Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
£7.95
440 kcal
Updated 12 September 2026
Loaded Pesto Dough Balls sits 11th of 22 on price in PizzaExpress’ Starters & Sides section, at £7.95 and 440 kcal. Updated 12 September 2026.
Tossed in delicious green basil & pine kernel pesto, with a spicy tomato & chilli dip and Gran Milano cheese
That price is PizzaExpress’ own published figure, and it sits close to the average for the Starters & Sides section. Branch pricing still moves it: an airport, motorway or station site charges more than a high street one for the same thing.
Allergens PizzaExpress declares
May contain traces
PizzaExpress notes: Suitable for coeliacs if served with gluten-free Dough Balls.
Source: PizzaExpress Allergen Information, England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey (September 2026). Shared kitchens mean cross-contamination is possible. Ask in the restaurant if an allergy is severe.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
As published by PizzaExpress
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 440 kcal | 22% |
% RI is our calculation against the UK reference intake for an average adult: 2,000 kcal, 70g fat, 20g saturates, 260g carbohydrate, 90g sugars, 50g protein and 6g salt. PizzaExpress publishes the amounts, not these percentages.
Everything You Need to Know About PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
How to order Loaded Pesto Dough Balls at PizzaExpress
Counter, kiosk and app all carry it. The PizzaExpress app adds collection and delivery. It is filed under Starters & Sides. Branch by branch availability varies, which the app reflects once you choose a location.
PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls price in 2026
The PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls price in 2026 is £7.95 on the figures we hold. The figure is PizzaExpress’ own published price. Within the Starters & Sides section that puts it 11th of 22 on price. Expect more at airport, motorway and station branches than on a high street, and more again through a delivery app.
Diet marking
PizzaExpress marks this as vegetarian. That is the chain's own classification of the recipe rather than a statement about how it is cooked, and vegan marking in particular sits alongside shared equipment at most of these brands.
What 440 kcal means here
440 kcal is well below the Starters & Sides average. That is a normal single course for most people, and it leaves room for a side. The 2,000 kcal figure printed on UK menus is a reference intake for an average adult, not a target, and it is the number these percentages are worked against.
A lighter choice in the same section
Buttermilk Ranch Slaw sits in the same part of the menu at 235 kcal, which is 205 fewer than this for £6.45. That swap is the single biggest change available inside this section, and it needs no substitution or special request at the counter.
Finding it near you
We list 341 PizzaExpress branches across 4 of the four UK nations, with the London SW postcode area holding the most at 19. Menus vary by site, so a listing here is national rather than a promise about your nearest one. The PizzaExpress app confirms it in seconds.
Pro Tips for Ordering Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
The side is where a meal grows
Sides are priced low enough to feel incidental and carry enough energy to change a meal's total. The smaller size, or one shared between two people, keeps the main choice intact. PizzaExpress lists sides separately from meals for exactly this reason.
Where it sits on price
10 items cost less than this one in the Starters & Sides section and 11 cost more, out of 22 we hold a price for. The closest thing to it on price is Dynamite Dough Balls at £7.95, so those two are the real comparison when you are deciding.
Allergens declared
PizzaExpress declares 2 of the 14 allergens UK law requires to be listed for this item: cereals containing gluten and milk. It also lists soya as a possible trace, meaning PizzaExpress cannot rule that out. A declaration covers the recipe and not the kitchen, and every one of these chains prepares food in shared fryers and on shared surfaces. For a severe allergy the only reliable check is asking staff on the day.
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About PizzaExpress - Casual Dining Restaurant
PizzaExpress trades as a casual dining chain in the UK, and we list 341 of its branches. We track 127 of its menu items across 8 sections, recheck them on a rolling schedule, and name the source of every figure. UK Menu Prices has no connection to PizzaExpress and earns nothing from your order.
