PizzaExpress

You'll find PizzaExpress tucked right on Andover's High Street, the sort of place that's become a genuine anchor for the town centre. It's got that familiar warmth you'd expect—brick ovens doing their thing, the smell of wood smoke cutting through, proper Italian vibes without trying too hard. Walk in and you're greeted with a buzzing room full of locals, families splitting pizzas midweek, and couples who know this beats the usual Friday night compromises. The menu sticks to what it does best: thin, charred bases, quality toppings, and a wine list that won't embarrass you. Service moves at a decent clip, and the cocktails actually taste like someone cared.