Penne Pollo Pesto
£17.45
1076 kcal
Updated 12 September 2026
At 1076 kcal, Penne Pollo Pesto is the heaviest single item on PizzaExpress’ Mains list. Updated 12 September 2026.
Chicken, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and Gran Milano cheese with penne, béchamel and basil & pine kernel pesto
That price is PizzaExpress’ own published figure, and it sits close to the average for the Mains 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 Fusilli pasta.
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, penne
As published by PizzaExpress
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1076 kcal | 54% |
% 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 Penne Pollo Pesto
How to order Penne Pollo Pesto at PizzaExpress
Counter, kiosk and app all carry it. The PizzaExpress app adds collection and delivery. It is filed under Mains. Branch by branch availability varies, which the app reflects once you choose a location.
PizzaExpress Penne Pollo Pesto price in 2026
The PizzaExpress Penne Pollo Pesto price in 2026 is £17.45 on the figures we hold. The figure is PizzaExpress’ own published price. Within the Mains section that puts it 9th of 10 on price. Expect more at airport, motorway and station branches than on a high street, and more again through a delivery app.
Where it sits on price
8 items cost less than this one in the Mains section and 1 costs more, out of 10 we hold a price for. The closest thing to it on price is Gluten-Free Fusilli Pollo Pesto at £17.45, so those two are the real comparison when you are deciding.
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.
Allergens declared
PizzaExpress declares 3 of the 14 allergens UK law requires to be listed for this item: cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. It also lists mustard 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.
What 1076 kcal means here
1076 kcal is well above the Mains average. That is most of a day's energy for a smaller adult in one item, so treat the rest of the order accordingly. 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.
Pro Tips for Ordering Penne Pollo Pesto
Portion and what comes with it
A pasta or noodle figure is for the bowl as served, and bread or a side salad ordered alongside is counted separately. That is usually where the real total on this kind of order comes from rather than the dish itself.
A lighter choice in the same section
Niçoise sits in the same part of the menu at 801 kcal, which is 275 fewer than this for £16.95. That swap is the single biggest change available inside this section, and it needs no substitution or special request at the counter.
Frequently Asked Questions About PizzaExpress Penne Pollo Pesto
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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.