The launch brings PizzaExpress’ signature all-day dining experience to a neighbourhood known for family outings and social dining, further expanding the brand’s footprint in Delhi-NCR.

Founded in 1965 by Peter Boizot in London’s Soho, PizzaExpress began as a small pizzeria on Wardour Street and has since grown into one of the United Kingdom’s most recognised pizza brands, operating more than 450 restaurants across the UK and in 13 countries globally.

At the heart of the dining experience is the brand’s signature Romana pizza, known for its thin, hand-stretched base made from dough prepared fresh daily and baked in traditional ovens. Guests can also watch pizzaiolos stretch and flare the dough in the restaurant’s open kitchen, adding a theatrical element to the dining experience.

The menu includes several of the brand’s well-known dishes such as Dough Balls served with garlic butter and the Calabrese pizza, a signature recipe created by a Michelin-starred chef. Ingredient quality remains central to the kitchen’s approach, including tomato passata sourced from Italy and carefully selected toppings.

To cater to local tastes, the menu also features India-inspired options such as Chicken Tikka, Chicken Coriander and Paneer Coriander pizzas, alongside appetisers like chicken wings.

Ramit Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Director, Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd, said, “North-West Delhites have always been big-hearted foodies where stepping out to eat is a regular ritual, and pizza sits right at the centre of this craving for easy, social, shareable food. PizzaExpress, meanwhile, is all about slow-proved dough, crafted toppings and a relaxed, premium casual vibe that turns a simple pizza outing into an occasion. This makes PizzaExpress at Elegante Mall the perfect meeting point for the way West Delhi enjoys their food and how we serve, giving us the perfect opportunity to bring our high-quality gourmet pizza with the craft, ingredients and dining experience that define PizzaExpress, even closer to everyday outings for this neighbourhood.”

Jerry Thomas, Culinary Head, Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd added, “At PizzaExpress, the menu is built around craftsmanship and variety. While our Romana pizzas remain at the heart of the experience, guests can also explore a wide selection of starters, soups, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches and desserts. The idea is to offer something for everyone whether guests are stopping by for a quick bite, a relaxed meal with friends, or dining with family.”

Positioned as an all-day dining destination, the restaurant offers a wide selection of starters, soups, salads, handcrafted pastas, Italian sandwiches and desserts. Families dining together can also opt for the Piccolo menu, which features smaller portions and child-friendly dishes for younger guests.

The restaurant features warm interiors, comfortable seating and an open kitchen designed to encourage relaxed meals and social gatherings.

In India, PizzaExpress entered the market in 2012 and has since expanded across major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Mohali.

The brand is operated in India by Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd, the hospitality and dining arm of the Bharti family office, which also manages international restaurant brands such as Chili’s American Grill & Bar, P.F. Chang’s and Ministry of Crab.

The newly opened restaurant at Elegante Mall in West Delhi is now operational for both dine-in and delivery.

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Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director, Gourmet Investments, described the initiative as more than a typical restaurant launch: “Olive Garden is more than a restaurant — it’s a feeling. It’s the comfort of familiar flavors, the joy of gathering around the table, and the kind of generous hospitality that makes you feel like family.” He framed the opening as a step in bringing world-class hospitality and iconic international brands closer to Indian diners.

Brad Smith, President, Darden International & Franchising, the parent company of Olive Garden, added, “We are very excited to continue expanding Olive Garden globally and, together with our franchisee Gourmet Investments, open our first Olive Garden in India,” underscoring confidence in local execution and the brand’s appeal.

The New Delhi restaurant will feature Italian-inspired décor, indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu that blends Olive Garden’s classic American Italian offerings with adaptations for local preferences. Signature items, including the never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks will be part of the Indian dining experience, alongside vegetarian and non-vegetarian mains.

The entry of Olive Garden reflects continued interest among global restaurant brands in India’s growing full-service dining segment, where family-oriented and experiential formats are gaining traction.

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