Milton Keynes - Kingston Centre

Average Rating: 
3.34 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 4 (2 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.5 (2 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Food: 
Average: 4.5 (2 votes)
The Kingston Centre
Winchester Circle
MK10 0BA
01908 587 600
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
Kingston Centre is anchored by a big Tesco Extra along with M&S, Boots, Next and plenty of other shops. Nando's is in the new restaurant block of units along with Giraffe, Chiquito and Frankie and Benny's. It's a good few miles away from MK Central and any train station, so one to reach by car - and the nearest activities are in the Xscape in MK Central.
Parking: 
Over 1000 free parking spaces on the Kingston Centre retail park.
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
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?: 

Lunga was amazing! Top tier customer service. Made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He gave recommendations to my friend who had not been to Nandos in a while and made sure the food came quickly and was piping hot. Most enjoyable experience out of any Nandos I have been to

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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, May 18, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.38 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
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?: 

restaurant with a lot of delay in food especially with the delivery

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Average: 4.5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Second visit in two months. Took my wife - her first visit. We had wraps and fries. Thoroughly enjoyed, both of us. The food is good value. The staff are super and notably, Sara. I'm going again next week. A great place, great food and very friendly but professional. Thank you.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, June 20, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Really disappointing….used to love Nando’s pre-covid. You’ve definitely downgraded both in service and food quality. Won’t be returning.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, May 23, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I arrived with my daughter at exactly 5pm. There were a couple of people in the restaurant but busy. We were sat on a wonky table and the floor was covered in food. I stood by the till and was ignored by the server as he wandered around the restaurant. It wasn’t until a chef turned and acknowledged me and got the server over. The food was nice and the times were fine. We had a started and then the mains came the empty starter plate was there was just left.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, May 9, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.5 / 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: 
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?: 

At 6:20 I ordered a meal for 19:20 - they were offering collection within 11 mins at the time. Turned up at 19:18 lady dealing with collections did not even acknowledge me. Waited until 19:34 and asked what was going on to be told they were just stating the order. Terrible service. Such a shame.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekday 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?: 

Nachos and chicken, soooo good.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, December 23, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Aysha the girl behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. She helped remind us of our Nando's loyalty card. Made us feel welcome. The gentleman who served us was helpful and quick. The chicken wings were TINY tho ? However Yummy food and easy to get a table.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Steven Castellino
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.38 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of 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?: 

Was going to review the Farringdon Nando’s, but seems like it’s already won the previous two weekly awards so I’ll go with a different branch!

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Author: 
Blaynos
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.25 / 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: 
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’ll spare myself the effort of giving a detailed description of the location and branch itself given Steven already did so here in the previous review here: http://www.rateyournandos.com/restaurant/milton-keynes-kingston-centre/r...

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How Helpful?: 
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, February 15, 2016
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Visited the restaurant, staff was very welcoming and Josh especially was a very friendly and polite member of the team. Excellent service. Thank you

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 4 (2 votes)
Author: 
Saif Ayaaz
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, October 23, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I made an online order for 7.05pm I waiting until 7.15 before I had to ask for an update. Nobody came over and informed me of anything. The manager said it would be 10 minutes. It ended up being 15. I left the store 25 minutes after I should of. And the worst thing is. There was the same food on the pass as I left. As there was when I got there. Shocking quality. Shocking service. Worst nandos experience I have ever had. Never going to go to that restaurant again.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, October 5, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

walk in for lunch, order taken straight away, nobody in front or behind, we had to return to the desk to check on our order as we had waited over 20 minutes, when delivered to the table only one of the meals was correct and had to be taken back. A disappointing rushed lunch.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 20, 2015
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Amazing staff members; Connie, Ace lunga, Omar and Mark. They served me and my friend and they were extremely polite! Really good service. Food came on time I saw they worked in a team to provide the best customer service possible. I will happily return into this Nando's store as I usually do anyway. Definitely recommend it to my fiends and family.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
BaronSamedi1980
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, February 27, 2015
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?: 

This Nandos has been open less than a year and still and that new feel. No wait to order. I ordered half a chicken (medium) with macho peas and a soft drink.

When I got back to my seat I noticed that my Nandos card hadn't been read correctly by the till as it was not showing on my receipt. I brought this to the attention of one of the staff and they were extremly helpful, taking my nandos card and my receipt and corrected it.

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Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, May 16, 2014
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
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: 
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?: 

This store on the edge of a shopping centre is very new and we were surprised how busy the shared car park was on a Friday afternoon. The store had good artwork out in the main body of the store which was bright and colourful when I went up to the toilets I discovered the back stairs were as bland as a kfc and featured no artwork even though there was plenty of space for it, hopefully they rectify this in the course of time.

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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, March 28, 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: 
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?: 

This Nando's is located on the Kingston Centre retail park. It's anchored by a big Tesco Extra along with M&S, Boots, Next and plenty of other shops. Nando's is in the new foody bit in the same block of units as Giraffe, Chiquito and Frankie and Benny's. It's a good few miles away from MK Central and any train station, so one to reach by car - and there are well over 1000 free parking spaces too.