Nando's Old Street

You're heading down City Road after work or a night out, and Nando's is exactly what you need—unpretentious, quick, and genuinely good. This Old Street branch does what it does without trying too hard: marinaded chicken with that essential smoky char, sides that actually taste like something (the garlic bread, the coleslaw), and a drinks menu that won't bankrupt you. The industrial vibe of the neighbourhood bleeds into the space itself, all stripped-back and no-nonsense. It's the kind of place where you're sat at communal tables with other diners, sharing the rhythm of the restaurant—proper casual, proper London.