Finchley - Lido

Average Rating: 
3.64 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 2.5 (2 votes)
Food: 
Average: 2.5 (2 votes)
Great North Leisure Park
London
N12 0GL
020 8492 8465
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Rating: 
1 / 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: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
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They are absolutely disaster

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 6, 2022
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) )
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Free parking

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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) )
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Amazing staff made us feel extremely welcome, must say I don’t normally write a review but had to this time due to the excellent service by 3 stand out stars at the restaurant the staff members are Pantea, Vybe and Issa all were amazing from arranging our table to taking our order to speed of service. Amazing will be telling our friends to definitely come here and will be back soon.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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) )
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N/a

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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) )
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As soon as I enter the building Constansa greeted me and my partner and made us feel really comfortable. She ask us seat preferences and kept on checking us to see if we were alright with such a friendly smile. I appreciated her politeness, smile and funny conversation. All staff was amazing but Constansa stood out ! Defiantly deserves a reward.

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
1.5 / 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: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
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I went to Nando's Finchley Great North Leisure this evening to collect an order for my wife and myself. I had to wait twenty minutes for my order which wasn't ready on time, so I got to observe the young staff in operation. Many of the staff were wandering around the restaurant without any masks or with their masks under their noses.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, December 10, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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?: 

N/a

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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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Had full chicken with large chips but my main reason for review is the absolute amazing waitress at the front door. It was so busy but she was so smiley and friendly and professional with everyone and just soooo kind!!! I forgot her name.. maybe Dildesh? Finchley lido . Absolute star!!!

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, August 2, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Absolutely fucking shit. why the hell are we signing up for some full pointless membership to nandos just to get food. the website was slow and coz my email on my phone was down I couldn't fuxki g eat. then just had to sit here like a fixking melon as no staff would come to the table to help as it is all on this shirty app that is making you sign your life away. just let people have their food you cunts. all the best a client that you don't give a shit about.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
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) )
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Vasilis showed very good service

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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) )
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Had a issue with the order and The manager Hafi sorted it out for me straight away. Very polite and helpful lad

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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) )
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Amazing service

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
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) )
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We went to nandos in finchley today to have a nice dinner with friends (we visit this nandos almost 2 times a week) ,,, there was a small issue with the timing of the food which was resolved very fast with the help of staff and they were extremely friendly to us . I never experienced such a customer services in a restaurant .
Very kind and helpful people and never stopped smiling even when we had a complain . They sure know how to change a complain to a complement.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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) )
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Asked for breast instead of thigh not a problem. Layla very helpful

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Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, January 5, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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1 hour waiting time when my husband asked. I came 1 minute later and young lad on the door said 40 mins. I asked why the dramatic change and he said you can wait an hour if you want. What is that all about. His friends got seated even quicker.

Manager great , seated me within a minute.

Shame his staff let this restaurant down.

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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) )
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As we walked towards the nandos, it was as if a holy light created by God himself surrounded the restaurant. We sailed in on Angel wings, pulled by the beautiful smell of Peri Peri chicken which blessed us with its scent. We made our order to the holy witness at the front desk and ecstaticly walked to our table in a haze of chicken europhia.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, January 20, 2017
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
4.5 / 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: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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This Nandos meal was one of the best- the food was expectional and the sauces exquisite. I and my colleagues, some of whom had never had the true Nandos experience before, all enjoyed the chicken, chips and atmosphere immensely.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, October 14, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
1.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Nando’s 103 lead us to our third consecutive out-of-town “leisure park”, this one built around an old lido rather than an IKEA store. The last time I visited this part of North Finchley was a whole fifteen years ago, and other than now having a Nando’s, the place hasn’t changed much. Five of us headed to Finchley after work on a Friday. I came by tube and then bus. None of the bus stops were particularly close to the leisure park.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, June 17, 2016
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
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) )
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I was really pleased with the service i got today by Sara in Finchley Lido. I felt vey welcomed and really dis enjoy my visit by all the other staff memebers!

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, March 28, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.25 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Ordered a lemon and herb chicken and quinoa salad. The chicken definitely wasn't lemon and herb. Was much spicier and burnt my tongue! They insisted it was lemon and herb. Ended up changing it for just plain chicken.
Avocado was far too hard and shouldn't have been served.

Although the food was disappointing, the staff were friendly and helpful

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, October 26, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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How good is James Bond. Nando's is consistent.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Seated 20 minutes after the initial 20 minutes we were told smack bang in the middle of the restaurant. A table of 8 for two tables of four, no real partition.

Confusing waiting area, not sure whether people we're queuing to order, waiting for take away or waiting for a table.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 4.5 (2 votes)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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We (6 of us) were waiting quite a while to be seated, which seemed to be down to an inability to move smaller tables together to form larger tables. Once we were seated the food took a standard length of time to come.

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.38 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Lack of corn on the cob was a shame but on the whole fine. Staff seemed in a daze most of the time though - aimlessly wandering around or just standing there not realising they were blocking the gangways between tables. Took the person taking my order a good few times to actually get it right.

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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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9 amigos showed up for a traditional post party Nando's remedy and were given exactly what the doctor ordered! A table of 9 was conjured for us out of two lesser tables (booth and single) and there was no cue to order execept the one we had made ourselves. The staff were helpful and the service was very quick, first meal about 5 minutes and the last about 5 minutes after that max!

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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)
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Well, some friends took me to this really good chicken restaurant which was 5 minutes driving, we got there and parked easyli. We were 8 people but the staff found a place and joined other table..so we seated as soon as we arrived. I ordered half chicken with chips, garlic bread and lemon and herb sauce, the sauce was one of the less spicy they had but still it tasted excellent.
So..my first time in Nando's but definitely not the last one, I will go back before i come back home..

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 9, 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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It was my second day in London, and luckily, a sunny one. We went to this place, that my friend had been talking about, not knowing what to expect. We didn't have to wait for our table, even though we were 8. The staff gave us an extra table so we could fit comfortable.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Great nando's feed after a game of tennis, we drove to our local. The service was speedy and we got everything in good time, they even gave us free perinaise when we forgot to order it. Great service!

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Author: 
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Like Brent Cross, it's best to drive - not take public transport or walk. There's free parking which is an advantage but I think it's always best to park 5/10 minutes away because a walk leading up to a Nando's is invariably delightful. Lots of children around, they've probably just come away from bowling or cinema activities so it can become rather rowdy, or at least noisy enough to be concerned about decibels.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Author: 
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, January 17, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.88 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Great service but can get a bit crowded resulting in waits of up to half an hour

Blaynos's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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It was a busy evening, we were lucky to get a table. Food did take a while to come, though (although claiming my free half chicken meant I wasn't too bothered!)

Steven Castellino's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, January 3, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Very busy at the time I went but still quick turn around, and great service, best not to travel by underground as there isn't a station nearby, bus or car recommended

Steven Castellino's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 16, 2013
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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we went after bowling, it was fun!

Blaynos's picture
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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Had been a few years since I'd been to this Nandos but it was as good as it always was. Nothing fancy just no nonsense Nandos!

Pompey Ranger's picture
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Average: 2.5 (2 votes)
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
2.25 / 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: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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This store is just off the north circular and benefits from a large free car park which also services a Hollywood Bowling centre and a Vue cinema, it is hemmed in by a Frankie and Bennies and a Mcdonalds. There is a small seating outside seating area to the front of the store.

Joe R's picture
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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Pretty standard. Nothing bad, nothing exceptionally good yet reliable.

Adam's picture
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Average: 4 (1 vote)
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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)
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Boxing Day so was pretty empty. As there's a big cimema/bowling complex there it's usually pretty hard to park. But today we parked outside the door! Ordered my usual, but was much hotter than normal for some reason. Although there were hardly any people there, the woman serving told me it would take 15 minutes for the food to arrive. It was much quicker though.

Katie's picture
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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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Easy access - in big complex and parked right in front of the entrance

Lucy Rigley's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Very busy nandos with lots of takeaway orders coming in! Had to wait 20 minutes to be seated but food was relatively quick. They were poor at clearing tables.

LucyJosephine's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2.63 / 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: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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The place was packed and hardly anywhere to stand and wait. A lot of takeaway orders in this one too. We were seated as soon as a table was free but was very cramped and where we were sat was where they were choosing to pass dirty plates down to other staff to clean. Quite a wait on the food time. Staff were friendly enough and the guy who took our plates away and took our dessert order was extremely friendly.

Archive's picture
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Number of Visits: 
5-10
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Rating: 
3 / 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: 
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?: 

Free parking in a complex with a cinema, gym and bowling alley. Can get busy in the evenings though, especially Friday and Saturday.

Marc RYN's picture
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Number of Visits: 
5 - 10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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The free parking right outside this branch in the Lido complex is a huge plus along with the cinema and bowling alley which allow for a great day or evening out. This does mean that the branch tends to get very busy and big groups usually have to wait for a table as the branch itself isn't that big.

MarkARogers's picture
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.13 / 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: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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My first visit to this Nando's without an extreme hangover!

I've had a few meals at this branch, with a fair number of complaints about all my previous meals here. One time my food arrived stone cold, as if it had been left outside for ten minutes - one member of staff quite aggressively insisted I'd started my meal and couldn't send it back!

Needless to say this was resolved, and this review will cover my most recent visit.

Archive's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.63 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Food

BenMelchior's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, February 25, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Pre cinema meal, lemon and herb, my first nandos, not a big fan, found lemond and herb quite hot

Archive's picture
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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)
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delish but rather messy. but thats how a nandos should be!

Jester J's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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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Good food, great company. A very well known Nando's to the site production team. Again did not queue. Food hot, plenty of peri salt. Forgot the Perinaise! Plenty of chicken. Looking forward to a whole chicken very soon!

Marc RYN's picture
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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Had to wait 15 minutes for a table which is to be expected on a Saturday night. The food was excellent as the optimum amount was served. I left truly satisfied having demolished every possible edible part of the chicken.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Rating: 
4.5 / 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: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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The best chicken in Nando's, cooked to perfection

Archive's picture
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Author: 
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 7, 2009
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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Very concenient and consistently good quality of food. Unfortunately gets RIDICULOUSLY busy on Friday and Saturday nights (especially during school holidays) and so usually takes 30-45 minutes just to get a table, 10 minutes to order and then about 10 minutes to wait for the food...so don't go if you want a quick bite!

Ryan's picture
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Was working in High Barnet for a couple weeks back in 2007 and almost lived on Nando's in the evening! It was before there was any Extra Extra Hot sauce too - looking back, oh how the times have changed :-)

I was staying in the Comfort Hotel on the same complex as this Nando's, so within a minute I was munching chicken... There's also a Hollywood Bowl and a Vue cinema on the same complex - so plenty of activity to do in the evenings with loads of free spaces.

James RYN's picture
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Number of Visits: 
5-10
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Rating: 
3.63 / 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: 
4.5 (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?: 

A nicely decorated Nando's with food to match. Go at a quiet time of day and the meal will be second to none. Service can slow down somewhat during busy periods, but is generally good. Conveniently located in a leisure park with free parking.