Eating Out Gluten Free at Pizza Express 🍕

Why It’s One of the Best Chain Restaurants for Coeliacs

This week I revisited one of my all-time favourite chain restaurants Pizza Express  and honestly, it never disappoints. For anyone with coeliac disease, eating out can be stressful, but Pizza Express makes it safe, easy, and delicious.

Why Pizza Express is Coeliac-Friendly

• Accredited by Coeliac UK – This means they follow strict preparation processes and staff are trained to reduce cross-contamination.

• Allergy Menu – When I arrived, the host immediately asked about dietary needs. After explaining I’m coeliac, I was given an allergy checklist menu, which clearly outlines what's safe.

• Cross Contamination Protocols – From kitchen prep to serving methods, Pizza Express takes it seriously.

🍕 Gluten Free Options at Pizza Express

Here’s what you can enjoy completely gluten free:

Starters

• Gluten Free Dough Balls with garlic butter (delicious, but you only get 5 compared to 8 in the regular version… not sure why? 🤔)

Mains

• Gluten Free Pizza Bases for both Romana and Classic pizzas. Made in their dedicated gluten free bakery. Served on a black board to avoid confusion. Plus: You get your own pizza cutter to reduce cross-contamination!

• Gluten Free Penne Pasta made from rice flour (Bonus: They use only rice flour in the kitchen for dusting to prevent cross-contamination.)

I ordered a gluten free Margherita with ham and it was amazing!

Dessert

• Chocolate Brownie (gluten free and SO good — although I didn’t have room this time)

  
  

If you’ve not been to Pizza Express in a while, or you’ve never gone since your coeliac diagnosis this is your sign to go!It’s coeliac-friendly, reliable, and the food is genuinely tasty.

Don’t forget to check out my TikTok and Instagram post where I share more about my visit!💬 Have a question or want to share your Pizza Express order? Message me anytime!