Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Full-service restaurant.

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9 / 10
938
ratings
Address

805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St) Chicago , IL 60605 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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Keywords:

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Serious Eats

The Malnati Chicago Classic combines a signature buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage . It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.

Sexy LF

If you think Pizza Hut is the best deep dish you've had, head to Lou's an get the classic. Loved that the sausage was just above the crust and under the perfectly oozing cheese and fresh tomato sauce .

Deb

Get the Lou's special deep dish . I'm not a vegetarian but absolutely loved it! It's a must!!

AFAR Media

Lou Malnati’s serves a great stuffed pizza , they’re one of the oldest pizza names in town . If you come to Chicago and you want Chicago style stuffed pizza , eat the pizza you can only get here! Read more

Monday Lisa

I live in nyc and eat a lot of pizza - I think this is my favorite pizza ever. Get the Malnati salad and any deep dish with hot giardiniera if you know what’s good for ya

Deb

You need to get the Lou's special, it's amazing!!!

Mayoto Kinodaili

Deep dish pizza with butter crust ! Came here around 3:30 and it was still a half hour wait (they use a buzzer!). Pre-order so you don't have to wait another 30 mins for pizza . Super friendly staff !

Gabriel M.

This was my first time trying Chicago deep dish , and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Make sure you order in advance while you wait for a table, it does take a while to cook.

Ailie Chang

I would come back just for the Malnati's Salad without the black olives ! Deep dish pizza is good. Get it with the buttercrust but beware it's heavy. Plan to go back to your hotel for a nice nap after.

C Bailey

The Malnati was awesome! Loved that you could get a beer and order your pizza while you wait so it doesn't take long for the food to come. Great place for my 1st meal in Chicago

Jon Suminski

Pizza is outstanding. Chicago classic with butter crust is a must. I still feel that Giordano's is better because it's a stuffed deep dish .

Em M

Get The Trio as an appetizer ! Order same time you get your pizza (or before) and it will be at your table in about 15 min(give or take). Deliciousness!

Minji Lee

First meal in Chicago, and it surely did not disappoint. The classic Chicago with buttercrust had sizable pork and tomato bits that made it so enjoyable to eat.

Moustafa Almaliki

This restaurant serves one of the best deep dish pizzas around and it’s only a 4 minute walk from East West University ! I would highly recommend eating here for the connivence and taste.

GeauxDC Foodie

A new favorite. The Malnati Salad honestly one of the best I have ever eaten...ever. The Chicago land pizza was satisfying and a delightfully satisfying "authentic " experience.

Raveese Gladney

They have the best pizza !! The pizza is so cheesy and gooey you will want another pizza to take home!

Connie Chiu

The classic and the Lou! We got the personal pizzas . Love the crust but could've gone deeper, if ya know what I mean ;)

Regan Azizi

The Lou thin crust is the best. I usually order pick-up instead of eating in when it's busy in the evenings/weekends. Call at least an hour before you want to eat for pick up.

Chris R

Awesome deep dish - had the original. Great crust and ingredients. Better than Giordano's in my opinion.

Lisa Payne

Close to South Loop hotels , service was good and fast. If ordering deep dish , order it first as it takes a while to cook, server will come back to take your drink/appetizer order.

Monica Tsumoto

Chicago pizza !!! It was the first time I tried one and we've got a great one. Ask for a classic one and you won't regret it.

Trevor Goldner

Napkins are decent here. About what you would expect. Paper-based. The salad was a bit lettucey, which can be good if you're into that. 10/10 would use fork again.

Brian L

Personal sized deep dish is exactly the right amount for a lunch , if you have the craving and can wait 30 min for prep.

betsy turner

GREAT for group dinners ! Ate here 3x in 5 days for a work trip- totally remembered us and gave us the same table! awesome, awesome pizza and service! :) b sure to get the buttercrust !!

Toni Rene Leslie

Their desert is on point. I know it sounds weird but order the chicken nuggets and fries , they have great curly fries .

Abril Vela

The gluten free thin crust Lou is a great choice for anyone who's looking for a go-to gluten free + veggie friendly pizza

alexis alcala

Amazing pizza ! Hardly a wait ever and they have a lunch special which includes a drink, salad/soup, & your choice of pizza all for $9.

Denette

A must try! Excellent Chicago deep dish ! Friendly staff . We ordered to go and got wine from 7-11 for our hotel !

Ashley Robinson

If your from a city where deep-dish is non-existent. They have a slamming thin crust that will make your mouth water. Dont forget to get a drink on the side!

Margot Wit

Prepare to wait to get seated, while this place is always crowded . But it's worth the wait! Their deep dish pizza 's are goood, try The Lou!

Sigalle Barness

Get the Lou Deep Dish . I get it every time I travel to Chicago!

Frank Marino

Very busy Saturday night so call head to get on the list for a table. The Chicago style deep dish pizza was amazing.

Thalia Abreu

Deep dish pizza is the bomb.com here! So cheesy so good! The sauce is great!!

jiresell

Of all the Chicago pizza places this one is the best! Tangy sauce and such good sausage !

T-town Tom

Terrific deep dish pizza . The crust is fantastic. Polish it off with a pizza baked chocolate chip cookie .

J. Saddy

A medium is enough for 2 hungry people with leftovers and about $10 per person. If you dont want leftovers, just get the small for 2 people. Enjoy!

Jean Torres

We had their Malnati's Classic and it was amazing. The sassugge was really good and the sauce was amazing.

Shanelle Porter

Deep dish pizza is good. I one day will branch out to something else. I love their buttery sausage lined crust.

Leo Alberti

They claim a "small" pizza will feed two people, but they don't mention that it will never fill the new void in your life caused by not having this pizza . Get a large, bring some home. Trust me.

joahnna

Happy that they have a veggie pizza ! Good for non-meat pizza lovers. :)

Laura Greer

We went yesterday for lunch and had the buffalo wings and deep dish sausage pizza . Both were excellent!

Hyejin Park

If you want Chicago Deep Dish Pizza , you've got to try their Malnati Pizza . The Malnati Salad are the best, too.

Kristen Jeffery

Prepare to wait 30 minutes for any pizza but it is so worth it!! Get The Lou special!

Estefania H

The fresh tomato sauce tastes really great. I'm more on the side of the veggies so I missed an option for my taste.

Laura M.

A good place to try deep dish pizza . The pizzas take 30 minutes but they are worth the wait.

Eric Near

Order ahead of time and they'll get the pizza started for you. You'll still have to wait a bit when you're seated.

Kat S.

Very long wait , but you can't go wrong with the Malnati Chicago Classic

Philip Garcia

The classic is so meaty! Sauce is just right and the crust is so full of flavor!

Thalia Abreu

Mozzarella sticks could use a little more time being heated. The cheese inside wasn't gooey the way I expected them to be. Nonetheless they were yummy still

Jaymee Marie Baron

They have really nice employees! It's a cozy place and has mellow music . The wait is a little lengthy but totally worth it!

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