Nando's and Pizza Express among family favourite restaurants hiking prices

Nando's and Pizza Express among family favourite restaurants hiking pricesFamily favourites Nando’s and PizzaExpress have been hiking their prices dramatically in the past five years, with some items costing twice as much as they used to.CommentsNewsLindsay Dodgson17:52, 18 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesPizza Express has increased its prices by 60%(Image: PA)If you feel like a quick family meal out now costs the same as a mini break, you’re not imagining it.‌Big-name restaurant chains including Nando’s to Pizza Express have been ramping up their prices in the past five years, it's been claimed. Some menu favourites have soared by more than 100% between February 2021 and February 2026.‌Food inflation has jumped 38.6% in that time period. Restaurants say soaring energy bills, rising wages, and supply chain costs are squeezing profits, while fewer Brits are eating out during the cost of living crisis.‌Hospitality firms have also pointed to higher minimum wages, increased national insurance contributions and business rates.READ MORE: M&S shoppers rave about £4 meal that's 'amazing' for both value and flavourREAD MORE: 'I'm a money expert - you can save in every month of 2026 and amass £6k over the year'View 4 ImagesNando's has seen increases in its PERinaise dip, grilled chicken pitta, quarter chicken with two sides, and more(Image: In Pictures via Getty Images)‌But some experts say customers are being hit harder than necessary. Consumer expert Martyn James told the Sun: "It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that many of these big high street names, once known for affordable food options for the family, have simply got into the habit of tacking on price increases to boost profits."Nando'sAt one London branch, a family of four ordering regular mains (burger, wrap or pitta), two sides each and soft drinks will now fork out more than £75. Go large and you’re staring at a bill north of £90, and that's before extras, d...