I had the pleasure of an all-expenses paid meal at Pizza Express the other week. We set to a busy, festive York to sample their brand new Christmas menu & boy was I looking forward to it. Christmas & food in one sentence is just too much for little old me, I might pop with excitement.
We ventured to the Museum Street branch, which is just across Lendall Bridge & opposite the Museum gardens. Being right on the river sets a nice atmosphere too. It was bustling with people when we arrived so we were shown to some comfy seats where we could peruse the menu’s. I have to say everything sounded delicious & I was struggling to choose. As the building is so old it still has all it’s glamorous high ceilings and detailing which is just exactly what I love about York.
Our host for the evening was a jolly girl who made up for some entertainment, Hollie. She clearly enjoyed what she was doing & it shone through. When pronounced with two glasses of prosecco (my favourite!) she was quick to advise what dishes were delicious. I opted for the Pork & Pancetta Croquettes (For those who don’t know what that is: Pulled pork belly, pancetta, cheddar and basil croquettes breaded and baked, served with a spiced arrabbiata sauce. ALL THE NOMS.) Mr C was rather dull, which is unlike him, and chose cheesy garlic bread (I don’t think anyone needs a description here & if you do, walk away slowly!)
I was quite hungry so my starter went down an absolute treat. Everything was so tasty leaving me wanting maybe an extra croquette to put me on till our main meal. But, alas I did not have to fear as it only took ten minutes or so between courses. Now, I’m not a huge fan of pizza’s when at a restaurant. I find them messy & awkward but in the namesake place of pizza, I had to indulge. Of course, I went for a new, Christmas pizza that they had just launched; Anatra Romana which was pulled duck, shredded courgette, red onion and mozzarella on a light plum hoisin sauce finished with rocket and fresh spring onion. I think I have an obsession with any pulled meat. Mr C being an avid heat tester went for Pizza Express’ hottest pizza on the menu, Francesco Mazzei Calabrese. This had all manners of cured meat and spicy chilli’s on it. It’s safe to say he was impressed. It was a good 8/10 for him & I quote ”The best pizza I have had in restaurant EVER.” That is a mean fete! Mine was lovely, albeit a little sweet, but all the same the rocket on top mixed with the duck was just lovely! I’d have no qualms in recommending it at all.
Now, to say I was looking forward to the deserts was an understatement. I don’t know if any of you have been to Pizza Express before but, their desert menu is something to behold. I wanted to ask if we could have a sharing plate & try them all, but my waist cracked & decided against it. We were terribly cliche and both went for the same thing, Chocolate Tartufo. This is a moist chocolate sponge topped with a crispy waffle praline and rich Belgian dark chocolate with a praline mousse centre. Boy, did that sound good and was highly recommended by our waitress! Third glass of prosecco down I managed to get two thirds of the way through it, but my, was it good. Very sweet & intense so I’d recommend a glass of water when drinking it which is probably why I was defeated by it in the end!
For £19.95 per person to enjoy a three course meal with a glass of prosecco is great value for money and you aren’t skimping in quantity OR quality. I must say I am now thoroughly a pizza fan!
Rebecca xxx
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