Nando's Colchester - Head Street

Nando’s consistently delivers great food and great service. The chicken is well cooked, juicy, and full of flavour, with a good range of spice levels to suit different tastes. The sides are reliable and complement the mains well, making it an enjoyable and satisfying meal overall. The staff are friendly, efficient, and attentive, which adds to the positive experience. Orders are usually handled quickly, and the service feels well organised, even when it’s busy. However, it’s best to avoid peak times. During busy periods, the restaurant gets fully packed, which can mean longer waiting times, more noise, and a slightly rushed atmosphere. While the food quality remains good, the overall experience is definitely better during quieter hours. Overall, Nando’s is a solid and dependable choice with good food and service

Came here on my own on a Sunday afternoon in June. Had the Mediterranean salad with chicken breast. I used to often get this salad about 10 years ago, I feel like it’s less flavoursome now. The chicken breast was tiny. But on the plus side I had a really nice table and a lovely server, who was really polite. I’ve added photos.

Recently had dinner here and was totally shocked at how bad Nandos has become I ordered 1/4 chicken with fries and coleslaw and the Christmas croquettes The chicken was cold and the marinade on top was cold. I told the waitress who argued with me and said "the chicken was cooked in the oven earlier. It’s completely safe" Is it weird that I expected hot chicken? It annoyed me because the restaurant was totally empty. The waitress reluctantly agreed to change the chicken and I asked her not to just throw it in the microwave. She assured me it wouldn’t… But it came back completely ruined and dehydrated. Revolting food and I didn’t finish it. When they brought me back my food they seemed super angry with me. And one waiter/chef with a pony tail stood right next to the kitchen staring at me as I tried to eat The croquettes tasted fresh and nice though. Although I didn’t really understand the "bubble and squeak" label. They didn’t taste like bubble and squeak My table was filthy dirty with food and bits of chicken all over the floor which I stood on. Sauce and food all over my table with dirty tissues. Why did they ask me to sit there? And why didn’t they clean it? The place was empty and so many staff members wandering around I’m glad they’ve renovated the men’s toilet though. But honestly, I doubt I will ever be returning here. God, the place has fallen… what a shame

Went there for dinner the other night. Loved the chicken, it was juicy even though it's white meat. Especially loved the creamy mashed potato along with the chips. The sauces were nice as well. It took quite a while to get everyone's order though.

me and my brother absolutely love this nandos, amazing staff always doing top notch bits and the cooks always hit the spot. fernando especially! was ordering desserts and he had done it all for us and let us try one of the pastel de nata and it was EXCEPTIONAL! just like all the food ofc. could not recommend this spot more.