pizza express la reine

Pizza Express La Reine

La Reine Pizza is a tasty, Italian-style pizza made with a mix of Italian ham (prosciutto cotto), black olives, and mushrooms, all placed on a classic base of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. There is abundant flavor in every bite, and the balance of salty, rich, and fresh is spot-on.

La Reine means “The Queen” in French, and if we are talking about the best tasting pizza, then this definitely qualifies as the queen of pizzas, with its superior ingredients and mouth-watering taste.

This pizza is a royal combination of classic ingredients that appeal to nearly every pizza enthusiast. The Pizza Express La Reine features:

  • Mushrooms
  • Italian Ham (prosciutto cotto)
  • Black Olives
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Tomato Base

All of this is served on a signature Pizza Express Classic base, hand-stretched and stone-baked to perfection.

Here’s a complete list of ingredients used in La Reine (based on the latest menu and nutritional data):

  • Pizza Dough: Wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, olive oil
  • Tomato Sauce: Tomato purée, herbs, spices
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Pasteurized cow’s milk, rennet
  • Italian Prosciutto Cotto (Ham): Pork, salt, preservatives
  • Mushrooms: Fresh button mushrooms
  • Black Olives: Pitted, brined
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (drizzle)
  • Oregano (optional garnish)

This classic pizza offers a rich umami taste with a delightful balance between salty ham and earthy mushrooms.

Menu Item: Pizza Express La Reine
Category: Classic Pizza
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 685-730 kcal (Classic base)
Available At: All major Pizza Express branches in the UK and internationally

This pizza remains one of the top-ordered items at Pizza Express due to its simplicity, rich ingredients, and well-balanced flavor. It’s ideal for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery.

No, the La Reine contains Italian ham, which is a meat product. However, you can request a vegetarian version without the ham.

Yes! Pizza Express allows you to add or remove toppings like extra cheese, no olives, or even make it vegan by substituting with vegan cheese and removing meat.

Approximately 685 to 730 kcal, depending on size and specific base (Classic or Romana).

Yes, you can request a gluten-free base, but always confirm with staff about cross-contamination risks if you have severe allergies.

A light red wine or sparkling water with lemon complements the flavors of the La Reine pizza wonderfully.

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