Are there any vegan options at Nando’s? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the delicious plant-based goodies on the menu, from starters to mouth-watering mains.
The popular restaurant is well-known for its chicken dishes, but there’s also a growing vegan menu at Nando’s too. In this guide, we’ll share the meat-free dishes available and answer some commonly asked questions.
Nando’s Vegan Options
Starters
- Houmous with Peri-Peri Drizzle – Served with pitta bread.
- Spiced Mixed Olives – Served with garlic, peppers and mushrooms.
- Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic PERInaise – Crispy wedges served with Nando’s creamy plant-based Garlic PERinaise dip.
- PERI-PERI Nuts
Mains
- The Great Imitator Wrap – Pea protein PERi-Plant strips, served with plant-based Garlic PERinaise, lettuce and chilli jam.
- Spicy Rice Bowl – Spicy rice with Tenderstem® broccoli, crunchy rainbow slaw, pickled cauliflower and houmous with PERi-PERi seeds
Sides
- Charred Corn
- Portuguese Tomato Salad
- Hearty Grains
- PERi-Salted Chips – Topped with PERi-PERi salt.
- Chips – Many people ask “Are Nando’s chips vegan” and the answer is yes! Tuck in.
- Garlic Bread – You may also be wondering if Nando’s garlic bread is vegan and they have confirmed that it is.
- Spicy Rice – Lightly spiced rice to pair with other dishes or enjoy alone.
- Rainbow Slaw – Colourful veggies topped with a zingy dressing.
- Tenderstem Broccoli – Served in a garlic and lemon dressing.
- Macho Peas
Desserts
- Mango Gelado – A refreshing vegan dessert to finish off your meal.
Are Nando’s sauces vegan?
These are the vegan sauces at Nando’s:
- Garlic PERinaise – The infamous Nando’s PERinaise, but plant-based!
- Churrasco PERinaise – PERinaise but make it smoky
- Chilli Jam – A sweet, sticky sauce with a hint of spice.
Check out our restaurant guides for more support with eating out as a vegan!
This information is accurate on 07/01/2026.
