Orpington

Average Rating:

4.18 / 5

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Nugent Shopping Park

Cray Avenue

BR5 3RP

01689 891467

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Nearby:

Palace Superbowl is in the town centre but the nearest cinema is in Bromley. St Mary Cray train station is half a mile walk away.

Parking:

There is free parking on Nugent Shopping Park with some 400 spaces.

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Full Reviews:

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, July 8, 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?:

The food was great

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, July 1, 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?:

The waiter attending me, Ankish, at 6:07 was excellent in his service, with a speedy delivery and friendliness fit for a king the least I could do is leave a positive review expressing an inkling of my gratitude

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, July 1, 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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How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, May 3, 2024

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) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Jason is amazing and very speedy with service. Food is served fast and perfect temperature

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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, April 18, 2023

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4 / 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:

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

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Could park right outside
Staff very friendly polite and helpful

I enjoyed my overall stay
I will be returning here to eat again

Thank you staff for your great service today x

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Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

4 / 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:

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

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Could park right outside
Staff very friendly polite and helpful

I enjoyed my overall stay
I will be returning here to eat again

Thank you staff for your great service today x

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Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, November 13, 2022

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:

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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Exceptionally, unexpectedly made all of us wow, almost got our tongue burned. So pleased, seeing the speed the food being distributed amazing.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, September 12, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

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 service, friendly staff who were very attentive

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Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, January 31, 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) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

I must say the wrap I had that Talia had made was amazing. Was one of the best wraps I’ve ever had in this restaurant… PERFECT

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, March 15, 2020

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?:

Friendly from the start, served by Alfie, great service

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

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?:

Staff were so nice! Thank you.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, March 1, 2019

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

2.63 / 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:

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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We specifically order online takeout as this restaurant is becoming impossible to get seated in an acceptable time
We waited 40min to be told they are just starting our takeout, bearing in mind we arrived for the booked collection time
Really unacceptable service and no apologies

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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?:

Good team in Nandoes tonight especially the guy serving guy serving table 30. He was really friendly and conscientious to our table if 5. Will def be back.

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Author:

Gerry Louis

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, August 12, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

4 / 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:

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?:

Less than 10 minute walk from St Mary Cray station, we took the scenic route via the houses after following a guy who said it was easy to get there. The only restaurant in a retail park, I suppose it's a niche market for the locals who find it easy to get there than into town for other places to eat. Lucky we got there when we did as the queue built up just afterwards with people waiting up to twenty minutes or more.

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Author:

jackie molyneux

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, August 12, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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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It was quite a trek from home to here – by public transport, and it’s situated on a retail park, so not the most picturesque location. It’s stuck right on the corner & I couldn’t see any other food outlets apart from Costa, so I would imagine it may get extremely busy during peak hours. Apparently, there is a MacDonalds close by, but I couldn’t see any evidence, so it must be hiding.

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Author:

Emily Dyster

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

4.5 / 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:

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?:

Parked easily, can be hard to park in the retail estate. Seated quickly and food was super fast. Had a butterfly chicken burger with peri chips and spicy rice, and a double chicken wrap with peri chips. Orpington has reignited our love of nandos after a not pleasant visit to the Holborn branch back in 2014.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.88 / 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:

4.5 (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?:

CHEEKY NANDOS I LOVE, A BIT OF CLUCK CLUCK CHICKEN AND SPICY PERI PERI SAUCE AND OUR FAMILY IS HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUCK !

How Helpful?:

Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, November 13, 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?:

Nando's 198 was a memorable visit for a few reasons! The walk down from St Mary Cray station was simple enough and unbelievably there was a direct train there from Mill Hill Broadway station which was great news.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Karenkaza

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

3.13 / 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:

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 ate chicken breast fillet burger medium with cheese. The bun was really cold and pale, the actual burger was warm, not hot. The garlic bread was cold and the chips portion was tiny, I could count on my hands the amount I had. Was so hungry I didn't want to send it back so grinned and bared it. Was really disappointed as I'm used to normal portions and hot food. Will definitely be sticking to my usual local branch.

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Author:

Ryan

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.63 / 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:

4.5 (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?:

With a long drive from Folkestone to Lowestoft - what better way to break up the drive than a tasty Nando's??

This Nando's is located on Nugent Shopping Park, which is a shopping based retail park(Next, M&S, Debenhams etc). There is free parking onsite with some 400 spaces.

Palace Superbowl is in the town centre but your nearest cinema is in Bromley. St Mary Cray train station is half a mile walk away.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

2.38 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)

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?:

We arrived at nando's in Orpington - the usual nandos that we visit. We was greeted well and was give a good table however our meal experience started to go down in our expectations of our usual visits.

How Helpful?:

Author:

jadebythesea

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, April 20, 2013

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:

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) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Nandos in the Nugent centre is just perfect.
You are first greeted with huge tall windows that allow you to see outside, and when it's sunny and warm, outside seating is provided. It is a new building with lots of modern seating, and artwork. Always exceptionally clean though, the loos are always very clean too! I've never had smeared glasses or cutlery here either.

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