
Nando's Reading - Gateway
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About Nando's Reading - Gateway
Nando's Reading - Gateway is a restaurant in Reading, at Unit B2 of the Reading Gateway Retail Park, between the town and the M4. It opens daily and serves PERi-PERi chicken. The menu includes a bean burger as a vegetarian option, and the sides include halloumi, chilli rice and garlic bread. Groups and large parties are seated, and the staff arrange seating for teams. A queue for a table is common in the evenings and at weekends, when the restaurant gets extremely busy.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large group seating, bean burger, halloumi and large shared car park.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large group seating, bean burger, halloumi and large shared car park.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism is about service lapses and small portions. One reviewer describes a long wait for food, a missing starter that arrived after the meal was finished, and a rude response when asking about it. Another on a Saturday night waited about five minutes each for knives and forks, plates and spoons. A takeaway reviewer found the bean burger fine, the chilli rice below average, the halloumi too salty, the garlic bread chewy and the sides mini portions. Another found the kids meal portions small.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism is about service lapses and small portions. One reviewer describes a long wait for food, a missing starter that arrived after the meal was finished, and a rude response when asking about it. Another on a Saturday night waited about five minutes each for knives and forks, plates and spoons. A takeaway reviewer found the bean burger fine, the chilli rice below average, the halloumi too salty, the garlic bread chewy and the sides mini portions. Another found the kids meal portions small.
Featured reviews
- Rima Choudhury
“Been to Nando’s gateway Reading for many years now but this time it was very disappointing. Staffs attitude was horrible. We were kept waiting for order to arrive to our table for 40 mins and had to keep going downstairs asking where’s the food. Eventually it came and starter was missing. The person serving pretended he doesn’t know anything about it then I showed the receipt and said ok. We were finishing our food but no sign of the starter, went to ask about it and the same person who brought our food was there but said to me very rudely I’m sorting it. Eventually starter arrived which is a disgrace as we finished all our food. Very disappointing and rubbish treatment first time in Nando’s. And it was not worth spending £72 where you’re not treated with respect as a customer. No apology for 40 mins delay. When that person was clearing the table, taking plates/glasses he was banging them so much it sounded like they will break. Why work there if he hates it?”
- Arma Yaqoob
“Suzy at Nando’s provided amazing customer service from start to finish. She was friendly, helpful, and made sure our food arrived piping hot with extra sauce and cooked well done exactly as requested — absolute perfection. Her attention to detail and positive attitude really made the experience stand out. It’s great to see someone who genuinely cares about customers. Thank you, Suzy — we’ll definitely be back!”
- kulthum ahmed
“Came into Nando’s today and Lavantae gave some of the best customer service I’ve had in a while. He was friendly, patient, and made sure everything came out right. Food was great and the whole experience felt welcoming because of him. Proper good energy from the moment we walked in. Deserves recognition for the effort he puts in”
- KianMJP
“Absolutely amazing experience at Nando’s! The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavour, but what really made the visit special was the incredible staff. Asmi was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in, Alfie made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal, Malik brought such great energy and professionalism, and Ozzy went above and beyond to make us feel looked after. The whole team created such a positive atmosphere and genuinely made the experience memorable. Customer service like this is hard to find — huge credit to all four of them. Will definitely be coming back soon!”
- Lanval Young
“Had an amazing experience at Nando’s today. The customer service was honestly 10/10 and the teamwork from the staff was outstanding. Asmi was super friendly and welcoming from the start, making sure everything was sorted and that we were comfortable. Maalik was really professional and attentive, always checking in and making sure everything we needed was taken care of. Alfie brought great energy and made the whole experience feel smooth and enjoyable, with excellent service throughout. Ozzy was also brilliant polite, helpful, and made sure the food and everything else was perfect. All of them kept checking that the food was great and that we were happy, which really stood out. Definitely one of the best Nando’s visits I’ve had big respect to the whole team!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Craving a Nando's, Reading? You're in luck. Get our legendary, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken at Reading Gateway Retail Park. Open for Eat-in, Collect and Delivery, Nando's have got you whatever your plans.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Nando's Reading - Gateway
- Eastern Choice4.32042.3 miWheelchair accessible
quick takeaway collection, big portion sizes, great prices
- Comptoir Libanais Reading4.42,3562.4 miWheelchair accessible
chicken burger with fries, rose lemonade, Lebanese hot chocolate
- Coconut Bar & Kitchen4.52,1792.5 mi
cocktails, happy hour half-price drinks, Manga-Rita cocktail
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's Reading - Gateway | 4.21,745 | — | large group seating, bean burger, halloumi |
| Eastern ChoiceWheelchair accessible | 4.3204 | 2.3 mi | quick takeaway collection, big portion sizes, great prices |
| Comptoir Libanais ReadingWheelchair accessible | 4.42,356 | 2.4 mi | chicken burger with fries, rose lemonade, Lebanese hot chocolate |
| Coconut Bar & Kitchen | 4.52,179 | 2.5 mi | cocktails, happy hour half-price drinks, Manga-Rita cocktail |
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