PizzaExpress Margherita: Classic, Romana or Large Classic?
The whole Romana Margherita lists 769 kcal versus 711 kcal for Classic in this source. Slice counts, large formats and gluten-free builds need their own matching basis.
Classic and Romana are whole-pizza entries
PizzaExpress lists the Classic Margherita at 711 kcal and 35.1 g protein, and Romana Margherita at 769 kcal and 40 g protein. The complete Romana is 58 kcal higher, with 4.9 g more protein. A thinner-looking base does not establish fewer calories in the entire served pizza.
| Order and portion | kcal | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Salt (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic1 whole named source portion | 711 | 35.1 | 91.7 | 22.1 | 4 |
| Romana1 whole named source portion | 769 | 40 | 91.9 | 26.2 | 4.3 |
| Large Classic1 whole named source portion | 1347 | 69.2 | 176.4 | 39.1 | 7.5 |
| Classic gluten-free1 whole named source portion | 685 | 22.9 | 94.5 | 23.2 | 3.7 |
| Romana gluten-free1 whole named source portion | 1033 | 31.2 | 156.7 | 29.9 | 5.5 |
A slice is the fraction you actually eat
If a Classic is cut into six equal shares, one share is 711 ÷ 6 = 118.5 kcal. If the same pizza is cut into eight equal shares, one is 88.9 kcal after rounding. Cutting changes the slice number, not the energy in the pizza.
For half the Classic, use 355.5 kcal and 17.55 g protein before display rounding. Half the Romana is 384.5 kcal and 20 g protein. These are equal-fraction estimates from a whole-pizza total; toppings may not be distributed perfectly.
Large Classic is not the regular Classic entry
The Large Classic Margherita lists 1,347 kcal and 69.2 g protein. That is 636 kcal more than the regular Classic. Do not use the smaller entry for a larger takeaway pizza just because both names contain Margherita.
Gluten-free versions are separate recipes
The Classic gluten-free version lists 685 kcal, while the Romana gluten-free version lists 1,033 kcal. The direction and size of the difference do not follow a simple rule that gluten-free means fewer calories. Protein also changes: 22.9 g and 31.2 g respectively.
These labels identify source menu recipes. They do not establish that a preparation environment is safe for an allergy or coeliac disease; consult the restaurant’s current information.
Build the rest of the meal separately
The comparison excludes starters, garlic butter, extra toppings, drinks and dessert. A side of dough balls is not hidden in the pizza row. Check dine-in versus takeaway and the exact format before selecting a record, then log the portion of that named pizza you ate.
Compare the three whole-pizza formats
Sources & serving notes
- PizzaExpress official UK nutrition table
Official UK whole-pizza portions; no universal slice size or cross-country equivalent assumed.
- PizzaExpress official restaurant menu
Confirms the current Classic Margherita menu entry; local configuration and availability can vary.
Sources checked 2026-10-19. Snapshot of named recipes and portions; not every live menu option or branch. Published rounded values can differ from a hand-prepared serving.