Stevenage - Leisure Park

Average Rating:

3.63 / 5

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Stevenage Leisure Park

Kings Way

SG1 2UA

01438 742209

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Nearby:

A few minutes walk from Stevenage Train Station. A Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl are also on the leisure park- and Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Stevenage Museum and the town centre are all a 5 minute walk away just on the other side of the railway tracks.

Parking:

There are hundreds and hundreds of free parking spaces on the Leisure Park.

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Full Reviews:

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

2.25 / 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:

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 visited Nando’s leisure park branch Stevenage on 2/7/22 and waited for 1 hr for our order. People next to our table got their orders and we approached 3 attendants about our order.
I approached the manager Kevin about the order and he said the order was 20 min ago. I showed him the bill timing and he said your bill time is different order was placed 20 min ago.
1. It is not my bill it is Nando’s bill.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, May 7, 2022

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) )

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

Levi the manager was amazing. What great customer service always feel so welcome what a good guy. Definitely deserves a praise

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, February 13, 2022

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?:

Manny was fantastic. Thanks!

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

4.63 / 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:

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. Staff were very keen and helpful

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

2.63 / 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:

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?:

The manager that was on tonight was so rude we had to send our food back as it was wrong, it got changed no problem but after that we had the staff walking past our table giving us dirty looks even the manager done it a few times safe to say i wont be returning.
The chips tasted like they had been cooked in old fat wasnt nice at all.

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, May 12, 2017

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

3.13 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

Quality of Food:

2.5 (Average but needs more 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?:

Wow what a busy place!
It was packed to the rafters!
So I ordered two quarter meals (both for me..shhh!),

Then waited, and waited, and patiently waited.
Good fresh food takes time to cook and as a chef I completely understand this and was happy to wait for my meal in a people watching setting.
So after like 15 mins I wander over to the hot stand where the to go is sat..
Then the most sincere and beautiful smiling face greeted me, Claudeen is her name.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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?:

Our 6 year old fell over some paving slaps in the complex car park and cut his arm quiet badly. We asked the lady who was front of house for a plaster and she said she didn't have one big enough, a lovely young lad named callum overheard and quickly got a sterile wipe and bandage and sat my son down calmed him right down and really reassured him he wouldn't hurt him with the wipe etc and dressed his wound for him.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, April 9, 2016

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) )

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

at nandos I ate chicken butterfly, spicy rice and corn on the cob (as I was healthy). I have to say it was very tasty and yummy and troooooolyscrumptious I also had a good old diet coke which was the best so far it tasted amazing I love diet coke omg so good.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.63 / 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:

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

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

The Nando's in Stevenage is in a great location, with lots of different activities around it (ie, cinemas, bowling etc.). One of the reason we choose go to this branch of Nando's is because there is free parking and it's within easy reach of where we live. Cambridge is about the same distance but you have to pay to park. The quality of food and the service that we receive when we visit is fantastic. It's a great place to go with the family.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Elliott

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

4.63 / 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:

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?:

Entered the outlet, via a small portico containing a large chandelier, to be greeted with a massive smile and open arms by the Nandoca.

I went to order, and was served fairly quickly and efficiently. The staff here seemed really happy and as if their job was just one big party. Created a great atmosphere!

How Helpful?:

Author:

BaronSamedi1980

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

2 / 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:

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

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

Stevenage Nandos is extremely easy to travel to via train and this is exactly what I did. The main Stevenage train station (Kings Cross to Peterborough line) is right next to Stevenage Leisure Park where the is a cineworld, a Hollywood bowl and a whole range of restaurants - importantly including a Nandos.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Ryan

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, March 14, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.75 / 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:

3 (Average - just as you would expect)

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?:

This Nando's is located on Stevenage Leisure Park which is easily found just off the A1(M) and just a few minutes walk from Stevenage Train Station. There are hundreds and hundreds of free parking spaces on the Leisure Park too. A Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl are also here - and Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Stevenage Museum and the town centre are all a 5 minute walk away just on the other side of the railway tracks.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Rob MacIntosh

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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?:

A very nice Nandos in a busy retail park! Very close to other restaurants, a cinema, a bowling alley and a couple of clubs. Plenty of parking. I ate half a chicken with chips and mash. The perfect fuel before a Stevenage FC game!!

How Helpful?:

Author:

Nicosarts

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

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:

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?:

Ample free parking, also good overground rail connection via stevenage railway station being very close by. Stacks of entertainment available in the surrounding vicinity such as Cineworld cinema, Hollywood bowl bowling ally & arcade, plus a number of good bars and clubs.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

1.75 / 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:

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

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

Quite disappointing approx 10 members of staff mainly chatting to each other. Many of the girls had long hair swishing around in the food prep area. Floor dirty. Tables dirty. Beer warm. Food sat on the hot plate for approx 7-10 mins before it was bought to our table hence luke warm food. No one asked how our meal was the chicken remained on our table throughout the meal. Chef licking his fingers, coughing on hands and not washing his hands before handling food.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Pompey Ranger

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

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)

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

This store is located in a leisure complex a short distance from the A1 and has fierce competition with McDonalds, Frankie and bennys, Ask, Pizza hut and Chiquitos. It does however benefit from a massive free car park, Cinema, Bowling centre and a Gym to draw people in. the store is quite stand alone which is a benefit on the parking front.

How Helpful?:

Author:

James RYN

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

3 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

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:

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?:

Stevenage: Excitement quickly turned to disappointment as this previously high performing branch failed to live up to expectations.

Having previously been to this branch in the summer and being very impressed, I expected similar on this Nando's + cinema trip.
The branch wasn't quite as busy as I thought it would be, and I suspect this was because it was bonfire night. As a result, we were seated straight away, and there was no queue to order.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Marc RYN

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

4.63 / 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:

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?:

The Rate Your Nando's team decided to visit this branch as it was a new one for us both and we felt like it needed checking out. The drive up the A1 from North London was very easy and took around half an hour. Parking is completely free and right outside in the leisure park which is a bonus. You can find a cinema, David Lloyd and other chain restaurants such as Frankie and Benny's in the surrounding area so the common cinema plus Nando's combination is possible here!

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