Nando's Taunton

Head to North Street and you'll find yourself in Nando's reliable hands—the kind of place where you actually know what you're getting, which is oddly reassuring in a market town like Taunton. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel, but that's precisely why locals keep coming back. The peri-peri chicken is consistently well-executed, the sides are proper (those chips are golden), and the vibe strikes that sweet spot between relaxed and lively. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite after work or settling in with a group of mates, the staff generally know what they're doing and the place has that unpretentious energy you want when you just fancy decent food without the faff.