# Pizza Express, Portsmouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 3.9/5 from 948 Google reviews. Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/restaurants/pizza-express (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pizza Restaurant # Pizza Express Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12521455578464550890&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Pizza Express](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104346158303836578627) **In short:** Pizza Express is a pizza restaurant in Portsmouth, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 948 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space. Summary via Google ## About Pizza Express Pizza Express at Gunwharf Quays is a chain pizzeria where chefs make and toss pizzas by hand in a relaxed setting. The kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Diners report the pizzas and dough balls are well made, and staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant takes bookings and caters well to children and groups, though some customers note that service can be slow and prices are on the high side. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Pizza Express's own website](https://www.pizzaexpress.com/portsmouth-gunwharf-quays-designer-outlet?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=GMB-WEB-2701). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Tuesday** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Thursday** 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - wagamama portsmouth gunwharf quays next door - Nando's Portsmouth next door - Vue Cinema Portsmouth next door - Spinnaker Tower next door - Gunwharf Quays 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners appreciate this restaurant for its delicious pizzas and dough balls, along with the friendly and attentive staff. Other reviews mention the service can be slow and the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (948 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Portsmouth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/121534). [More restaurants in Portsmouth](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (948 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.pizzaexpress.com/portsmouth-gunwharf-quays-designer-outlet?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=GMB-WEB-2701) [023 9283 2939](tel:02392832939) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Portsmouth **Plus Code** 9C2WQVWV+52 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Portsmouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Pizza Express on +44 23 9283 2939. ## More near Pizza Express ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Holiday Inn Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays ★ 4.0 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/hotels/holiday-inn-portsmouth-gunwharf-quays) - [Keppels Head Hotel ★ 4.1 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/hotels/keppels-head-hotel) - [Old Victory House ★ 3.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/hotels/old-victory-house) - [Lady Hamilton Public House B&B ★ 4.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/hotels/lady-hamilton-public-house-b-b) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Gunwharf Quays Apartments - No.1 The One Bedroom ’A’ 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/cottages/gunwharf-quays-apartments-no-1-the-one-bedroom-a-ukc4003) ### Campsites nearby - [Kingfisher Park ★ 4.2 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hampshire/camping/kingfisher-park) - [Southsea Leisure Park ★ 3.3 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/camping/southsea-leisure-park) - [Croft Lane Green Camping ★ 4.2 · 5.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hayling-island/camping/croft-lane-green-camping) - [Eastoke Farm ★ 4.2 · 5.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hampshire/camping/eastoke-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [Vue Portsmouth ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/vue-portsmouth) - [Spinnaker Tower ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/spinnaker-tower) - [Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth (Gunwharf Quays) ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/hollywood-bowl-portsmouth-gunwharf-quays) - [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/portsmouth-historic-dockyard)