Milton Keynes - Xscape

Average Rating:

3.75 / 5

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602 Marlborough Gate

MK9 3XS

01908 609503

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Nearby:

Milton Keynes Central train station is about 1.5 miles away. Within the Xscape centre itself there is a Hollywood Bowl, a Cineworld, a SnoZone, Airkix and rock climbing and a few late night bars (such as SnoBar and Revolution). There's a further Odeon cinema a few minutes walk from the Xscape and also a Tenpin bowling alley by the train station.

Parking:

There is reasonably priced parking throughout Milton Keynes - but the rates do vary between car parks. The parking at Xscape is split into red and blue. Blue is 30p/hour and red is 80p/hour, all car parks seem to charge from 7am-6pm Mon-Sun.

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Full Reviews:

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, March 30, 2025

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:

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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Nando's Milton Keynes-Xscape. I was rather disappointed in the way the staff handled a rather unpleasant incident that happened this afternoon. A patron, sitting behind my husband, threw his head backwards and hit the back of my husband's head with his head. Instead of apologising, he turned around and screamed in my husband's face! He was extremely verbally abusive towards my husband and myself. Our son got up and "faced off" with the abusive bully!

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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, February 26, 2024

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

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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We were greeted by a wonderful friendly lady called Dana. She had a beautiful smile for us and could not do enough to make us feel special, welcome and looked after.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

4 / 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:

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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Absolutely amazing good food and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Dana, was our server and she made the experience with her warm and friendly nature even better.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, May 21, 2023

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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It was packed and very busy, so I understood the pressure on the staff, but the staff made it worthwhile by constantly giving us the timeline of when the food is going to be ready. Thank you MARTA for your organisational skill and customer centricity and making us laugh while we were waiting for our meal. You did a fabulous team. Well done to the whole team. Nice meal. We are definitely coming back.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Time of Day:

Weekday 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) )

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Abdul provided great service to me and my buddies.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

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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We ate all veggie food and sides. We were welcomed by a lovely girl and pleasantly treated by Connor, he was super lovely and did an amazing job! He was happy no matter what he was doing! Definitely deserves some recognition!!

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 19, 2022

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:

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) )

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Was welcomed by a lovey lady on the iPad with brunet hair taken out details down and told us it was a 15 min wait, food was amazing especially that Nando’s was busy. Connor was absolutely amazing such an asset to Nando’s team ! Will be visiting again I hope management pass this message on !!!!

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

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:

3 (Average - just as you would expect)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

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

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The price is not worth for this type of service. Feels like im in cafeteria.

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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, April 7, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekday 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) )

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I visited the Nando’s in Escape in Milton Keynes yesterday and received a very warm welcome from a lady called Leas (apologies as I may have spelt her name wrong). I was then served by Kate who was exceptionally helpful in placing my order. Me and my husband sat in the corner of the restaurant to keep warm as the sun was beaming outside but it was very cold and extremely windy.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

3.5 / 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:

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

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?:

Lovely meal, shame Josh couldn’t be more polite. First time
In Nando’s xscape, probably will
go elsewhere in future

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.25 / 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:

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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Although the food arrived late and the chicken was overcooked, it was overall a lovely experience due to Jamil's great customer service! He was super friendly, prompt and had very funny jokes. He ensured we was okay! (Give him a pay rise!!!) :)

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, November 22, 2021

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:

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) )

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I had the fino pitta and it was delicious! The staff were very attentive and were always checking in to see if we were all happy. Very friendly atmosphere. Josh Watcham was a very welcoming host and it was nice to have a conversation. Adam Stanton was very helpful when placing my order and assisted us in deciding what our options were with the Bambino’s meals. Overall a great experience!

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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:

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:

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

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I had a Fino Pitta, with a side of Peri Chips and a Perinaise. The staff were very welcoming and recognised me and sat me down at my usual table that I always sit at, his name Conner. At the till I was asked if I would like to try the gravy, and my friend opted to, and we were offered straws or any extra water glasses that we would need. They let me know about my child balance and then we sat down, I had only just gotten cutlery and my food had come straight away.

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Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, January 11, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

4 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

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?:

A trip back to London from the West Bromwich Albion training ground before rush hour gave me an outstanding chance to tick off an unvisited Nando's and split up the journey home. I went for Milton Keynes Xscape Nando's, having already visited two of the other Nando's in central MK. There is ample parking at this Nando's in the form of an outdoor car park, although it will set you back 20p per 15 minutes.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, October 25, 2015

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) )

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Legendary staff, proper cheeky

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Author:

BaronSamedi1980

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.63 / 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:

3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

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

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This is the rate your Nandos review that I knew that I have needed to write for a long time but I have been dreading and so kept putting it off. You see I have eaten at this Nandos once a week for the last 18 months. Yes I visit this Nandos weekly every Tuesday at 5pm with four or five of my work friends for some Nandos before going to to watch a film in the cineworld cinema which is also located in the Xscape centre.

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Author:

Gerry Louis

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 8, 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 about 3pm, not sure it that's dinner or like an early dinner.
Dates on my own are so swell, went to watch a movie then came down for a meal! Luckily the Nando's is right at the front of Xscape if you're coming from MK central, there's plenty of parking outside but it's not free, especially with all the other places around. It's a swell place to go as there's also fake rock climbing and a snow ski slope type thing, its a real day out.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.13 / 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:

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?:

1/4 chicken, Liver with 2 Portuguese rolls and Sangria.

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Author:

Pompey Ranger

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, June 30, 2014

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:

3 (Average - just as you would expect)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

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

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This store is based at the xscape indoor ski centre in Milton Keynes, the parking is quite expensive but is free after 6pm and there is a large car park around the centre. This was the second Nandos store I ever went to so it was quite nice to be able to come back at last and review it. Quite an ageing store though lots of art with central booths and additional seating half way up the stairs and the toilets at the top of the stairs.

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Author:

Kiran Robert Jo...

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, May 9, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekend 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?:

Its was a great place to eat on the weekend. I would say go around near 12-2 before it gets stupidly busy. Out of all the nandos in Milton Keynes i would say this one is the best, they take more care in the cooking and when i asked for spicy hot i got spicy hot big time. If you want to have somewhere cosy to sit, they do have a few booths to sit in, but there usually full.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Lynn Doe

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

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)

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

Looking for a tasty treat with the family then Nandos in the Xscape building Milton Keynes is a must. Set right in the heart of Milton keynes and with lots of excellent fun entertainment nearby its the perfect place to take the family.

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Author:

Gym Monkey

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, September 23, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2.38 / 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:

3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

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

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Manager forgot my order for desert, asked twice. Busy, one till open when 10 minute que.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Ryan

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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)

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

This Nando's is located on the Xscape section in Milton Keynes. It means it's very well sign-posted by road from quite a distance out but also means it's within the town centre and so near to everything. Milton Keynes Central train station is about 1.5 miles away, so a brisk 20 minute walk.

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