Pizza Express

Not the best place to eat in Abingdon by far!
We went a few times, the first time it was ok, the second time worse and the final time pretty rubbish!
We were one of only ²⁄₃ other tables of people in there and we were ready to have our plates cleared so we could order dessert but the waitress was too busy cleaning down tables that nobody sat at them, surely you should concentrate on the paying customers that are still in the restaurant? Eventually the waitress came over, we declined dessert because we got bored waiting and so asked for the bill, we gave cash and the waitress actually asked if we would like our change! What a cheeky way of asking for a tip?
The quality of the food was good however although a bit pricey!
We wouldn’t visit again purely because of the poor service we received!

Its ok — as a chain you probably know what to expect. Except this one seems to be one of the worse…
I constantly go here, wondering why i haven’t recently and then i remember:
Crummy service (most of the time) — its inconsistent — sometimes you win — sometimes you lose.
Poor hygiene — on numerous occasions i have found hairs in my food — that are neither mine nor my partners… not what i have come to expect from pizza express.
Not a lot to go on really. It could be better. If you’re looking for a pizza place — try oxford as there are two (much better) pizza expresses located within 5 minutes of each other.

A fab place to treat yourself to a simple bit of food. It’s only pizza and the regular salads but the food is always to a good standard. Quite a few chairs and tables in there so when it’s busy it can feel a tad packed. Service is very decent and the staff always have a smile and are friendly (to us anyway). Service can slow down during the busier hours. Booking in advance is best if you’re thinking of going in the evening. In the summer (when the sun comes out) there is a nice patio section at the rear.

Always very friendly. Quick service and good standards of cleanliness.

Well, I tried to take my missus, to the New (ish) ASK restaurant, but we didn’t book and it was packede, but we managed to get in here, and what a dissapointment
Initially the staff were very helpful, and got us a seat when the restaurant was fairly packed, but the service pretty much disintergrated from there. I appreciate it was busy, but at times it took us at least 10 mintues to get the attention of one member of staff. It seemed very disorganised.
On the food side of things, we went for some garlic bread and some dough balls for starters which was very tasty, and then we both went for a pizza as a main. My partners was a goats cheese and caramelised onion pizza, which she thought was just ok, as the onion was far far too sweet. I went for the American hot, with mixed hot peppers. The pizza was alright, but then it occured to me that the reason why i had a problem with this place last time, is because the pizzas are not served with enough cheese! The pizza was literally half covered with cheese. Not good enough.
We then waited and waited for someone to ask us if we would like dessert, which we did, but no one asked so we had to go and get menus ourselves. Again we waited and waited, but no one came until we sacked it off and decided to leave. Poor show.
Overall, the venue itself is alright, but it’s décor could be improved. The pizzas need more cheese, and the staff need a kick up the backside, as it was sloppy!
Considering the other venues in Abingdon for pizzas, I would say this one would come last.

This is a nice branch of Pizza Express– especially the back garden where you can eat outside in the summer. The menu has a good range of pizza, pasta and salads– though I have only ever had pizzas. The service is always pretty good– they do warn you if there will be a long wait sdo you can go and get a drink and come back, which is appreciated. The food is good if not exactly exciting– this is a chain restaraunt, but it does it well. It caters well for large parties here, and everyone seems to find something they like on the menu.

First things first — this is Yet Another Generic Chain Italian Restaurant.
However, despite this fact, Pizza Express Abingdon does a good job of the ‘generic Italian’ genre.
the food is pretty good — especially my favourite, the Capricciosa (finished with a runny egg, of course). The service can be slow at times though.
One thing we found is that this is very popular with parents and small children, especially on Sunday afternoons. Singletons and couples may wish to avoid these times — it can get a little noisy, but it’s entertaining!
So overall, pretty reasonable price-​wise, pretty good value — a generic chain doing a generic job, but doing it well.

Smart, contemporary style chain restaurant. The same menu as in all the other Pizza Express’s so you know what you’re getting. Very good authentic stone baked pizzas and good selection of pasta dishes. I’m always disappointed by the small portions though — good idea to have some of their dough balls or garlic bread too (carb overload!) The Soho pizza with piles of fresh rocket on top is very good, not so good the one with anchovies — you only get four anchovies.
Conveniently situated on Stert Street in the centre of town — near to car parks at the rear. Has a nice outdoor area for eating.