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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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8.7^/10

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Ranked #6 for pizza in Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Serious Eats recommend this place
"I recommend the Sausage Deep Dish and the Pepperoni Deep Dish pizza."(52 Tips)
"Get the classic - make sure to get the butter crust."(8 Tips)
"Sausage, mushrooms and onions on buttercrust is a must!"(6 Tips)
"Malnati Chicago Classic combines a buttercrust"(4 Tips)

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Meah BJuly 5, 2015
Best deep dish pizza I've had in Chicago. Can't go wrong with the "Lou". If there's a long wait, order your pizza ahead of time. That way it won't take as long once you get to your table.
Chicago TribuneJanuary 15, 2015
Try "The Lou" pizza here which is a deep-dish pizza richly flavored with a blend of four cheeses, spinach and Roma tomatoes, with subtle hints of garlic and basil. Read more
N ➰October 7, 2016
Appetizer platter is good idea while waiting for your deep dish pizza as it takes a long time to cook and keep in mind what serves 1 actually is enough for two
Lucille FisherAugust 5, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The best Chicago style pizza-from the flaky buttery crust, delicious house made sausage to the cheese! Best eaten with Malnati salad and a cold beer on tap. 😘😋
Michelle SMay 17, 2016
If you want deep dish this is the place to go, get sausage if it's your 1st time. House salad is also good.
Maureen HOctober 21, 2018
Great pizza. They have a really good house salad too. I know it’s weird to say but it was delicious. They finely chop all the ingredients so you don’t have to cut any of it. I loved that salad!
Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
One of Chicago's classic pizza joint offering deep dish pizza. I loved the sausage with anchovies on the side. Tasty. Good service, great value and beverages a must.
Stellaa DuhartMay 21, 2016
We did a Chicago pizza tour and out of the 2 deep dish pizza places we tried, Lou's was my favourite, the sauce was amazing.
Dieter KieselDecember 11, 2018
Keep it simple at Lou's. Get a deep dish, make it a butter crust, save room for the deep dish chocolate chip cookie dessert...with ice cream...with whipped cream...and a cherry!
Diana FriessJune 20, 2019
A Chicago Classic: Get a deep dish pizza, make it a butter crust, but save room for the deep dish chocolate chip cookie dessert...with ice cream...with whipped cream...and a cherry!
Christopher FlossDecember 3, 2014
Great pizza and awesome location! The dining/bar space is very accommodating for the high demand. Preordering your pizza is a great option if you have to wait for a table! Try the Lou's salad!
John R Dallas JrApril 5, 2019
Been here 100+ times
This place is one of the busiest restaurants in this neighborhood of eateries. Service is always attentive. I’m here at least once each month — since they opened.l
Tracey DubuqueMay 12, 2018
Heard it was the best “commercial” deep dish and it def lives up to the hype! Received advice to order pizza well done! Very good advice!
mishNovember 28, 2015
Forget going to Giordanos. This place has great service plus a great pie ! The place was full but not touristy. Spinach and cheese was flavored with garlic & seasoning:-) will definitely return!!!!
Travis TindellDecember 18, 2017
Christmasy and delicious pizza. Favorite of the deep dish trifecta (gino’s, giordanos).
Naz F. GérdabiJuly 16, 2014
My first ever Chicago Style Pizza! Delicious!! I have nothing to compare it to since it's my first time having it but WOW! Great atmosphere...friendly staff...and that PIZZA!
Mai VuApril 13, 2015
Get the classic - make sure to get the butter crust. Not too much crust or cheese!
Serious EatsMay 21, 2013
The Malnati Chicago Classic combines a buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.
NickAugust 23, 2013
Awesome! Best in Chicago! Get deep dish AND thin crust! Both great in their own ways. In town from NYC and this was excellent! The couch seat tables were super comfy!
Neha PatwariJanuary 30, 2015
The Lou deserves the fame. But the spinach salad was fantastic as well. And the surprise dessert was delicious. :) do try it out :)
Brandon M.December 3, 2014
As a lifelong New York pizza loyalist, this pizza was incredible. Flavor packed ingredients and a most fulfilling pizza experience!
Jason KhooMarch 19, 2015
The bbq chicken is surprisingly really good, like u actually want to ask for more good. Of course pizza is good too
Cole KennedyAugust 22, 2015
Definitely the nicest, newest of all the Lou's. Get the deep dish pizza, obviously. Wash it down with a Revolution IPA. Then take a nap.
Kevin WilsonDecember 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Deep Dish!! And I'm not a fan, but here? The buttery crust is light and flavorful, awesome!
Pepe PerezOctober 11, 2014
I'm at Lou's right now... The wings are fenomenal, the special pizza its very good, but the waitress bring me the check without ask for it implying me to leave quickly.
Melay MApril 26, 2018
So we had to try out the deep dish and we’ve decided to go for a pizza at Lou’s very nice pizza the service was a little bit slow
John GAugust 4, 2019
Delicious! Get the Lou's pie! However, if you call in and they say no wait, expect a wait of about half an hour
Sarah JoshiSeptember 5, 2015
The best gluten free pizza you will ever eat in your entire life.
Chino GriffMarch 15, 2012
Great "deep dish pizza"; can't go wrong with the "Lou". Bruschettas are a great start. Get a beer to wash it down. Nice atmosphere, family friendly. Great location.
ElisaJuly 19, 2013
Autumn is the best waitress ever! She recommended the buffalo chix watermelon salad & the Classic pizza. Sooo good! Get the green line pale ale!
Déja TennonJuly 15, 2018
Deep dish was awesome! Order less than what you think. Hardy pizza for sure.
Jon LambFebruary 9, 2015
Fast all day before you go. Amazing!
Daniella CapizziAugust 1, 2015
The Deep Dish pizza is the best in the city. I recommend the Sausage Deep Dish and the Pepperoni Deep Dish pizza.
Marshall LawrenceOctober 28, 2011
Nice place. Family friendly. It is not tourist packed. But tourists are welcomed. Chicago style pizzas are very good. You might try Chicago classic. Lasagna is also tasty.
Yeuseung KimJuly 20, 2012
Always have to have the "Lou" (spinach, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, romano, cheddar) so haven't tried any other pizza but I'm sure they're all good.
Nick A. SFebruary 7, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Best Chicago-style pizza. Nice interior, nice place to watch a game. And the staff is top of the crop: Kevin, Eric and Ashley are the bomb!
Christopher FlossNovember 16, 2015
Truly the best venue out of all the Lou's locations. As always, the pan pizza is amazing!!!
SuperbJune 20, 2012
The Malnati Chicago Classic. Do it. (Maybe order a salad on the side so you can feel better about devouring the entire meaty, cheesy pie...)
Gennaro CarafaAugust 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Very new place for malnati. Good pizza as always and the venue is well furnished and big enough. Good job! Calamari as appetizer are very tasty!!
Nikki H. 🌻May 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The pizza was amazing as always. Definitely a Chicago must have! Great atmosphere & friendly staff. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Justin BerryJune 23, 2013
Grab a seat at the bar and order a pizza immediately-even before you get a seat-because it takes a half an hour for the pizza to arrive.
BTRIPPJune 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They have THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER which is the soup of the day on Fridays ... worth a special trip!
Stephanie ScharfOctober 17, 2014
I normally leave my crust to my husband, but you gotta eat all your buttercrust!! Sausage deep dish was delightful
Jay EaglesonJuly 11, 2017
We went original and were not disappointed. Plain deep dish with cheese. They accommodated our large group (12) as well.
Rich HauckJuly 5, 2014
Next time, I may just skip the pizza and the wait and just order the cookie dessert. Incredible.
Sean CarpenterDecember 30, 2012
Really good wings & bruschetta. I know it's a pizza place but while you're waiting for your deep dish pie, order these appetizers. You won't be disappointed.
Arturo RinaldiMay 31, 2013
You have to try calamari fritti and lou`s special individual deep dish pizza! Fantastic
LGJanuary 7, 2013
Request to sit in the lounge at the Gold Coast location. It makes your dining experience more cozy.
Dan KimJuly 7, 2013
The Lou has a spinach mix that makes for the PERFECT vegetarian deep dish pizza. Also, Matilda on tap.
DenaNovember 10, 2012
Ok we all know about the awesome pizza-but the Gorgonzola cheese fries are put of this world!!!!

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