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PizzaExpress turns 60 – and the celebration tastes great at Wainwright’s Yard, Kendal

If you're looking for a great place to eat in Kendal, PizzaExpress, a well-loved favourite in the Wainwright's Yard, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an exciting new menu.

Since opening its first restaurant in 1965, PizzaExpress has been serving up much-loved dishes. To mark this milestone, they’ve introduced fresh takes on classic flavours, brand-new menu additions, and a special celebratory set menu.

What’s on the menu?

Pizza lovers are in for a treat with the Queen Margherita, a new take on the classic featuring an entire ball of creamy burrata. If you enjoy a bit of spice, the Blazing Hot Dough Balls, made in collaboration with Sauce Shop, turn up the heat with fiery garlic butter and hot sauce. The Golden Caramel Chocolate Dough Balls, finished with a touch of gold dust, make for the perfect birthday treat for those with a sweet tooth.

The celebrations continue with four new dishes inspired by different Italian regions:

    • Romana Calabrian Hot – A fiery fiesta of spicy ‘nduja, pepperoni, hot red chilli and
      tomato, finished with a drizzle of hot honey – the perfect combination of sweet and
      heat.

    • Romana Lombardy Speciale – A delightfully fresh pizza for spring, featuring
      bresaola, Italian artichokes, and peppery rocket on a bechamel base, topped with
      a truffle and lemon dressing and shavings of Gran Milano.

    • Romana Spicy Melanzane – Chargrilled aubergines, tomato, garlic, smoky chilli and
      jalapeno peppers with a sprinkling of vegan mozzarella. It joins the menu where at
      least 50% of the options are already vegan or vegetarian.

    • Meatballs Al Forno – Tender beef meatballs baked in a rich tomato and garlic
      sauce with just a hint of chilli, topped with Gran Milano and a side of toasted Dough
      Sticks.

For those who love a great deal, the PizzaExpress anniversary set menu offers any starter and a classic pizza for just £19.65, a nod to the brand’s founding year.

Toasting to 60 years, PizzaExpress has launched a special range of drinks, including a second collaboration with Meantime Brewing Company, creating the Birthday Brew IPA, which features peachy tropical flavours, with the British brewing company – designed to perfectly accompany the new menu.

Food with friends at Wainwright’s Yard

If you’re searching for places to eat in Kendal, craving a freshly made pizza, or want to raise a glass to 60 years of pizza-making, head over to PizzaExpress in Wainwright’s Yard.

Book your table today: PizzaExpress Booking.

With its mix of independent shops, a café, a bar and the Pizza Express restaurant, Wainwright’s Yard is a great place to visit in Kendal.