Really great service! Their food is excellent, they have an app where you can earn points, and the portions are generous for the price. I ordered a large mac and cheese to go. The staff were all super friendly. It's got a cool vibe inside with spunky music and colors and decorations, and this location is housed in what looks like a residential home! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It was my first time visiting this location or any Nando's in many years, and I'm glad I stopped by. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant; it felt great, and everything appeared very clean. The staff member who took my order was helpful. Since I hadn't been there in a while, I asked for some recommendations. I ordered the veggie wrap and fries, and the veggie wrap was delicious! I was not asked how I wanted the wrap prepared, but the standard toppings were delightful, especially the pickled onions. The fries were also quite tasty. Additionally, my order included grilled chicken and fries. After some insistence, I tried a piece of the perfectly grilled chicken, which fleetingly tempted me to start eating chicken again. Since a few people were waiting ahead of me, the wait was a bit long. The restaurant wasn't very crowded, but customers waiting for their orders along with food delivery pickups created some disorganization in the kitchen. One customer kept complaining about the wait, so the manager eventually came from the back to assist the line staff with packing orders. The food was so good that it was worth the wait! I am looking forward to visiting Nando's again soon. read more

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I have eaten at Nando's in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Harare (Zimbabwe), and several in the DC area. I love Nando's. The food was good. Nothing outstanding. I ordered chicken and coleslaw. No menu was offered so I couldn't review the choices. No medium sauce was available so I missed the sauce which is my reason for eating there. Had to ask for a fork. read more

Food is customer service is atmosphere is delightful . Nandos will always satisfy your taste buds with many menu choices from a meat eater to a veganism. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Cash out area.. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I should start by saying that this Nando's location is great. The staff were really pleasant, there's lot of room for seating, and the music is great. I'm disappointed recently with the price and value of Nando's though. The food is great, but it seems expensive. My recent salad with drink cost me over $20, and for half a chicken breast and a few veggies it just didn't seem worth it. I really like Nando's chicken, but I'm not if it's worth the cost these days. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Ranch Crunch Salad - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first time trying Southern African food and it was delicious, I will definitely be back! I like the option to order at the register or via phone at your table. I wanted extra time to go through the menu on my phone and see if there were any add on's etc. I was torn between the options but I went with the chicken bowl and let me tell you, I picked a winner. Every bite was an adventure with the mix of avocado, hummus feta, spiced rice, cucumber tomato salad, cauliflower, and the chicken covered in a mix of sauces. Amazing! I could not stop eating - the spices, the flavors; I highly recommend. Services was quick and really friendly. The place has a ton of tables inside and out, I believe there's an upstairs, too. Overall, a great experience and money well spent. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi PERi Chicken Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thank you Ben for your honesty and professionalism. I usually order online but today I called. Ben let me know it would be a 40 minute wait and suggested other options on the menu. I was disappointed because the food is always on point and the staff is super friendly. So, I drove to another Nando's. The food wasn't the same. For the best food and staff visit the location on Wisconsin Avenue NW in Tenleytown. read more

I was very excited to try this fast-casual spot but was quite disappointed by my experience. Nothing worse than being disappointed by portions. I ordered the peri-peri bow, which was filled with rice and a half piece of chicken breast. My partner ordered the spicy chicken pita, which was essentially half of a full pita. They were not serving fries because something was wrong with the machine, which was a bummer. The actual food tastes good but my expectation of leaving full was not met. For that reason, I would not come back here. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Spicy chicken pita - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Service was extremely slow. Staff was gathered around looking at one of their phones. My sandwich was cold by the time my order was ready and they didn't give us all of our items. read more

Highly recommend this food was excellent excellent service very cleanly and parking was great

This chicken is pretty amazing, better than any fast food chicken we have in California. It is not over-brined or over-marinated. Just good roasted chicken with a flavorful and spicy sauce. I will say, though, that there hottest sauce is not that hot, so don't be shy when ordering... Service was great read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Peri peri wings - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A long time user of their delicious peri-peri sauces, today was my first time to be able to visit a Nando'a restaurant location. The location was nice, clean, not busy, had nice decor and outside seating. We were greeted immediately by a friendly young girl who asked us if it was our first time, told us how to order by QR code, and gave us a table. Ordering was easy and the staff remained friendly at every step along the way. I wasn't sure as to what type of services tipping might apply, as it's obviously not a tradition table & waiter type of place, but in the end I would argue the attentive staff does deserve a few extra bucks for their help and to support the continuation of their demeanor. Okay, the most important part was the food which was easily delicious. I could eat this for days on end and still want to come back. The chicken and three sides were all fantastic in every sense of the word. Peri-peri, which I first had in Portugal properly, is one of my favorites flavors and spices so the more often I can smother my food in this kind of sauce, the better. based on the five things I tried today I would definitely like to come back and sample some different menu items. I don't give this five stars because of an issue with the bathroom. My wife needed to wait to use the restroom, which is fine, but once the door open led and she was able to go in, she followed an employee who had just finished using the restroom. She came back to the table and told me there was no soap. A friendly man brought over our food by hand and she told him that there is no soap in the restroom. He smiled and said "thank you for letting me know". This was, however, the gentleman who had just left the restroom but didn't have any soap who now was handling our food. She immediately told me "He knows there's no soap in the restroom, he just used it before I did." I cannot guarantee he didn't go back to the kitchen and washed his handssomewhere else but I'll also say we never saw, for the duration of our meal, anyone go into the bathroom and put more soap. This didn't bother nor ruin our experience but I think it's a place for improvement. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Outside - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been to different Nando's quite a few times, including this location. I love the fun vibe and that everyone is welcome. Service is always great. The chicken is so flavorful. Don't forget to try the Portuguese custard tart. Parking is easy with meters on the main street. You can also find free parking on side streets. read more

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At first, I wasn't a fan of Nando's PERi-PERi since I don't love meat on the bone (no wings for me!). However, now that I know they are much more than chicken on the bone, I am a fan. Here's why: 1) History: They are a South African brand gone global. They are all over Europe and DC is one of two markets in the USA (the other is Chicago). They support 1,200 South African farmers who grow the special pepper in everything they cook. In addition, they have the largest collection of contemporary South African art. 2) Food: For the price, it's good! They have all chicken products and their boneless chicken breast sandwiches are always great especially the one on garlic bread and coleslaw. They also have a secret hack menu that includes spicy fries and cheesy mashed potatoes. Also, their avocado toast is amazing. 3) Space: Each restaurant is spacious and beautifully designed. This location has two floors and you can always find a seat. read more

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Zesty food. Kind staff and clean establishment. I enjoyed the half chicken and pineapple slices. My friend recommended we go and I was pleasantly surprised by the serene experience. read more

In terms of taste, this spot does not disappoint but beware of the tiny portions! Last night I had ordered a chicken livers entree with two sides: rice and macho peas and the portions were SO SMALL! I'm a petite woman and don't eat a lot but even I did not feel full after eating everything. See attached pictures for how little food there was in the take-out containers. Also, I have ordered these same items pre-pandemic at another location and I'm not kidding when I say that I got twice as much food then. This here is not good value for money. Very disappointed and will not come back. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Tiny amounts of chicken livers, macho peas, and rice - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I like the food at Nando's, it's a reliable place for chicken and tasty sides. I haven't been in a while and am not pleased with the service changes. I had to place my order on my phone which was glitchy, had to do it 3 times before the order went through. The suggested tip amount is 15 -25 percent which is nuts for placing an order from your phone and no water brought to the table. Update - after about 10 minutes someone came to ask how l was doing and l asked for water. There was no water to serve yourself, just some kind of iced tea. Food is still delicious. read more

Chicken legs (Medium and Lemon & Herb) were great. One leg was slightly overcooked, but the others were juicy and moist. Mashed potatoes were fantastic, and the garlic bread was OMG truly mind-blowing, probably the best garlic bread I've ever eaten. It was so perfectly soft yet crispy, and garlicky and buttery. Hummus was okay, kinda too grainy and dry for me, but the Peri-Peri sauce was good. I didn't like their olives, but then I never liked olives, so that's just me. Lastly, the Naughty Nata (Portuguese egg custard tart) was delicious!! I don't like egg custard tarts because of their weird texture, but THIS tart was awesome. Sweet but not overly so, and so warm, soft, flaky, and light. Very nice and friendly service. read more

absolutely loved this nandos! the location was great and so was the building. I loved the music that they had there it was like a smooth latin style music. The food was awesome i had a 1/4 chicken with mashed potatoes and the hot sauce and my husband had the nandos sandwich with hot sauce and mashed potatoes as well. We both enjoyed our entrees and our time there. I did not get to try and deserts this time we were too fool but next time maybe we will. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Imagine patronizing a restaurant and you go to use the bathroom and there is no toilet paper. You alert the staff and they restock the toilet paper but they leave it fully packaged on the opposite side of the restroom from the toilet. They do not put it on the roll beside the toilet. So if you would like to use the toilet paper you would have to unwrap the toilet paper from its packaging and place it on the roll beside the toilet yourself, which is not your responsibility, because you are a paying customer of the restaurant, and not an employee. This is what happened to my wife at this location. She decided not to use the restroom. Unfortunately the next customer in line for the bathroom had to take up the task of unpacking the toilet paper and putting it on the roll. We told the manager about this. He had a blank expression on his face and seemed not to understand that anything was wrong. The staff do not know how to run a professional establishment. read more

Got the Chicken Caesar Salad since I wanted something light and refreshing after a day of traveling. The chicken was really flavorful and juicy and the sauce was bomb. Great find while looking for food after checking into my hotel. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Caesar Salad - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food that leaves you wanting more -- literally. A more accurate name for the "chicken thighs" would be "chicken nuggets" because that's how big they are. I get it, guys -- inflation. So raise the prices -- don't pull this shrinkflation trickery. read more

Standard Nando chicken dishes. A good place to hang out. I am familiar with the Nando chain particularly their branches in London. It's the first time for me to try their branch in the US. In terms of decor and cleanliness alone, this Nando's would get 4 stars. Except that their second floor dining area is freezing cold. They didn't even turn on the heating. There were guests dining at several tables, so it's not empty. I don't understand why they didn't turn on the heat. (It was 32F outside, it snowed last night.) Their chicken wings (lemon garlic flavor) are fine, if a bit dry. Brussel sprouts are wonderful (side dish). Chips (French fries) are pretty standard. Their pineapple lemonade is very nice. read more

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The 1/2 chicken was excellent better than most locations by far it is well marinated and so juice and soft . The garlic bread never disappoints with any location I loved that the patio had heating lights to kept us you warm on a chilly nights .the whole service was exceptional we had a great time loved the way they made us feel welcomed the whole evening! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Patio - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Why oh why don't we have Nando's where I live??? This place is awesome, considering it is basically just one level above 'fast food' (in line with chains like PF Changs or Chili's): you can actually sit and dine, food is tasty and affordable, and there is a fun atmosphere. I visited this Nando's location on my way home to Rochester, NY after having spent Memorial Day weekend in DC. I was with my friend and her 8-yr-old twins. We sat outside, on their extensive patio, which was full of other diners. Most of them were already served and were eating as we were sitting, and their food looked great. The menu has a really nice selection of dishes, different options than what you usually find. The sauces are great and can really elevate your meal, depending on what you get. There are flavors and spice levels for every palate as well. I had a chicken combination of some kind, with a really fresh salad and a fountain drink. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lack of starchy carb side dish was perfect for me, as I did not want to fall asleep on my way driving home 6 hrs. (I did sneak a peri chip and a spoon of Portuguese rice off the dishes of my friends....just to taste...very good, but your sort of typical standard starches....) I think what impressed me most was how fresh and beautiful the salad was. I would definitely make dinner salads my go-to thing here. When you are dining with kids and you want fast and healthy, I think Nando's is a great option. We had fun and it wasn't rushed or too fancy, and overall price wise it was a really great value. read more

have nothing but good things to say. customer service is 5/5. i'm always treated with respect and the staff always goes out of their way to make sure everything is ok with my order. i remember one time i came in too late for a pick up and the manager told me i wont be charged for my order and that next time i come in i can get anything i want on the house for the mishap. and the food is always 5/5. love this nandos. thank you . read more

i love nandos so much. i highly recommend the peri peri fries with pedi peri sauce. I LOVE the nandocas sandwich medium heat paired with a mango lemonade. read more

very disappointing service. waited 50 minutes for food, as did two other nearby tables. Told three times the food was on its way. No apologies at all, staff simply could not have cared less about their service or the food. read more

Came in here around 10 minutes to 9 o'clock me and my wife and was greeted by the lady at the register who was extremely rude and told me only take out as dine in was closed and I told her they don't close till 10 pm and she freaked out I don't no if she was on drugs or intoxicated and she told me to go to a different nandos but this is not acceptable by far the worst nandos in the DMV read more

I LOVE NANDOS! It is my lunch go-to. The food is consistently good. I ordered the grilled chicken wrap with plain sauce because I do not like spicy food. I always make sure I get an extra side of the sweet chili jam on the side and I suggest you do as well! I also got a side of fries. The fries are always well seasoned and will have you licking the season off of your fingers when you finish. Nandos can serve as both a chill lunch spot and a casual date spot. The lights are dim low with an intimate seating setup. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Can you say "YUM!" My friends took me out for my last night in DC, and said I needed to try South African food. I had their grilled chicken with this spicy sauce. I'm not into spicy food, but the level of spice was just perfect. Also, their Mashed Potatoes, total star of the evening. I usually love my mash smothered in gravy, but this taste good just as is. During this Pandemic, it's great to see a restaurant adhere to CDC guidelines and care of the guest's safety. Patio is beautiful, and you can see all the beautiful stores and high end shopping near by. Overall, it was a great vibe, we had so much fun, the staff was phenomenal. We had the pleasure of meeting the GM, Jabbar. He was very accommodating, and made sure we had an awesome experience. We will be back soon!! read more

Loved this place! Our entire family enjoys their spicy sauces and side dishes. Portuguese rice is great. The staff is friendly and prompt. It is a casual and relax place to dine in. It is also great for take outs. read more

Really enjoyed this more formalized location. It truly felt like a restaurant outside of ordering at the counter. Staff was attentive and food came quickly. Didn't enjoy the house wine and probably won't get that again. Not much to say but will be back! read more

This is my favorite Nando's location in D.C. because of the patio outdoor seating. Also it's super easy to park here on a Sunday since it's free parking everywhere and the area isn't as busy as the areas where the other Nando's are. However prepared-food-tax is lower in MD and VA soo sometimes I like eating there instead if I'm already in the area haha. Now if you're not familiar with Nando's here's the breakdown: 1) you walk in and tell the host how many in your party and he/she will give you a table number and some menus 2) you walk up to the counter to place and pay for your order, I HIGHLY recommend the Nata's if you like sweets, at least one per person 3) take your glass(es) over to the drinks area to grab your drinks 4) either while you're there or after you put your drinks down at your table, grab your own utensils and sauces for your chicken 5) maybe wash your hands at the wash sink next to the utensils, all Nando's have a washing sink near the utensils and drinks, so you can save yourself a trip to the restroom 6) sit at your table and wait for your food :) They'll do the cleaning of your table for you afterwards Optional* If you paid for the bottomless froyo then stay as long as you want read more

I remember the first time I came here was a few years ago on a date. That was a horrible date idea but the chicken was bomb. I got the 1/2 chicken (Very hot/spicy) and "chips" (french fries) and was super satiated but ... The nerve of a guy bringing me to a chicken shack for a first date, wtf? I've been here several times since and it's always been a good time and the chicken is still bomb but again I reiterate, don't bring your dates here lol I dodged that guys calls for weeks after that. I was young... read more

it's great. the staff is excellent, clean restaurant. kind of expensive but good for what it is

I love this place! Great food, great environment and friendly staff. This is actually my second time eating at Nando's. The chicken pita's are money and all the side dishes are amazing. The flavors are so rich and the spices are authentic. My only complaint is I wish the place was bigger, to accommodate more people. :) read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - My wife had chicken pita with fries. I had a Chicken Ceasar pita with corn (amaaaaazing) and brussels. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Please know Mr. Roy Edmonds is a truly a Nando's PERi-PERi godsend. He is exceptionally professional and should be a Regional manager or at least a General manager. He sincerely knows the value of customer service. He exhibited such professionalism as he listened genuinely to a problem and resolved it expeditiously. I believe it was easy because he actually LISTENED to me and he remembered that I was a frequent patron or regular Nando's customer for years. I really appreciate Mr. Edmonds superb customer service. He is truly an asset to Nando's and he should be recognized for his fantastic managerial acumen. His Mr. Potato Head, of a Regional Manager can learn a lot about Mr. Edmonds integrity and vision in extending amazing customer service. I wish all managers were like Mr. Edmonds. Needless to say, I hope he reads this as well as the Nando's corporate office so they know how much I truly appreciated his customer service he extended to me today! Best Wishes, Lydia read more

I was attending a conference for work and this place was within walking distance. I'm so glad it was! I had the 1/2 Chicken (Mango Lime) and PERi Chips (fries seasoned with their house PERi seasoning); I did spend the extra to get the PERinnaise to dip the fries in and wouldn't do that again. However, that was the only thing that I didn't love, and that would all be personal preference. The chicken was OUTSTANDING. It's so easy to dry chicken out when grilling it, but this was so juicy and flavorful, even the white meat. The skin was crispy, the mango-lime sauce amazing. As great as the food was, the service was even better. The entire staff was so friendly. It was plain to see that they truly cared that you had a great experience. One gentleman in particular went out of his way to find out a bit more about me, and then gave me great tops on things to do on the cheap with limited free time. Overall, amazing food and an even more amazing experience. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - The Mango-Lime 1/2 Chicken. It is so good. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

3.5 stars for this cafe with an ordering system similar to corner bakery get a number from the greeter, get in line to order, sit down at your table with your number propped up & your food will eventually arrive ---platter (whole chicken with 2 large sides): the portion was perfect for 3 of us girls to share! ---the chicken: could of been more moist for a rotisserie chicken... we choose medium spicy for the chicken although it didn't have much flavor.. you really have to add flavor with the sauces (GARLIC peri peri sauce was my fav of the 4) ---macho peas: i liked this healthy side dish of mashed peas ---mashed potatoes: pretty good, standard if you're craving dessert they have options, including a 2.99 unlimited soft serve deal NOTE: there's outdoor patio seating for the nicer days! read more