Pizza Express

Mixed feelings. I visited last night, choosing this branch based on great past experiences with gluten-free pizzas at other PE locations. The food here was just as tasty—no complaints there! Unfortunately, something went wrong, and I ended up unwell due to gluten contamination. I hadn’t initially paid attention to the prep area, but later noticed shared utensils and what looked like the same oven being used. If you’re coeliac, I wouldn’t recommend this branch due to cross-contamination risks. I’d love to return because the food was genuinely good, but only if there’s greater awareness and care around what “gluten-free” truly means—especially for those of us who rely on more than just a label in the menu.

Set inside an old church in Morningside, this Pizza Express has a truly unique look and feel. It's spacious and light and there's a real feeling of grandeur when you enter. The central focus point is a beautiful old church organ, under which the kitchen lies. My wife and I popped along for the first time in years to try their new gluten-free pizza (American hot for me) and dough balls, and we were not disappointed. The staff were efficient and friendly and took the gluten-free request seriously, which was reassuring. The only issue we had was that despite the restaurant being pretty empty (it was 5pm on a Wednesday), a father arrived with a crying toddler and was plonked right next to us, completely ruining the ambience. Not sure why they felt the need to do that when there were so many tables available. Will probably go a bit later in future to avoid that scenario, or just ask the staff in advance for a quiet spot I suppose! Anyway, it was a good overall experience and we look forward to going again.