Middlesbrough

Average Rating: 
3.31 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 3.5 (6 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 2.3 (4 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (3 votes)
Food: 
Average: 4 (3 votes)
Leisure Park
North Ormesby Road
TS4 2AG
01642 250007
Halal: 
Yes
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Starters good , veg burger stone cold git sent back , coleslaw cheap and warm, chicken and chips was no better than something without any cooking experience could cook better at home . Ordered 1/2 chicken , but you only get the leg and thigh and the rest of the rib cage connecting the wing ( not 1/2 a chicken actually 1/3. If it was half a chicken you should get one breast , the breasts are obviously removed to charge another £10 X 2 meals .

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, August 13, 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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Chicken, spucy rice and salad
Very nice and excellent service

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Rating: 
2.75 / 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: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Food was terrible plain food cold and reheated rice, left the whole thing

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.13 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Boneless platter. The thighs were v small. I think when they are that small extra pieces should be added to platter. Disappointed

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
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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my nandos chicken was burned. i was very disappointed. i ate it all but it was still burned, so was everyone else’s. and i am writing this because i know your normal standard. and it isn’t this. thankyou a valid customer xoxo

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2.63 / 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: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Had 3x butter fly chicken meal +5 extra side
Chicken was like a leather boot been sat under heat lamp for 25 mins seen it cooked and dried out horrible all three left. chip were not cooked and had to wait for 45 mins for food to be served to table Carnt understand when only running with half customer being allowed due to covid rule
£60 pound down the drain thanks very much

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Author: 
Jonathan
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, April 29, 2019
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.13 / 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: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Well, it's certainly been a while since my last review! Over 4 years! That's not to say my love of Nando's decreased though. I've still been going as much as I can. Anyway, it was a Sunday which meant it was time for my weekly trip with my friend, Adam. We ended up going to the Cinema first and then after a very short walk, we were at Nando's.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 24, 2018
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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My staff visited your restaurant last night and were horrified with the experience. They work in the QSR sector and all 6 of them saved their tips over the year to visit there favourite brand but what they encountered fell well below standards.
Upon arrival other diners were asked to vacate their table so our 6 could be accomodated , to which they quite rightly refused, as two other tables could easily be put together. Then when they went to order they were horrified to find...

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Adam9154
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
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)
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I haven't written a  review for a while, and I thought since I deleted all my Middlesbrough reviews for a job interview, I better write some new ones!

This was a dangerous trip to Nando's as my friend had a hospital appointment soon after so we had to hope our food would arrive fast!

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, April 6, 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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We come to this nandos regularly and we love it! The service is always outstanding! Staff are friendly and helpful. They have us seated as soon as they can but its always worth the wait. A new nandos has opened in our local town but we still choose to travel to this location.

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Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
2.63 / 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: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Had a quick visit to the local Nando's again, to enjoy another Churrasco Thigh Burger.

Entered and was seated straight away. Sadly I was seated in one of the tables which is tightly packed in the centre of the outlet. It really never seems to improve the seating here. Went to place my order, and waited quite a while to be seen. Order process was fine, returning to my table.

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Author: 
Damien
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
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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After a Nando’s drought of over two months, and three weeks of Lent, you’d think that any peri peri chicken at all would taste delicious. Middlesbrough Nando’s has proven otherwise.

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Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
1.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
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Oh Nandos, yet again Middlesbrough fails to deliver. I read reviews on here saying the store is excellent, but sadly another visit that is quite far from it!

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Author: 
Jonathan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
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: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
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It was Thursday night, which meant it was time for the highly anticipated weekly trip to Nando's with Adam. We went a bit later than usual as I had some stuff to do beforehand, but nevertheless we made it with around 1 hour to go before the branch closed!

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday 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: 
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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Had a great time. Went to the same Resteraunt two years ago and it was okay. This time we had a great time. Food was excellent the Resteraunt was very clean and friendly. Thanks especially to Craig Laura and Cassie who made it special.
Rob

Elliott's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (4 votes)
Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
2 (An old Nando's, needs some investment)
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Well, Middlesbrough, you disappoint again. For you Nandos virgins out there reading this, Middlesbrough is not the place to come and pop that Nandos cherry.

Elliott's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
Elliott
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
10 - 25 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
2.5 / 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: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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The visit to this Nandos was adverage. The welcome wasn't great, and simply called forward to my table by a bark and a hand gesture. The tables are quite close together in parts, however thankfully on this visit I was put on the outer edge of the restraint, rather than the middle. If you ever get placed in the middle, be prepared to get nocked quite a bit. The resturaunt was busy on this trip, and service about adverage. Food arrived and the portion size was quite small.

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Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 23, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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This store is part of a centre that also comprises of a Cineworld cinema and a gym, there is a very large car park which is next to it and behind the mcdonalds. The Store didn't look much from outside but was more impressive inside with a Portuguese colonial feel with wooden ceilings and white washed arches and a fair amount of artwork including an impressive wooden statue in the centre. The tables are placed very close to each other which makes it harder to get around the store.

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Jonathan
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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)
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It was Thursday night which for the last couple of months has been my weekly Nando's night. I usually go at around 9pm each Thursday evening with some friends including my good friend Adam.

Thursday August 1st 2013 was no exception apart from the fact Adam was not there however I knew he'd be enjoying the brilliance of Nando's down in London. 

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Author: 
joel.kara
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Rating: 
4.63 / 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: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
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This Nandos is a winner. The staff were upbeat and welcoming, and the food was great. What was even more important to see was the array of seating the restaurant had. The restaurant had low seating with small intimate tables whilst having higher-up seating for bigger groups. This segregated the restaurant nicely, (e.g. do the double-daters want to be sat right next to a large group of 10 shouting boys?).
Parking nearby with several free spaces, and plenty paid parking areas.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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 have visited nandos many times over the last few years and the food and service is always great, unfortunately I have recently discovered that my local branch serve halal meat which I find extremely disappointing and I will not be eating there again. I feel this should be more clearly stated in large letter on menus and windows as I have never notice anything in the restaurant to state this I only discovered this fact as a friend mentioned it so I did some research on it.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, July 11, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 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: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Excellent nandos that day. Only a few minor improvements to be made

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Rating: 
2 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
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: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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- Massive wait for both a table and for food,

- unhelpful staff. Had to yell to get attention of them to ask how long our table was going to be and how long our food was going to be as well! After waiting over half an hour for both!

- cold yet burnt side dishes, and very, very undercooked chicken!!

- because of the delay, we didn't bother complaining there and then because we were already late for our film!!

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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
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: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Went to this one a couple times while working in Middlesbrough and had one good experience and one bad experience.

Locals may know of more parking around, but I parked in Market Place car park from what I remember - and half of it was free and the other half was Pay and Display, so watch out for that if you park here. It was very cheap anyway and a very short walk to the restaurant.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, March 7, 2010
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) )
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It doesn't offer student discount, but the cinema complex is right next to the Nando's restaurant so it's very easy to get to. The train station is just 10 minutes away by foot and the car park has plenty of free car parking.