Nando's Windsor

You're on Thames Street heading towards the river, and Nando's is exactly what you need when you can't be bothered with the faffing about. The place does what it says on the tin—chargrilled peri-peri chicken in every heat level from wimpy to genuinely fierce, plus sides that actually taste of something. It's packed most evenings with a mix of families, couples on casual dates, and groups of mates who've given up on pretending they want somewhere fancy. The vibe is unpretentious and buzzy without being loud, and the staff generally know what they're doing.