Aberdeen - Union Square

Average Rating: 
3.59 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 2.3 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 2.3 (3 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Food: 
Average: 3.3 (4 votes)
Unit FS17, Union Square
Aberdeen
AB11 5RG
01224 581 959
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
Aberdeen train station is right by Union Square. There's a Cineworld in Union Square as well.
Parking: 
Union Square has three car parks which offer an evening rate of £1 (6pm-4am), otherwise it is priced at 2hrs/£2.50, 3hrs/£3.50, 4hrs/£4.50, 5hrs/£5.50, 6hrs/£6.50, 7hrs/£10.00 and 7hrs+/£15.00.
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Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, September 29, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.13 / 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: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
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?: 

Won’t return as disgusting, dirty and food cold.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
1.88 / 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: 
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?: 

CHICKEN!!!!

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, April 7, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.25 / 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: 
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?: 

yum yummy

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

It’s been a while since I was last at Nando’s and I couldn’t believe how it has changed. I ordered 5 wings which were big enough to possibly feed a mouse. My son ordered butterfly chicken and again the portion size was embarrassing. Also they were overcooked and very dry. Nando’s used to be fantastic but now embarrassingly skimpy. We definitely will not return.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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?: 

I eat in Nandos in Union Square relatively regularly, it is always good but what normally lets it down for me is the staff, they often seem bored and uninterested. However, on Saturday there was a girl, I think she was new, relatively petite, with short redish hair and a Glasgow accent, who was LOVELY!

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Author: 
Kyle Black
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2.25 / 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: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
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?: 

Absolute shocking trip recently to my local nandos. Cutlery put in wrong bowls ie forks in knife bowl and knifes in fork bowl. And they were all dirty took me 5 knifes till I got a clean one. The ice in the water machine didn't work and was causing a huge queue. Never mind the fact I was asked for my spare 2 seats at my table as I was waiting for guests. 3 times I was asked for the seats and was ready to throw the chair at him. Worst nandos in uk.

James RYN's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, April 13, 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?: 

My first trip to Aberdeen, and I found myself right next to Union Square shopping centre. A visit to Nando's was therefore on the cards! It was easy to find amongst the restaurants on the first floor of the nice new shopping centre, and in a prime spot right opposite the cinema.

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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, December 11, 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?: 

Onto the second Nando's and back towards Union Square. The train station is right by Union Square and Union Square offers three car parks which offer an evening rate of £1 (6pm-4am), otherwise it is priced at 2hrs/£2.50, 3hrs/£3.50, 4hrs/£4.50, 5hrs/£5.50, 6hrs/£6.50, 7hrs/£10.00 and 7hrs+/£15.00. There's a Cineworld in Union Square as well.

Kimmy Jamieson's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Author: 
Kimmy Jamieson
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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?: 

After 6 months in Australia, moaning about how much i miss UK Nandos...my meal was absolutly fantastic!

Jenna Pollock's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Jenna Pollock
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, June 2, 2013
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?: 

A huge shout out to these champions. The boots nandos junkies bombarded them with our huge order just minutes after opening. the staff were friendly and let us order then pay on pick up once we collected the cash from the staff. the order was ready when they said it would be and the food was well prepared and exactly as always from union square, fantastic. These guys deserve this review as I've never been disappointed by their service

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Peri Peri Paradise
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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: 
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?: 

Parking was easy to find and the place is well signposted. Near to the railway station too so handy if you don't drive. Staff were friendly, there was a small mix-up over the order but the manager was very helpful. Food was very nice even though it was busy, but the restaurant is specious enough that you don't feel cramped. Would definitely eat here again if I am in the area.

Pompey Ranger's picture
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: 
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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: 
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?: 

This store is based in the new shopping complex of union square built on former railway sidings near the quays off market st, an impressive collection of high street brands, eateries, leisure and boutique. Fueled by the North sea oil industry these shops were on fire with trade and there were many American accents a midst the thralls of shoppers. Don't follow satnav or you will end up in an industrial part of the docks.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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?: 

It's always been good, but this time was amazing, We all ordered seperately (there were four of us) and by the time the last person came back from the till, the first person's food came straight away, quickly followed by the others. Everything was neat and tidy, it always is and the food, as per usual was amazing. Nando's Aberdeen gets better everytime I go!

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekend 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?: 

Amazing, just amazing. Not much words. It left me speechless.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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?: 

I walked in an was instanty taken to a booth, staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Archive's picture
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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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?: 

It's located in a shopping centre, and cineworld is literally right across from it, it's fabulous! They don't offer student discount unfortunately, but that's alright cause it's cheap anyway and SO worth it! the nearest train station is yet again located in the centre, literally a 2 minute walk and there is a 200 space car park and a multi storey car park outside, so they have everything! Nando's is AMAZING

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No votes yet
Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
2-5
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, March 12, 2010
Rating: 
4.25 / 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: 
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?: 

Parking close to the railway station, nott too expensive and only a fairly short walk away. There is a cinema opposite the restaurant inside the shopping centre.