Edinburgh - Chambers Street

Average Rating: 
3.76 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 3.2 (6 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.6 (5 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3.6 (5 votes)
Food: 
Average: 4 (5 votes)
32A Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JB
0131 220 0710
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
Parking: 
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Anonymous's picture
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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: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.38 / 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: 
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?: 

The worst Nando.i ordered a double chicken burger. Chicken inside burger was extremely dry and cold and very tough When I arrived I could see the cook cooking a huge batch of chicken pieces. So chicken must has been sitting for a while and they couldn’t bother re heating it.I didn’t enjoy it at all. When the waitress asked me at the end how was my meal I told her awful. She said she will speak to her Manager. Obviously to a deaf ear as he didn’t come to apologise. Very poor show.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, October 17, 2025
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Karol was absolutely amazing! We came in during electrical issues but he still managed to give us an amazing meal and experience. He was not only seating tables, taking orders, serving, cleaning tables all during electrical issues. Very stressful situation but handled it well. They have a great team at this location! Thank you again for the wonderful experience!

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Author: 
Lisa Simpson
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.5 / 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: 
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?: 

Parking availability

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, May 2, 2016
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) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Great!! Best nandos by far

Angela Scott's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Angela Scott
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, July 17, 2015
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This was indeed my very first visit to Nando's in Edinburgh Chambers Street. However I was accompanied with my teenage daughter Gabi,who informs me that it is her fifth visit...no stranger there then. We had been out shopping in Princes Street and decided that a late lunch was in order. Gabi quickly selected the perfect venue.....Nando's with the promise of fresh spicy chicken wrap and a cooling refreshing drink.

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Author: 
raphdean
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 11, 2015
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?: 

Good service and meal

Elliott's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (3 votes)
Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more 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?: 

Waited quite a while for someone to see us to a table, every Nandoca appeared rushed off their feet. After this short wait, I was shown to a table quite close to the entrance, which was "shared" with another group, with only a sauce rack separating us.

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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: 
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.88 / 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: 
2.5 (Average but needs more 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?: 

Time for the Edinburgh festival and a great chance to tick off a few new Nando's off the list, the first of which is the most convenient one for the Fringe at the heart of the hustle and bustle on Chambers Street.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.88 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Friendly staff, good service. The chicken is mostly excellent but have had a few that have died of thirst. Biggest complaint is that we enjoy the corn on the cob marinated in hot sauce but it regularly comes out plain with some sauce that's been poured on top once it's cooked. Nice enough restaurant but for god's sake put the heating on once in a while! - some areas very cold. Overall, a few complaints but still love it and going back now! Please don't spit in my mash :)

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How Helpful?: 
No votes yet
Author: 
Mark_Rose
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, December 4, 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?: 

In town for business with an evening to kill, I decided to push the boat out and go for all of my favourite sides (olives to start, large peri chips, garlic bread and haloumi) to accompany my half chicken. I'd usually just opt for one or two, but the hunger from having to wait over 20 minutes to be seated got the better of me.

Ryan's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, May 24, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
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?: 

Was in Edinburgh for the Marathon Festival so what better way to prepare than by eating some chicken and chips??

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How Helpful?: 
No votes yet
Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 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: 
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 large store takes up 2 shop fronts on the corner of Chambers street and George iv bridge, whilst it appears to have 2 entrances one is fake with only the corner door being the correct one. Its close to the castle and other sights so provides a great break amidst the sightseeing.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.75 / 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: 
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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I visited the day after it opened. I enjoyed my Nando's as always but the half chicken was not as good as what you get at the Edinburgh Lothian Road chapter. My Girlfriend was a bit ill afterwards - I was okay. It is located on the same street as my work and round the corner form my flat. I have went to go back (without my girlfriend) but it is always closed. What is going on?

Adam9154's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Adam9154
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
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)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I had to visit this newly opened branch when I was up visiting my friend, we went on a Saturday night at 7:50, so obviously it was extremely busy and we were told it would be a 25 minute wait for the table so we decided to go for a walk for 20 minutes since it’s in the middle of Edinburgh and there’s plenty of interesting things to see within short walking distance, though at this time on a Saturday night, the streets are mostly full of drunk people in kilts playing bagpipes, and tourists on