Nandos is incredible!! it's not everywhere and I'm from the West Coast. They had one in Burbank California for a while, but then it left and I was so sad. Now I'm in Las Vegas and they're still not there, unfortunately. But I was so ecstatic to see that this was here in Chicago! If you like hot sauce and different types of salsa's & sauces, this is the place for you for sure!! Peri peri hot sauce is delicious and from their store in particular, it's the best!! I've gotten some of their sauce from the grocery store before, trust me that's not what you want. You want to try this!! I recommend getting the grilled chicken breast with on the bone with skin! Any chicken dish is delicious though with that hot sauce! I like to get it with "hot" when I order it, and then I dunk it in the medium with a touch of the lemon & herb.. Thank me later! read more

Horrible food at this location. They are spoiling the name of Nandos Bunch of kids running this place. Neither they had no idea about the whats in each dish, neither they know if substitution can be made, WORST neighbor they know how to cook. Any question asked them was let me check and 3-4 staff members had to consult. Food that came in was not as per Nando's standard. Garlic bread was not crunchy, crispy, very little garlic, Burger seemed not fully cooked. Bowls were not that great either. 5 of us spent $100 but it was bad. We have been to one in Oakbrook multiple times and food is very good. I personally have not been to one near millennium park but heard thats good too. But this was bad. read more

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Wonderful and helpful customer service! Great people and great vibes! I loved the colorful decor and huge chandeliers. Bright beautiful spacious restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. You can order at the counter or from a QR code on your table. Excellent food and beverages. I loved my spicy chicken Caesar wrap. The chicken was tender and had the perfect level of spiciness, and the croutons stayed crunchy inside the wrap. Tasty fries too. I enjoyed my iced tea as well. My friend really liked his chicken dinner and all the sides. The atmosphere is warm, fun and friendly. Fabulous experience. read more

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Nando's chicken was absolutely outstanding--juicy, perfectly grilled, and packed with flavor. The lineup of sauces was a total win, with everything from bold heat to rich, tangy options that made each bite even better. The vibe in the restaurant was energetic and welcoming, and the service was top‑tier from start to finish. A fantastic place to grab great food, enjoy the atmosphere, and feel genuinely taken care of. read more

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Still one of the better deals out there. I hadn't really eaten at Nando's a lot but have come to appreciate that it's a really good price for a handcrafted meal. It's rare in Chicago to get a full meal with a beverage for $15. This location is the one near the Northwestern Medicine campus . Staff is super friendly and attentive just like the other locations : this meal was part of their meal deal good till 2pm ish . Garlic bread was part of their rewards program sign up. Good location and nice vibe to sit down to eat. #Chicken #FastCasual #GoodDeal read more

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

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Not much to say as I did take out from this location. I ordered online and was given a time to pick up my order, which was almost an hour for their Rainbow Bowl (Avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, superseed crunch, and feta served over Portuguese rice and Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle). No idea why their website said it was take almost an hour, but I waited. When I got there, I could see my order had been sitting there, so I assume it did not take that much time. Also assuming that the chicken thigh meat was hot, but by the time I got it, it was not. Salad was ok, nothing special, it hit the spot. The woman that waited on me was nice. read more

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

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Food was AMAZING as always. Flavors are always so unique and the "Peri-ometer" is very accurate. Service was so nice and welcoming: we had gotten an extra lemonade even though we didn't pay for it. Also the waiters were making sure we had the spot we wanted The atmosphere is very nice has beautiful artwork and nice music. And is not too expensive either, so if you're in the area this is a GREAT place to go to! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Lemon and Herb chicken + garlic bread and mashed potatoes - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nando's Peri-Peri was a short walk from our hotel. When I heard it was a Portuguese restaurant I was down! You could use a QR code at your table to order or order at the cash register. We ordered at the cash register. I ordered 6 Peri-Peri wings with Peri ranch and roasted cauliflower. I have to say they were the smallest wings I've ever seen lol. But they were deliscious! I also enjoyed a Portuguese beer, Sabres, which was light and refreshing. My friend ordered the 1/2 chicken (2 pieces). The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in Peri-Peri and then flame grilled. I tasted her chicken and it was juicy and flavorful. This is what I'll order next time. Don't forget to try their sauces. Nando's is located in five states and DC with the most in Illinois. Florida does not have any locations. But if I'm traveling and one is near I'll go back again! read more

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I love this place. Wish we had them in LA! The chicken is incredible. The sauce selection is unreal, and they're all delicious. The hostess who sat us was so kind and let us know we can order from our phones straight to the table. I devoured every bite of what I ordered. Would highly recommend for a quick, affordable, healthy bite in Chicago. read more

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

A friend had told us to check out Nando's and we're so glad we did. I ordered the spicy chicken caesar wrap and the 1/2!chicken. Everything tasted amazing that I had ordered some to take on the plane. It's unfortunate there isnt a Nando's anywhere near me. read more

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

If you are in downtown Chicago and want something quick but healthy this is your spot! So good, the sauces are unique. Great value with fair portions & great atmosphere and quick service. read more

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

Delicious chicken! I would skip the cucumber tomato side next time, it was pretty small and I thought the other sides were beyter. Loved trying all the different sauces. Employees are very helpful also, especially Yousef! read more

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

Nandos is always a must hit fast food spot when in the city. This South African fast food joint serves incredibly juicy chicken, tasty sides, and great hot sauces. Get any of the menu items, they're all an A+. I got the skewer on this trip and it was so juicy. I also suggest getting their XX-hot sauce. This is spicy but has amazing flavor. Staff are friendly. The restaurant itself is pretty clean. read more

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

Nando's, a fast-casual chicken restaurant made infamous by Niall Horan of One Direction. It has had legendary status in my mind since my directioner days, so when I saw my hotel in Chicago was a few blocks away from one, I knew I had to finally try it. Spoiler alert: it was so good I got it twice in two days. I ordered take-out both times, and my food was done quickly and packaged well with all the utensils/napkins I needed. On my first day, I got a peri chicken rainbow bowl with lemon & herb chicken thighs. This bowl was soooo good. The chicken was succulent and juicy with a slight lemon flavor and skin still on. The rice was tasty, and the cucumber/tomato salad was fresh. I was particularly impressed by the avocado, which was super creamy and contrasted great with the chicken. Also loved the superseed crunch. The only part I didn't love was the pickled cauliflower. 10/10 would recommend this bowl, I'm craving it again already. If I lived near a Nando's, I'd get this for lunch all the time. The next night, I ordered a medium chicken leg with a side of fries. The chicken leg was a large portion, and again, cooked really well. The fries were fresh with a nice fry and fluffy inside. Nothing spectacular, but solid fries. They were still hot when I brought them back to my hotel room. Nando's, please come to NYC! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Rainbow bowl with chicken thighs - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty large Nando's just down the street from Michigan Ave. The place was clean and the food came quick. No complaints here. I went with the Peri Peri Bowl and it tasted like any I have ordered before. read more

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

We arrived late into Chicago and were hungry! Found Nando's with about 25 minutes before closing. The waitress seated us and gave us the run down on how to place our order. Used the QR code to access the menu but had trouble placing our order. Went up to the cashier and was able to get our order put in. Cashier was very friendly. We had the 1/2chicken and the 3 piece chicken thighs with rice and fries. Chicken was very tender and flavorful. We had it medium spiced but was able to add more sauces to our liking. I tried the hot and extra hot sauces - really liked the extra hot sauce. Everything tasted great and hit the hunger spot for all of us. Since the restaurant was closing for the night, it was rather quiet and pleasant. Definitely will eat here again. We were eager to get to our food that we forgot to take pictures!! read more

This is a decent place to eat overall. I got 2 1/4 chicken legs and I liked it. I loved their many sauce options. I will say to order spicier, I found the medium to be equivalent to a mild at other chicken shops. Regarding service, we came during a really busy time so the wait time to receive our food was somewhat long. The service staff were helpful, but they seemed really swamped with their work. I didn't mind this, but it's something to keep in mind if you want a "fast" meal. One complaint I had is that items that are not available are still on the online menu. My friend ordered one of the lemonades but we were told way later (after waiting for around 30 minutes) that they didn't have it in the store and they could swap it with another beverage. This was kind of a hassle to deal with, but the service staff were really helpful in managing this situation, we just wish we knew sooner to avoid the situation. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Two 1/4 Chicken Legs - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for brunch and the food and the service was very good. You order at the counter or using a code at the table and they bring the food out to you. There is silverware and a variety of sauces from the condiments bar you can add to complement your dish. We shared their Full Chicken Platter with two sides -- Golden Cauliflower and Portuguese Rice. We had it cooked Half medium and Half hot. The chicken itself is cooked perfectly -- extremely moist and delicious. The sides were also good. My favorite was the golden cauliflower. The flavors are nice but nothing exceptional. I was debating between 4 and 5 stars but given what that it does, I think it does everything very well, so 5 stars for me. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Full Chicken Platter with Golden Cauliflower and Portuguese Rice. Cooked Half medium and Half hot. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nando's is always the place to be a for a reliable and fast meal that is not fast food. The sauces are always good and the menu has a variety of options great for everyone. The inside is usually the same at different locations and you can order online read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Flame - Grilled Corn on the Cob Coleslaw Wrap Brussels Sprouts 1/2 Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken is delicious! I love a good peri-peri dish and this was just what I was looking for. The brussel sprouts were the perfect side dish, too. I really enjoyed it read more

From the people to the services, my experience here was great. I told so many people!

I've visited this Nando's while visiting Chicago a few times. The dining experience is centered around the signature flame-grilled chicken marinated in peri-peri sauce, a spicy African chili-based blend. The chicken is always perfectly seasoned, tender, and has a reasonable amount of spice. During this visit, I decided to try the wings for the first time. After paying for my food, the manager explained to me, they only had a few wings left (not enough to complete my order). I had been at the hospital with my best friend all day, and I didn't have the mental bandwidth to make other plans. I told her, "that's fine, just give me something else." I feel like she knew I had a long day, and she was extremely accommodating since they couldn't give me exactly what I ordered. This was such a fulfilling meal that made my evening have a good ending. Everything was delicious! Must tries: the chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, garlic bread and carrot cake. You won't be disappointed! I don't remember her name, but shoutout to the manager that helped me the night of July 20th. You really showed up for an exhausted customer that was mentally done for the day. (Management, give her, her things. Expeditiously!) (I didn't dine in, but the restaurant was clean and the vibes were warm and welcoming). read more

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This Nando's should get zero stars as they are thief's and cheats! They stole my money! I ordered food to stay and eat...35 mins later no food at my table. So I ask for a refund, as the kitchen staff is clearly incompetent!!! The kitchen staff and manager start yelling rudely at me when I ask for a refund. The manager pretends to issue me a refund. 10 days later.... There is still no refund on my credit card!!! This service, cleanliness and competence level here are horrible! This location needs to be shut down for scamming customers!!! read more

I've been to a lot of Nando's locations, so we were excited to visit this one since it had been a while. The greeter was really nice and got us seated fast. We ordered our food from our phones and it came relatively fast. The food was as good as we remembered, but it was disappointing because both times we went here they forgot the extra pineapple I ordered, so I had to sit around for a while as they prepared it while my food was getting cold. That part wasn't so nice, but otherwise we enjoyed visiting. Would just recommend reading the tickets a little more. read more

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

Food: have to say the texture is kind of like Costco's grilled chicken, but price is way more expensive. Can buy 3 Costco whole chicken with 1/2 chicken price at nando's... Service: the staff are really nice, friendly and caring. Ambiance: I kind of like the chill and colorful vibe if food is not included. read more

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

I wish we had Nando's in Vegas, but we seek it out whenever we travel. It features South African chicken and their signature "peri peri" sauce. This location was a short walk from our hotel on the magnificent mile. The staff greeted us right away and showed us to a table and explained the menu (accessible via a QR code). The interior has a cool South African theme with music from South African artists. I chose the boneless chicken breasts (some skin is still attached) with peas and garlic bread. Absolutely delicious! Be sure to add some of their unbelievably addictive peri peri sauce on the side. The chicken was juicy and delicious. The peas were delicious as well with a zesty seasoning. The garlic bread was crispy outside and soft inside with the perfect amount of garlic flavor. A Coca-Cola freestyle machine is available for soft drinks. This was another outstanding Nando's meal! Look for one on your next trip! read more

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Drink was smaller than the picture showed. Food was amazing. Service was odd only because they don't really serve you, you ordered with a QR code. read more

Enjoyed a very good lunch here on New Years Eve. Brooklyn is an amazing asset to the team and is so welcoming, kind and explanatory. This was our first time in but we both ordered the same dish to try because the macaroni and cheese bowl sounded like a sure thing and it was. The food came out quickly, was served hot and everything we ate was delicious. The GM popped by our table as we were enjoying our meal just to say hi and check in. Very clean and well run location. Thank you. read more

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

Second time at Chicago, second time at Nando's! We came right when they opened since it was so close to our hotel (Warwick). They were low on staff but made it accomodating and easy to order through their QR codes on the table. We ordered the Rainbow Bowl and Peri Mac Stack! We absolutely devoured the Rainbow Bowl; the Mac Stack was good as well but not our favorite. It was messy and the flavor was a bit lacking. If we could come over again, we would definitely try more of their bowls! They also offer more of their sauces on the side counter which was appreciated. We loved the garlic sauce a lot and not so much of the lemon one. So so happy we were able to try it! read more

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Service and food were amazing. Have to also give it up to Nick the manager. We went in February after a visit to Luries for our son before heading back home. The place was clean and we were seated right away by Nick. We decided to place our order at the counter, and the person taking care of us was also great. My husband and I were having a hard day, since our son was being treated for a newly diagnosed illness- and Nick and his staff took great care of us- and little did they know it was also my bday, so it was a much needed surprise and break... it literally was the little pick me up that I needed. Food was delicious and our son enjoyed it as well. You cannot go wrong with their signature chicken, even plain-ish- there's nothing plain about! read more

Stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed our peri peri chicken! A nice touch having someone seat us, serve water, and show us how to order online, which was goofy as it took longer cuz had to add payment info and a tip before the meal was done. Aside from that, our chicken and sides were so good, esp the corn and mashed red skinned potatoes. We also enjoyed the available garlic and hot sauces with our perfectly cooked chicken . The coke machine had a lot of unavailable choices. I wanted sugar free ginger ale-- nogo. Net, a very good experience with a fun Atmosphere and music. read more

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clean. very friendly caring staff. very tasty chicken and fries. A bit overpriced for what you get but it's tasty. recommend. read more

I had heard of this chain existing elsewhere in the world, but coming from the west coast it seems like we unfortunately don't have Nando's here. The inside was pretty spacious with nice decor, and I was able to get seated immediately. At least at the Nando's I went to, you order through your phone by scanning the QR code at the table and so you pay before you get your items. They also have different sauces off to the side, so definitely take advantage of those to try them out with the food. I came here a couple times, getting the 1/2 chicken and chips one time and the Nando's Chicken Bowl. The quality of the chicken and chips was not bad, although the chicken was a bit dry on the inside and the fries were more salty than I had anticipated. However, I highly recommend getting the Nando's bowl with Portuguese rice, corn, bell peppers, and pieces of their chicken. This was delicious, and this is significantly better than any Chipotle bowl I've had. The chicken was tender and juicy, while the corn was both savory and a bit sweet. The Portuguese rice also had its own flavor and paired well with everything else. I also recommend trying out their Rooibos tea drinks, those are solid. If you come here, I highly recommend checking out their rice bowls! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Nando's Rice Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Nandos and am sad they aren't in WI. I needed to be in Chi for some medical stuff and lo and behold the hotel was across from Nandos (so you know the mister are every meal there). He brought me lunch once - a gorgeous Rainbow Bowl with chicken. It was filled with rice, hummus, veggies, some crunchy seeds, avocado and of course delicious Peri-Peri chicken. It was possibly even healthy! Everything tasted super fresh and delicious and this is now my new favorite Nandos item. I did sample a nata for science of course, and it was possible. The mister said the staff was great - super friendly. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Naughty Natas - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My partner wanted to try this place out before heading back, and it was pretty good! We were already full from other restaurants so we just got wings and fries. The wings were really good it was just burnt to the point we didn't want to eat some because it was really bitter. We got the XL perichips and it was good! It's good with the sauce and the ranch! The XL is huge, we didn't realize it was going to be 2 full plates. The service was pretty good, they were really nice. I loved the overall ambiance of this place. read more

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This location was great! Spacious booths and table, fast service, and great food. I got the thigh meal with two sides, which was perfect because I hadn't eaten in almost 7 hours due to travel; if you're not ravenous, I'd recommend just doing the one side. I love that they have lots of gluten free options read more

So Nando's seems to have made its way to Chicago and we're all the better for it. Starting in South Africa, then expanding to the UK, we're glad Nando's continues to share the love and come out to the states! So if you're unsure of what to order, peri-peri chicken for sure. Whether it's by itself, in a sandwich, or a bowl, just make sure there's peri-peri chicken in it. I opted for a bowl with the lemon herb chicken that I topped with their spicy sauce. Yeah, I can see why this chicken it top tier. The bowl mixed perfectly together so I never got bored of the flavors. Me, being ravenous, also decided to add on fries with their ranch which, yeah, is worth every cent. So there you go, it's a grand ol' time at Nando's and you are sure to have a great meal if you eat here once or twenty times. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was surprised how much I liked Nando's. The first time I've ever had it, I got the quarter leg meal with fries and peas. The peas were good. They had a nice seasoning to it and a bit of a kick. I splurged on the sauce for the fries, but since the fries are seasoned, I didn't really need it. I was the first customer of the day too, so the oil was fresh. The chicken was super moist. Seasoned amazingly well. I got the peri Q seasoning on them, so it wasn't too spicy. The chicken could've been underdone though as it was a little pink closer to the bone. I ended up eating it pretty clean, and I didn't get sick. Super filling meal, and it was less than $20. Nando's ranks high on my list for fast casual restaurant. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 Chicken Leg w/ Peri Chips and Macho Peas - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped here for dinner and was extremely impressed! The chicken is freshly grilled and the sides are cooked freshly also. Staff is welcoming and helpful. The fries dipped in their Peri ranch is so good! Although they for got my medium sauce, the chicken was so good even without anything on it! I did not care for the fried cheese, it was not flavorful at all, and the dipping sauce gave it no Justice. It's very family oriented and really nice on the inside. I would definitely recommend and would go back! read more

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Really enjoyed eating at Nando's. Kind of stumbled upon it when looking for a casual, later in the evening meal. I don't mind that it's a chain, in fact, they should open up more. The food was really tasty and hit the spot. Everything came out piping hot. The Peri Chicken Rainbow bowl was delicious and so were all the sauces. The only thing a little confusing was when we were first entered. Wasn't sure how to order - sit first - order first? The guy even asked if it was our first time and we said yes and then he didn't say anything. Then we finally figured it out - order at the table via QR which actually is way more convenient and also preferred. read more