Nando's in the Loop on Wabash in Chicago is my absolute favorite. However today we were in Oak Park so we went to the location on Lake St. I was a bit disappointed for two reasons, my rice was over cooked. Initially I was going to eat it but then I found a forkful of burnt rice scraped from the bottom of the pot. Very disappointing. Second the garlic bread was not cut even I had all different size garlic sticks and a few were burnt. The food was flavorful, and the service was ok. But I'll stick with my favorite location on Wabash in Chicago read more

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Not as good as Nando's in the UK, but the dish was still pretty good! This is more of a sit down restaurant, but still fast and casual. The chicken is very soft and flavorful. Also enjoyed the rice. Didn't love the red peppers. Everything is fairly customizable though, so you should be able to find something you like! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

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I love Nando's but this location has become very inconsistent. The skin on the chicken has to be crispy. Recently, it's hit or miss. Today the skin was soft and slimy and not appetizing at all. Please do better Nando's. I love your food. read more

I first had Nandos in DC while in grad school a decade ago and have been hooked ever since. I think my first bite really captured all things that I loved, a good sauce, and a good hint of spice. I've been fantasizing about it for years, as there is none in California. Anyway, decided to order delivery via Uber eats from an O'Hare Hotel while on a layover. Upon opening my delivery, I have to admit, I was both surprised and disappointed. Surprised because I didn't order fries or perhaps I didn't know that fries came with the bowl or skewer that I did order, but they were good and probably would've been better warmer if I had dined in. The disappointment, though, came from my readiness to devour what looked and smelled delicious, but found absolutely no utensils provided. Quite annoying. After a trip to the lobby, I returned and dug in. The chicken bowl was interesting. Everything tasted good separately, but I don't think that the combination of all things together is for me and that's ok. It felt very eclectic, but not in a good way. Perhaps the combination of the different flavors and textures just wasn't for me. Individually, though, everything tasted yummy, and it's just the bowl that isn't for me. The skewer was probably what I should've just stuck with. But you live and you learn. I wish the skewer were more saucy. With some other sauces ordered on the side, the medium is probably my favorite so that's good to know. In both plates, the chicken thigh was juicy and tender. Despite some things that just could've been better for me, I would do it again but in person if possible. read more

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They messed up our order and did not correct it. There is also an unexplained 20% service charge. The music is too loud. The food is excellent, but unfortunately the rest of the experience is poor. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

Tried the new menu and the caramel pudding needs to be year round! The stuffing was weird and they forgot my gravy. The brussel sprouts are so delicious and the chicken breast was tasty. A little weird that it has the wing but I guess that's their thing. Price is expensive but it's just so tasty! Food wasn't ready for pick up when we ordered it though. read more

I guess I'm just not a fan of ordering from a QR code at a sit down restaurant. Ordered the chicken livers, grilled corn, sweet potatoes and had a red sangria. Sangria was phenomenal!!!! Sweet potatoes were 7/10 with yummy feta, hot honey and pepitas. The livers were so salty I could barely eat them. And the anxiously awaited corn? Grilled, and dry.... I had to ask for butter and salt to make it palatable. I might be back for the sangria and try something else, but def won't be ordering those things again. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Livers - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

It's always a pleasure to eat there. The chicken is well seasoned and delicious. The service is great.

We didn't feel like cooking dinner tonight, so we used tonight to try Nando's. It was a perfect late afternoon. The mall wasn't crowded, and the weather was great. We sat inside since it was so hot. On a side note, if you park in the garage, the escalator takes you right up to the restaurant. The cashier was super friendly. I ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. I also ordered the honey lavender lemonade. We sat at lucky table 9 by the window. The food came out quickly. The fries were hot and fresh. The sandwich was filling and had a nice, sweet taste. The lemonade was good, too. They have a wide selection of sauces to choose from. The medium sauce was good. The lemon herb was okay. Thanks Nando's! read more

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I was waited to be seated and ordered on my phone to be served at my table. The music was fun and lively with the staff being super helpful with everything. There is a counter of many delicious sauces of varying spice-level. I go every year when visiting. read more

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I keep on coming back here I am just a super fan!! Every time I come the chicken is beautifully marinated and well seasoned. The sides are just as good, the garlic bread so crispy and juicy! read more

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If you actually get your food delivered from these folks, consider yourself lucky. They rely on delivery people who keep your food and then do nothing to compensate you for your wasted time. Do yourself a favor and pick any other place to order delivery. You're gambling when you order from this Nando's. read more

I have been to this location multiple times and each time they have disappointed. This chicken breast sandwich was over $13 and this is literally what I received. I paid all of that money for this tiny piece of chicken. This is a literal rip off. read more

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DOOR DASH ORDER ONLY: So I didn't eat in the location. It's laundry day, and I'm trying to keep myself from throwing away half of my wardrobe, lol. Anways.... I ordered the chicken thighs with the rice and cauliflower. I purchased the pineapple lemonade, which was delicious, lol. Oh, I had some fries too which were pretty good. I feel like you get a good quantity of rice and curry cauliflower, but I felt like I should have purchased bone-in meat in order to get more for my buck. I will say that getting the peri-peri- sauce was a great idea. I bought the bottle and it went very well with the rice and chicken. The curry cauliflower was very tender and flavorful on its own. The main takeaway that I have is the dessert. I bought a brownie. Now the brownie is delicious, and it gives that fudge brownie flare you look for sometimes, but... I'm in awe at how small this brownie is. I mean... it looks like it is 1.5 inches in length and width smdh. I would say this place is good, but I would probably hesitate on getting a dessert from there anymore. read more

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I've actually been wanting to try Nando's and didn't realize there was a location in Oak Park. Well I am glad I finally got a chance to try and can definitely say I will be back! Everything ordered was really delicious. The chicken was as good as the many reviews I have read and the recommendation from a few friends. Very flavorful and tender. The garlic sticks were very very garlicky...just the way I like it. Everything was seasoned so well. I ordered the mango & lime seasoned for my chicken bowl. I can't say enough how well it was prepared. Next time, I think I will go up a spice level. The Halloumi (goat's and/or sheep's milk cheese) Sticks was a different taste, but good. I'm not a big cheese stick person, but I think I will try these again. We ordered at the table on the app by scanning the code and the food came out quick and hot. It was very easy versus standing in line and ordering. Serena was the server and very attentive. She even explained several things to us and was very patient with all the questions. The restaurant was clean with moderate noise level. I love the station in the corner where you can wash your hands and another section that houses the many sauces with small containers that you can fill to go. Very convenient. Overall, really great experience. Will visit again and keep them on my radar for pick up and delivery too. read more

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Tasty!! Went here for the first time and was definitely satisfied with my food. Next time, I'm going to dine in the restaurant so I can get the TRUEEEEEEE experience. I enjoyed my bowl and LOVED the garlic bread and charred sweet potato. Nice to have a new "fast food" spot that's more on the healthier side. I ordered through the app and it was easy and quick! No complaints from me. read more

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The service was meh. They do charge extra for any sauce side so be aware. The ambiance is super pretty and lively. Very well decorated. The food was 7.5/10 I personally enjoyed the wings more than the sandwich but the wings very tinyyyy. read more

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Post COVID the service in most all fast casual restaurants in Chicago has dropped to about a D+. I don't want to hold that against Nando's since it's almost impossible for them to control. What was disappointing with my latest visit was that they were out of sweet potatoes which is in their control. Their chicken is some of the best around and I just love experimenting with all of their different sauces. Hopefully the slow and inattentive service will improve as the job market cools and service workers start to value their jobs again. read more

i don't have any complaints. the chicken and fries were really good and i really enjoyed the peri peri flavor. they also had other sauce options which i appreciated. service was nice and ambiance was welcoming. i will say that a lot of flavors were sour, and im personally not a sour fan but i will still able to enjoy myself. niall you have good taste read more

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Inviting ambiance! Fast friendly waitstaff & service! We visited this for Thursday Night in Oak Park. Held every Thursday night in June, July and August (2023) Nando's is on the list of foods to try for the summer event. **Put this on your To-Do list for the summer! I have wanted to try this shop and we tried it for desert this time. 7-Layer Carrot Cake, a personal favorite! Moist and delicious. Laced with walnuts and topped with creamy, cream cheese frosting. Wowza! So rich and yummy! They offer a fun Happy Hour menu for just a little something if you are not in the mood for a full meal. The restaurant has beautifully decorated inside dining and generous gorgeous patio seating as well. You are surrounded by beautiful flowers, greenery & table umbrellas. Close to Harlem on the north side of the street on Lake. Give this place a go! read more

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Nando's is great. Someone welcomed us in and asked if we were going to dine-in or takeout. We dined in so we were designated a table. They had a QR code menu - unfortunately, I didn't have much reception inside the restaurant to view the menu without providing my email for connecting to their wifi. They do have a menu for display in the window but I wished they had at least one on display inside! I ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap with Peri-Peri Chips on the side. Both were excellent. I've previously ordered the family-style platter for delivery, and that was very good. My entire family enjoyed it. I also really liked the turmeric cauliflower. If you bring in a receipt from MedMen next door, you get 20% off! read more

We sadly live in a state that doesn't have Nando's yet. I have heard the stories, seen the pictures and knew this would be a great place to try. I was pleasantly surprised while walking in Chicago that Nando's was finally an option. This place is perfect if you are following a keto lifestyle. The chicken was freshly marinated and cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the roasted cauliflower and ceasar salad. It is nice to have a few low carb options available. All of the sauces were fantastic, spicy, garlicky and lemony depending on what you picked. I can't wait for Nando's to make its way to Los Angeles. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

My sister friend and I visited the restaurant. The ambiance of the location has always been on par. The manager checked on the patrons within his location and provided a positive special interaction. We had a hiccup with our order and the manager quickly corrected it. I have been to this location many times as well as other locations. This is one of my top two with not having a bad experience. Not to mention the staff were also on point. read more

I love the Nandos chain but this location has repeatedly disappointed us. Their chicken isn't fried but is juicy and flavorful. Very different sides from what you can get most places.  Low rating is because of this location in particular, which has repeatedly disappointed us.  Mango lime and the hot sauces are our favorite. Sometimes we get the bowls to mix it up but the boneless chicken is a little dry. Very interesting sides like minty mashed peas. Others are weirded out by it but i like it. Mashed potatoes are really good. Haloumi cheese is good. We usually get the marinated olives. Bone in chicken is obviously their star though. Their fries are seasoned well and crispy. 3 times from the last 4 we have ordered delivery through doordash and they have forgotten meals, sometimes multiple items. This has never happened to us with any other restaurant. I've talked to the driver and the restaurant and the restaurant a couple times and the restaurant admits they forgot to add it but to do the refund through doordash. That just does not make up for it. We love their food and want to share with family and friends and when we sit down and someone or multiple people are missing their meals it sucks. Location is convenient for us but we will not be back to this one. Have had some very good experiences with the Oak Brook location. read more

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I'm actually quite surprised this place wasn't busier. The food is excellent - flavorful, perfectly cooked, and plenty of options even though they serve only chicken for meat. The parking lot behind was free too. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the staff was super friendly with us. The only reason for a 4-star review is the staff infighting. While I'm absolutely sure the staff would be a blast to hang out with, they were anything but professional. We'll still go back because the food is great and the sauces are amazing. (BTW - Whole Foods sells the sauces too.) read more

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The food was good, better than expected, to be honest. The service was hospitable but slow. Absolutely beautiful interior design. read more

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As you walked in the staff was so nice and welcoming. The food was amazing!! The chicken we got medium flavor but we also pulled two of the bottles that were by the drink area. The two flavors for sauce in Hot and Lemon Herb were truly so flavorful. Hot had a little kick to it. The lemon had the right amount of citrus. The chicken was perfectly cooked and so juicy with a ton of flavor. I had not had a chicken this juicy in a while. Highly recommend! Corn is seasonal according to cashier and I am so glad we ordered it. Fire grilled. I truly enjoyed the mash potatoes, so smooth. If you have never had peri peri chicken this is the place to try. It does not disappoint. read more

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Coming from Oklahoma, this was my first meal when I settled into Oak Park. Odd choice maybe, but I've heard a lot of hype from our friends across the pond about how great the chicken is here. Plus, with the COVID-19 outbreak, it was incredibly easy to order online and pick-up in-store. So, let me tell you, this grilled chicken is fantastic. I opted for the 2 1/4 legs for about ~$14 at a mild spice level and it was perfect for me. It was tender, juicy, and delicious. The peri-peri seasoning is a unique Portuguese spice that packs a punch of flavor, maybe something closest to a jerk seasoning. Absolutely delicious! The downside of curbside ordering the Naughty Natas was that the pastry was lacking the crisp you'd expect from a puff pastry like that due to the condensation from the hot pastry and other hot items in the bag, but it was still amazingly delicious. I'm definitely coming back to try those fresh. The biggest let-down were the fries. I think our order was a bit stale, maybe an older batch because texture-wise, it was lacking. Seasoning was great, but it definitely tasted like an old batch of fries. Looking forward to coming back to get some more chicken, naughty natas, and trying a new side! read more

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Careful ordering online. It's a hassle and we had to wait for 30 minutes to get our meal. The chicken is good, but you have to do everything yourself. read more

So this location is trash. I ordered this past Sunday (5 days ago), emailed oakpark@nandosperperi.com twice, contacted the US support on the contact us link, and still haven't received a response nor refund. Never again. Unfortunately, I was completely dissatisfied with the meal that I received. I ordered a 1/2 chicken meal w/ 2 sides, a chicken pita meal with two sides and carrot cake. The 1/2 chicken was two leg quarters, missing the breast/wing. The corn was also missing. The chicken pita was incorrectly made with a tortilla wrap; the tortilla was so dry that is was inedible. So I dumped the contents out to eat it as a salad, and it was filled with 50% greens, 35% halloumi cheese and 15% chicken. The corn was also missing. My husband attempted to eat the cake, but he said that it was so dry and the frosting was dried up to the consistency of fondant. I called at 6:55pm ahead of my online order because Yelp reported special hours of closed. The person who received the call said that due to short staffing, you were closed to dine-in but were taking carry-out orders until 8pm. I placed it at 7:09pm, and I didn't expect this quality of food. Regarding the receipt, the pictures clearly reflect that the corn wasn't checked off for a complete order. I have recently ordered from the Michigan Ave location, and the food was far superior to the Oak Park location. read more

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Always been a have of this place but recently tried the bowl which is a healthier option! The chicken was delicious, just enough rice and the corn was grilled to perfection. Loved trying something new but will definitely be sticking to the usual, 1/2 chicken and two sides. They have all the sauces on the side that you choose from so I love the extra sauce option! A lot of places usually charge for extra. The QR code for the fountain drink was very snazzy. Such friendly staff! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Peri peri chicken bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

The food was very delicious and arrived very quickly. I got the Nando chicken bowl and it was a healthy meal in addition to being delicious. My husband got the chicken sandwich and french fries which was also excellent and the french fries were fresh and crisp and really delicious. Also, the space is really beautiful inside. Great customer service, the manager even brought us a free slice of carrot cake, which was super delicious! read more

I would never have guessed this place would offer such healthy, fresh and delicious VEGETARIAN options!! Vegan, too!! It's right next to my gym so I stopped in today and I'm so happy with the experience! This is a chicken arugula hummus bowl minus the chicken- you can add grilled portobello! The hummus is wonderful and the rice super flavorful! Free refills from the magical zillion flavor soda machine, and they carry Diet Coke, phew. Loads of beautiful salad dressings and spicy sauces at the sauce bar. Order at the counter then grab a soda and your seat. There were so many staff members working the grill and dining room that my meal came out in minutes. Presentation is lovely in blue stone wear bowls. Calories are listed on the menu which is appreciated - saved me from ordering what looks to be a wildly delicious piece of carrot cake!! Willpower won today!! read more

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I placed an online order for the chicken skewers. Once my boyfriend picked it up and brought it home I checked the food and my food is BURNT! And super dried out! I just tried to call and inform them but the employee who answered the phone hung up the first time. I called back and explained to him what happened and he completely ignored me. Didn't hear anything I was saying. He was too involved in another conversation with other employees (I could hear them extremely loud in the background) so I repeated myself again and he kept saying "huh" and not trying to listen to my concern. Then I asked him are you even listening and then the phone went silent and eventually hung up. This is the worst customer service I've ever experienced. I can't even enjoy my food because it's so burnt. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Thigh Skewers - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

CONDIMENT KINGS OF CAPE TOWN You can choose your own saucy adventure at this restaurant in Oak Park. For more than 5 years now, I've lived within a block of this Nando's PERi-PERi, yet last night was only my 2nd time eating here, and I've honestly no idea why. It's a chain based out of South Africa that serves a variety of chicken dishes with Portuguese influences. We rolled in for dinner on 1/8/19 with a good idea of what to order.....since we got the exact same thing 2 weeks ago at their location inside Oak Brook Mall. The inside looks similar to what we'd seen before, yet the light fixtures had their own unique flair to them. Thanks to a scratch off card from a Yelp event, we had a buy-one-get-one-free entrée to use. The staff had some issues running the BOGO through the system, as I awkwardly stood there at the counter for 5-6 minutes. It was all good though, since I basically got to eat fo' free. I requested that my chicken sandwich with two sides ($12) get doused in their extra hot sauce, and it didn't disappoint. The chicken was a solid inch thick and came with tomato + arugula on a toasted bun. The "macho peas" are an interesting choice if you feel like changing it up. My girl Nichole C ordered the 1/2 chicken with redskin mashed potatoes ($13.50). Portion size was ample and the meat juicy. We also got a small dish of mixed olives ($4.50) as a little appetizer, those were great. The napkins have some pretty amusing phrases on them! Nando's "PERi chips" are not just normal potato sticks, oh no no no. They're fries dusted with spices and served with an addictive "Perinaise" (essentially mayo-ketchup) which is absolutely worth the $1 upcharge. Soft drinks are $2.50 and they've got a Coke Freestyle machine, plus tea dispensers. Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4.5 As for the sauce selection, holy geez. You've got lemon & herb, mango & lime, garlic -- which packs WAY more of a punch than you'd expect, medium, hot, extra hot, and the newly-released Vusa which is a Satanic secretion that should only be used in small doses. * TL;DR * The vibes at this place are great, with music that matches the decor. We've enjoyed every chicken item that's come off the grill and the sides are just as tasty. The huge variety of PERi-PERi sauces means that no two meals are alike (unless you want them to be) and will appease fans of both flavor and heat. I'd definitely recommend Nando's for anyone looking to inject a little bit of spice into their lives, and I for one am stoked to return in the future! read more

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I have chicken thighs and fries, and it was really good, my daughter had the rice and she really liked it.

We finally made it to a Nando's Peri-Peri. I had heard really great things about this restaurant chain. Thankfully, it lived up to the hype. This restaurant is located on Lake street in Oak Park along with a ton of other restaurants. There is nothing about the outside of this location that makes it stand out from the competition, but, if you know that it is here, it is worth the trip. There is plenty of room here and it is ecclecticaly decorated. The seating area is very comfortable with plenty of space between you and nearby tables. Service is friendly and very patient with newcomers and this location was very clean. The big plus is the food, it is very tasty and unique. I was expecting their menu to be a little more varied, but they do chicken and do it really well. You can have your chicken as hot and spicy as you want, or get it Plain...ish and add your own heat. We ordered the Friends, Giving platter which consists of a whole chicken, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts for $29.99. Yes, I know a little pricey, but, for every platter sold, they pay it forward to feed someone in need with the charity organization "Inspiration Corporation". W also ordered the Heirloom Tomatoe, Halloumi and Chicken salad for $10.95. I thought the Peri-Peri chicken was delicious. It is marinated for 24 hours, then flame grilled and basted. The salad was a welcome surprise, all of the ingredients combined to make a unique and flavorful dish. We were so glad that we finally stopped in and will definitely be back! read more

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I was visiting from out of town with friends. Hands down the best customer service any of us has ever had from any food establishment - fast casual or 5 star! Dena was so kind, attentive and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Not only was Dena exceptionally helpful, but the food was delicious! The chicken breast was grilled to perfection, the chips (fries) were crispy, and I appreciated that Dena let us try all the sauce options. The mango & lime sauce had just enough heat and packed a ton of flavor! Not to mention their blood orange mango lemonade was to die for! Highly recommend! It's the kind of food that leaves you full and satisfied without feeling like you shouldn't have had that last bite. I totally see why the UK calls it a way of life. I wish there was a location in my area! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Even the puppy wanted some delicious food - Chicken Shop Near Me - OakPark, Illinois

I wish there were more nandos locations or perhaps express to go locations. The chicken here feels like a fancy 5 star restaurant. There's a variety for everyone including caloric indulgences like the buttery garlic bread and there's healthy options like sweet potatoes and the famous peas. Either way sauce it to your liking and take some home with you as well! The pernaise sauce is a great spicy mayo that will spice up sandwiches at home! read more

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The service in this place is so slow. You need to plan for them to be at least an hour late. I love the food. I hate their service please please please find a way to fix that. read more