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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Side, Chicago
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    Serious Eats
    "It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man."(13 Tips)
    Emily S.
    "Butter crust deep dish is a must!"(3 Tips)
    Hello K.
    "Thin crust is the best!"(3 Tips)
    Austin W.
    "Buttercrust pizza..... need I say more?"(2 Tips)
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  • Meshell H.heart icon on user image
    Meshell HerrickMarch 5, 2016
    Amazing! Love the lighter full flavor sauce. I cannot say enough good things about the butter crust!! A must if you are in Chicago!!!
  • Kimberly A.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly AginDecember 18, 2014
    Greatest deep dish pepperoni pizza ever. I still dream about its amazingness to this day (visited 4 months ago). Only problem is it gets crowded and takes a bit of time to get your food. So drink up.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 21, 2013
    The Malnati Chicago Classic combines an irresistible buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.
  • Justin V.
    Justin VinluanOctober 24, 2014
    Great for family style. Come hungry. Remember that deep dish pizza takes longer to cook so order an appetizer if you're hangry.
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 28, 2015
    I love Lou's! This location is extremely small and usually has a wait during dinner. Good pizza!
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin TMarch 30, 2016
    Pizza tastes amazing, of course. They skimped on the bruschetta though, barely any tomato mix on the bread slices
  • tom r.
    tom roepkeMarch 26, 2013
    Lou's is a great place. even the simple house salad was more than i expected...and was a good choice while we waited for our deep dish pizza.
  • Kitts M.
    Kitts MDecember 25, 2012
    Pizza's not bad. I'm not big on deep dish pizza (ny pizzas are the best!) but the service here is a bit rushed. It's as if they want you to eat fast and leave.
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KDecember 6, 2014
    Get the buttercrust pizza. And if you have time, the skillet cookie is amazing!
  • Joe C.
    Joe ChecklerOctober 28, 2013
    Some people seem to think the sausage on the Malnati classic is too saturated with sausage and they prefer the pepperoni. I am not one of those people, but the chunks certainly are aggressive.
  • Kavitha S.
    Kavitha SagiOctober 8, 2012
    Spinach mix extra all the way! Love the garlic flavor with the cheese and awesome crust!
  • Lane P.heart icon on user image
    Lane PelovskyAugust 8, 2014
    Best Pizza in Chicago. Love the Classic butter crust
  • Dustin H.heart icon on user image
    Dustin HaleyNovember 4, 2017
    Second favorite pizza place - you can’t really go wrong here!
  • Tracey S.heart icon on user image
    Tracey SwansonMarch 18, 2015
    You can get a half-baked deep dish here that finished baking really nicely in your oven at home.
  • D W.
    D WNovember 11, 2014
    Saturday night is busy get there early or be ready to wait
  • Ryan V.
    Ryan Van WeteringSeptember 24, 2011
    Careful where you park, they towed my IROC-Z from right outside while I was getting cannolis for Vinny. Oh!!!
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HagglundDecember 16, 2014
    Pizza with tons of cheese, tomato & a big Frisbee of sausage.
  • Scott
    ScottSeptember 3, 2012
    Get the medium size salad, it's pretty large itself.
  • Emily S.heart icon on user image
    Emily S.September 18, 2016
    Butter crust deep dish is a must!
  • Joshua C.heart icon on user image
    Joshua CooperJuly 28, 2015
    First time in Chicago? Must come for the deep dish!
  • Terri W.
    Terri WNovember 23, 2009
    Lou's has a great deep dish pizza. It takes about 45 minutes so drink some beer and have one of their delicious appetizers too!
  • Samanta L.heart icon on user image
    Samanta LizanoSeptember 25, 2018
    Wow the pizza is so delicious 😋
  • Leticia R.heart icon on user image
    Leticia RuizSeptember 22, 2019
    Best deep dish pizza ever!
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerJune 16, 2017
    Great pizza and salad.
  • Austin W.heart icon on user image
    Austin WestermannDecember 7, 2015
    Buttercrust pizza..... need I say more?
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DamatoAugust 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Chocolate chip cookie pizza; always best for the finishing touch. ;]
  • Romily B.heart icon on user image
    Romily BridgesFebruary 16, 2016
    Best Deep dish in Chicago
  • Eric C.heart icon on user image
    Eric ChristopherAugust 19, 2014
    Gluten free pizza is amazing
  • Frank G.heart icon on user image
    Frank GruberApril 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try "the Lou" pizza - deep dish deliciousness!
  • Antonio P.heart icon on user image
    Antonio PerezApril 5, 2017
    Thin crust is the best
  • Jenn S.
    Jenn StensonAugust 22, 2011
    Couldn't see any spinach on the Lou special. Not enough red sauce either. Service was great.
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DamatoJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Be nice to the hostess' they do the best they can. ;]
  • courtnay b.heart icon on user image
    courtnay bourqueNovember 11, 2014
    Everything
  • Hello K.heart icon on user image
    Hello KittySeptember 22, 2014
    Thin crust is the best!
  • ChicagoHotlist
    ChicagoHotlistNovember 30, 2010
    Large, thin crust, pepperoni pizza. Just try it.
  • Carrie S.
    Carrie S.May 26, 2013
    Awesome music selection!
  • Karly G.
    Karly GaffneyJune 4, 2012
    The "Lou" w/ hot peppers is AWESOME!
  • Aimee
    AimeeAugust 4, 2011
    Order with low-fat cheese. Tastes the same
  • Thomas N.
    Thomas NebesarAugust 10, 2018
    House sauce is bland
  • Dori
    DoriMarch 25, 2012
    Try "the Lou." It's yummy!
  • Teresa W.
    Teresa WangAugust 30, 2011
    Service was great. Too bad the pizza had no flavor
  • JJ K.
    JJ KimNovember 9, 2010
    Pizza is decent. Not as good as downtown location. Chicken sandwich sucked. I give 0.5 out of 10 for sandwich.
  • Herb H.
    Herb HolmesNovember 25, 2014
    #deepdishmeplease
  • Kelly O.
    Kelly O.November 11, 2011
    Best Chicago deep dish, aww yeah
  • Jasmine R.
    Jasmine RDecember 9, 2009
    Decide what you want beforehand so that when you get there you can put in your order right away.
  • Melanie
    MelanieMarch 20, 2012
    Don't wear jeans.
  • Jessica J.
    Jessica JacobsNovember 27, 2011
    Buttercrust
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