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    Pizza Express

    3.7 (50 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Pasta Shops
    Open 10:00 am - 3:15 AM (Next day)

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    Roxee M.

    I recently had a very disappointing experience at Pizza Express on Western Avenue in Albany. After a long day of work and doctor appointments, I was excited to find the only place open late at night. I placed an order through their app for a Baked Pasta Combo Entree with a side of chicken, a salad, cheese fries with marinara dipping sauce, their signature bone-in buffalo wings with garlic Parmesan, and a beef gyro meal with a side of pita bread and rice. The total came to $56.48. I placed the order at 12:08PM and arrived at the store at 12:25am. They said it would be ready at 12:27Am. I walked inside the store at 12:40 after giving them another few minutes as I wanted a slice of pizza to eat on my 20 minute drive home. The pizza was great and I was tempted to order another slice but when I walked in, they had already given me my web order, which was surprisingly already sitting in the corner ready and waiting for me. The containers were steaming hot, which made me question how they could have prepared my food so quickly. When I got home, I was extremely disappointed. While I enjoyed the slice of pizza I had while waiting in the store, everything else was a complete waste of money. The chicken wings were not fresh and seemed to have been reheated in a oven as the aluminum containers they were in was filled of oil. The French fries were soggy and not fresh as if they were made in a oven as well. They lacked flavor and tasted like they were frozen fries placed in an oven to be reheated. The gyro over rice was shaved lamb meat or beef served over plain white rice with green peppers and onions. Despite being hungry, I could only manage to pick at the gyro platter and pick at the French fries. I placed everything else in the fridge to take back to the store for a refund when they reopened the next day. The next day when I called the store, I spoke with Iyahd, who hung up on me mid-sentence as I was explaining my concerns. It appears he assumed I was a college student, given their location across from UAlbany and their late-night hours catering to students. None of the food seemed freshly prepared, and the pizzas sitting in the window for display even looked old. I asked for a refund for the pasta dish and the bone-in wings, but Iyahd refused and called the manager or owner, explaining the situation in their language (not English). I reiterated that I wanted a refund for everything I did not eat, but my request was declined by him. Overall, this experience was deeply disappointing. I would not recommend Pizza Express to anyone looking for fresh, quality food, especially late at night. The owner said he would issue me a refund on Saturday when I spoke with him. I left everything on his counter even the picked at French fries and the half left gyro platter. Today is Tuesday, September 24, 2024 and he issued a refund of $31.58. In essence, he was still charging me for the gyro platter and cheese fries. I will never order from them again and I recommend that others don't.

    a pizza in a pizza box
    Paige M.

    What the fuck is goin on? Like what is that? One mushroom and a couple cubes of pineapple minced up? Isn't this shit hilarious? I mean honestly come on. Let's talk about the next one with the peppers, we got 1/4 pepper cut up on that fucker. Not to mention the minuscule amount of sausage I've never had a bad review for them, this topped it off. Worst pizza place ever. It was over $40 for this, what fucking thieves

    Buffalo chicken roll.
    Daniel B.

    Recently, I found myself walking home very late at night from a long day of social events. I wouldn't say I was drunk, but I had most definitely been drinking. And somehow, I had gone most of the day eating very little. By the time I was getting hungry, pretty much every other place in the area had closed their kitchens for the night. Hello Pizza Express! It was my saving grace. But the pizzas in the display case were clearly not the slices that would make me happy. So I took a long hard look at the very long menu, trying to figure out what might be delicious. The woman behind the counter suggested their pastas and seafood, but I took a hard pass at both of those. Then I saw three words in a row, that could never do me any harm. Buffalo. Chicken. Roll. Without a doubt it was a terrible mistake to eat the whole thing. And I couldn't even do it in one sitting. I was able to make it through about three quarters of the beast, and took the last quarter to finish up on the remaining walk home. It was exactly what I hoped it would be. Diced pieces of breaded fried chicken, tossed in buffalo sauce, and enrobed in melted mozzarella cheese. All wrapped up in a long baked roll of pizza dough. The thing was served with two pots of blue cheese dressing. And eating that monster probably probably took 15 minutes off the end of my life. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. But maybe this time, I would try and split the thing with someone.

    The burger was kept on the grill for far too long and I wanted actual bacon and not this stuff.
    The Lopez E.

    So I get off work and decide to give Pizza Express on Western Ave (Albany NY) a try because I'm starving after a long day's work. I regretted it IMMEDIATELY. I ordered a Bacon Cheese Burger and the burger had turkey bacon on it The burger was overcooked after I specifically asked that it be cooked medium rare. Lastly, for nearly $15 I expect a halfway decent amount of fries but what did I receive instead? A kid's meal amount of fries. Never again. One of the worst spots I've ever been to.

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    Patrick L.

    The quality Pizza express is inconsistent. If I wanted McDonalds quality I would have just went there. Why don't you cook the bacon????

    Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo fettuccine...with garlic bread..very satisfied..
    Maryjo L.

    We ordered garlic parmesan wings& (ordered them previously )& sausage rolls this afternoon... Both food items are a keeper on the menu, wings are buffalo style, not the pigeon size...excellent wings, moist/tender...

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    6 years ago

    Always great tasting and fresh. My go to spot for pizza and wings. We've never had a bad experience with this place

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    7 years ago

    I love the margherita and white broccoli pizzas. Friendly staff of hardworking people, clean, quick service, and the pizza is amazing.

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    7 years ago

    What a great pepperoni roll they have! Fried ravioli was good too. Wings were authentic and cooked properly! I will definitely be back soon!

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    9 years ago

    Grilled Chicken Philly Sub with extra cheese is the best! Great value, amazing food. Keep it up, ya'll.

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    8 years ago

    Delivery showed up in 15 mins! What more could you ask for when you're starving at 1030 at night. Mac N Chs bites...nuff said. Litty

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    Tried for the first time at a chocolate expo in Jersey. A few months ago. I love the cheese spreads…read moreso much I made an order online. Last weekend I had a feeling they would be at a different food expo. I was willing to go buy tickets to enter the expo just to see if they were there. Fortunately my hunch was right. They were there I ran over to them like we were old friends. Even gave me a hug. I knew I had to stock up on the spreads but the only lady I open for 3 months and 3 weeks once open. The 8oz pack is $8 and worth every penny. I settled on 2 -Maple Cheddars. This down come off sweet from the syrup but the flavor is addictive. I have some as a snack at night. I also bought 1 -Great Garlic Parm. The most kick you in the face with flavor. It's really potent and I find works best spread on good warmed Braided semolina Bread. Best thing to serve with your pasta dinner. This is a small family business who love their product and they should it's a great one. There are shipping fees obviously. They go higher in the summer since they need to keep it cold and costs more. I will be a customer for years to come.

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