We all have our old favourites at Pizza Express – dough balls, Sloppy Giuseppe and American Hot for us, thanks – but you’ll be pleased to hear that they have switched up their menu for the summer - and it's delicious. The top chain’s new menu, which launched on 10 June, sees fresh twists on old regulars along with some new additions. And if you think that all Pizza Express have to offer are pizzas and dough balls, then you may find yourself pleasantly surprised...
So what’s new at Pizza Express this summer? This menu is Grazia approved, as tried and tested by the entire team...
Hawaiian Hot Dough Balls
Say Aloha to this new take on the iconic starter. Tossed in garlic butter and loaded with crispy pancetta, pineapple pieces and parsley, then drizzled with The Sauce Shop’s fiery Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce, this dish is hot to go.
Calabrian Feast Pizza
A fiery meat lover’s feast, this creation – which is packed with some serious heat – is loaded with ‘nduja, Calabrese sausage, pepperoni and crispy pancetta, then layered with two types of creamy mozzarella, Gran Milano cheese. There’s an extra addition of chilli and topped off with a drizzle of hot honey.
Four Seasons Speciale
There’s something for everyone on this reimagined 1965 fave. Each quarter features different pizza toppings. One quarter has baby plum tomatoes, basil and pine kernel pesto and mozzarella, the second has pepperoni and Calabrese sausage, the third quarter features mushroom, truffle oil and Gran Milano cheese, while the fourth section is full of anchovies, capers and olives. on this iconic pizza.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
These are the latest addition to their current starters – which includes calamari, meatballs al forno, mozzarella sticks, Caprese salad and bruschetta. These chicken wings are smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, sprinkled with parsley and served with a classic cool blue cheese dip. Tasty!
Birthday Cake Sundae
Finish off your meal with this party in a glass. The perfect sharing treat, it has creamy vanilla gelato, a mini vanilla sponge cake filled with buttercream and raspberry jam, topped off with raspberry coulis, whipped cream and a sprinkle of Joe and Seph’s gourmet Birthday Cake Popcorn.
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Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.