Pizza Express Derby DE1 3GL Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Pizza Express Derby DE1 3GL, where Italian culinary traditions come alive with a modern twist. Situated in Derby's historic quarter at 25 Iron Gate, this pizzeria is a haven for pizza enthusiasts. The menu showcases an array of handcrafted dishes, each prepared with high-quality ingredients. Dive into the comforting Mac & Cheese, or savor the richness of the Garlic Prawn dish on a creamy béchamel base.

Vegetarian options are equally enticing, with the Leggera Padana and classic Margherita taking center stage. Start your meal with Dough Balls Al Forno, oozing melted cheese, or opt for the delightful Bruschetta Originale.

With a warm atmosphere and friendly service, Pizza Express Derby is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual meal, the vibrant flavors and comfortable ambiance will leave you craving more.

Starters & Sides

Marinated Green Olives

With pink peppercorns and whole sweet garlic cloves

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Marinated in garlic and oregano and packed with flavour

American Hot Dough Balls

Inspired by our best selling American Hot pizza, these Dough Balls are all about the flavour. Loaded with paprika-spiced sausage, Italian tomato passata and topped with hot green peppers and Gran Milano cheese

Dough Balls 'PizzaExpress'

With our famous garlic butter. Freshly made daily using creamy butter and whole crushed garlic

Hot Honey Dough Balls

Delicious Dough Balls, tossed in chilli & basil sauce and all drizzled with hot honey. A combination of heat & sweet that's hard to beat

Loaded Pesto Dough Balls

Freshly baked Dough Balls, tossed in delicious green basil & pine kernel pesto, with an Italian tomato dip and Gran Milano cheese - the colours of the Italian flag

Dough Balls Doppio

Double helpings with garlic butter, basil & pine kernel pesto and smoky tomato harissa

Dough Balls Al Forno

Oven baked with a tempting trio of melted cheeses for those who want more: mozzarella, Cheddar and Gran Milano.

Mozzarella Sticks

Say cheese! Melting mozzarella coated in crisp, golden breadcrumbs. Served with a tangy Italian tomato dip and a drizzle of sweet hot honey

Caprese Salad

Creamy mozzarella, vine tomatoes, plenty of basil and balsamic drizzle

Spicy Chicken Wings

Fiery chicken wings, with a chilli seasoning, and chilli and basil dip

Mushroom Arancini

A Sicilian classic. Crispy, golden risotto balls, filled with mixed mushrooms and melting provolone cheese. Served with our Italian tomato sauce and rocket.

Garlic Bread With Mozzarella

A perfect prelude to the main course. Topped with delicious garlic butter and melted mozzarella

Chilli Prawns

Juicy butterflied prawns, garlic butter, tomatoes, roasted peppers and chilli flakes with fresh tomatoes, red onion and parsley, served with Dough Balls

Bruschetta Originale 'PizzaExpress'

Freshly-baked dough topped with our signature garlic butter, fresh tomatoes, red onion and basil & pine kernel pesto

Calamari

Lightly crumbed tender squid rings with Caesar dressing, lemon and parsley

Pollo Milanese

Succulent buttermilk chicken goujons coated in rosemary breadcrumbs. With basil & pine kernel pesto, rocket, slow-roasted tomatoes and Gran Milano cheese

Lemon & Herb Chicken Wings

With house dressing dip and parsley

Broccolini

Crisp Tenderstem broccoli with garlic

Mac & Cheese

A comforting classic. Macaroni baked with mozzarella, Cheddar and Gran Milano cheese sauce, with garlic oil and a crisp breadcrumb topping

Ad Astra Potatoes

Topped with Cajun spice and Gran Milano cheese, served with Italian tomato dip

Mixed Salad

Baby spinach, rocket, seasonal tomatoes and cucumber with our house dressing

Halloumi Bites

Crispy coated halloumi with Italian tomato dip and parsley

Raw Slaw

Crunchy red & white cabbage, carrot, red onion and parsley, freshly tossed in our house dressing

Polenta Chips

Rosemary polenta chips with Gran Milano cheese and honey & mustard dip

Italian Tomato Dip

Garlic Butter Dip

Basil & Pine Kernel Pesto Dip

Chilli & Basil Dip

Sweet & Smoky BBQ Dip

Quattro Carne

More meat, more cheese. Three types of salami - fennel, piccante, traditional - and pancetta, tomato, garlic and two types of mozzarella, all finished with parsley

Quattro Formaggi

A cheese lover's dream. Blue cheese, mozzarella, Cheddar and Gran Milano cheese, all on a tomato sauce base

Bruno

A winning combination. Blue cheese, red onion chutney, tomato, mozzarella, all topped with fresh rocket, Parma ham and Gran Milano cheese

Meatball Italiano

Meat our new Pizza! Beef meatballs, spicy beef, tomato, garlic, mozzarella, red onion and finished with chilli oil, parsley and Gran Milano cheese

American Hottest

Some like it hotter! 'Nduja sausage, pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella, mixed chillis and Gran Milano cheese, finished with chilli oil and parsley.

Duo Romana

When two becomes one! Take your two favourite Classic or Romana recipes and enjoy them side by side on a Romana base.

American Hot

We're proud of our pepperoni - it's packed with paprika for a deep, smoky flavour. Here it's teamed up with mozzarella, tomato and a choice of hot green or jalapeno peppers

Pollo Ad Astra

Cajun spiced chicken, red onions, mozzarella, tomato, garlic oil and sweet red peppers really deliver on Southern Swing

BBQ Burnt Ends

Slow-cooked beef brisket with a hint of chipotle, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mozzarella and red onions, topped with roasted tomatoes and parsley

Garlic Prawn

Slow-cooked pulled pork with fennel and herbs, pancetta, potato, mozzarella, garlic oil, and Gran Milano cheese on a bechamel sauce base.

Smoky BBQ Chicken

A sweet and smoky sensation. BBQ chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers and red onion on a BBQ sauce base and sprinkled with parsley.

Calzone Chicken Italiano

Slow-cooked pulled chicken, bechamel sauce, mozzarella, basil & pine kernel pesto, spinach and slow-roasted tomatoes. Served with salad and house dressing.

Calzone 'Nduja

Spicy 'nduja pork sausage, pepperoni and fiery chillies melt into mozzarella and tomato. It's all topped off with pancetta and Gran Milano cheese and served with salad and our house dressing

American

On the menu since day one with the finest pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato

La Reine

The Queen. Ham, black olives, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato

Leggera Pollo Ad Astra

Leggera American Hot

Vegan Buddha Bowl

Delicious mixed grains, slow-roasted tomatoes and fresh baby tomatoes, with spinach, rocket and spiced toasted seeds With balsamic roasted beetroot, garlic Tenderstem broccoli and houmous

Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Buddha Bowl

Mixed grains, roasted and baby tomatoes, spinach, rocket with balsamic dressing and spiced toasted seeds. Served with balsamic roasted beetroot and goat's cheese

Crispy Chicken Buddha Bowl

Mixed grains, roasted and baby tomatoes, spinach, rocket with balsamic dressing and spiced toasted seeds. With warm breaded chicken breast

Nicoise

On the menu since '85. The big flavours of tuna, white anchovies, capers and olives with new potatoes, Cos lettuce, rocket, cucumber, tomato, free-range egg, parsley and house dressing

Grand Chicken Caesar

Chicken, brown anchovies, Cos lettuce, croutons, Gran Milano cheese, free-range egg and Caesar dressing

Mac & Cheese

A comforting classic. Macaroni baked in a rich three-cheese sauce with mozzarella, Cheddar, Gran Milano cheese, garlic oil and topped with crisp breadcrumbs

Spicy Pollo & Chorizo

Chicken, spicy chorizo, penne, tomato, garlic and smoked chilli powder, topped with parsley and Gran Milano cheese

Chicken Parmigiana

Crispy, golden breaded chicken, baked with Italian tomato sauce and mozzarella. Served with penne in a tomato and garlic sauce, all topped with fresh parsley and Gran Milano cheese. Not available gluten-free

Pollo Pesto

NEW RECIPE Chicken, penne, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and Gran Milano cheese with penne, bechamel and basil & pine kernel pesto

Lasagna Classica

Slow-cooked beef, mushroom and tomato ragu, layered with silky pasta, creamy bechamel sauce and Gran Milano cheese

Cannelloni

Spinach and ricotta filled pasta with passata, bechamel, mozzarella, garlic oil and Gran Milano cheese

Mains

Vegatarian Pizza

Funghi Di Bosco

A tribute to our founder who loved mushroom pizza and Venice. Chestnut mushrooms, tomato with garlic, mozzarella and rosemary, finished with parsley and Gran Milano cheese

Margherita Pomodoro Pesto

An elevated classic. Fresh mozzarella, baby plum tomatoes, basil & pine kernel pesto, garlic oil, tomato and fresh basil

Vegan Mezze

Veggie Inferno. Char-grilled aubergine, tomato, mixed chillis, smoky tomato harissa, garlic, smoky chilli, rocket and houmous.

Padana

Goat's cheese, sweet caramelised onions and spinach combine with mozarella, tomato, garlic oil and red onions in a feast of great tastes and textures

Fiorentina

The one with the 'egg and spinach', plus mozzarella, tomato, Gran Milano cheese, black olives and garlic oil

Margherita

The hero here is our passata. It's been lovingly made using 100% Italian tomatoes by the Greci family in Parma since 1987. Truly the taste of PizzaExpress

Vegan Giardiniera

A veggie lover's delight. Artichoke, mushrooms, red onion and black olives, with tomato, vegan mozzarella alternative, garlic oil and parsley

Leggera Pomodoro

An old favourite reimagined; tomato, light mozzarella, seasonal tomatoes and fresh basil to finish

Leggera Vegan Giardiniera

Artichoke, mushroom, red onion, and black olives, with vegan mozzarella alternative and parsley

Leggera Padana

Gluten-Free La Cubana

Havana comes to PizzaExpress. Zesty, marinated slow-cooked pulled pork with garlic, herbs and a hint of chipotle chilli, tomato, mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato & red onion salsa, fresh coriander and lime.

Gluten-Free American Hot

We're proud of our pepperoni - it's packed with paprika for a deep, smoky flavour. Here it's teamed up with mozzarella, tomato and a choice of hot green or jalapeno peppers

Gluten-Free Spicy Giuseppe

A hot, modern take on a much-loved favourite. Tender, spiced ground beef, fresh chillies, red onion, green pepper, tomato and mozzarella, finished with chilli oil and parsley

Gluten-Free Padana

Goat's cheese, sweet caramelised onions and spinach combine with mozarella, tomato, garlic oil and red onions in a feast of great tastes and textures

Gluten-Free Pollo Ad Astra

Cajun spiced chicken, red onions, mozzarella, tomato, garlic oil and sweet red peppers really deliver on Southern Swing

Gluten-Free BBQ Burnt Ends

Slow-cooked beef brisket with a hint of chipotle, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mozzarella and red onions, topped with roasted tomatoes and parsley

Gluten-Free Garlic Prawn

Butterflied garlic king prawns on an Italian tomato base, with mozzarella, red onion and baby plum tomatoes. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon

Gluten-Free Funghi Di Bosco

A tribute to our founder who loved mushroom pizza and Venice. Chestnut mushrooms, tomato with garlic, mozzarella and rosemary, finished with parsley and Gran Milano cheese

Gluten-Free Pollo Fiesta

Fajita spiced chicken, roasted peppers, garlic, red onion, tomato and mozzarella, finished with fresh coriander, sour cream and lime

Gluten-Free Sloppy Giuseppe

A classic which first appeared on our menu in 1999, updated with a new, tastier recipe. Lightly spiced ground beef, red onion, green pepper, tomato and mozzarella, finished with parsley

Gluten-Free Fiorentina

The one with the 'egg and spinach', plus mozzarella, tomato, Gran Milano cheese, black olives and garlic oil

Gluten-Free American

On the menu since day one with the finest pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato

Gluten-Free Margherita

The hero here is our passata. It's been lovingly made using 100% Italian tomatoes by the Greci family in Parma since 1987. Truly the taste of PizzaExpress

Gluten-Free La Reine

The Queen. Ham, black olives, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato

Gluten-Free Vegan Giardiniera

A veggie lover's delight. Artichoke, mushrooms, red onion and black olives, with tomato, vegan mozzarella alternative, garlic oil and parsley

Gluten-Free Pizza

Desserts

Biscoff Billionaire Sundae

Like Biscoff? You'll love this. Creamy vanilla and salted caramel gelato, Biscoff sauce, plenty of Biscoff biscuits, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

The Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

Six layers of chocolate sponge and rich, dark chocolate fudge icing. A truly memorable end to your meal

Sticky Toffee Pudding

A true classic. Decadent, delicious date pudding, with lashings of sticky toffee sauce. Served with vanilla gelato

Honeycomb Cream Slice

Honeycomb, chocolate, whipped cream, and salted caramel on a deliciously rich biscuit base with chocolate sauce. Served with your choice of cream, gelato or mascarpone

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

NEW RECIPE Made with Madagascan vanilla, served with fruit coulis and white chocolate curls

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Freshly baked in our pizza ovens, a chocolate lover's dream! Served with your choice of cream, gelato or mascarpone

Sicilian Lemon & White Chocolate Roulade

A sensual treat. Crisp meringue rolled and filled with Sicilian lemon curd, white chocolate and cream, finished with a fresh, zingy fruit coulis

Tiramisu

Coffee and Marsala wine give this iconic dessert its kick!

Frangelico Affogato

A sophisticated end to your meal. Cool vanilla gelato, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur [25ml, ABV 20%], and a dark, rich shot of Espresso

Lime & Basil Sorbet Dolcetti

Zesty lime & basil-flavoured sorbet, with a choice of tea or coffee.

Stem Ginger Cake Dolcetti

Packed with stem ginger and topped with a creamy frosting, with a choice of tea or coffee.

Chocolate Brownie Dolcetti

Made with double Belgian chocolate, with a choice of tea or coffee.

Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake Dolcetti

With a choice of tea or coffee.

Caffe Reale Dolcetti

Sweet figs in a cinnamon and white wine spiced syrup with mascarpone, with a choice of tea or coffee.

Pomegranate Mimosa

Our Prosecco with fruity pomegranate syrup and a fresh raspberry.

Gavi Di Gavi

Crisp and lively, with sharp acidity and a refreshing, lasting finish

Prosecco D.O.C

Veneto, Italy (ABV 11%). Light and dry fizz, with fresh apple flavours

Prosecco D.O.C Rose

Veneto, Italy (ABV 11.5%). Bright, dry and just delicious

Grecanico Chardonnay

Sicily, Italy (ABV 13%). Exclusive to PizzaExpress. Fresh with a hint of tropical fruit

Soave D.O.C

Veneto, Italy (ABV 12%). Light and delicate

Pinot Grigio D.O.C

Veneto, Italy (ABV 12%). From north-eastern Italy, home to the very best Pinot

Sauvignon Blanc

Veneto, Italy (ABV 12.5%). Tropical notes with a sophisticated, dry edge

Picpoul De Pinet

Languedoc-Roussillon, France (ABV 13%). Crisp and light with a refreshing minerality

Verdicchio D.O.C

Marche, Italy (ABV 13%). Italy's pick. Award-winning wine exclusive to PizzaExpress

Pinot Grigio Blush

Veneto, Italy (ABV 12%). Flavours of crushed summer berries

Provence Rose

Provence, France (ABV 13%). Dry and elegant

Nero D'Avola Shiraz D.O.C

Sicily, Italy (ABV 13%). Exclusive to PizzaExpress. Smooth, soft and medium bodied

Merlot

Sicily, Italy (ABV 13%). Big and bold with plum and spice

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C

Abruzzo, Italy (ABV 12.5%). Lashings of cherries

Primitivo

Puglia, Italy (ABV 13.5%). Jammy fruit notes of dried fig and blackberries

Chianti Riserva D.O.C.G

Tuscany, Italy (ABV 12.5%). This delicious Tuscan red is full of ripe fruit and a hint of spice

Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina (ABV 14%). Black and red berry fruits

Spiced Orange G&G

Sipsmith London Dry Gin (ABV 41.6%) with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Spiced Orange Ginger Ale and zesty fresh orange

Rhubarb & Raspberry G&T

A sweeter, distinctly fruity twist on a G&T. Sipsmith London Dry Gin (ABV 41.6%), Fever-Tree Light Rhubarb & Raspberry Tonic and fresh mint

Classic G&T

NEW RECIPE Sipsmith London Dry Gin (ABV 41.6%), light tonic and fresh lime

Pomegranate Margarita

Patron Silver Tequila (ABV 40%), with lime, blood orange, pomegranate syrup and a touch of salt. A new take on a classic

Frangelico Espresso Martini

Rich bitter coffee, heavenly Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, vodka and vanilla

Raspberry Cosmo Spritz

Pretty in pink! 42 Below Vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry and lime topped with lemonade.

Passion Fruit Martini

A modern classic. 42 Below vodka, blended with passion fruit and vanilla (ABV 14.9%), served with a 25ml shot of Prosecco on the side

Berry Mojito

A fruity take on a classic (ABV 14.9%), with Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Cassis, mint and lime

Aperol Spritz

Prosecco, Aperol (ABV 11%), soda and orange. Sunshine in a glass

Espresso Martini

Smooth and intense. Espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and vanilla (ABV 14.9%)

Classic White Spritzer

Pinot Grigio, topped with refreshing soda and lemon

Classic Rose Spritzer

Pinot Grigio Blush, topped with refreshing soda and lemon

Classic Red Spritzer

Montepluciano, topped with refreshing soda and lemon

Peroni Capri

Refreshingly light lager with a spritz of Italian lemon (ABV 4.2%)

Pizza Pal

Crafted with our friends at Meantime Brewery, a pale ale exclusively brewed with fruity Citra to make the perfect pizza partner (ABV 4%)

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Part of the PizzaExpress story, crisp and refreshing with citrus and spicy aromatic notes. (ABV 5%)

Peroni Nastro Azzuro 0.0

(ABV 0%)

Gluten-Free Peroni Nastro Azzurro

(ABV 5%)

Peroni Gran Riserva

(ABV 6.6%)

Fuller's London Pride Amber Ale

(ABV 4.7%) - 500ml

Cornish Orchards Raspberry & Elderflower Cider

(ABV 4%) - 500ml

Cornish Orchards Gold Cider

(ABV 5%)

Pomegranate Sparkle

Beautifully pink and deliciously sweet and tart, a refreshing mix of pomegranate syrup and lemonade, with fresh mint and lime

Peach Sparkle

A refined non-alcoholic cocktail bursting with fruit flavour, inspired by the famous Bellini cocktail

Lime & Ginger Sparkle

Zesty and spicy

Raspberry Sparkle

Bottlegreen sparkling light raspberry lemonade, fresh lime and mint

Elderflower & Mint Sparkle

Bottlegreen sparkling light elderflower presse, lemon and mint

Apple Juice

Passion Fruit Still Lemonade

Strawberry Sicilian Still Lemonade

Sicilian Still Lemonade

Oasis Summer Fruits

Oasis Exotic Fruits Zero

Lipton Peach Ice Tea

Coca-Cola Classic

Diet Coke

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Fanta

Sprite

One Living Ginger Kombucha

Authentically brewed, with ginger and turmeric. Zero sugar, raw & unpasteurised and full of live cultures