PIZZA Express has signed a lease for a new restaurant in The Broadway shopping centre.

The 3,000sqft restaurant (picture: artist's impression) will boast 152 seats and marks the 17th eatery to join the shopping centre's portfolio.

Ian Ward, General Manager of The Broadway, Bradford, said: “As the first of its kind in Bradford, the Pizza Express restaurant is very exciting for us all.

"Offering more choice than ever before and with 152 seats, it will be a fantastic addition to The Broadway’s wide range of dining experiences, so I have no doubt it will succeed.

"We are extremely proud that our selection of eateries continues to grow during what is set to be an impressive year for The Broadway.

"Along with a selection of new retailers due to open this year, the Pizza Express opening is a vital part of our mission to becoming a major retail and leisure destination in the region.”