Nando's Peri-Peri
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The server was so nice - told me the things that HAVE gluten (superseed crunch, bread, desserts) and also said (without prompting) that he would have the folks change gloves and be extra careful. Most things here are already gluten free.
Great service, chicken was moist and flavorful, and a dedicated fryer. I would LOVE a location near me
Manager was pretty rude and didn’t want us to eat there even though it was 45min til they closed. Dirty environment too. I did not get sick from gluten but I wouldn’t recommend.
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Allergen menu, spoke with the manager... fries in a dedicated fryer.
Almost everything there is GF so even though the staff weren't super knowledgable, cross contamination seems unlikely because there just isn't much of it in the kitchen. I got medium spicy chicken and two veggie sides (seasonal brussels sprouts and peas). Tasty and no symptoms. Was a little crowded and noisy at lunch time.
Food is really good, you need to do your own research though. I'd give this place 1 star in terms of value, as their prices have gone up. The staff isn't the most knowledgeable. But they have an allergen menu by the counter. It is a little spicy but I like it, they have any sauces and they are mostly gluten free.
The staff was not very knowledgeable about what “gluten” even was, so it made me nervous even just ordering seemingly safe boneless chicken. Overall, it was gluten free and I had no symptoms afterwards, but the chicken was incredibly dry and overpriced for the amount of food received.
Loved this place. The staff understands GF & helped me with placing my order. The chicken is delicious & they have a dedicated fryer for their chips (french fries)
Very helpful staff, physical allergen menu, and dedicated fryers for the "chips."
I have more issues than just being "gluten-free" and this place just couldn't really accommodate. The girl at the counter taking our order was FANTASTIC!! She would have made all my wishes possible if she had been able, I'm certain. But, for me, it's definitely crossed OFF the list.
The Master Allergen book is a godsend. I managed to go on the evening the manager was there and he took the time to explain all the menu items and talk about how he wanted to pride himself on having an establishment that took a lot of care to make sure everyone could eat there safely. I've gone twice with no issues, so I say you've succeeded, sir! Echoing other reviewers who say avoid anything fried. It's so nice to feel safe eating seasoned, grilled chicken, and it doesn't hurt that it's incredibly tasty, too.
If you like chicken, this place is amazing. Casual dining. I recommend the chicken, rice and coleslaw.
Chicken and sauces are all GF & DF. Ask for the master allergen book and it'll help with ordering. Steer clear of fries (shared fryer), but lots of GF options. DF limits you quite a bit but I liked the amount of food I got for $11. Full review: http://www.glutenfreedairyfreereviews.com/2016/02/nandos-peri-peri-review.html
staff might not know about gluten but chicken, rice and corn were safe and great on my visit
VERY IMPORTANT! THe flies aren't gluten free. (and they don't claim there are, it is a problem with this website) Delicious ands otherwise excellent.
We ordered the wings and mashed potatoes. They were excellent! I had zero problems after eating, they were defiantly gluten free friendly.
Don't know why there are so many bad reviews. Sure, the staff might not be knowledgeable but they are very friendly. I am a regular here. The food is incredible. Look on the website for g free information. Most chicken and plenty of sides are g free. I love this place!
I do not recommend this place. We ordered kids menu grilled chicken and it was extremely spicy. Both of the kids refused to eat it. When we inquired they told us that WE should have ordered it plain. Isn't it there job to ask or at least assume a kids meal shouldn't have that much spice? We finally just asked for a replacement (it was never offered to us) and 20 min later it still had not arrived so we left. $30+ wasted. Do not eat here.
Really fresh flame grilled chicken; you can choose how spicy you would like it. Many options for gluten free sides and salads. Since you order at the register and it can be busy, I recommend checking their website for the latest gluten free menu items before you go so you have an idea what you might like to try.
Hostess told me everything on menu GF... Hello! You serve couscous, wraps, sandwiches, etc!! She also told me there was no GF menu which there seemed to be one at register that cashier paged through for me. Staff not knowledgeable. Cute place. Food just OK. Eat at your own risk!
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Really tasty and plenty of options. I got a bowl with rice, chicken, hummus and arugula. The biggest thing at Nando's is that you can customize the level of spice to your comfort. The food was really delicious.
I get migraines if I am exposed to a high level of gluten, so I can't speak to cross contamination, but I was really happy with my food.
I eat here often and usually have no issues! I typically get the Peri Peri bowl with mango lime sauce and chicken thighs and it is delicious! Don't get the superspeed crunch, that has wheat in it. Fries are delicious and I really like their rice! They have pretty big food portions. I usually get two meals out of a bowl. A little pricey, but always tasty.
I also really enjoy their watermelon mint lemonade!
I recently found out that their mashed potatoes ARE NOT GF. Yeah, I made that mistake this week. Don't be like me and make that mistake. I never get mashed potatoes, but decided to try them this time. Their garlic butter contains gluten. I messaged them to ask about it. Why are they adding gluten to butter??
I was told by the manager that there was nothing I could order that would be safe
I ate her twice while staying in National Harbor. It was my first experience with Nando's as we don't have one near where I live. Although not everything is GF, I got chicken and mashed potatoes both times. It was good!
Love their chicken and fries! It’s classy but a lot of food and very filling. I split the full chicken with two of my friends and we were so full. The waiters weren’t the most knowledgeable about celiac (they told me just to check on the menu and wouldn’t mark the order as special or anything).
