PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square

3.5 (5)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Theatre Square, East, Greater London E15 1BX

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PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square

3.5

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Stratford

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Charming
Romantic

We're right next door to Stratford's Theatre Royal and the cinema. you'll find a bright bustling restaurant that's really convenient for dining before or after a show or movie. On our walls we display artwork inspired by famous plays held at the Theatre Royal. We also have an outdoor dining area to enjoy the summer months.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8534 1700
Website
https://www.pizzaexpress.com/stratford-east-theatre-square
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Theatre Square, East, Greater London E15 1BX
Neighborhood
Stratford
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Starter and Main for £20
£20.00 per person
1 - 30 people
Nov 6, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Enjoy any Starter and any Main for £20, when you dine-in Mon - Sun. Download your offer before you dine: https://www.pizzaexpress.com/offers T&Cs – https://www.pizzaexpress.com/terms-and-conditions/christmas-starter-and-main-for-£20
£12 Festive Lunch
£12.00 per person
1 - 30 people
Nov 5, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Enjoy selected mains and drinks from the Festive Lunch Menu for £12, when you dine-in with us Mon - Fri from 11:30am - 3pm Download your offer before you dine: https://www.pizzaexpress.com/offers T&Cs – https://www.pizzaexpress.com/terms-and-conditions/12-festive-lunch
Kids Pizza Making Party
£17.45 per person
8 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Kids will don mini pizzaiolo hats and get stuck into fresh ingredients in a delightfully messy pizza-making masterclass. There’s bottomless squash throughout, and party games played to keep the energy high. To finish? Gelato all round, of course! Min. 8 guests. Max. 30 guests. A party lasts between 90-120 mins.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square.

3.5

(5)

4.7Food
3.0Service
3.5Ambience
3.8Value

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5 Reviews

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Jeremy
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Pizza Express, I didn't even realise it was there but found it via OpenTable, sure we will come here more regularly now!
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Emma
London9 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Almost everyone who is in this restaurant is going to the Theatre at 7:30. We arrived at 5:50 PM. We did not get our food until 6:40 PM. Luckily, we still had time to eat it before we went to the Theatre. The people on the table next to us had to leave without eating because it had taken an hour and their food has still not arrived. This restaurant just need to plan better as I imagine that this happens all the time, as it is the only restaurant next to the Theatre the food was nice, and the staff were nice, they just need more staff
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Debbie
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I booked through open table but was told it was cancelled when I arrived as open table had over booked.
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Sarah
London1 review
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Turned up for our booking to be told that all Open Table bookings had been cancelled! I said I had not had any communication saying that . Fortunately the we were still able to be seated at a table at our booked time . Then we waited - after 20 minutes we asked a young lady clearing a table if she could take our order and she said “I just clear tables !” To which we said “ can you find out who serves this section then please ?”In the end we grabbed the guy who was meet and seating people to take our order as we had been waiting nearly 30 minutes without even having our drinks order taken ! Drinks arrive in a reasonable amount of time but then we waited again ! After being seated for an hour my friend asked someone where our food was , and we waited , no one came to explain why it was taking so long , or to ask if we wanted any more drinks . After another 10 minutes I went to ask a guy who was clearing a table if he could find out where our food was and he again said he was just clearing tables and I had to tell him to please go find out as we had been waiting for an hour and 10 mins . Then an actual waitress appeared to asked if everything was okay ( I think she thought we had our food already) We replied “ No . We still have no food and we have been waiting an hour and 15 mins !” No apology , she just went off towards the kitchen but I think the table clearer had already chased it because after 1 hour and 20 mins our food arrived - 4 pizzas and a side of halloumi bites . Even on a busy day ( not every table was full when we arrived and lots of people were seated after us !) it doesn’t take that long to cook 4 pizzas ! The most annoying thing was that we had no communication from anyone . No one even came to ask if our food was okay . Thankfully the pizzas were nice . When we asked for the bill the waitress asked ,” oh do you not want dessert?” We laughed and said ,”No we haven’t time!” 2 hours from sitting to paying bill!The booking was only for 1 1/2!
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Greg
London1 review
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant itself has a lovely feel, good location and intimate ambience. The standard of food is also top so perhaps the restaurant just had an off day. But they were not ready for our arrival, the table had no cutlery orders took an age to arrive, they were blatantly understaffed so clearly under pressure. Staff were not particularly engaged or attentive. An incorrect menu was given! Not good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8534 1700
Website
https://www.pizzaexpress.com/stratford-east-theatre-square
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Theatre Square, East, Greater London E15 1BX
Neighborhood
Stratford
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square is recommended for special evenings: guests describe a lovely Valentine's meal and praise its intimate, romantic ambience.

PizzaExpress Stratford East tends to fill up on peak nights, guests report it being “completely packed” with long waits and even large queues on Saturday evenings, while several visitors note quiet lunchtimes and a generally less-busy, relaxed feel.

PizzaExpress Stratford East is bright and bustling with theatre-inspired artwork on the walls next to Stratford’s Theatre Royal; guests describe a lovely, intimate and welcoming atmosphere, and some visits, especially lunchtimes, are noted as quieter and relaxed.

Yes, PizzaExpress Stratford East is family-friendly, with many guests praising its child-friendly vibe, staff who look after kids during birthday parties, and an outdoor area where children can play.

Thursday lunchtime is a lovely choice, a guest popped in on a Thursday for a quick theatre-side lunch and praised the charming manager and excellent service.

Guests report generous portions at PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square, one reviewer specifically praised the food as "absolutely delicious and generous portions."

PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square offers its bright, bustling indoor dining room plus an outdoor dining area/patio for warmer months.

Yes, PizzaExpress Stratford East has an outdoor dining area for summer, and guests mention the outside space being great for kids to play after they’ve eaten.

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PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square

3.5

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Stratford

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square

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PizzaExpress Stratford East - Theatre Square

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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Christmas Starter and Main for £20

£12 Festive Lunch

Kids Pizza Making Party

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