Derby - Market Place

Average Rating:

4.09 / 5

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15/16 Market Place

DE1 3AH

01332 371459

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How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Time of Day:

Weekday 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) )

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Our first visit to this Nandos. Shout out to Nicole who was extremely helpful, friendly and fun. Give her a raise! Super fast service which was appreciated since I was on my lunch break.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

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:

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

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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I was really keen on a grilled chicken burger but they were off the menu due to having no bread rolls. The staff were really helpful and swapped the roll so I could order the burger I wanted. Charl was one of the staff members on shift - super helpful and welcoming. Thank you!

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, January 21, 2023

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:

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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We love Dan on the front desk!
He’s so welcoming and such a nandos icon

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, December 29, 2022

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) )

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Host Fillip very helpful and friendly, food came quickly

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

1 / 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 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)

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The manager we spoken to was incredibly unhelpful, she tried to manipulate the situation to make the client feel guilty for waiting so long.

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David Preston

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, January 20, 2017

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

3.75 / 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:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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No stock of food.
It's not like you have a huge menu to deal with.
No rice
No mashed potato
No chicken wings
No coleslaw.
The other shop in the town is closed for refurbishment, sure the sensible decision is take in more stock to cope with the possible higher demand.
Poor management.
Sort it out it's not rocket science.

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Damien

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

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:

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

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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Nando’s 106 opened in central Derby’s Market Place in 2005. A couple of years before that, I briefly worked in the city. A lot has changed and been demolished/rebuilt since then, so it was quite difficult for me to get my bearings. It also means I’ve never seen either of Derby’s Nando’s! We visited on a Wednesday afternoon between Christmas and New Year, parking up in a pretty grotty but dirt cheap multistorey, about 5 minutes walk away.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, October 28, 2016

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) )

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I have visited this resteraunt twice in the past few weeks. Once for a meal and once to pick up a take away. One member of staff (Joe Seale) stuck out... he was so quick to come over each time I walked in to assist me and was very helpful/informative. Other staff were very friendly and smiley also. The food was great, especially the wine cocktail!! Thanks nandos team on the market place!!! Sarah A, Belper :)

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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)

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4 friends out for evening meal after theatre trip. Had 4 very different meals all superb. All staff polite and friendly would definitely visit again.

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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:

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.75 / 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:

4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

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An evening at Derby Guildhall to see Festival of the Spoken Nerd meant an afternoon in Derby which inevitably included a Nando's visit to the remaining establishment that I was yet to visit. Conveniently, this Nando's is located right opposite Guildhall right at the heart of the city centre.

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Author:

Pompey Ranger

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

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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On my visit to Derby I spent a lot of time looking for parking and eventually parked in the Cathedral car park on St Michaels Lane and walked in through Irongate. The store is on the edge of Market Place in the Cathedral quarter, though I'm not sure if Markets still occur in the square. There is however the Guildhall theatre and also the Quad cinema.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, June 21, 2014

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) )

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My partner and I had the full platter and a red pepper dip to start, the food was (and always is) exceptional. Very tasty and hot and it felt like we had loads to eat, I left feeling very full indeed. The staff at this nandos in particular are always amazing, so friendly and attentive, they make it feel like you are their best friend and can't do enough to help you out. I come here all the time and can't recommend it enough, wouldn't dream of going to a different nandos.

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Author:

Elliott

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, March 10, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.13 / 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:

3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

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

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One of two Nandos in Derby, this resturaunt is located in a prominent position on the Market Square in central Derby. It is surrounded by banks, nightclubs, and closed up shops, so unless you are specifically aiming to visit this Nandos, you wouldn't really stumble across it on a day out. Non-the-less, this doesn't spoil the restaurant itself, which as you walk in I was greeted with a friendly smile, and whisked straight to one of the many tables.

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Author:

Paulm

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, February 1, 2014

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) )

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Derby Market place Nando's has got to be the best one we have experienced, and let me tell you we have visited a few with my family or dining as a couple. Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield, York to name but a few and nothing comes close to Derby. Derby is not our closest Nando's' but defiantly worth the travel.

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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, December 19, 2013

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

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)

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They were extremley busy on our recent visit,Just been ice skating with the famliy, Even though very busy,the staff were so friendly.And i didnt feel rushed at all,My daughter loves the peri tamer sauce,and loves the chicken mask she coloured in, I will be coming again soon to your store very soon, You should be very proud of the team that was on today,job well done :),

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, July 27, 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) )

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We visited Nandos Derby as its our favourite place, this was also the day of our engagement. Even though it was torrential rain outside and there was a power cut halfway through our meal. The staff could not have done anything more to make us feel welcome and at ease and it made a special day different but equally romantic sat with little light in the room.. Thanks derby for looking after us and see you again soon because customer service like that is why we will return again and again..

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Author:

Ashley 'Bob' Cook

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4.13 / 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:

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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I've been travelling to this Nandos 4 times a week for the last 2 years. All of my student loans went into that place! My friends who know me all bought me a fully topped up Nandos gift card as a birthday present!

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Author:

Maisie Burley

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

4 / 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:

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've been to Nando's many many times (just filled up my second loyalty card and am yet to use my free chicken!) and this visit was to celebrate a friend visiting from Spain. Bit of a squash fitting 7 people in one of those booths but we just about managed it. Staff were friendly and I am an awkward customer (no mayo, no tomato) and that was all taken care of well.

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