Nando's City Centre Mirdif

Name: Nando's City Centre Mirdif
Address: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd Level 1, City Centre Mirdif, Mirdif, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600542525

Mirdif

Chicken restaurant Closed 0 600 542 525

Nando’s City Centre Mirdif is a Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant in Mirdif, with PERi-PERi sauces and family-friendly meals. Reviews particularly point to its breakfast, generous sharing platters and standout espetada dishes, though consistency can vary during busy periods.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,605 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Juicy chicken

Several reviews describe the peri-peri chicken as moist, juicy and full of smoky flavour, including the butterfly chicken and half-chicken meals.

Generous platters

Sharing platters are repeatedly described as good value for groups, with one reviewer noting that the portions are large and not skimpy.

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What to Eat at Nando's City Centre Mirdif

These items at Nando's City Centre Mirdif got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Mac & cheese Net +2

“My daughter loved the mac and cheese!!! Super nice and Mr Alex and Ms Nicole were very friendly and helpful during our stay!”

Honorable mentions (22)

Espetada skewers Net +1

“The different PERi-PERi sauces paired perfectly with the espetada skewers, absolutely mouthwatering.”
Batata Net +1

“The most busy Nandos branch i have ever been too. We had to wait outside for 10 minutes. BUT IT WAS SOOOOO WORTH IT OMG. The food was sooo good. I have had the batata as a side before from other places.. but this is by far the best. The team was so organised despite the place being so full. Thank you to Nicole and team. We will definitely be back.”
Butterfly chicken Net +1

“Tried the butterfly chicken, loved the side sauce. Would definitely recommend. PS: it could be more spicy 🤓 (personal opinion)”
Chicken skewers Net +1

“I have half chicken with 2 sides and chicken skewers! Tasty and I recommend them!”
Chicken wings Net +1

“My favourite chicken wings! Very delicious! And including delivery fee and service fee for 10 wings+one side just 49.5 AED.”
Espetada carnival Net +1

“As for the meal, the Espetada Carnival was cooked to perfection—dripping with garlic butter and bursting with that signature PERi-PERi flavor. The sides were fresh, and the food arrived piping hot despite the restaurant being quite full.”
Fattoush Net +1

“The salad is also very nice the fattoush.”
Fries Net +1

“Had a lovely dinner last night. The order was for: - whole chicken - side of garlic bread - three bean salad - peri peri wedges - fries Everything was excellent. Garlic bread was not so good but everything else was absolutely fantastic. So is where Prashant and the others were exceptional”
Full platter Net +1

“Nice place. A bit disappointed with the wings having raw chicken smell a d our waiter forgot some items we ordered but otherwise the full platter was great. Kids enjoyed.”
Half chicken Net +1

“I have half chicken with 2 sides and chicken skewers! Tasty and I recommend them!”
Hummus Net +1

“Food was yum. I re-ordered my hummus and pulled chicken a 2nd time because it was just too good.”
Lima lusco Net +1

“The Mac & Cheese was creamy and comforting, the Lima Lusco & Sweet almond onion espetada were the juicy highlight’s.”
Meal Net +1

“We settled on a meal (4 chicken quarters) that comes with two sides, four beans salad and wedges potato. We also got the wings and drumsticks appetizer plate with two side dippings.m along with an onion rings plate. And finished with a grilled chicken breast covered in cajun sauce. Food taste was very good. Recommended if you want to try something new but also be on the safe side.”
New cheese burger Net +1

“Overall it was great experience. Kareem has suggested new cheese Burger which was very very delicious. Highly recommended”
Peri peri wedges Net +1

“Had a lovely dinner last night. The order was for: - whole chicken - side of garlic bread - three bean salad - peri peri wedges - fries Everything was excellent. Garlic bread was not so good but everything else was absolutely fantastic. So is where Prashant and the others were exceptional”
Peri-peri chicken Net +1

“Love Nando’s! The peri-peri chicken is always cooked perfectly juicy with that amazing smoky flavor.”
Pulled chicken Net +1

“Food was yum. I re-ordered my hummus and pulled chicken a 2nd time because it was just too good.”
Shashuka Net +1

“Shashuka was delicious and the platter had a good portion.”
Sweet almond onion espetada Net +1

“The Mac & Cheese was creamy and comforting, the Lima Lusco & Sweet almond onion espetada were the juicy highlight’s.”
Three bean salad Net +1

“Had a lovely dinner last night. The order was for: - whole chicken - side of garlic bread - three bean salad - peri peri wedges - fries Everything was excellent. Garlic bread was not so good but everything else was absolutely fantastic. So is where Prashant and the others were exceptional”
Wedges Net +1

“The sides are so good as well, my favorite was the wedges.”
Whole chicken Net +1

“Had a lovely dinner last night. The order was for: - whole chicken - side of garlic bread - three bean salad - peri peri wedges - fries Everything was excellent. Garlic bread was not so good but everything else was absolutely fantastic. So is where Prashant and the others were exceptional”

Drinks 1

Coffee Net +1

“We love eating at Nandos! The breakfast is a great deal and always good. And coffee is good without being expensive. Thanks to Shane and Jobert for excellent service!”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Bomba burger Net −1

“However, the biggest disappointment was the food. It arrived cold, and both the Espetada and the Bomba Burger were very dry. The chicken tasted as though it had been cooked hours earlier and left sitting before being served. For a restaurant known for its grilled chicken, the quality was far below expectations.”
Chicken burger Net −1

“They replaced the chicken burger which was burnt and hard.”
Chicken leg Net −1

“They also replaced the chicken leg which was undercooked and bloody.”
Chicken strips Net −1

“Chicken strips from kids menu it’s grilled chicken, moreover spicy. Once we shared the feedback answer was our strips are grilled only- really? being in circle mall brunch and Al Barsha brunch we always received standard strips, not spicy grilled chicken for kids.”
Garlic bread Net −1

“Had a lovely dinner last night. The order was for: - whole chicken - side of garlic bread - three bean salad - peri peri wedges - fries Everything was excellent. Garlic bread was not so good but everything else was absolutely fantastic. So is where Prashant and the others were exceptional”
Wings Net −1

“Nice place. A bit disappointed with the wings having raw chicken smell a d our waiter forgot some items we ordered but otherwise the full platter was great. Kids enjoyed.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid rush. Try visiting outside peak dinner or holiday periods: one guest waited 30 minutes for a table, while another found the branch busy at 8pm.

Check spice. If ordering for children, confirm how the strips are prepared and whether they are spicy, as one review found the kids-menu strips unexpectedly hot.

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Practical details

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd Level 1, City Centre Mirdif

Mirdif, Dubai

0 600 542 525

Mon	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent cooking

One visit involved cold food and dry espetada and Bomba Burger, with the chicken seeming to have been left sitting before service.

Quality concerns

A review reported a burnt burger and an undercooked, bloody chicken leg; replacement portions were still considered poor.

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The Bottom Line

Nando’s City Centre Mirdif is a casual Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant where you can order PERi-PERi chicken, espetada, wings, burgers and sharing platters. Breakfast is another strong reason to visit: reviews mention fresh, hot food, shakshuka, good-sized platters and coffee that does not feel expensive. For groups, the platters are repeatedly described as generous rather than skimpy.

The food can be excellent when it is fresh off the grill. Reviewers praise juicy, smoky chicken, the Espetada Carnival, butterfly chicken, mac and cheese, wedges and sweet-potato sides. A family review also mentions colouring paper and colours for children, plus free table sauces and soft-drink or iced-tea refills.

That makes it an easy casual meal with children, although check the kids’ chicken strips first if spice is a concern. Service is a consistent bright spot, with several diners reporting quick, attentive staff even when the restaurant was full. The trade-off is that this branch can get very busy: reported waits range from 10 to 30 minutes.

Food quality is not flawless either; some visits involved cold, dry or undercooked chicken. Visiting outside peak periods and checking your order before settling in may help, especially for a special occasion.