Leicester - Meridian

Average Rating: 
4.43 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 4.8 (4 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Food: 
Average: 3.5 (4 votes)
Meridian Leisure Park
LE19 1JZ
01162 896449
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
It's located on Meridian Leisure Park and very easy to find by car (about 1 mile off the M1). There's a Hollywood Bowl and Vue cinema on the complex and also the usual eateries such as a Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito's.
Parking: 
There are hundreds of free parking spaces on the Leisure Park.
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Full Reviews:
Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.88 / 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: 
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?: 

Food spot on.
However table service needs sorting.
Had mains. Ordered deserts, deserts served whilst still having mains plates on the table.
Had to ask twice and then removed the final plate myself as only 2 were taken

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, July 6, 2018
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Best Nando’s in Leicester
Nice to see regular staff members
Super speedy service
Food always consistent
Never have to wait too long for a table
New lady Anna is super friendly - great asset to the Nando’s team
Keep up the good work!

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, April 13, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.63 / 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: 
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?: 

I love this Nando’s and all nando’s I’m a frequent Nando’s go-er but this time I was highly disappointed and felt discriminated as I am an NHS worker with a up to date and valid NHS card. I went to get my much appreciated NHS discount and I got denied as it doesn’t have a photo on it ? That is not my fault that my hospital did not put an image in my card and I have used this card every purchase I’ve ever made in nandos before and it was accepted fine.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, February 9, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.75 / 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: 
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 who seated us were lovely and polite, but then I went to order my food a girl called tamzin behind the till was extremely rude and blunt as I was ordering but apart from that it was a good experience like usual

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, February 9, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.5 / 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: 
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?: 

Service was excellent we were served by a girl called Lauren and she was very friendly and chatty, amazing service like usual

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Author: 
Rhona and Brian
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, February 21, 2016
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?: 

Meridian is - like most of the Leicester ones - exactly how one would like a Nando's to be.
Huge free parking straight outside the door, although the disabled parking is not the most convenient. I would reccomend walking disabled to use the parking that is towards the cinema, but if a wheelchair user, go for the ones near the bowling alley as the gradients are easier.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, January 4, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I had a churrasco thigh burger, medium which is pretty new to the menu and I always have to try anything new and ever since then I eat it every time I go, it's BEAUTIFUL. My girlfriend had chicken butterfly, medium which she also has near enough every time we go because she doesn't like bones so it's really good for her. It's always really quick to get served and the food is on the table pretty much always 5-10 minutes later sometimes less.

Marc RYN's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Marc RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

What better way to spend a late September afternoon than at one of the UK's top-rated Nando's and the KP Stadium to see your team win 5-2? The journey up to Leicester could have gone slightly more smoothly, but we arrived in good time nevertheless, and opted to combine a few tables in the outside area and lap up the sunshine.

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, February 6, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
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?: 

Best part was the deco, really nice and modern. I have never been to a nandos and wanted to pick the right time to go as I heard so many people go on about it. So today was the day I was going just finished a game of bowling and thoght it would be great to lose my V. Sat down and didnt understand what we should have, the menu was confusing and didnt look asif there was a standard nandos fav to choses, we just olayed it safe and went for wings. They arrived and didnt think to much of them.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Laura Irvine
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 15, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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?: 

We ordered so much as my husband and I couldn't decide what we wanted. We had Hummus and red pepper dip to start. Then I has butterfly chicken (Hot) with Spicy rice and peri peri chips. Then my husband has Butterfly chicken (medium) with chips, coleslaw, garlic bread with cheese and corn on the cob! Yummy! Perfect service and the food was brill as always!

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Author: 
Rhona and Brian
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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?: 

Excellent, as always.
Mango and Lime breast quarters, chips, etc, just as we like them.
Great atmosphere created by great staff who care about what they do.
Thoroughly recommended.

It gave us the energy to do our weekly shopping at Sainsbury's!

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
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?: 

I had the medium chicken thighs with coleslaw and chips. it was pretty awesome!

James RYN's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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?: 

On a trip up North I couldn't resist a detour to the top rated Nando's in the UK!

Pompey Ranger's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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?: 

This store is a at a leisure complex with a whole host of Free parking though the section of parking outside of the store was particularly full. There is a Vue cinema, Hollywood bowl, Burger king, Harvester, Chinese, Frankie and Bennies, Chiquetos, Pizza hut and Bella Italia.

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Author: 
'Daisy Liggins'
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.25 / 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: 
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?: 

After a great trip to the cinema we were still a bit peckish so we decided to go to a different Nando's than usual. They were attentive to the needs of my lactose intolerant friend and my picky food tastes and were happy to rid of the tomato and mayo from my burger. By far the best Nandos in the country, of all the ones I have been to!!! 5/5

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How Helpful?: 
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Author: 
Rhona and Brian
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.88 / 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: 
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?: 

Great, as usual.

Rhona and Brian's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 2 (1 vote)
Author: 
Rhona and Brian
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
4.88 / 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: 
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?: 

Superb as always.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Danny Vaux
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 30, 2013
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?: 

Food was fantastic, Was clean and spotless like a professional restaurant should be. You also have ease of parking and other facilities for a fun night as it's next to bars, bowling an a cinema. No wonder it's always my local nandos of choice! Also got my grandparents to be fully fledged nandoers too!

Rhona and Brian's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Author: 
Rhona and Brian
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.63 / 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: 
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?: 

Superb - as always at Meridian.

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No votes yet
Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, March 30, 2012
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

plenty to do and not far from the centre of leciester itself

Archive's picture
How Helpful?: 
No votes yet
Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, March 23, 2012
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?: 

This restaurant is clearly a cut above the rest. The others in Leicester have been put to shame since Meridian opened.
I would truly recommend the high quality of food and service to absolutely anyone!

Archive's picture
How Helpful?: 
No votes yet
Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

fantastic service and food, such a great place to relax and eat, the staff are very helpful for example when its really busy and one of the sauces you want isn't available they will always get you some from the back or find a bottle.
Great times

Ryan's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 28, 2012
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?: 

Had been out of the country and away from any chance of Nando's, so once I'd landed, what better excuse to go get one?? Seeing as though I am heading to Leicester to cheer on Di Canio's army, it seems fitting to go to Meridian.