Goodge Street

Average Rating:

3.75 / 5

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57-59 Goodge Street

London

W1T 1TH

020 7637 0708

Halal:

Nearby:

A very short walk from Goodge Street underground station.

Parking:

N/a.

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How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, July 20, 2024

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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Amazing service by Najifa!!!!! Delicious food, comfy seats & the best dessert & service with a smile

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Author:

Elliott

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2.88 / 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:

2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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Nando's number 99 in order of opening is Goodge Street, and this was the venue of the next Nando's, with fellow reviewer Damien.

As we arrived, we were pretty much told 'go away' and 'no' quite a few times, which I was a little taken a back by, and to go to the other Nando's 'down the road'. After a short discussion, we were advised we would have to wait up to 30 minutes. We chose to go to the pub, and come back, as we wanted to visit this particular Nando's.

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Author:

Damien

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2.25 / 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 (Average - just as you would expect)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)

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Nando’s 99 brought me back to central London’s Goodge Street for my second visit of the year, my fifth or sixth visit in all. Seven of us met up at a busy nearby pub, then wandered over there just before 7pm. We weren't instantly greeted at the door, but eventually somebody came over with a pained expression on his face. I asked for a table for seven and he just shook his head. “No”. I’ve been to Nando’s a hell of a lot of times, and have never straight up been told “no” at the door.

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Author:

Gerry Louis

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, March 7, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

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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Making my second visit to Goodge Street I can only ever find this branch if someone is with me as I'm terrible at directions. It's relatively easy to get there from Goodge Street Underground station, it's about a 7 minute walk but I just can't get my bearings.

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Author:

SVC

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, March 7, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

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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The 29th Rate Your Nando's Reviewer Dinner was a lovely social affair with a cracking quiz, however, I would have to say that Goodge Street Nando's is not one that I'd return to in a hurry. It's very small and cramped and it's difficult to move around. I was sad to see that the manager was not particularly pleased to see us on arrival, but he did warm up to us during the evening and his table service was excellent.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Damien

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, March 7, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2.75 / 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:

4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)

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The twenty ninth RateYourNando’s reviewer meal marked my third or fourth visit to Goodge Street Nando’s, my first time back there since about 2010. From my sketchy memory, not much has changed. It’s still a bit old-looking and cramped, and the staff still seem thoroughly flustered. I arrived with three others, after a swift drink in the pub over the road, and we were seated on a round table near the long tables occupied by the other RYNers.

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Author:

jackie molyneux

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, March 7, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.13 / 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:

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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This was my 2nd visit to this particular branch in Goodge Street, for our RYN Reviewers Dinner, they’d allocated some space at the back , it was however a bit cramped.

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Author:

Blaynos

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, February 23, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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My company moved its offices to a building on the doorstep of Edgware Road tube station so I decided it was only right to get a Nando's for lunch. Figured I could easily make the trip down to the Goodge Street branch and back within the hour (it's the nearest branch I've not visited before)... Popped across on the Circle/H&C line two stops to Great Portland Street and then walked the length of Cleveland Street (luckily I just avoided a hail shower while briefly on the tube).

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, October 24, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.63 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

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:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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I came here with a few friends we were 5 in total and we were told by our greeter that we would wait 15 minutes which is understandable since the restaurant was packed. But after only a few minutes she told us our table was ready. The queue was very long but that also took only 3 minutes until we got to order our food. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Author:

Gerry Louis

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

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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Finding this place is easy enough but tonight i shouldn't have bothered. Ages to get my order taken at counter. Twenty minute wait for my food bearing in mind the table who came in after me got their food first. The cute guy actually came to ask me if I was still waiting???The tables were so close together, i unfortunately got a feel of the guys crotch and ass as he rubbed past me.

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Author:

jackie molyneux

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

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:

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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the greeter explained there would be a 30minute wait for food. in fact mine took about 15mins. the ordering desk was chaotic and the 3 staff members seemed distracted. our table, near the front of the restaurant, was very close to the next ones either side but loads of empty tables further back. my chicken was slightly burnt but the chef had hidden the burnt bits. good job I like burnt bits!!!!the sweet potato mash had small lumps. the toilets are very clean.

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Author:

rosieclarke

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

4.13 / 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:

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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Went on a long lunch break with some new colleagues. Ordered a lot of food and it came out pretty swiftly. Enjoyed the double chicken pitta but the salads were bitter. The layout felt a bit cramped as we were placed at the back of the restaurant but enjoyed the ambience.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.88 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

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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An amazing Scottish girl with a name badge 'trainee' however, was the best waitress nandos has had. Outstanding service and very polite and great with many different customers and had a very good energy about the place. She was also very understanding and sorted the problem when my food was taken a very long compaired to the amount of people in the restaurant.

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Author:

kavi

Number of Visits:

10-50

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Rating:

4.25 / 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:

4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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Consistently quick service and decent food.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.63 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

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:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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Very close to my residence, and accessible from the Goodge street underground station. A must visit if you're in the area!

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Author:

Ryan

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

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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Came to this Nando's on a Sunday afternoon at about 1pm. I was in London for the weekend so was on the tube, but would say the parking is N/A.

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Author:

joel.kara

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.38 / 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:

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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First visit and I'll certainly be back!

Staff were extremely friendly, and the food was great. Situated on a quieter street in Central London, this is a perfect location to head to for a winding down meal with some friends.

The decor was refined and the restaurant was clean, mainly due to the attentiveness of the staff cleaning up after you.

Thoroughly enjoyable meal!

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Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, July 13, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

4.63 / 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:

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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What better place to spend Friday lunchtime than Goodge Street Nando's especially after teaching English all morning on the UCL campus? This visit was remarkable on various levels and has firmly cemented Goodge Street as my favourite branch.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

5 - 10

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.5 / 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:

4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)

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The 2nd Rate Your Nando's Contributor Dinner went down a blast as some familiar faces returned and new faces were introduced all with the aim of destroying some peri peri chicken.

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Author:

Will Bone

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.25 / 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:

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?:

My second visit to this Nando's (with the RYN team!).

Staff were very friendly throughout the visit!

Food came pretty quickly given that there was like 13+ of us and tasted very good! Extra Hot wings, peri chips, garlic bread & haloumi for me.

Restaurant looked very clean and tidy.

Was great meeting up with the other RYN members and look forward to our next visit!

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Author:

nandosundercover

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, January 23, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

4.38 / 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:

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?:

Courtesy of the Rate Your Nandos team I was fortunate enough a 3 course meal at the Goodge Street branch. I was served by the wonderful manager Minty and decided to order Halloumi cheese, together with butterfly chicken, chips and spicy rice. For the first time in my long-serving Nando's custom, I ordered a dessert too: Gooey Caramel Cheesecake.

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Author:

Pompey Ranger

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

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)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

I had been previously warned by another previewer that if you give a bad review to this store Marc makes you go in to have lunch with the manageress, a level of quality assurance I appreciate. Close to Oxford street and Regent street shops this friendly small store is ideal for the break in your shopping spree, The staff were very obliging throughout and were tolerant of the length of time we spent there. Its a well presented store and it has a good level of art work and object d’art.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

5 - 10

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.88 / 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:

2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)

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?:

The first ever Rate Your Nando's Contributor Dinner was held at this fine central London branch and it was the perfect chance to meet some fellow Nando's fans after almost 2 and a half years of Rate Your Nando's.
The last time I'd visited Goodge Street, some ugly scaffolding was almost camouflaging the branch but luckily now that has been removed and Nando's is far more visible.

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