Adjustable Heat
Choose your preferred peri-peri spice level, from milder flavours through to extra hot.
Nando's The Greens
The Greens
Nando’s The Greens is an Afro-Portuguese chicken restaurant centred on flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, with adjustable heat levels. Reviews make it appealing for a relaxed meal in The Greens, especially if you want to try the Chicken Espetada or sit outdoors when the weather is comfortable.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,888 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Espetada Highlight
The Espetada is described as juicy, perfectly grilled and packed with classic peri-peri flavour.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor tables offer a relaxed setting, especially during Dubai’s cooler weather.
Fast Service
Several diners report quick, accurate service even when the restaurant becomes busy.
Family Friendly
Families can request colouring paper and crayons, and reviews describe the setting as suitable for gatherings.
Hearty Portions
Breakfast and regular meals are noted for generous portions that leave diners properly full.
Allergy Care
One diner with a severe nut allergy said the team handled their food with extra caution.
Tips for a Better Visit
Pick Heat. Choose your preferred spice level when ordering; the menu lets you control how spicy the meal is.
Try Outdoors. Consider outdoor seating during cooler weather; one review specifically recommends it outside summer’s peak.
Allow Parking. Leave extra time to park during peak hours, when finding a space can take some searching.
Bring Kids. If dining with children, ask about the colouring paper and crayons available for younger guests.
Check Offers. Check current breakfast promotions before visiting, as one diner used a buy-one-get-one offer.
Check Delivery. For delivery, check the bag is sealed and the order is complete as soon as it arrives.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street 7 Ground Floor, Turia B
Al Thanyah Third - The Greens, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Packaging
One Talabat order arrived in an unsealed, broken bag with sauce spilled inside.
Inconsistent Cooking
One diner reported chicken arriving cold and almost raw, with disappointing grilled vegetables and wedges.
Salty Sides
A review found the Halloumi Sticks and Batata Harra too salty, while another reported overly salty sides.
Peak Parking
Parking may take some searching during busy periods, despite another review finding it relatively easy.
Delivery Waiting Area
The delivery-driver waiting area was reported to have neither air conditioning nor a fan.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s The Greens suits a casual lunch, dinner or weekend breakfast when you want flame-grilled peri-peri chicken without a formal setting. The menu’s useful draws include Chicken Espetada, the half chicken with a chosen heat level, and breakfast dishes such as eggs Benedict. Reviews also mention Butterfly Chicken and a chicken wrap with peri-peri chips and spicy rice.
The setting gets unusually consistent attention: reviewers describe a relaxed, quiet atmosphere, colourful interiors and outdoor seating with trees and birds nearby. Families have found it workable too; one group received crayons for a restless toddler, while another managed a gathering of eight smoothly. Portions are described as hearty, and service is often quick and attentive.
There are a few caveats. Parking can be difficult to find during peak hours, although another review found it relatively easy. The dine-in food feedback is mostly positive, but one visit reported cold, almost-raw chicken and salty, greasy sides.
Delivery had a more concrete problem: an unsealed bag arrived with sauce spilled and an item missing from stock, requiring a refund. For a first visit, choose your preferred spice level, consider outdoor seating outside the height of summer, and check current breakfast promotions rather than assuming an offer is still running. If ordering delivery, check the bag and contents on arrival.