The Take
Skip the pizzas at Pizza Express. Rapeseed oil baked into every base turns the signature wood-fired pies into the main vector for industrial slop.
The rocket salad stands out as one of the few genuinely RSO-free menu items. Pair it with grilled chicken when available for a clean, status-signal-light meal that actually delivers on the casual dining promise.
The Verdict
Pizza Express sells casual Italian nostalgia that collapses under the rapeseed oil reality in the bases. The few clean options exist but require deliberate navigation past the main menu trap.
Order the rocket salad with grilled chicken if available.
Common Questions
Does Pizza Express use seed oils?
Yes. Rapeseed oil appears in pizza bases and most savoury dishes.
What should you avoid at Pizza Express?
Any pizza. The base carries the primary industrial oil load.
Is the rocket salad the only safe pick?
Mostly. It is one of the few verified RSO-free items; confirm via the allergen booklet for others.
