Pizza Express

Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11.30am - 11.00pm || Sunday 11.30am - 10.30pm

Pizza Express - The History

Peter Boizot started the first Pizza Express in London, 1965. However his first taste of pizza was in 1948 whilst in Northern Italy. From there, he found himself in Germany where he witnessed pizzaiolos dressed in blue and white striped shirts tossing the dough high into the air. This was accompanied by opera, classical and jazz music all played off a juke machine. On returning to London and finding no good pizzas, Peter invested in a Signora Notaro oven from Italy, got an exclusive deal with London's only mozzarella maker, Margaret Zampi and took over her ailing pizza shop, Pizza Express. Soon a second restaurant was opened and the beginnings of Pizza Express started.

Pizza Express - West Didsbury - Unashamedly Beautiful Pizzas Always Served In Style

Our restaurant, in West Didsbury, is a little bit of an institution. Housed in the imposing Old Post Office on the junction of Lapwing Lane and Palatine Road, it's the kind of place that really can suit all occasions. Our restaurant is well known for its relaxed atmosphere and friendly team. Managed by Ben and Emma, the team at West Didsbury have served our many regulars - and growing new faces - for a long time. We have an amazingly staple team - you may not know all of their names, but you'll certainly know their faces! Next time you're in, do introduce yourself to Arek, Dino, Marta, Ben, Andrea or Jo - we'd be delighted to say hello!

The restaurant has two separate dining areas - the main dining area with the open plan kitchen, and The Oak Room, to the left as you enter the restaurant. In case you didn't know, we also have an al fresco area, to the rear. The restaurant is spacious and stylish, retaining many of the building's original features, and is within walking distance of the main shopping areas of Didsbury and West Didsbury.

Pizza Express - West Didsbury - Private Dining Room

Our West Didsbury restaurant also has a private dining room upstairs, which is equipped with its own bar area. This private function room is available to hire, day or night, from £75.00, meaning that we can host a wide range of functions from a works meeting to a private celebration. The room can easily hold 45 seated diners and for larger parties, we can offer buffet style menus. We can create bespoke menus for your function, to accommodate all tastes and budgets. You will also have the service of a private waiter and as it's your party, you can decide the music and the decorations. Here at West Didsbury Pizza Express, we like you to have YOUR party YOUR way!

Pizza Express - West Didsbury - Bookings

Did you know you can book your table at our West Didsbury restaurant? You can either do it simply by phoning ahead on 0161 438 0838 or alternatively, you can book online via our website - http://pizzaexpress.com/our-restaurants/1891/didsbury.aspx

It is very much recommended that bookings are made for Wednesday evenings ("Orange Wednesday") and Friday and Saturday evenings.