Amazing ambiance and decor. You feel like you're in a major downtown. The service and staff were very friendly and the chicken is some of the best chicken we've ever had . Even the "plain-ish" chicken has an enormous amount of flavor. Would highly recommend! read more

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The food was flavorful, served at a great temperature, and they had plenty of options! I made the decision to order our party of 4 the Family Platter with medium chicken and the new Paradise Peri sauce for the chicken thigh skewers. For sides, we did fries, Brussels sprouts, and rice. The teenager wanted a chicken sandwich so I ordered her a kid's meal with a side of garlic bread + an extra side of mac and cheese. The service was helpful, I needed a to go box and was hand delivered a box, a foil bag for the garlic bread, and a bag to hold every thing! Most things are self serve, like the fountain drinks and sauces. The ambiance is nice enough--you can see the food being prepared which is interesting. There is themed music being piped in. And the temperature of the restaurant was nice and cool! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Family Platter, Brussels Sprouts, Portuguese Rice - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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The chicken "burger" medium spice was delicious! The honey lavender lemonade was also yummy. The decor was cool, too.

Great casual dining spot downtown Naperville. Small dining room and great carryout. Staff is a great team at this location. Everyone is helpful and upbeat. The chicken bowls with thigh meat are super flavorful and filling. They can almost be two meals. When it gets busy, it can be chaotic but everyone is very nice. read more

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I visited this location after five years, and I was impressed with the upgraded menu. The Naperville downtown area is so charming and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a night out. We went on a Friday night, and although it was busy, the 30-minute wait to be seated was worth it. I ordered the peri-peri grilled chicken, which also had a 30-minute wait, but trust me--it was absolutely worth it! We went for the spiciest option, and it was amazing. The lemonades were refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Chicago. I really hope they open a Nando's in the Columbus area soon! read more

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YUMMY! First time here at a recommendation from a friend, very delicious and flavorful. The sauce bar was great to find our favorite to use in addition with our meal. Helpful staff and eclectic vibes inside with lots of color. read more

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My son took me to Nando Peri Peri Chicken in Naperville. The chicken was delicious. I wanna give a big shout out to one of the servers ADI. She was very helpful very kind. Very knowledgeable. I recommend. if you decide to go their asked for the server ADI again I want to thank you ADI for being so kind and knowledgeable. A+ A+ A+ 2ADI. read more

Can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Every time I'm in Chicago, we always stop by a Nando's. Food is always fresh and delicious. We got their power bowl, chicken and fries. Everything was amazing! I love spicy food and their hot sauces aren't that spicy but they add a good kick. read more

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We have been coming for years and enjoy the food. Especially in nicer weather when we can sit on the nice patio. The last two visits, including today the level of service has really degraded. We dine out often and are very aware and tolerant of the labor shortage. Last time we had a long wait to be greeted as the three workers huddled in the kitchen looking at one cell phone. Food took a long time to be delivered and other tables received theirs first even after ordering well after we had. Today we tried again. We seemed to be interrupting the worker social time. Loud talking and calling out to each other across the restaurant. We used the app to order and saw our food in the warmer and had to ask two talking workers if we could get our beverages. And now they no longer have Matcha Peas! Not sure when you are may come back. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Boneless Breast - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Not too busy inside, walked in waited a little and got seated right away. We ordered through the app and the app was easy to use. Drinks: Orange mango lemonade 10/10 not too sweet and not too sour. Pomegranate ginger ale 8/10 a bit on the sour side Food: 12 piece wing extra hot with fries and perinaise 7/10 the wings could of used more flavor to them. it was cooked very nicely though. some were charred so i was only getting charred parts. the fries were super flavorful with the perinaise. chicken burger with no red onion, fries and perinaise 9/10 would recommend. the pineapple goes well w it even though you can barely taste it, the chicken could of use also more flavoring but was juicy. the fries and sauce were good. Service was nice and would come to this location again. read more

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Came here for lunch with a party of four on a weekday. It was pretty empty so we were able to sit down at a booth. We ordered via the QR code at the table which was easy and user friendly. Our food came out promptly and everything looked fresh. I went with the Rainbow Bowl with chicken breast and Peri Q sauce and it was delicious! I loved the variety of flavors and textures. Everything tasted fresh and the portion was super satisfying. I would definitely order this again! read more

We stopped in for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were seated right away. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. We ordered a half chicken with medium peri peri sauce, the sweet potatoes, golden cauliflower, and mac n cheese sides. The chicken is moist and flavorful. Medium sauce is just right for me where I can still enjoy the flavor of the food, and the heat seemed to build throughout the meal. There are other sauce flavors you can try as well. The real star of the meal are the three sides. I would go back and just order all sides they are sooo good! They all came out hot, fresh and perfectly cooked and seasoned. read more

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We were seated very quickly and service was great. We didn't have to wait too long for the food. The food was reliably good and the peri peri fries are always a favorite. Great selection of hot sauces too! read more

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DOUBLE DIPPER Nando's magical Peri-naise is a most worthy condiment. My wife loves Nando's, perhaps even more than I do (and I'm quite the fan). Back when we lived in Oak Park, we used to hit up the Nando's there on a regular basis. Now, the closest options are Oak Brook mall and this spot in downtown Naperville. It's right off of Washington St, easy to miss. Even though I probably shouldn't, I still get the spiciest thing on the menu - a thigh in their 'extra hot'. My wife enjoyed her 1/2 chicken brushed with mango-lime sauce ($18). The mashed potatoes were fine, but as always the fries + Peri-naise (spicy mayo) get a gold star. I got a kids meal ($6.50) for the wee lad, and he happily devoured his fries. I brought a voucher for a free ¼ chicken that caused a headache at the register. Despite getting "three of these earlier (today)", the staff had no idea how to process this, and the manager eventually rang it up as a BOGO entrée item. Hopefully it wasn't a bogus coupon......hey wait a minute, I got that from a Yelp event! * TL;DR * I still sing the praises of Nando's; one snafu isn't going to derail our relationship with these fine purveyors of poultry. Between in-person events and takeout offers, Nando's Naperville has graciously hosted Yelpers on more than one occasion. The staff are pretty friendly and the food is consistently tasty. I dig the wide variety of sauces they have, plus the restaurant ambiance is wonderful. Oh, and Peri-naise = nirvana. However, on this past visit I waited an awfully long time at the register (~10 minutes), plus I asked for utensils yet they forgot to include them. They also forgot to give me the kids drink, but that's not as big of a deal. And what's going on with that $2 "service charge" on my receipt, hmmmm?? Shortcomings aside, I still recommend Nando's. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Nando's Naperville has been very kind to Yelp Chicago 'burbs over the years. Get the fries with Peri-naise!! - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Whether you dine in or take out, Nando's does chicken right. Get a sandwich, pita, wrap, salad, platter, or bowl. Chicken every way you can imagine! No matter what form you get, it's always juicy and loaded with flavor. The 1/4 chicken platter (medium spicy) will always be my go to, because bone-in is oh so juicy. It's nice to know you can always add more sauce to your platter after the fact, but I'm usually good with how the kitchen does it! Besides the fresh, never frozen chicken, the sides also set Nando's Peri-Peri apart from other chicken establishments. The macho peas are very distinct and is a mash of peas, parsley, mint and chili. Yum. Portuguese rice, garlic bread, mashed potatoes, it's all there and more. Definitely a place you can visit over and over whether you're with friends, family, or just want to dine by yourself. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Thigh & mighty sandwich - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Food is delicious, but I added an extra thigh and it was the smallest thigh ever! It honestly was not worth the money I paid for it. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Extra thigh. - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

LOVE this place. I've been here twice since moving to the burbs and the food and ambiance has been EXCELLENT! Both times I have gone, it has not een overly crowded, the staff have been AMAZING and have taken time to make recommendations and check-in. The food itself is also SOOOOOO good. I have tried the chicken bowls which are amazing - the chicken is tender, vegetables bright and the seasoning/sauces make the meal complete. The most recent time we went, My partner got the Nandoca's Choice which is a sandwich and fries since I love those bowls. The sandwich was equally delicious and was surprisingly QUITE filling. I highly recommend checking this place out - from the location, the food to the staff, everything is wonderful. read more

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I honestly used to love this place. However, the portions keep getting smaller and smaller. It's making it hard for me to keep supporting this business. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but just never enough. They don't even fill up the food containers. They are literally only 1/3 full. Hopefully they get it together! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Quarter chicken, brussels sprouts, PERi Chips - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

"Mom, does it smell like sh*t in here or is it just me?" She discreetly texted me from across the table. Yeah. It did. As soon as I sat down, it smelled faintly of sewage. It was coming from under the table. 1st, Nando's, what's going on in there? 2nd, why do I always LOL when she swears in front of me? Malodorous issue aside, I like how easy it is to eat here when you're tracking calories. There are several healthy options like Turmeric Cauliflower and Charred Sweet Potato. I paired those with Chicken Thigh Skewers. I was very full and had zero guilt. That's a win. I used to complain that there weren't enough healthy sides here, and thankfully that's been remedied. But, Nando's, fix that smell. Tout suite read more

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Second time at a Nando's peri peri. First visit was in oak park and this was the Naperville location. I came for a yelp Elite event and purchased a whole table full of trys. The thing I loved about the menu before I came was the vegetarian and vegan options. They have a veggie burger and I got the grilled sweet potato in a grilled almost French bread bun. I took the cheese off ( I didn't recognize that name and quickly realized when I took a bite it was cheese. It came with a side and I upgraded for one more side. The meal itself was not hugely filling but it was very good. My family got the chicken and tried the other sauces. In the back there are other sauces to try. You pour into a plastic cup. The greatest thing is the sink to wash your hands after touching the bottles if you like. Which post pandemic is so normal to be thinking of germs on anything especially bottles. The fries were delicious and the rice was amazing. You don't get allot but it is really all you need. My family loved the chicken. 1/4 is w Pugh for someone who eats lightly but 1/2 I know I know it sounds like a ton is more for someone who wants to walk away feeling satisfied till their next meal. The prices are not inexpensive here. Pretty much what you pay these days, considering a burrito at chipotle is $10 this is about $15-20 for a full meal with 2 sides. We loved the warehouse interior and happy we tried it! read more

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Nandos always has fantastic food, but this location had super friendly service. The staff here is very welcoming. It's also a very cute and quaint spot in downtown Naperville. If you have the chance to dine-in here, do so. It's amazing. read more

It's a place that's very easy to pass by (especially with Naper Nuts and Sweets right next door), but do yourself a favor and stop in. The food is something different from the usual downtown Naperville fare and is very good. Some people might be put off ordering off of an app, but there are enough different ways to order the food that it's much easier than telling a server. It's also a good people watching spot in a cozy atmosphere. I would definitely eat there again. read more

Grilled Chicken was tasty. Added sweet potatoes, pita and fries which were all delicious. Atmosphere is great and fits in with other restaurants in the Naperville area. Thank you read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Grilled Chicken Meal - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Went here with a friend who suggested we go. I decided to get the boneless chicken breast with 2 sides - fries and Brussels sprouts. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the fries were fresh and crisp, and the sprouts were delicious as well. I liked how you could get extra sauces in addition to the one on your chicken. I also liked the furniture and decor! A couple things I didn't like was that it's a bit pricy and that you have to order on the website on your phone. Would prefer to interact with a server more. But overall I would go back! read more

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

Went to Nando's over the weekend for dinner--waited forever for food while one overworked (but very nice and friendly) cashier/host/server ran the entire front. Manager? Too busy doing nothing. Six beer orders sat untouched because only he can work the tap. Easily the worst-run Nando's in the greater Chicago area. read more

I'm a Californian who enjoys coming to Chicago and getting food at Nandos. The chicken is fantastic and I love the rice and fries. No complaints honestly. read more

Went there several times. Ordered the chicken dishes. Taste is good. Locations are great, right on the corner of Washington and Jefferson. Service is okay. read more

Finally visited Nando's Peri-Peri after recommendations from so many friends. This is located in Downtown Naperville in a very lively location. Free parking is available at 3 mins walking distance from this restaurant. The ambience was great and the service was amazing. You need to place your order at the counter and they will serve you the food. The server at the counter was very friendly and helped us in deciding our food options. The hummus with peri-peri drizzle is highly recommended. We really enjoyed this. Their plant based veggie burger was awesome. You can select your spice level - I am good with spicy food and tried the Hot option and it was really spicy. I would recommend medium spice even you love spicy food - you can add the sauces later. Also, the garlic bread and fries were amazing. Highly recommended. read more

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This is an update review today. The music was still too loud but I was ordering takeout. Well, when I took the food home I notice the bag seemed quite light though I ordered the chicken bowl and the crunch salad. Both items had chicken breasts that were extremely dry and hard to cut through even with a steak knife. The croutons were very hard as well. The "mixed greens" in the salad seemed like too much romaine lettuce. I can buy a $4 box at Jewel of mixed greens that blow this salad away. The worst part was the tough chicken, sadly and portion size. The staff was nice. Not sure I would be back. My wife liked the chicken bowl. Not sure why the chicken breast was so dry. read more

I highly recommend getting the rice and tenders with lemon and herb sauce. Hummus is always a hit. The spicy sauce they set aside is tolerable read more

Got nandos delivered. As always love the naughty natas and mashed potatoes. This time I had a chicken tender bowl medium spice with rice, arugula, corn, red peppers, and hummus. The combination was perfect! I'll definitely get this again! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Quarter chicken and mashed potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

We were seated and served right away. I wasn't expecting much for a chicken bowl but omg, it was soooooo good Mac and cheese was also great but was a very small portion. If you like bold flavors, this will be great to try out. I had the peri chicken rainbow bowl (spicy level 1 below the spiciest) and was perfect. Recommend read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl, Mac & cheese - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I didn't get my avacado with the bowl I ordered for take out . I went in the restaurant it was not very busy, it's a Monday afternoon I ordered a rice bowl with roasted red pepper avacado arugula hummus and I added chicken a I didn't receive the avocado which is the part that I had mentioned to the guy when I initially ordered it I was describing it and saying the word avocado like three times. It wasn't even busy. It wasn't that hard to get it wrong and I paid for it and now I'm not eating it and I wish I was and it sucks I'll probably won't be going back. I should have asked for my receipt which was a mistake. Guy who took order seemed very unenthusiastic and bothered . I would like a refund for my avocado and I came in around 1:15 - 1:30 read more

The food is excellent. I had the chicken rainbow bowl with sweet spicy medium heat and a delicious watermelon lemonade. However, this particular day the service was pretty bad. The cashier overcharged my friend at first; it had to be corrected. This same girl left our food up at the counter to get cold until I went up there to ask if it was our order. I had previously asked them if they would bring our food to table. They said yes. Also no one asked me what other choices I would like on my bowl. I forgot to ask myself but I know you have choices because of previous visits. Also, the place is untidy and not particularly clean. The other staff was preparing food; they seemed short handed. read more

Located in downtown Naperville ,Nandos does not disappoint . You order either thru their app or at the counter and they bring the food to you. I wish someone would have greeted us to explain how the ordering and seating works tho. They have limited indoor seating on the main floor. Upstairs was closed so not sure how much more seating might be available. If you have a large party you will have to push a few tables together on the main floor. Ordered the wing appetizer which consisted of 6 wings flame grilled basted with their medium sauce. Not too spicy..just right. Also had the quarter of a chicken that came with seasoned fries. Both plates had a Spicey ranch for dipping..yummy! They also have a garlic sauce and a lemon herb sauce which we dipped our fries in and both were excellent. We tried a side of roasted cauliflower with tumeric seasoning which was fantastic. They offer platters for larger groups..bowls..wraps and sandwiches. Beer and wine also available. If you are looking for an upscale casual dining experience..Peri Peri is the place to go. read more

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I can always count on Nando's to make me sweat, but usually it's not because they forgot about my entree. However, when I brought to the manager Austin's attention, he was very apologetic, and they made it immediately and brought it right out. Austin went above and beyond to make it right and we will definitely be back to this location again. Excellent customer service! read more

Came on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Food was flavorful. Service was attentive. Loved the decor. See photos for reference. I'd come back if I was in the area! read more

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First time. Glad we came. Vibe inside was cool. 2 floors. Open ceiling between the floors. Cool art work on brick walls. Mellow Portuguese (?) music. Food was really good. Hubby ordered wings with medium Peri sauce and garlic bread. The bread was the bomb! I kept stealing some from him. I ordered a Peri-Peri bowl - Portuguese rice, roasted red peppers, arugala, corn and hummus. Very good. It came with only 3 pieces of chicken. It would have been perfect with 4. Ordered it with lemon-herb sauce. Yum. Some suggestions: 1. If you don't plant a hostess at the door... Have it watched closely. I saw a mom and son wait unnecessarily too long to be seated. 2. Since a server does not take your order nor refills drinks... I don't think patrons should be asked about a tip (albeit through the CC machines). 3. Add more facilities. There is only a 1 person bathroom for the men and 1 for the women. Consistent line all the while we were there. 4. Kinda pricey. Consider adjusting. read more

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Meh, I hadn't been here in a while, and I was less impressed than in the past. For one thing, staff all seemed to assume that you know the ropes without asking, which is presumptuous because the way this place works (be seated by host, get back up to order, oh yeah don't forget to go get your utensils etc.) is not very fluid. My food (the wrap with yogurt dressing) was ok. I got the roasted corn as a side, but they really needed to do a better job of removing the silk from it; it was still way too hairy when it hit my plate. I ordered pineapple lemonade, but they were apparently out so I got the blood orange mango variety which wasn't nearly as good (and expensive, about $3.50 for a glass). They have some seasonal dishes and sides so you can see what's new for spring and summer, but I just wasn't wowed this time. I know they can do better. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Not a very inspired looking plating. - Portuguese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I've been to Nando's before in Chicago but recently got the opportunity to try their downtown Naperville location as part of a Yelp elite experience. We ordered a good amount of food to go. I had the quarter chicken breast with mango lime sauce. The chicken was very juicy and had a nice char to it. The fries were soggy, but I think they just didn't travel well on the 20 minute drive home. The peri ranch sauce was very good, leaving me want more! My husband had the 1/2 chicken extra hot. He said it was pretty spicy with a respectable level of spiciness. We tried the halloumi cheese fries, which came with a sweet Chilli jam. I really enjoyed them but maybe it's an acquired taste as my 2 year old tried & spit it out haha. We also got an order of 6 wings which were tasty. I tried the raspberry cheesecake and it was very yummy. If there was a closer location this might be a place I'd put in my regular takeout rotation! read more

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