Honnneeey I am home. When I booked our Bookish Girls trip to Chicago I was casually doing my research on restaurants and shops near our hotel and when I saw that we were 5 minutes walking distance to Nandos, I cried of happiness. I love Nandos but I live in San Diego so I can't get it unless I'm in the East Coast or the UK, when I saw that Chicago had a couple in their city I texted our girls chat to tell them where they could find me. This Nandos is a block or so away from Cloud Gate and it's so beautiful and spacious. Two of my friends wanted to join me while the other two kept shopping. I ended up choosing the chicken thigh skewers with rice and their lemonade. I usually opt for the lemon and herb and have the medium sauce on the side. The sauces are so good, I'm to sure if the States ever had it but in the UK you could actually get packets of peri sauce like how we do ketchup. Ugh, I miss the UK. Alas, the skewers were so flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender and that rice was so good. I wish I had got the halloumi fries those are my favorite. Service was great and easy too, ordered through the app put our table number and our food came out so quickly. I'm not sure when I'll have a cheeky Nandos again so thank you for making my experience such a good one. read more

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I'm not really sure what the allure is. We waited over 15 minutes to be sat when there were multiple free tables, and the food took quite a while to show up. I also hate the QR code ordering/walk over to a station to order system. If you are going to be fast casual, either have me walk to a station to order when I walk in and then have me pick up the food from the counter/bring it to my table, or if I am waiting 15 minutes to be seated (while just hovering on the stairs - they don't even have a proper lobby to wait) then seat me and have table service with waitstaff. Also, the staff was aloof, clumsy, and not very personable. The ambiance is dull and nothing to brag about. The chicken sandwich had maybe 2-3 ounces of chicken on it - it didn't even fill half the bun. For $10 a sandwich, there should be more chicken. It was edible, but I won't be returning. read more

We came here to eat and escape some of the craziness of St. Patrick's Day, and it ended up being the perfect spot to duck into. We got a window seat and it was nice, calm, and clean inside; a good break from everything going on outside. I got the chicken burger and it was really good. One thing to note: the fries were in the picture with the sandwich, so we assumed they came with it, but you have to order them separately. Overall the food was tasty and didn't leave you feeling weighed down afterwards, which is exactly what you want for a casual spot. I also liked that you could order and pay right from your phone, it made everything super easy. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken "Burger" - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff were very helpful and nice. Service was quick. The size of the chicken on the salad was so disappointing. All the food was pretty good though. Nothing particularly special, but not bad. Wouldn't recommend getting a salad though due to the small amount of chicken. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad fries PERi Ranch - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a cute place! I'm new to town (almost 6 months) and my colleague was leaving and headed to another job, we celebrated her here tonight after work. They have a solid HH, 4-6pm and the wings were amazing! We also had fries as well and a lavender lemonade that was out of this world yummy! Mike our server was great! Solid service and he kept checking in with us and we appreciate you Mike! read more

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Craved their awesome lemon herb leg quarters- tasty, juicy, tender, fresh & hot even delivered and on time! Tasty sides include sweet potatoes, creamy buttery mashed potatoes but the dirty rice was too small a portion and the cauliflower (which substituted brussel sprouts unknowingly) had a sweet sauce that didn't seem to go with it. Overall still worth it dine in or take out. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Lemon herb leg quarters with sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, rice, cauliflower - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nando's is one restaurant chain in Chicago that I absolutely can't skip every single time I visit. It's become a must-have experience for me. This time, we went as a group of three and ordered the family platter, which included a whole chicken, two chicken skewers, and what was advertised as three large sides meant to feed 3-4 people. While the food itself was delicious across the board, the "large" sides felt more like medium portions, to be completely honest. We chose the garlic bread, Portuguese rice, and mashed potatoes, and all of them were flavorful and well prepared just smaller than expected. Overall, everything tasted fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. My only real complaint is the portion size of the so-called large sides. Other than that, Nando's once again delivered on flavor and quality. We ordered via the QR code and everything but the drinks came straight to the table. We were given cups to serve ourselves from the soda fountain as expected. read more

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

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Stopped in for dinner. The grill chicken caught my eye. It's on the 2nd level and they had an elevator if you can't take stairs. You order two way. One walk at the counter or you can qr scan the code and order and pay through that way. I got the half chicke. With mild peri peri sauce with the side of grilled corn. Chicken was good, order it with no sauce and you can get the sauce and put it on the side. Chicken was good and sauce brought a flavor to it and enjoyed the corn as well. No servers only someone to bring you food to you. Not a bad experience read more

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1000000000% recommend this place. The food and service were both amazing. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The decor feels cozy and modern. The food was all fresh and consisted of Whole Foods which I loved. I ordered a bowl with chicken , the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. The Brussels sprouts were my favorite. Prices are very reasonable. I would definitely come back if in the area. read more

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

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Recently tried Nando's for the first time and had a delicious, but slightly confusing, dine-in experience. When we were seated, our server explained the concept and showed us the QR code ordering system, and from there, everything was self-service. What wasn't mentioned was that utensils, drink cups, and sauces are also self-serve, and I only found out after asking another staff member, who pointed to the station. It would've been helpful to know that upfront, especially as first-timers. Service aside, the food absolutely delivered. We ordered the 1/2 chicken (extra hot), the Nandocas' Choice with mango & lime, PERi chips with PERinaise, and garlic bread. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, easily some of the best I've had. The extra hot had more of a flavorful zing than overwhelming heat, while the mango & lime brought a nice balance of sweet and spice. The fries were crispy, the garlic bread was buttery and satisfying, and sampling the sauces was part of the fun (though lemon & herb wasn't my favorite). Overall, the food was outstanding, but the near-total self-service setup felt unclear for a dine-in experience. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Nandocas' Choice with mango & lime, PERi chips with PERinaise, and garlic bread - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went out with a group of friends who were big fans of Nando's (they have restaurants in DC and a few other locations). For those who've never been - you order at the table with your phone, and you get your own water and utensils. (They bring out your food and any drinks you order of course.) For my meal, I got the Portuguese rice and 1/4 chicken coated with the famous Nando's sauce (my level was hot, but this can be customized). The chicken was cooked just right - the meat was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce had just enough heat without burning (there was an extra hot, FYI). For the sauce flavor, think lemon, chili, onion, garlic, some vinegar). The rice was not bad (flavor here was a little more subtle; didn't blow me away but went well with the chicken). Our server was nice and checked on us frequently. I liked this place and recommend it if you're in the mood for something different. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 chicken with Portuguese rice - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is actually delicious but the service is not. First off they were out of chicken with bones in them. What chicken place runs out of chicken!? Besides that we were still able to order boneless chicken. When we walked in we were seated but were never told we needed to order in the front or using the table qrcode. We ended up waiting and waiting until we asked someone just for them to tell us to order in front. Now for the food this is what I think. Chicken Sandwich - We had this with fries and rice. The chicken was moist and super flavorful. This was good. (4.5/5) Rainbow Bowl - A healthy yet delicious option. The chicken was so flavorful and the items all complimented each other. Would recommend. (4.5/5) The food is delicious but the experience is not. It's actually a nice and chill restaurant though but yeah go for the food not the experience and service. read more

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Bought a 24‑piece wings for takeout and I'm never doing that again. The wings were ridiculously tiny, they even threw in a literal chicken butt as part of the "24 pieces." One wing looked like someone had already taken a bite out of it, and another was the same size as that chicken butt. I love Nando's, but this was beyond disappointing. Absolutely not going back for wings here. read more

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

There food was very good! I got the peri peri chips and half a chicken this food is good! read more

Nando's never disappoints! The chicken is consistently delicious and full of flavor. perfectly cooked every time. The staff is friendly, and the service is impressively fast, even during busy hours. The sides are just okay, but the wide variety of sauces definitely makes up for it. I personally love the garlic sauce; it adds the perfect kick to every bite. Overall, a solid spot for a tasty, satisfying meal! Great location and they have seating over look the city streets. Ohhh and the olives are a must! read more

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

We ordered the full platter, which includes a whole chicken and two sides. For the chicken, we chose half hot and half lemon herb--both flavors were excellent. The "hot" had a good level of heat with a noticeable afterkick, so I imagine the next level up, "very hot," might be a bit overwhelming. The Portuguese rice was a pleasant surprise--flavorful and satisfying. The coleslaw, on the other hand, could have used some salt, and we weren't fans of the onions in it. The ambiance is vibrant and upbeat, with colorful decor. There are two waiting areas--one on the ground floor and another upstairs--which seems to be a common setup in many Chicago restaurants. Overall, a great experience! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday evening after an architectural boat tour. It's on the second floor. Ordered one haloumi wrap with rice and coleslaw, and 1/2 a chicken with garlic bread and fries. Wanted corn, but they ran out so ordered the bread instead. Everything was really good. The chicken was super flavorful and the wrap was fresh. The garlic bread was probably my favorite side. Came out to like $46 with tip. Would come back to try other chicken flavors and sauces. read more

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

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If you are looking for a quick place to eat in the loop, this is a great option. The restaurant is located on the second floor. But, my goodness, what a sight to see in terms of the decor. From the art on the walls to the fun fixtures in the ceiling, the interior design blends together beautifully. The customer service as a fast food restaurant is great. They ensure to greet everyone who walks in and are just very kind. I ordered the chicken thigh skewer and the golden cauliflower. The skewer was a hit! The chicken was so tender. The cauliflower was good as well especially when I added some of their signature sauces. I highly recommended this location if you are in the area. read more

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I don't think much of eating in the tourist district of Chicago (with the exception of the Goddess and the Baker which is a legendary establishment and Garrett's popcorn which is always good.) But sometimes you are just between the Loop and the Lake and you gotta eat and that is all there is to it. If this is you, Nando's Peri Peri Chicken is an absolute oasis. Never mind the fact that the Peri Peri Chicken itself is first rate. I recommend it highly. That said, They have Peri Peri Chicken livers. Underline. Exclamation point. Neon arrow pointing to that part of the menu. I don't care if these are standard factory chicken livers filled with all of the stuff that Purdue feeds all of its chickens to make them the way Purdue wants to make them. I'll survive one serving of factory chicken livers. Put Peri Peri sauce on any chicken liver on the planet ... And better yet get a whole bowl of said livers. And your day has just taken a dramatic turn for the better. Someone could make you go on another stupid architecture tour and it would still be a good day. (Want to see Chicago architecture? Just go to a beautiful Chicago building and look at it. You don't need someone giving you 1800 words about the difference between Mies van der Rohe and the Prairie School.) * * * Two minor notes about Nando's to keep in mind. a) The ordering system on your phone is incredibly awkward - even for intelligent undergraduates and graduate students who use their phones to run their whole lives. No one could get the ordering system to work. We had to go up to the cashier and order manually. About a third of the restaurant was also doing this - so we were not alone. b) The hot very hot and super super hot sauces would count as medium mild by Texas standards. They would also count as not too threatening by Portuguese people who eat piri piri chicken at home. Don't worry about the number of peppers next to your item on the menu or on the bottle you are going to pour on your food. The scary lion is really a kitten. The sauces ARE good though. Get whatever bottle you want and dump the contents copiously on your stuff. * * * Overall a fine place. If you are too far East for the Goddess and the Baker, you don't want popcorn, and you are not eating at one of the museum cafeterias, Nando's Peri Peri Chicken is a good call. read more

Peri what? This was fantastic! To order is a bit odd...sit, get a paper menú, order on your phone. But with chicken this tasty, it's ok! We had a rainbow chicken salad, a three thigh meal, and fríes and cheesecake. They forgot the fríes, so we had them after everything else, but it was fine! After all, with chicken this good, it's ok! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 3 thighs - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nando's was delicious for lunch and the service was quick and friendly. For a fast casual restaurant, the ambiance is great. It is more expensive than I believe it should be so I will not be quick to return but all in all, a delicious meal that I would eat often if it were more reasonably priced. read more

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

The sign at the top of the stairs has order at the counter, but the counter staff stated something different so that was confusing. We ended up ordering at the counter and given a table with a number. The service was slow during lunch time and you can see chicken that were ready but they all came out at different times for different tables, which looked chaotic! The flavor of the mango lime was good and the chicken was juicy. My friend ordered the medium but the spice level wasn't really spicy. There were bottles of sauce on the counter you can grab to spice it up more. read more

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

Not sure why the ratings were so low but this was the best grilled chicken I have ever had...ever. Aside from the skin being super salty, the chicken itself was the juiciest, most tender one I've had. All I had to do was tear off the skin first before savoring every bite. I got the 1/2 chicken with red skin mashed potatoes and my boyfriend got the ¼ chicken legs with peri peri chips (aka fries). He loved it even more than me that he ended up ordering himself a whole other entree. We waited a bit in line which was odd considering there were a lot of seats by the time we were seated. I'm assuming they were understaffed because it was about 8 p.m. at night so we went after the dinner rush. It's worth the wait though and I still can't stop thinking about it to this day. read more

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Yum! I ordered the peri-peri bowl and it was delicious! I ordered take out, and my food was ready when I arrived to pick it up. There were quite a few people waiting to be seated, so I was glad I opted to carry out. My service was quick and friendly and I was soon on my way back to my hotel. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was tasty, and so was the hummus. The size was generous. I would 100% go to Nando's again. read more

From Tulsa, we'd only had Peri Peri sauce from the grocery store, this was our first time in an actual Nando's. We are in love and really want one closer to us now! The variety of sauces and heat levels allows a lot of customization. I loved the seasoning on my chicken and that Portuguese rice was fantastic. The side of avocado was a nice complement when I overdid the heat. Overall I was dancing in my seat and can't wait to find one on our next adventure!! read more

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I've heard people rave over Nando's for the longest time. It's a nice quick bite but I honestly expected more. The best thing about this place is the sauce bar. The portions are much smaller than what's pictured, some things taste manufactured. I ordered a rainbow chicken bowl and saw that the side order of mashed potatoes didn't have a price. Thought it was included so I ordered it. Ended up paying for it whatever not a big deal but it literally tasted like boxed mashed that was premade and sitting for a while. The chicken is delicious but why did I get half of a breast??? Feels like I've been scammed. The service is excellent everyone is so friendly and the place has a nice outdoor rooftop area which was great cause it was a lovely day. All in all I'm glad I tried nandos but I don't think I'd be back unless to buy a bottle of that extra hot sauce. read more

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

This was my first time having nandos and the flavors here are amazing. I don't go to much chicken places but this one is definitely top 3 and a must try if you haven't yet. The service is sufficient. The seating can me rough here, it doesn't get busy where you might have to wait. The ambiance inside is clean and rustic. It is on the second floor so you get a nicer view looking below you a bit. read more

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

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This place is just okay. $35 for a sandwich drink 2 sides & dessert. Living in Arizona and here in Chicago for a conference I asked some friends what this chicken place was devoured and was told that Peri Peri chicken is very good It was a seven minute walk from the swissotel so I thought I'd give it a shot. It was this place for Mandi's deli potassium and that was a $15 Lyft ride from here so I thought I'd try that another day. You have to order through a QR code and identify the table you're sitting at Everything looks good on the menu and When my order finally arrived, it was just OK. Nothing special nothing terrible just average but in comparison for what the price was I think I could've gone to a gun in other places that would've been a better meal for the same price. The custard tart was mediocre The fries were good, although not a huge portion. The standout is the peach tea All in all, it's not a terrible place, but be prepared to pay for a meal read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken breast sandwich - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Clean inviting seating area. Food well seasoned and delicious. I'm always delighted to find a Nando's on my travels.

Previously I've had great experiences at this Nando's. This time around, there was a hair in my food. Disappointed. Only one of the cooks in the kitchen were wearing a hair net. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Veggie Burger Wrap - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staying across the street at the Arlo hotel. I decided to try out Nando's to see what the hype was about. I ordered takeout and did not dine in. The service was friendly and my wings came out super fast. For the wings, I got the plainish wings with their ranch. As you can see the wings are extremely small. The flavor was lacking and that's partly on me because I ordered them plain however, the menu did state they were marinated so I'm not sure why they lacked flavor. I know the wings are grilled but there was too much char on some for me. Because the chicken was so skimpy I tasted char more than the flavor of the wings. The highlight of the wings was the ranch sauce. I'm not writing off Nando's but I would try something differently next time. read more

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

Not sure what to say here! The first thing that skeeved me out was when the hostess was picking her nose and then used that same hand to give us our menus! The place is dirty but it was packed... you order on your phone and they deliver it to your table. The pineapple lemonade is great, the garlic bread is heavenly, but everything else... lacked. The chicken breast was thick and had that weird bite. You know exactly what I'm talking about. The rice was dry and the fries were well, fries! Unimpressed. read more

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

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I love Nando's! I don't have one where I live so I stop any chance I get. We went twice while we were in Chicago because it is just that good. I always get the lemon and herb, typically the chicken breast and mashed potatoes. This time I tried the mac, it was okay, and then got pita with feta, can't go wrong there. This chicken is so tender and flavorful, you can't go wrong with any flavor especially since they have most of their sauces available to bring to your table if you want more sauce. Usually you are seated and then can order to your table straight from your phone which is nice. One of the times we went their server was down so we ordered from the register, no big deal. Can't wait to go back. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Lemon and herb Boneless Breast Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Feta - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't go to Nando's often since there aren't any in San Diego, but it is a solid choice for a quick meal on a trip. Chicken is freshly grilled and flavorful. I had the 2 thigh sandwich (added Halloum cheese) with fries and spicy Ceasars salad (not spicy at all, a little overdressed). It was a little pricey at almost $30 with tip. Food was good. Service was soooo slow and pretty bad. There were 10 of us and they forgot 2 orders, brought wrong orders and then doubled someone's order. Nice decor and plenty of seating. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken thigh sandwich with fries and Ceasars salad - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Nando's Peri-Peri, it is the best chain chicken in the Western Hemisphere. But this particular location isn't great. I've been to Nando's before, as implied by my first sentence, but I didn't know when we sat down to order from the QR code. The host sat us and then we just waited for someone to come take our order and it wasn't at all busy so the employees on duty did look at us. I feel like one of them could have come over and showed us the QR code. I couldn't have been the only confused 65 year old to ever step in the place. The Chief of Staff caught on eventually and we ordered but our order wasn't correct. They serve the food and skedaddle pretty quickly, never to be seen again. They also insist on serving disposable plastic straws, there's lots of plastic waste eating here. Some of the food was hot, some of the food was tepid. The chicken is very good here, but some of the sides are even better. One of my favorites, the rice, was not a full serving. They gave me the standard sides bowl only about a third of the way filled. Yes I'm a bit overweight, but I've lost a lot of weight since January and that just seems a bit rude to me. On the other hand, in the immediate walking area, this is your best choice for quality and cost of food. There is better service nearby but at much more expensive restaurants with worse food. read more

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I wasn't greeted upon arrival, which set a bit of a negative tone from the start. Other than that, the service was pretty good overall. The setup is nice, but it's essentially self-seating, and you place your order either via a QR code at your table or at the register. The food was great, which was definitely the highlight of my visit. However, no one really checked to see if everything was okay during the meal, which was a bit disappointing. On a positive note, the views and dining area were highly impressive, and the music added a nice vibe to the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the customer service didn't match the quality of the surroundings. It might have been because it was close to closing time, and the staff seemed a bit rushed. I might give them another shot soon to see if the experience improves. read more

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

Love this brand! Note: I only did carry out at this location. But they got my custom order correct, and it was ready in like 5 minutes (I ordered at 11:30 am). They also got my custom order correct, I ordered a rainbow bowl, with no feta. It was perfect. I personally didn't care for the pickled tomato and cucumber garnish, but I noticed that you can order it without it, so I'll do that next time. Bonus: it was super pretty! See below! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl, chicken breast, no feta - Portuguese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm from the West Coast and have been hearing about the Nando's craze for years. I finally got my hands on it. It was totally worth the it! The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and so tender that it practically melted off the bone. read more

Decent food, but relative small portions for the price. They do have some happy hour deals, but in general its decent chicken with good sauces. read more

They didn't give me a fork, napkins, and forgot my ranch that I paid for take out. I don't recommend. The chicken bowl is also spilling out of the bag! HORRIBLE SERVICE. Then I just got home. THIS IS NOT WHAT I ORDERED! read more