Welcome to Nando's Merivale, home of the legendary South African flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurants. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or prefer delivery, our restaurant is the best place to eat in Ottawa for spicy flame-grilled chicken, flavorful sandwiches, refreshing salads and more. Always fresh, never frozen, our chicken is marinated in PERi-PERi chili peppers for 24-hours, and flame-grilled to order in the heat level of your choice. Nando's originated in South Africa in 1987 and has grown to include locations across the globe, including our Nando's Merivale restaurant in Ottawa. The vibrant ambience in our restaurant is great for last-minute dinner ideas. Don't forget to check out our lunch specials.