PizzaExpress

If you've been to one Pizza Express, you'll know what they're like; there usually isn't much difference between them all. This York one stands out from the others I've visited though. It's in a nice Victorian building overlooking the river, so you get a nice view of the bridge when sitting by the windows. Food itself is the usual - served nice and hot, didn't have to wait long even though it was very busy. Staff were the stars of the show though. I didn't get his name unfortunately but, whoever the tall dark-haired Italian man is, send him my thanks! Very friendly, gave great recommendations on wine, and was very helpful and patient with me while I was having issues with the PE app.

We got there on a Saturday night without a reservation, the wait was about five minutes and worth it. The pizza was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was also kid friendly and reasonably priced. They made our daughter feel very welcome. Colouring activities were provided.

Beautiful old building, leaves you thinking what used to happen there. I've liked Pizza Express since the 1990s. It's still got it. Superb staff. Very polite. They want to make sure you are having a good time. Nice fresh pizzas, not full of grease. A bottle of Peroni somehow tastes better in a Pizza Express than elsewhere.

I have been here twice this year, both times the food was excellent and the staff were lovely. The restaurant itself is nice and has a great view of the river. What more can you ask for? As well as this I am lactose intolerant which can cause problems when eating out, however at this restaurant they have an entire vegan menu and they will adapt pizzas to make them lactose free. The pizza dough recipe here does not contain milk. The staff here take intolerances seriously and are very helpful when you have questions. In my experience, some restaurants act inconvenienced or do not understand when you have a dietary requirement, but I can eat at this restaurant with confidence as I know that the food will not upset my stomach whatsoever which is rare as I have a stomach condition on top of lactose intolerance. They have amazing vegan garlic bread, even my partner was impressed with it. The vegan cheese that they use is really good too, unlike most places. This is our go-to restaurant now in York and I highly recommend it.

Good service with as usual, good food at Pizza Express. The kids love it! Next up, Bath!