High Street Kensington

Average Rating: 
3.83 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 2.8 (5 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.5 (2 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Food: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
229-231 High Street Kensington
W8 6SA
020 7937 4888
Halal: 
Yes
Nearby: 
Parking: 
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Author: 
nandosdestroyer
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
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?: 

I find that High Street Ken is often a disappointing place, full of sporting goods shops and not much else. But this particular Nando's is a beacon of light amongst the gloom! Good vibes, friendly staff, saucy food. We sat near the window and had a great time - the music was fun, and we got given extra sauce. Me likey!

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, September 20, 2020
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Staff gave me extra sauce without even asking for it - hallelujah! Very nice Nando's. Good display of sauce bottles above counter - I like it. Music could be louder though.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 11, 2017
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
2.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
1 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)
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?: 

It was shit

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, July 28, 2017
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Such an amazing experience! Staff were so friendly. A guy called Eve gave me a free takeout drink cup! Food came out so quickly despite it being a Friday evening. Would deffo come here again. I ordered chicken platter and corn on the cob sides (which tasted amazing!) unfortunately they were out of chicken livers but the food we did have was amazing. There was a car park around the corner which was only £1 per hour! Within 5 minutes of starting our meal we were asked if everything was okay.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.75 / 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: 
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?: 

Hi we were received very welcoming. The staff Alex Sergio was very accommodating and professional.

Thankyou I will be coming back.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 7, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Todo muy bien y agradecer sobretodo a Cristina, su amabilidad, profesionalidad y simpatía, para hacer de nuestra comida en nando's una parada agradable en nuestro viaje a Londres.
Gracias a ella.

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How Helpful?: 
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 7, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Nuestros agradecimientos a CRISTINA, nos recibió acogedoramente, nos ayudo a entender la carta y sugirió platos. Estuvo en todo momento pendiente de que nos sintieramos como en casa. Su profesionalidad fue impecable. Gracias por hacer mejor nuestra visita a Londres.

Elliott's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
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?: 

Entered the outlet, and was shown to a table. After a short ponder of the menu, I went to order.

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Author: 
Gerry Louis
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 21, 2015
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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
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?: 

Only my second visit here ever, the last time being maybe a year ago and this branch is definitely one of the best in terms of decorations, size and friendliness of staff.

Blaynos's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (2 votes)
Author: 
Blaynos
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, November 28, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Wandered down to this Nando's during my extended Friday lunch break. It's located almost at the SE corner of Holland Park, on High Street Kensington - a few minutes walk from the station (Circle, District). You could easily miss this Nando's as it has a really drab exterior - a few unloved tables sat outside in the cold late-Autumn air, which made me wonder why they're even there!

Ryan's picture
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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.38 / 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: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
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?: 

So onto my third Nando's of the evening and this took me to High Street Kensington. It's only a few minutes walk down from High Street Kensington tube stop, but seeing as though I was at Earl's Court, this was just half a mile walk away. There's an Odeon in Kensington as well which is right by the Nando's. As with Earl's Court, there is the same Tesco Superstore half a mile walk away, which offers two hours free parking for customers. Not sure what the minimum spend is though.

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Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
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: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
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?: 

This store in the posh area of Kensington high street, very close to numerous outdoor/camping shops!!! and just south of historic Holland park so ideal for grabbing a take away to sit out in the park. The front has large windows that open up to the high street but are shaded by retro chic pull down cloth blinds over the pavement which I liked. Upon entering you have the till area on the left with sauce bottles and other containers as decoration which really worked well.

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Author: 
Marc RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, December 28, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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?: 

This branch is about a 10 minute walk from High St Kensington Tube (turn left when you exit) which might explain why it is one of the quieter central London branches. This means it's a good lunch option if you want a quick fix. The most peculiar decor aspect is the huge panel of glass by the stairs which protects a series of large barrels from the peri-peri flames! The downstairs area is deprived of natural light yet rather quaint with lots of cool artwork dotted around.

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Author: 
Adam9154
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
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?: 

As soon as I saw this branch was open I hopped in the shower and begged my girlfriend to come with me! And soon enough I was on my way there. Unfortunately the closest tube station is on the Circle and District lines which are the worst lines ever, it took us 20 minutes to get from Earls Court to High Street Kensington on the tube, though it’s only a 10 minute walk.