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Nando's Peri-Peri

3.2 (82 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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NANDO'S PERI-PERI ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Sel Z.

This Nando's location near Sherway Gardens Mall is quite spacious and has an earthy tone with wooden accents adorning much of the interior. There is ample free parking in the plaza. I noticed that they added "Peri-Peri" to the brand name to promote their signature Peri-Peri sauces (made from bird's eye chili from South Africa). Although the Nando's chain has traditionally been known for their chicken, I'm glad that they have introduced vegetarian options to the menu (including Rainbow Vegetarian Bowl (with grilled halloumi cheese, veggies, spiced rice, hummus), Avocado and Roasted Pepper Bowl (served over Portuguese rice), Veggie Sandwich, Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi Sandwich or Wrap, Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Macho Peas, etc.). You order at the counter, and they bring food to your table when it's ready. Food prep time is quite fast - usually ready within 5-10 minutes. Their salad and vegetarian selections are decent for a quick-serve restaurant that has traditionally been known for non-vegetarian food. Service was very friendly and efficient from my experience. They strive to be more environmentally friendly by offering recyclable utensils made of bamboo instead of plastic, non-plastic straws, and using paper bags for take-out instead of plastic bags. They get bonus points in my books for that!

Halloumi sandwich with fries and roasted Brussel sprouts.
John D.

Ordered halloumi sandwich with fries/Brussel sprouts as sides and chicken salad. Plenty of mushroom and sauce. Small portion for fries. Brussel sprouts were roasted but I felt like it was unseasoned. Plenty of toppings on the chicken salad. Cheese. Crispy croutons. But the chicken was so small. The sauce is actually pretty tasty. Ended up grabbing a bottle of the medium hot sauce.

1/2 chicken dinner with fries. (I took a bite before I remembered to take a pic.)
David N.

I feel like there was a time in my life when I went to Nando's on a fairly regular basis. But somehow, in the last couple of decades, I've barely eaten there at all. So when we were looking for a quick meal on a recent weekday, I couldn't help but suggest Nando's. The setup inside was as I remembered it; you take a seat at a table, walk over to order your food, and then a few minutes later it's bright right to you. Since I hadn't been in a while, I decided to keep it simple, so I went with the 1/2 chicken dinner and got that with fries and a spice level of hot. It was just as good as I remembered. The perfectly-cooked chicken was tender and juicy, and the added hot sauce really enhanced the flavor. The fries were hot and tasty, and I also really loved being able to bring whole jars of hot sauce to the table. (The medium with garlic is fantastic.) The restaurant itself was relatively nice, although it could definitely have been cleaner. (There was a pretty gross-looking piece of food sitting on one side of the booth.) I'll definitely be returning soon. I can't go another two decades without some Nando's!

Mary M.

Can you really go wrong with Nandos? Ambiance: great indoor and out patios. This location never has a line up each time I've been so you get seated fairly quickly. The staff is vigilant, and the service has overall always been very friendly and quick. Food: I've also really enjoyed Nandos, the different selection of chicken and pairings. The only thing is family meals could be better portioned but the food is always packed with flavour and is consistent. The different levels of seasoning are delicious. The halloumi cheese Salad is absolutely delicious!

Peri-Peru chicken bowl
Peter M.

Visited Nando's for a quick bite to eat. The peri-peri chicken bowl has the perfect ratio of carbs, vegetables and protein. Only downside is the chicken portion was on the cheap side. Service was top notch and the overall restaurant was busy. Will be back!

Peri fries (side)
Dianna C.

Ordered takeout through their website, which was easy to use despite some confusion selecting sides. Food was nicely packaged to go. Food was average...it's your basic chicken with a good sauce on the side. Sandwich was alright. Bun was fresh, one big slice of tomato and some lettuce. Nothing special. Half chicken was also as expected. Pros: they were generous with containers of sauce on the side. Cons: sides were disappointing. Fries were very salty and soggy (passable as it was takeout) and the rice portion was tiny! For an extra $2.50, would expect the box to be full; it was perhaps a quarter cup of rice. Overall I don't think I'll be returning, but no complaints if you're looking for convenience.

Large garlic mash potato And Large Fries
Marisa A.

These are the "2 Large sides" that come with the Full Pack sharing platter thats suppose to feed "3 people"......this was a robbery indeed. 50 bucks for what. How sad.

Tiny Chicken with 2 sides
Toronto DailyLife ..

Overall: It's okay I guess.. Price: Too Expensive, paid for chicken leg+ 2 sides for around $14 Portion: Way too small, Thank God I wasn't starving Taste: It was tasty, No complaints Venue: Nice ambiance Service: Lunch Rush and was served quickly

Owen R.

I like that you can dine in, no tip necessary. Food quality is great, tasty Chicken. Unfortunately everything a few dollars too much. 1/4 white w a small side about 13 bucks, should be 2 sides for that price. Or cheaper meals. There are certain restaurants that have prices that eliminate regular visits, this is one of them.

The quinoa, squash and avocado salad that came without the two (last) named ingredients. Let down
Sarah C.

Though hubby and I come here quite often, I had a bad experience today with their quinoa salad- if I'm paying $12 for a salad BC it is called "quinoa, squash, and avocado" then I expect it to have these ingredients. zero squash and 1 little piece of HARD avocado.The chicken portions and Their sides are also just enough to feed a small bird. Perri Perri no more.

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Always enjoy Nando's. Great service, great chicken, amazing sauces, and very fair prices.

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