Cork - Academy Street


Average Rating: 
4.20 / 5
IE Ireland
22 Academy Street
Cork City


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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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 used to go to the Liffey valley branch. We are pleased with the service specially with Henrique who is amazing respectful and kind. We would like to give a big bonus to their job.

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
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I ordered a full chicken and 2large sides, extra hot flavour. Mind you Nandos is 40'drive from where I live. It was a takeaway. So when I got home I was very disappointed to find 3pieces of quarter breasts and one leg and thigh. The breasts were dry with one just dribbled with extra hot sauce, whilst the other two had no sauce.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, September 25, 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) )
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Our server Grant was the BEST server i have ever had!!! We went around 6pm so it was no shock that we had to wait for about 10 minutes for a table and he was so apologetic. So lovely and incredibly sweet and accommodating. Checked if our food was okay multiple times and was friendly and easy to talk to. Huge credits to Nando’s for hiring such an incredible server. Will definitely be back as soon as possible! Best customer service i have received in a very long time.

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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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Sure! Here’s a sample of a positive review for Nando’s:

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Flavorful Food and Friendly Vibes

Nando’s never disappoints! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff who are always happy to help. The star of the show, of course, is the PERi-PERi chicken – perfectly grilled, juicy, and bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Whether you go for lemon & herb or extra hot, there’s a spice level for everyone.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, April 14, 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) )
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Grant was amazing! So helpful and friendly to all the customers !

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Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
2.5 / 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: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Ordered two portions or rice as sides. 0/10. Must have been reheated over and over, the rice so hard it would crack somebodys tooth. Nobody came to the table during the meal. Reported it to a staff member as I left, zero satisfaction.

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Complete ripoff. The two thighs on my tiny burger were almost certainly one tiny one that had been cut in half or otherwise some crazy ass small miniature chicken. Absurd price for a few grams of protein and a bun. Get your act together most people like me will vote with their feet. Definitely last time for me.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Complete ripoff. The two thighs on my tiny burger were almost certainly one tiny one that had been cut in half or otherwise some crazy ass small miniature chicken. Absurd price for a few grams of protein and a bun. Get your act together most people like me will vote with their feet. Definitely last time for me.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, November 28, 2022
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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Waiter Sean was very welcoming and attentive

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
AJ
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
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: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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My first proper dining experience at Nando's was pretty sweet! The big steps to get into the restaurant were a bit of a challenge for Daddy, but he managed!

Mummy noticed there's a nice bookcase with books for children and even though I'm still a baby who can't read (writing reviews is no problem, I know...), I'm looking forward to coming back when I can!

I did enjoy my chicken fillets and the sweet potato chunks, but the broccoli wasn't such a hit for some reason.

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Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.63 / 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: 
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 a bit spoiled for Nando's in new countries these last few months, though my expectations weren't particularly high for Nando's in Ireland. Why? Well I'd heard it was basically the same as the UK (same management), but with higher prices!

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Marc RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, March 28, 2016
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) )
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Easter Monday signalled the end of a four-day food feast in Ireland, with the final stop none other than Cork's newest and Ireland's biggest Nando's on Academy Street. Having visited Mahon Point last year, I am in a good position to compare the two restaurants. Mahon Point wins in terms of accessibility (free parking), while Academy St was a bit of a struggle and we ended up in a multi-storey car park at €2 per hour.