Spitalfields (Average rating: 3.67)
Parking is difficult in central London but if you go during an evening or weekend you may find cheap parking closeby.
Lifetime Ratings (50+ Combined Visits from 6 Nandoers):
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 3.5 | 4.17 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Meaning | Not bad. Did everything I asked of them | Some conversation had begun | Average - Just as you would expect | Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting |
Individual Ratings:
Date of last visit: Tues 23/08/11
Number of visits?: 2-5 visits!
How busy was it? Half full
Time of day? Weekday lunch
Additional comments: Spitalfields Nando's is not located in the complex itself where you will find various food chains such as Las Iguanas, Wagamamas and La Tasca. Why not coincide lunch with a mooch about Spitalfields Market which can cater for all tastes in terms of clothing and jewellery.
The front part of the branch was reasonably busy on this Tuesday lunch time although the back (with lots of high tables for two with stools) was almost empty.
We were warmly welcomed by Kuba who was interested to hear about the website. Even though there was a queue of around 6 people to place our order, it moved quickly as other members of staff noticed and opened up other tills. I was with affiliate Sophie on this visit and we were both licking our lips at the prospect of a whole chicken with a range of sides. The food arrived within 10 minutes and was just as we asked.
I was unable to find any extra extra hot sauce, however, but a member of staff soon came to the rescue and brought it to the table along with some mayonnaise.
One negative aspect which I picked up on (and was not the only person to do so) was the state of the cutlery. I looked at 4 knives before finding one which had been adequately cleaned and I noticed that another man actually gave a handful of unclean knives to a Nandoca as he had clearly had the same problem. For that reason, cleanliness is a 2 but decor is a 4 leaving an average of 3. There is no excuse for dirty cutlery at the end of the day. As for the decor, the huge red heart which greets you on arrival gives this branch a romantic feel (not that that was relevant on my visit) as do the groups of red lights in heart formation above the tills and opposite the sink.
The food itself was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed devouring my half chicken extra hot, large chips and halloumi. I could have gone for dessert but decided against it on this visit, mainly as a favour to my friend who I didn't want to tempt!
Excellent overall but clean cutlery next time please!
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Meaning | Good stuff. Very polite | 5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun | Above average - noticeably tastier than normal | Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional |
Submitted by: Tom Hays
Date of Visit: 31/03/11
Number of Visits?: 2 - 5 visits
Additional Comments: The quality of the chicken literally made me dribble.If I didn't have to be back at work I would of ordered again which one of my party agreed with.I am going back tomorrow for lunch for the new flame grilled butterfly chicken...again.
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Meaning | Good stuff. Very polite | Some conversation had begun | Nando's fit for a King - The very best | Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional |
Submitted by: Huw
Date of Visit: 06/02/11
Number of Visits?: My first visit
Additional Comments: I don't think I've ever been served so quickly. Good stuff when you're starving.
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Meaning | Not bad. Did everything I asked of them | <5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce | Average - just as you would expect | Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional |
Submitted by: Bablu121
Date of Visit: 27/12/09
Number of Visits?: 10-50 visits
Additional Comments: Overall a nice place to eat at, check it out.
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Meaning | Not bad. Did everything I asked of them | Some conversation had begun | Average - just as you would expect | Very clean, newly furnished, nice atmosphere, well organised sauces |
Submitted by: Jamzieuk
Date of Visit: 02/12/09
Number of Visits?: 10-50 visits
Additional Comments: Love this Nandos, clean, fresh, well organised, well decorated. Service is friendly and professional with big smiles and always quick.
Food is fresh and piping hot and staff very solicitous, all in all like it the most of my nearby Nandos. Could teach the Stratford branch a lot about customer service, cleanliness and generally being a good branch.
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Meaning | Good stuff. Very polite | Some conversation had begun | Above average - noticeably tastier than normal | Very clean, newly furnished, nice atmosphere, well organised sauces |
Date of Visit: 07/08/09
Number of Visits?: 1st visit!
Additional Comments: My chicken leg looked malformed and there was not enough meat on it but luckily I felt satisfied on completing the meal.
| Friendliness of Staff | Speed of Service | Quality of Food | Decoration and Cleanliness |
Rating | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Meaning | Not bad. Did everything I asked of them | Some conversation had begun | Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt, luke warm | Very clean, newly furnished, nice atmosphere, well organised sauces |
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