttery goodness. If you like grilled chicken, definitely give Nando's a try! read more

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The customer service provided by the employees today was terrible; they were extremely rude.

Nando's, please add more locations! We need you in Indianapolis.... I was in Chicago to go to a concert and this was a perfect spot for delicious but quick food... they were slightly busy but I loved the option to just seat ourselves and order from the table by scanning a QR code. I like the system, I feel like more restaurants should do this. It's a lot quicker and efficient unless you have questions for a server. They had many different options but I went with a bowl and fries- they were both so yummy, I want them again. It's sad there is no Nando's near me. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Avocado & Roasted Pepper Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Okay so I previously left 1 star review. Seems like service got lil better. And their chicken thighs were good today. But the wings were burnt!! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried Nando's because a friend recommended it. The Rainbow bowl was delicious and fresh. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved the rainbow bowl with shredded chicken. Seriously planning to frequent this place! Fresh and so tasty!

Came in for lunch. I have no comment on the food or service but the ambience is an absolute disaster. An employee was on speaker phone on full volume the entire time I was there. I repeatedly asked for the volume to be turned down and was told they couldn't do it. Lunch was ruined. I love Nando I had a miserable experience at this one. Why are employees on the phone while working anyway? read more

Nando's is SO good. Coming from CA, I am glad I discovered this wonderful chain of restaurants known as Nando's Peri Peri. Whenever my girlfriend and I eat Nando's, we share the Full Chicken Platter with Portuguese Rice and Macho Peas for the sides. The rice and peas are so good that we haven't tried any of the other sides. The chicken is marinated over 24 hours then flame-grilled. There are additional sauce dispensers for indoor dining and sauce bottles for purchase to go. I recommend slathering extra sauce on the breast pieces for the optimal eating experience. The sauce is very flavorful and the spice is mild but builds up over time. The portions are large enough to have leftovers for the next day. Nando's Peri Peri is an international chain which started in Johannesburg, South Africa. The base of their sauce utilizes Peri Peri, or African Bird's Eye Chili. These are similar to Thai chilies, which are also called Birds' eye chilies. If Nando's is based in South Africa, why do they serve Portuguese rice, you may ask? That's because the owner was from Mozambique, which was a Portuguese colony. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Full Chicken Platter with Macho Peas and Portuguese Rice - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very impressed. Bringing this type of cuisine to a casual restaurant concept was probably no easy feat. We ordered about $30 worth of takeout for 2 and were able to get plenty of food, a dessert, and one of their specialty lemonades. So all in all I was impressed with the value. The workers are very friendly and me being completely unfamiliar with the menu they were nice brought to walked me through the whole menu. The mango lime sauce is awesome. Highly recommend the macho peas, too. If you haven't given this a try, you should! read more

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Consistently flavorful and delicious chicken, every time I order takeout or eat in at any Nando's in Chicago. This one is in a great location at the Roosevelt collection, right outside the Icon movie theater. Perfect place to grab dinner after your movie :) We had the full chicken (cooked in the hot sauce) which came with 2 large sides. Perfect for a meal for two hungry people, with some leftovers. I always order the Portuguese rice and the macho peas--both are packed with flavor and spice! I love that the restaurant has big bottles lined up of all their different spices so you can bring it to your table and pourrrrrrr to your hearts content. Their sauces are BOMB. I love the medium with wild herb one. Sooooo tasty and with a kick. Definitely recommend Nando's! Big fan. read more

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DO NOT EAT HERE!!! The people that work here are all Miserable and rude. You can tell they definitely hate thier own pathetic little life's especially the night bald fat cook. Service is horrible, the worker there have no manners and you can tell they were not raised right, the food is not even good. read more

Went to the South Loop location of Nandos and it did not disappoint! We had their house sangria, chicken with the classic lemon herb sauce. Yum! We also tried the white cheddar Mac n cheese, Brussels sprouts topped with ranch and plate of fries. To end the meal we had a fun take on the Portuguese pastel de nata, (naughty nata) having been to Portugal and had many pastel de natas this was one was quite delicious!! The service was attentive and friendly with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service is is superb! The manager. Norma and Mike, can't remember his tile stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our food. We were told to take a survey for a chance to win free food. Mike had on a tee shirt that read, flipping the bird. I saw another cool tee shirt there that read, I bring a lot to the table. As a single woman I need that shirt but Norma said, "they are not for sale." The place was a little dirty, and busy when I got there but I saw it getting cleaned up while I dined in. The bathroom also needed some cleaning, not sure if they cleaned it while I was there, I only went to the bathroom once. The food was great, seasoned well and was delivered to the table. It was hot and photographed well with a lot of bright healthy colors displayed. I ordered the chicken bowl and Mac and cheese. Oh yeah, my girlfriend insisted that we order the garlic bread and we did. It was so good, I ate it all up and completely forgot to take a picture. Next time, good people I'll take a picture first, I promise. The pricing isn't bad ($15 per person) give them a try I think you will be happy with the experience as well. read more

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One star just doesn't cut it for the disappointment that was my recent Nando's experience. The famed peri-peri chicken was overshadowed by truly terrible customer service. Forget the vibrant flavors; I spent more time chasing down my order than enjoying it. Repeatedly reminding staff about my meal felt like a chore, not a pleasant dining experience. To add insult to injury, the chicken bowl itself was a shadow of its former self - a drastically reduced portion size left me feeling both hungry and ripped off. The ambiance was mediocre at best, further contributing to the overall underwhelming experience. Avoid unless you enjoy chasing down your food and settling for less. read more