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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant$$$$

Lincolnwood

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"Gotta go with the Chicago Special"(5 Tips)
"Deep Dish Butter Crust - AMAZING!!!!"(8 Tips)
"A must visit place for great deep dish pizza."(12 Tips)
"The pan pizza is great...I recommend getting the buttercrust."(5 Tips)

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EaterMarch 20, 2014
Lou Malnati’s has been serving the city for decades. It's all about with the signature “Lou,” topped with spinach, mushroom and sliced tomatoes. Get it with the buttercrust and thank us later. Read more
Jeff RyanAugust 9, 2015
Excellent pizza. Ordered "The Lou." Their salad was ok. Too crunchy with bacon bites for me though. Great service. Make sure to order your pizza while you wait for a table!
David FagusNovember 18, 2011
A favorite since childhood Lou knows how to dish up the deep dish. Never disappointing, great toppings, great atmosphere. A must visit place for great deep dish pizza.
E RuizDecember 6, 2014
Deep dish pizza! That's it and that's all you need in the classic Chicago pizzeria. Butter crust, loaded with sausage and cheese. It's a must try for real Chicago style pizza!!
Upvoted Mar 3
Nancy VApril 13, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great pizza, get the butter crust. Ask to be seated in Nick's station. The man knows how to care for his clients.
Kat HubbmanJuly 25, 2018
The house salad was fresh. The pizza was delicious! Meaty, cheesy. The crust was crispy. The service was excellent.
HowardOctober 12, 2014
Order your pizza before you go. Pizza is good but takes 45 mins to bake. Order ahead of time so you don't have to wait at your table
Ainee FatimaNovember 13, 2014
The best place to meet up with friends and the most authentic chicago deep dish there is!
Mariya JoseNovember 8, 2015
Their deep dish pizza is heaven in every bite
L KAugust 16, 2014
The pan pizza is great...I recommend getting the buttercrust. For dessert, get the warm pan cookie.
Raed MansourSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
This is the original location but no tourists. Avoid long lines by arriving within 2 hours of opening or closing. Pre-order to get seated fast & pizza faster. Must get the buttered crust!
William QuiñonesFebruary 16, 2016
I went for a business lunch and as other times I think is more a preference thing really. I don't want to say the pizza was meh 😐, but the thing is that I am not crazy about deep dish pizza.
Cynthia GOctober 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Buttercrust - there's a difference. Reduced fat cheese - one can hardly tell. Save some calories and fat, but still keep the flavor! :)
Joanna FrigoJuly 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the buttercrust. Also, get the house salad (family style) with the sweet vinegarette.
Pat CariniNovember 4, 2013
This is the best pizza in Chicago. I recently moved to Milwaukee and it is very difficult to fight the cravings.
Janine HarrisonNovember 27, 2010
Lunch specials from 11-2 daily. Salad or soup with choice of pizza or lasagna and a drink for less than $8.
Sarah HenselMarch 24, 2016
Their crust is fantastically crisp!
Jeff JohnsonMarch 14, 2011
Butter crust a MUST.. =] anyone remember the stained glass on the back wall or the old wine barrels on the wall? haha good ol days
AadityaOctober 29, 2016
The Lou was good. The tiramisu was the bomb, best ever!
Allie McCormackMay 11, 2011
Gotta go with the Chicago Special: crumbled sausage, gooey cheese, thick sauce, and buttercrust!
Acru FoxNovember 22, 2013
Careful with parking here, ended up with someone willing to plow into us for a parking spot.
Alvin LawsAugust 27, 2011
Get the Mulnati salad. It's family style so share. It's absolutely fabulous.
Lisa RosenthalMay 6, 2012
Best pizza in Chicagoland!! Ask for it well done and un-cut!
ChazammApril 8, 2018
Original Joint! Chicago gear and History
Tim O'BryanSeptember 12, 2014
the salads are SO big! a medium will feed three!
Richard WongSeptember 4, 2012
Food was great as always. Service not so much. No wonder everyone takes it to go.
Lisa CheezeMay 6, 2014
Deep Dish Butter Crust - AMAZING!!!!
Steph YangMarch 2, 2012
Not many people know this but Lou's has a KILLER clam chowder that they serve on Fridays!!
Joe BornJanuary 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
order the deep-dish pizza with extra tomato sauce as Jon B said, and also with butter crust. very important
Jon BoydDecember 28, 2009
Been here 25+ times
We like to place every order of deep-dish with extra tomato sauce. This guarantees the awesome, chunky tomatoes keep up with the thick cheese and crust.
Andy WoodsJuly 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
It'll be hard, but save room for the dessert pizza. Awesome!
Rebecca PJuly 21, 2015
The whole menu is good!
Anthony MartorinaDecember 23, 2016
Check out the living wall here.
Martin GechtDecember 7, 2014
Love it best deep dish in town
paul wNovember 9, 2013
Good luck getting a drink at the bar. Argh, they aren't so efficient.
Kyle Pettersen-ScottMarch 9, 2016
Sausage pizza is great
Cora De JesusAugust 6, 2010
Ask for the Spinach salad! It's not on the menu, but they'll still make it. =)
Brian DonovanJuly 30, 2011
Call ahead and pre-order your pizza, it will cut down the wait. Get butter crust.
Michael LemkeFebruary 10, 2013
Get the family size caesar salad!
Paul VillanuevaOctober 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Franco the server is very attentive, polite and responsive. Great service.
Avrom litinSeptember 21, 2023
Been here 25+ times
Best pizza around
Karen NickersonJuly 4, 2018
deep dish sausage
Rebecca PJuly 21, 2015
Love it all!
Alberty RodriguezSeptember 8, 2012
Food is great. Service is awful. Make sure you have hours to spare if you're going here
andrew soepApril 20, 2012
They have delicious water here!
Chai R.January 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Be sure to order an appetizer so u won't starve to death
kari hornfeldtJanuary 11, 2014
lots of ladies in sweatpants here.
Illi RebolledoApril 12, 2011
Sign up for a deep dish dough card and get rewards!
Nick MooreMay 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Te chicken club salad is delicious!
Julie MaySeptember 27, 2011
Best "Lou" pizza...so delicious!

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