Bristol - Cabot Circus

Average Rating: 
3.38 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 2.3 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (3 votes)
Food: 
Average: 3 (3 votes)
Unit SU82
Glasshouse
BS1 3BX
01173 763876
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Absolutely shocking staff, new supervisor was lovely but the rest of the staff were the rudest Nando’s staff we have ever met. Got our order wrong, took ages to process the order so we had to complain. Then took a very large amount of time for the ice cream to come. will never visit any Nando’s again.

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Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, January 3, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Enjoyed the food however was somewhat distracted by the unprofessionalism of the staff - hanging round by the drinks area in large groups, throwing food at each other, signalling inappropriate gestures across the restaurant, staff walking round with drinks in their hand, jumping and skipping, not clearing tables. Unfortunately this detracted from the food and I was not impressed by the service at all.

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Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
1.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
1 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Quality of food- wouldn't know. Still hasn't arived.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, May 19, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Toilets not cleaned,

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This vist was my first time trying the hallowed Nando's Hawaiian melt, and it was delicious. 10/10 would recommend!

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
4 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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great food!

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Matt Sudol
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, December 18, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Having dined at a fare few Nando's across the UK I have quite high expectations of good Chicken. But I have to say that Cabot Circus is probably my favorite Nando's in the South West. Even on a busy Friday night they were able to find a table for me without a particular long wait. Food was of a excellent standard as you come to expect from Nando's. The only complaint was the ice machine was broken when I visited. Overall this is the only complaint I could find with this establishment.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Lucyy Coleman
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Waiter stopped me after serving me told me I couldn't use the toilet because I hadnt ordered food, when actually I had and they gave me the wrong meal so I had to send it back twice flavourless and just not worth the money... £3.70 for half a pint! Ridiculous

James RYN's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This was my first trip to Bristol and therefore required a first trip to a Bristolian Nando's. Cabot Circus was on the way into the city centre, so we arrived and were seated quite quickly.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
SILTUCK
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

We had 4 x whole chickens medium, 2 x half chickens hot with sides, 4 x chicken burger children menu, 1 half chicken with sides, 7 x soft drinks, 3 kids drinks, 1 x still water.
Restaurant is lovely, bustly, clean, parking is abundant.

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Author: 
SILTUCK
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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2 x Half Chicken Hot with Sides
2 x Half Chicken Medium no sides
4 x Soft drinks
Easy parking

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Author: 
jl7039
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Really nice Nandos in a Bristol shopping centre, there is plenty of parking but its in a reasonably pedestrianised area of Bristol. This Nandos tends to draw in more families than the others in Bristol, so be watchful of kids running around! Staff are polite and friendly and this Nandos is a credit to the Nandos brand.

Pompey Ranger's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, November 29, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This store is on the top floor of Cabot Circus on the glass walk, there is also a cinema in the complex.

Parking on site in the centre's car park from 7am – 5pm is £1.50 for the first hour plus £1 per hour then 5pm – 7am a flat rate of £2, I chose to park in the park and ride on the outskirts of town which was £3 for the bus fare into town and has a drop off just outside of the complex.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
oliveboy26
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Went yesterday for a lovely Sunday lunch to Nando's in Cabot circus, perfect hangover cure after a night of Halloween fun. Needed something nice, chickeny and spicy to get me through the day.

Restaurant was packed , seriously packed.. we managed to get a seat outside but to get inside the restaurant there was a queue of about 20 people .. No thanks!..

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Marc RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, September 23, 2013
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Given only two of the four Bristol Nando's are actually in the town centre, it was a straight choice between Cabot Circus and Park Street. Logistics meant Cabot Circus got the nod so I wandered around the impressive entertainment centre in search of some peri-peri goodness. I eventually saw it on the upper level and was quick to notice the seating section overlooking the rest of Cabot Circus.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 3.5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Roxanne Franko
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

My last visit to Cabot Circus Nando's was perfect! It's one of my favorites. This time I was lucky to make it just before lunch time. 5 minutes after I ordered my wrap I could see people queueing to get a table. I love how smiley and friendly the staff are.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Author: 
ExcitableBoy
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
1.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
1 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Used to go here regularly but will never go again. Not sure of the date of our last visit but we went for one of our children's birthday. I asked whether I could use a voucher card which was completed to get a free chicken. This was refused as Nando's had changed the voucher card. When I pointed out that I was unaware of this and that the voucher I did have had been stamped since the manageress, Florence, still refused as "It's been on our website".

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Having just completed three months on a very-low-calorie diet and shifting the last of the 10 stone I've been working on losing over the last six months, I felt I had thoroughly earned myself a good Nandos, and I was back in Bristol from my studies in London so felt a good catch-up with my friend Kirstisorous was in order.

Archive's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, April 9, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

The staff at Cabot's circus Nando's in Bristol were absolutely outstanding yesterday. We were kept waiting a while for a table due to the restaurant being so busy and the staff were fabulous even offering my little girl a free desert for waiting so patiently. Fabulous service and the friendly staff were very attentive, making sure my daughter had paper and crayons to colour in with too.

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Author: 
Chris C
Number of Visits: 
2 - 5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Having visited this Nando's over 12 months ago and being very impressed with it, we decided to return when the opportunity arose and were not disappointed.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 12, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender,piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Close to everything really, got a table very quickly, nice outdoor sheltered seating available and friendly, fast service.

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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Had dinner here on a Thursday night... second half chicken of the day. A bit greedy I know...

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
2-5
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Overall good. Service was great, food was good but half way through, we were asked how long we would be and 10 minutes later "if you don't mind but to be a bit quicker"