Nando's - Southend in Southend-on-Sea

Food was ok not the best I've had from Nando's

This spot is incredible, service and atmosphere was on point. Food was great too we didn’t have to wait long and I enjoyed it.

Chicken was not cooked. We had to send it back. All sides were cold. Will definitely not be going back there.

Good place to sit and eat the food was nice and burnt my tongue on the chips but overall 4/5 would come here again

Fatima was brilliant - absolutely faultless. Her smile was infectious, attentive and really friendly with a great sense of humour. The food tonight was fab. Well done team, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience 🙏🏼 Nick Leigh on Sea.

I've been here a few times and I can't say I've had any issues. Food is usually served within 10 to 15 minutes, depending on business, but this time, my friends and I only had to wait about 5 minutes after we ordered to receive our meal, probably because it wasn't too busy. Food didn't disappoint, flavour and appearance wise, nothing to complain about. Special shoutout to Fatima, she was very lovely and gave off a very motherly vibe, like she was feeding her own kids. Highly satisfied, definitely will come again.

We always have such great service here, especially by Fatima. She is a fantastic waitress, always going out of her way to make our experience special. We come every week with our grandson and she is so brilliant with him!

Just wanted to say how much we enjoy our weekly evenings at Southend Nandos. All staff are very welcoming but a special mention to Fatima with the beautiful smile, who always goes the extra mile and makes the visit extra special for our grandsons who love to see "the lovely lady" at Nandos.

My teenage daughter recently invited her friends for a birthday treat at Nandos. They loved the food and had a great time. Recommended!

Chicken cooked superbly Good sides Corn. PEAS. RICE. BROCOLLI

Peri tamer is absolutely delicious and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I can't stop ordering more. Highly Recommend

Always a great spot for quick delicious food at a good price. The service is great and the atmosphere has improved ever since the redesign. I recommend the Mac n Cheese, Halloumi, Cheesy Garlic Pitta, Peri salted chips, Fino Pitta, and the Butterfly Burger

Fatimah grade 10, an excellent lady

this place is absolutely brilliant!!! our food came ever so quickly and it was top quality! i recommend, and workers are very nice, especially john !

Good food as always. Food takes a bit long to come out but regardless it’s always hot and nice. Service is good and good atmosphere at all times.

Service was brilliant all thanks to our waitress Fatima. What a lovely and welcoming lady. She always seems to bring a smile to our faces whenever eating at Nando’s Southend. :)

I wouldn’t have bothered leaving a review except that I got sick and am still occasionally vomiting for two days now and feel very nauseous. I ordered chicken skewers and two sides. The food arrived and Both the chips and chicken were definitely on the cooler side. I cut into the chicken, ate some and then noticed it was pink (which I am aware can be OK if at the correct temperature) and not remotely hot! I did mention this to the waiter and he said that this did happen sometimes with the skewers and he would have it cooked more. Ten minutes later, the same plate is returned, all food in the exact same place and stone cold. I informed the waiter and was told they had only heated up one of the skewers as I had cut into the first one! So they left the other undercooked chicken on my plate. Not only that, having worked in a restaurant, I am almost certain they took the plate away and did nothing as even the skewer they apparently cooked more was cold! I sent the food back and asked for a refund. The manager came over, no apology just gave us a refund in cash. I would never go back there, worst service I’ve had in a long time and a few hours after being there I was bloody throwing up, coincidence, I don’t think so, and I only took two bites of the chicken, heaven knows what I would have been like if I’d eaten more 😖

Fatima is brilliant so welcoming and i just love the women. GIVE FATIMA A PAY RISE! Had a lovely experience and would go back all because of her.

Fatima gave us great service and was great with our children.

The service Fatima gave me was unreal. She deserves a pay raise and employee of the month.

I went with my family And we had a wonderful experience And the most beautiful costumes service By Fatima So helpful and friendly We’ll recommend

Delicious food, quick service and friendly and professional staff. Thank you to Emma for being so helpful! There are also new sauces and items on the menu which are delicious. Will be back!

Absolutely best nandos we've been too .the manageress was so friendly and welcoming and the staff absolutely made you feel relaxed and was super nice .fatama our table host was just lovely .the food and the atmosphere perfect 💯💯💯💯💯

Came for results day and Fatima was absolutely lovely, she made the experience so nice and we'll be coming back to say hi again!

Great food, as always. The clientel not always the best, though. Very good service - especially from Fatima, who went abive and beyond to make us and our two children feel welcomed, and helped the little ones to get settled and entertained.

Only use them for takeaways. 9 times out of 10 are great but the last experience wasn't the best. Had to return a chicken breast meal and the remake was just as bad. Dry and tasteless. Got a refund but had to push for it 😭

I was completely satisfied with the service I received.

Nice food, staff was super friendly on explaining things it was our first visit too. Would certainly return!

Great food, excellent staff and service. Special mention to Fatima who was such a joy and excellent server. Thank you!

Terrible service and no attention to customers needs

My partner and I came to visit, we sat outside and had a delicious meal that as always came quickly. We brought our dog along and our lovely waitress Fatima was so kind and went found a container to give her some water and food. She was so attentive and friendly with such an infectious smile. The staff are always so lovely here every time I visit. Many thanks :)

Been to this specific branch a few times now with the mrs and our 2 kids. It never dissappoints and just like John Wayne's pistol, it always bangs.

Yummy and good portions, friendly staff

We ordered chicken from the branch, but there was no chicken. We couldn't find chicken at the chicken shop. There were 7 of us, but we didn't like this Nando's. I think other Nando's branches are better.ı used yo eat full plater

Ordered a Mediterranean Salad with a chicken breast for delivery. On the images the salad looks big and vibrant and for nearly £15 for a salad with a small chicken breast youd expect that but no i got this monstrosity instead. Called Deliveroo for a refund, they advised call the store, i called the store no answer for 10 minutes so i have no choice but to leave this review so people dont get scammed like i did for trying to be healthier.

We had another delicious meal at Nandos, this time in Southend with our granddaughter. We were well looked after, the food was, as always, delicious, and our granddaughter loved her meal with the tasty ice cream afterwards. Thank you.

I was a bit upset that there was no chicken, especially in a store that only sells chicken. We were upset that the chicken we wanted wasn't available, and we had to settle for another type of chicken. We always used to get the full platter. It's so ridiculous. I wish I had eaten at home. I had to get a menu out of necessity, and it was terrible too.

Really great team, very attentive and friendly. The food was great, too.

Lilia was very polite, quick service and sat down by another lovely waitress who was very welcoming. Nice seating as well

We have very time. The lady treat us feel like family. Good vibe from her . Very comfortable. Thank you Fatima

Staff are brilliant! Fatima was so helpful and sweet! Thank you 🫶

The food was delicious the service was even better, top notch all round

One of the best Nandos Ive been to. Excellent food and the service was first class. Claudia, Javi and Fatima were very helpful and friendly. I would definately recomend. Thank you

Always enjoy going to Nandos but the last time I went, I had a really lovely experience with Fatima that worked there. Absolutely brilliant lady that was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend going back there just to see Fatima again.

Fatima's service was amazing. She was kind, cheerful professional and really lovely. She made the experience all worthwhile. Thank you very much to Fatima. And we wish her all the very best. Thank you for making our experience at Nando's amazing.

Thank you Maria Fatima for your excellent attention at the table I will return with my friends and I hope you can help us P Javier

Our experience was very amazing. We felt very welcomed especially by Fatima who was attentive to us and our toddler and ensured that we were good. 5/5 would definitely recommend.

Me and my family and friends had a great evening the staff are very welcoming and catered to our neeeds, particularly Fatima who was very friendly and bonded with our toddler .

Great Visit to Nandos Southend, food was cooked fast The tables weren't sticky, the Vegetarian options were good too. It often gets busy here so arrive early to ensure you get a table.

Standard Nando’s experience which is great although the Southend version is rather noisier than most!!

Yesterday we went to Nando’s it was the best thing ever the waitress recommended us this Sauce it was the Saka Sauce it was so good so that’s 5 star from my the atmosphere was amazing the music in the back was really vibey and what is there not to like the waitress who showed us the saka sauce was Fattima I’m pretty sure but it was amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great friendly service, waitress called Fatima introduced us to the new sauce and brought our cutlery over, I felt she went the extra mile with her customer service which was lovely . Food was served quickly and tasted good. Best Nando’s experience I’ve had

Fatima was lovely and very attentive towards the the table and made the experience very enjoyable! Really recommend coming for anyone who hasn’t!

We had fatima serve us and see what a dime , Very attentive , very respectful and very helpful if anything was wrong with our orders , couldn’t refer her enough

Had a lovely dinner , and was serve by the most wonderful helpful lady , named Fatima. Will definitely go back , even if it’s to see Fatima , thank you for making my daughters birthday meal special x

The food was amazing! Fatima and Amy were very welcoming and must us feel at home! Would definitely recommend. The Peri-Peri Saka sauce was really good aswell!

Nando's in Southend is a true gem for peri-peri chicken enthusiasts. The vibrant atmosphere, complete with lively music and friendly staff, sets the stage for a fantastic dining experience. The menu boasts an array of flavorful options, from succulent chicken dishes to mouthwatering sides and salads. Whether you prefer your meal mild or extra spicy, Nando's has something to satisfy every palate. Plus, the self-serve sauce station allows you to customize your meal to perfection. With its consistently delicious food and welcoming ambiance, Nando's Southend is a go-to spot for a satisfying and enjoyable meal.

Meal for two with bottomless drinks £45 !!

Lovely food. Fatima was attentive very good waitress. Thank you.

Managment are lovely, food was great aswell!

Claudia was serving us and was so amazing. Really nice food. Good management

The server Fatima was extremely attentive and friendly towards us and other customers present in the restaurant. She made herself available to answer any questions we had or to bring anything that we requested. She had a positive attitude towards delivering good customer service and this was appreciated.

Served by Zoe. She was full of energy and made us feel very welcoming!

Big wait on Friday and Saturday. But food quality is excellent

Today, my family and I visited Nando’s. The customer service from Fatima and Zoe was impeccable. They were both very kind and helpful. Genuinely felt the love for their jobs. Cheers

Seated quickly, great friendly staff!

Very fast paced restaurant the waitresses and the cooks are unbelievable lovely food lovely place

It has brilliant food, the service is good considering how busy it is...the minor downside is the high.number of customers however this reflects the excellence of it's food and the staff.

I just had the most lovely nandos experience being served by Fatima - she was so attentive and kind yet non- intrusive Thank you Fatima!

Rosa the manageress is 👌 SUPERB !!!!

The food was great the staff were amazing, especially Fatima!!!! She was super friendly super helpful and great with the kids!! She even made great suggestions!! Zoe

We came from London with our kids and our friends and their kids (9 of us total). The staff were absolutely wonderful!!! They treated the kids in such a kind and patient way. Very warm and friendly. Best experience we have ever had at a Nandos Thank you so much 😀😀

Our party of 5 (Including a young one) Went to Southend Nandos on a Friday night. Firstly, we were welcomed in by a kind host and taken to our table. We ordered on the app and our food arrived promptly and all the modifications were perfect. What we really commend was the amazing service given to us by one of the waiting staff, Fatima. She was attentive (Especially with our toddler), friendly and helpful. She checked on us multiple times to make sure that everything was alright and didn't rush us at all. We have visited this restaurant multiple times and our food and service has always been impeccable.

The staff were all very friendly

Worst Nando’s service ever Ordered a vegan wrap and was served chicken in it.

As good as it gets when it comes to Nandos. Staff are friendly and doing their best to cater to busy periods.

Server was fatima really helpful and always smiling 😃 keep up the good work 👏

Food was good, would like to give higher score to service as all the staff interacted with were great, but when you expect people to do the work for them while just taking the money, I cant score higher. If expected to do employees jobs, should be entitled to staff discounts as we are obviously employees

Part of the order was forgotten so reminder of order sat on counter getting cold. After chasing up the order it eventually arrived, however, chips were hot and chicken was cold! Manager offered to remake the food but half of the table had already finished their meal. Problem solving ability was very poor.

My daughter and her boyfriend treated me and my mum to a belated Mother's Day meal and it was our first time here (daughter and her boyfriend had been before) Fatima was our server and couldn't do enough for us, nothing was too much trouble for her. She went above and beyond making sure me and my mum had a positive experience and helped us with the variety of sauces. She really is an asset to the company and I hope she gets the praise and recognition she absolutely deserves. Thank you Fatima, keep being you

Too loud - could hardly talk across the table. Food was good but halloumi was missing from the mushroom and halloumi dish. Service was civil but not at all warm. I asked the waiter to change a dirty knife and he didn’t come back! Food is expensive here for what you get. Chicken is dry and small. No avocado anymore for some reason which further alienates me. No nutrition information for chicken with seasoning or for bottles of sauce. Would call this a mediocre experience.

Really great ambience. Food is great as expected at any Nandos. Staff is really helpful and polite and accomodative. May be because it is popular, it can get extremely busy. So time visits accordingly. Went at night a couplemof times - crowd is much lesser and everything seems better. Parking can be a bit of a challenge because university square parking closes at 9 of late.

A cheeky Nando's is a staple for a quick bite to eat, be it expensive chicken, but it's tasty. Well not this time. Chicken was over cooked and tough, fries were cold and my garlic bread was burnt (so much so that it lost the garlic!). The drinks from the self serve were also very flat and when I mentioned it the staff didn't seem to care at all. Such a shame as this is now my closest Nando's.

Newly refurbished. Nando’s quality delicious food and very very lovely staff.

Great food, as always. It's just a shame you can not reserve tables.

Food was good. Staff were lovely. But what a shambles our visit was. When the 5 of us all adults arrived we told them we also have a baby with us too and need to have the pram near us as the baby will sit in the pram while we eat. 20 minute wait and then we were seated. While we were waiting for our food the manager came over and said the pram needs to be moved as it’s in the way and she pushed it behind the seats so not visible. Our food arrived so we asked for a baby seat as couldn’t have the pram there even though asked before seating. The manager came back over and said we cannot have a high chair. We explained we informed your staff on arrival that we have a baby and asked to be seated appropriately. The manager said I’m sorry it’s the staffs fault. We told her we will not be holding a 7 month old baby while eating. Manager said it’s not my fault I didn’t design this restaurant. We said you seem to be blaming everyone apart from yourself. You are the manager and this falls on you. She said I will re-seat you but we have no seats. We stated our food is on the table and is getting cold. Manager then said I will get a high chair but we will not be responsible for the child sitting here. If the baby gets knocked while we are serving food it’s down to you. We explained that it is her responsibility as a manager to make sure we are seated in a family friendly zone as this is a family restaurant. After the conversation going back and fourth she said she will stop people walking past that part with hot food. This did not happen staff and diners were walking past with hot food and drinks. We ended up taking the baby out of the seat while finishing our meal. Very poor management. She needs some training. Also all the staff need to be made aware what parts are safe for young children to sit. We will not visit this Nando’s again.

Having not eaten at nandos for years, recent changes such as app ordering make it an even better experience.

One of the best places to eat out in Southend. My go to place for lunch if I am out in Southend. Nice healthy food not too expensive with a new range of Natural Drinks as well. Service could do with being more polite or aware of customers.

I messed up an order and Claudia sorted it out so quickly for me ! What a lovely member of staff you have there , she was very patient and kind , and I noticed what a lovely atmosphere in this Nando's compared to the last time I visited years ago . She really deserves some praise !

Really bad service from the minute we walked in as a family of 3 it was not a welcoming atmosphere. Ordered through the app and no one brought a glass for the drinks we had to chase it up. When food arrived they didn’t even give us a plate and had to chase that up as well. The young girl behind the counter needs to learn how to do customer service her attitude was disgusting, before this I was. A regular customer but now FORGET IT!!!!

Went to Nando’s and had the best dinner for my son’s 14th birthday. Food was quick, hot and lovely. We ordered a breast of chicken for my son my accident and it was immediately changed for the burger he wanted no questions asked. Fatima was our waitress and she made our night with her friendly happy service. She couldn’t do enough for us and when she found out it was my son’s birthday even came out with a cake and candles singing happy birthday. Food was great but Fatima’s service was better very happy and wouldn’t even take a tip from us.

Fatima was our waitress and she was amazing, so helpful and polite. She was the best waitress I have ever had and she made our experience that much better!

Brilliant, busy but a great place to go with great food :)

Amazing as always! 👍👌 The nandos system is world leading! Easy to order, get napkins, drinks, and of course....... Sauces!

The food was amazing and the ambience was a good vibe. The night was even better as Fatima really looked after us!

Great service, great staff. Parking very tricky during times

I AM AUTISTIC AND GET STRESSED WHEN ORDERING FOOD THE MAN WAS VERY UNDERSTANDING WHEN I EXPLAINED THIS HE WAS ABLE TO DO MY SIDE ORDER WITHOUT CHEESE FOR ME WHICH WAS VERY KIND WELL DONE ALL ROUND KIND REGARDS PAUL 🎃🎃

Had a great meal. Staff Fatima was so helpful and friendly and made our little boy feel so welcome, giving him crayons and putting his picture up on the wall.

Fatima is a really wonderful member of staff. Helped us quickly with a high chair, arranged a bday cupcake and her ability to make you feel welcome is warming.

Came in with my family had a lovely lady serve us her name was Fatima. She was really professional and cheerful. She brought the food really Quickly and she made sure we were happy with our food she was so friendly it made our day definitely coming back what a great service 5*