Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Albany: 11:42 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1178 Western AvenueAlbany, NY 12203
About Pizza Express
Pizza Express is a pizza restaurant located at 1178 Western Avenue in Albany, New York. Our Albany guide covers 309 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Pizza Express is open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
You can visit for takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant
- Address
- 1178 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pizza restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Pizza Express’s weekday schedule with 10 other pizza restaurants in Albany. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 10:00 AM and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 90% of them (typical closing time: 11:30 PM).
In total it is open about 113 hours a week, 15 hours more than the local median of 99. 90% of pizza restaurants in Albany open on Sundays, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Compared with 10 other pizza restaurants in Albany that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in New York
Based on 143 menus with 17,153 priced items from pizza restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $14.75, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $22.95.
We don’t have Pizza Express’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what pizza restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 58% | $9.95 |
| Caesar Salad | 56% | $11.65 |
| Baked Ziti | 50% | $16.00 |
| Garlic Bread | 49% | $5.50 |
| French Fries | 48% | $5.95 |
| Garlic Knots | 44% | $4.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 37% | $19.98 |
| Chicken Marsala | 36% | $24.00 |
Calculated from 143 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Pizza Express there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 18 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Bakeries & Desserts (2), and Japanese & Sushi (1).
Competition is light: 1 other pizza restaurant is within a mile and 19 within three miles. The closest is DC’s Pizza, < 0.1 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChineseDragon City< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodTed's Fish Fry< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeUncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsChocolate Bash0.1 mi
What to expect at a pizza restaurant
Pizza is one of America’s most popular meals and comes in strongly regional styles: thin, foldable New York slices; deep-dish and tavern-style thin crust in Chicago; square, crispy-edged Detroit pies; coal-fired New Haven “apizza”; and Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven in about 90 seconds. Most pizzerias offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, and many sell by the slice.
What to order
- Plain cheese or margherita – the simplest way to judge crust, sauce and cheese
- A house specialty pie – usually the combination the owners are proudest of
- Garlic knots – a cheap, shareable East Coast staple
- Wings – many pizzerias double as wing spots
Good to know
- Calling the restaurant directly for delivery or pickup often costs less than ordering through a third-party app.
- Large pies are usually the best value per slice; leftovers reheat well in a dry skillet.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest delivery nights – order early or expect longer waits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Pizza Express's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Pizza Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Pizza Express is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Pizza Express located?
Pizza Express is located at 1178 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.
Does Pizza Express offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Pizza Express, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Is Pizza Express open late?
Yes – Pizza Express is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Pizza Express?
There are 18 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Pizza Express. Nearby options include Dragon City (< 0.1 mi), Ted's Fish Fry (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near Pizza Express?
1 other pizza restaurant within a mile. The closest is DC’s Pizza, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 143 menus with 17,153 priced items from pizza restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $14.75, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $22.95.
Nearby places
All in Albany
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