Pizza Express

Regulars in Royal Tunbridge Wells know that Pizza Express on the high street has been a consistent performer since opening its doors. With a solid 4.1/5 from almost a thousand Google reviews and a spotless Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (inspected July 2024), this spot brings reliable Italian-inspired pizzeria energy to Kent. The open kitchen lets you watch the dough being stretched and tossed, which always feels like a little bit of theatre with your meal.

Their signature Romana pizzas are the real draw here—try the Padana with its mix of goat's cheese, caramelised onion, and roasted peppers for something a step above your standard margherita. The dough gets that perfect leopard-spotted char from the high-temperature ovens, and they've nailed the balance between crisp base and chewy crust. If you're ordering for delivery rather than eating in, the Pizzetta Romana Polpettine (with meatballs and chilli) travels particularly well. They cover most of Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, so it's worth checking if they deliver to your postcode before you get your hopes up.