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Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating. Its popularity is testimony to the fact that across the country, they have restaurants where you will always be guaranteed a good nosh, with children's tastes being well catered for.

Pizza Express has gone even more Roman, and following the success of that particular example of listening to their public have introduced Romana pizzas, including the scorching Etna and the hearty Siciliana.

These pizzas are now thinner, bigger and crispier, and if that sounds like a marketing line, it is. However, unlike many such lines, this one is true, and their quality is always consistent, though cleverly they have still managed to retain a homemade feel to their pizzas.

As an alternative to pizza, try their pollo pesto - cavatappi pasta with torn chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella in a creamy gruyere, parmesan and pesto sauce and finished with grana padano - or the niçoise salad with mixed leaves, yellowfin tuna, free range egg, green beans, potatoes and tomatoes with olives, anchovies, capers and house dressing.

Many of the big chains have come a long way, and Pizza Express is certainly amongst them. One of the first to be quoted on the Stock Exchange - in 1993 - Pizza Express is not a franchise operation and retains tight control through its own staff.

Their wine list - though short - contains some surprisingly good offerings, especially their intense Australian Chardonnay, and a big, full-bodied Merlot from Cusumano, Sicilia.

The fact that Henry's has something for everyone makes it one dining destination no one should miss and if you're yearning for some good food and drink, drop right in to one of their bright and stylish outlets. Each cafe manages to retain its individuality by way of a unique core idea and design.

Delicious food is served all day, starting with breakfast, sharing dishes of soy bubble battered chicken, chilli nachos and baked camembert sharer, perfect for friends wanting a snack and a glass of wine. The host of tempting choices never fail to please. Salads, fresh burgers, sandwiches, Henry's popular fish and chips, pastas, puddings, tostadas and chicken tikka masala add variety to the exciting menu. Desserts could include sticky toffee pudding and baked vanilla cheesecake.

There's an extensive drinks list as well and the Grand Margarita and Raspberry Caipirinh, is a popular favourite. Henry's Bar and Café also offers wireless connectivity, which makes it the perfect spot for business as well as pleasure.