Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 13 and Version 12 of Pizza Express, SE1 9QQ
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[[Bec]] wouldn't normally think of reviewing a chain place like Pizza Express, except that going here was the weirdest dining experience in recent memory. Sean ordered some chicken pizza I can't remember and I had the Giardiniera which had asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers and santos tomatos on a sauce of tomato and pesto. |
Pizza Express is a standard chain restaurant, usually in large spaces and with lots of tables so you seldom if ever have to wait. The menu contains your basic Italian style menu - lots of different pizzas, but some salads and pasta dishes and the usual bread-based side dishes like garlic bread and bruchetta. The house red is a cheap, reasonable plonk and the deserts menu has lots of yummy, ice-cream and chocolate based puddings. The menu is here: http://www.pizzaexpress.com/MainMenu.pdf |
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I asked for the pizza to be without mushrooms and when it arrived, I cut into it to find a mushroom slice. I have a real fear and loathing of mushroom so I asked for it be taken away. The server took the pizza and there was a little conference over it, then she returned it and said 'that's an artichoke'. Now, I'm not exactly a rocket scientist but I assure you I can tell the difference between a mushroom and an artichoke. So I cut further into the pizza and lo and behold, more mushrooms. |
I wouldn't normally think of reviewing a chain place like Pizza Express, except that going here was the weirdest dining experience in recent memory. Sean ordered some chicken pizza I can't remember and I had the Giardiniera which had asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers and Santos tomatos on a sauce of tomato and pesto. I asked for the pizza to be without mushrooms and when it arrived, I cut into it to find a mushroom slice. I have a real fear and loathing of mushroom so I asked for it be taken away. The server took the pizza and there was a little conference over it, then she returned it and said 'that's an artichoke'. |
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They did fast-track my non-mushroom pizza but I wasn't overly impressed. Also, we were sitting right next the fridge with all the beverages and Sean had to ask at least three times for another fizzy pop even though it was right there. |
Now, I'm not exactly a rocket scientist but I assure you I can tell the difference between a mushroom and an artichoke. So I cut further into the pizza and lo and behold, more mushrooms. |
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Finally, as the server took away our empty dishes, Sean was sure he heard her say 'All finished? Well done, guys!' Er, thanks mum, now can we have pudding? In fact we did have pudding, Chocolate Glory, a vanilla ice-cream brownie sundae with chocolate gloop and chocolate pieces. |
They did fast-track my non-mushroom pizza but I wasn't overly impressed. Also, we were sitting right next the fridge with all the beverages and Sean had to ask at least 3 times for another fizzy pop even though it was right there. |
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Finally - as the server took away our empty dishes, Sean was sure he heard her say 'All finished? Well done, guys!' Er, thanks mum, now can we have pudding? In fact we did have pudding, Chocolate Glory, a vanilla ice-cream brownie sundae with chocolate gloop and chocolate pieces. |
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category='Pizza,Pizza Express,Restaurants,Temporarily Closed' |
category='Pizza,Restaurants,Temporarily Closed' |
Note: As of 23 March 2008, this branch is closed for refurbishment.
A branch of the chain of pizza restaurants, near London Bridge Station.
Pizza Express is a standard chain restaurant, usually in large spaces and with lots of tables so you seldom if ever have to wait. The menu contains your basic Italian style menu - lots of different pizzas, but some salads and pasta dishes and the usual bread-based side dishes like garlic bread and bruchetta. The house red is a cheap, reasonable plonk and the deserts menu has lots of yummy, ice-cream and chocolate based puddings. The menu is here: http://www.pizzaexpress.com/MainMenu.pdf
I wouldn't normally think of reviewing a chain place like Pizza Express, except that going here was the weirdest dining experience in recent memory. Sean ordered some chicken pizza I can't remember and I had the Giardiniera which had asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers and Santos tomatos on a sauce of tomato and pesto. I asked for the pizza to be without mushrooms and when it arrived, I cut into it to find a mushroom slice. I have a real fear and loathing of mushroom so I asked for it be taken away. The server took the pizza and there was a little conference over it, then she returned it and said 'that's an artichoke'.
Now, I'm not exactly a rocket scientist but I assure you I can tell the difference between a mushroom and an artichoke. So I cut further into the pizza and lo and behold, more mushrooms.
They did fast-track my non-mushroom pizza but I wasn't overly impressed. Also, we were sitting right next the fridge with all the beverages and Sean had to ask at least 3 times for another fizzy pop even though it was right there.
Finally - as the server took away our empty dishes, Sean was sure he heard her say 'All finished? Well done, guys!' Er, thanks mum, now can we have pudding? In fact we did have pudding, Chocolate Glory, a vanilla ice-cream brownie sundae with chocolate gloop and chocolate pieces.
Good food, bizarre service, fairly cheap, basic chain decor and menu.
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