18th Street


Average Rating: 
3.03 / 5
US United States
1210 18th Street
Washington DC
20001
(202) 621 8603


Halal: 
No
Parking: 
Expensive on street parking, though free from 8pm sat till 8am Monday morning.
Photos submitted by: Pompey Ranger
Photos submitted by: James RYN
Full Reviews:
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How Helpful?: 
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Author: 
Marc RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, August 7, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Our second Nando's in DC was certainly not in the same league as our first visit the previous night.

It was a horrible Monday in DC with relentless rain and we jumped in a taxi at the Air and Space Museum to reach this Nando's.

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No votes yet
Author: 
snowcover
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
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) )
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This was the site of my very first Nando's experience back when it first opened, and I have been back many times, even though several other Nando's have opened closer to where I live. The food and service here are exactly as you'd expect for Nando's, but what sets this apart is the arrangement of the restaurant.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 23, 2013
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
1.88 / 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: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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This store is in the city centre and I headed here for a late supper but was surprised it was still busy though this may be due to it being the night before the MLK 50th anniversary march in Washington. I joined the queue and waited to get a table.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.75 / 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: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Parking depends on if you can find a space at one of the nearby meters. Expect to pay usual city parking prices though.

This was my first Nando's in the USA and I have to say I was very impressed. They have clearly copied the UK format closely, and the usual Nando's essentials such as being told about the ordering system took place.