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    Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    3.3 (186 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Malnati Chicago Classic (sausage and extra cheese) deep dish pizza
    Greg B.

    I received a reward from Lou Malnati's for a free personal size deep dish pizza with a $10 or more purchase, so my wife got a thin crust pepperoni pizza to meet the minimum requirement. I got the Malnati Chicago Classic (sausage and extra cheese) deep dish and toasted cheddar cubes. The toasted cheddar cubes are awful. The name implies that they're at least adjacent to Wisconsin-style cheese curds and they look the part, but they had a foul tasting cheese spread inside instead of a piece of actual cheese. Leave it to an Illinois-based company to not get a cheese curd-like item right. If you're really hankering for fried cheese, get the mozzarella sticks instead of this mess. I've always found Lou Malnati's buttercrust to be a little bland, but there's no denying that the sausage and sauce on the pizza are top notch. My wife thought her pizza was ok, but could take it or leave it. For Chicago-style deep dish I prefer Giordano's, but don't want to drive to Kenosha where the closest one to Milwaukee is located, so Lou's is fine when the price is right.

    Deep dish with sausage and onion
    Lisa T.

    We were told this was the place to get pizza in Milwaukee; especially if you like the Chicago style pizza. We ordered a large pizza for 4 people and picked it up ourselves. It was definitely big enough and it was good, but I didn't think it was outstanding. The sauce was tasty, but I wish it had been a little sweeter. We ordered sausage and onion and there was an abundance of toppings. The crust was just ok too. I would probably give Lou Malnati's Pizzeria another try; but I feel there are probably a few options out there that are a little bit better at deep dish pizza.

    Dennis E.

    I really wanted to give Lou Malnati's another shot after not loving the deep dish last time. So on this visit to the Brookfield location, I figured I'd switch it up and try the thin crust, hoping maybe that style would hit different. Unfortunately, it didn't. The pizzeria itself was clean, and the staff was friendly--no complaints there. Got seated right away and the pizza came out in about 20 minutes, which was totally reasonable. But once again, the pizza just didn't deliver. The biggest issue? It was seriously lacking flavor. The seasoning was so minimal that if there had been salt on the table, I would've used it--and I never do that with pizza. That's not a good sign. Even the sausage, which should've been a standout, tasted bland and unmemorable. I've now tried both deep dish and thin crust at Lou's, and I honestly can't see myself coming back. There are too many other solid pizza spots around to keep hoping this one clicks for me.

    The best part is the crust couch.
    Kelsey H.

    I'm not surprised this location has below-average reviews. I went today to enjoy the fantastic happy hour that Lou malnatis ended up overcharging us and we had to wait over an hour and a half for a pizza that was smaller than my hand. Instead of handing me the pizza and asking for payment, the bartender kept it hostage for an hour and a half, waiting until we paid our bill online, which was already overcharged. Afterward, we were told to speak to the manager, who said, "If you feel like you were overcharged, let us know, and we'll make it up." I'm upset about the lack of response at the moment, the hour-and-a-half wait for a tiny pizza, and the poor customer service Lou malnatis failed to provide. No wonder these locations are shutting down across Wisconsin. I do not recommend. Don't waste your time or your money.

    Deep Dish
    Cashea S.

    Who doesn't love a good deep dish when near Chicago. It's a staple! We started with the garlic bread and it did not disappoint. Very cheesy and very garlicky! The deep dish was as perfect as usual. We get the sausage deep dish and it's always to die for. Layers of sausage and thick gooey cheese. The crust is just the right amount of crunchy. This restaurant was lacking in staff, but the service did not falter. It does take a while for the deep dish to cook which is not unusual. It takes time to cook deliciousness. Definitely will keep coming back for good deep dish!

    Angela P.

    My grandma and I grabbed dinner before heading to a show. First off Lou Malnati's was very accommodating she has a walker so without even asking they changed our original table they were planning on sitting us at and put us at a booth, removing a chair from the table so she could park her walker. The salad notes on the menu it is enough for 2-3 people and it is! I personally don't like Gorgonzola cheese and they had no problem brining that on the side so she could still add it to her salad. Their salad is amazing! The garlic bread was yummy. The portions for our meals were huge! The pasta could easily feed two people. Super creamy very delicious! Took home lots of leftovers! The beef sandwich was also really good super loaded and again especially if you get salad and or appetizers you could share or for sure have leftovers! The fries remind me of these potato wedges I use to get as a kid at the grocery store and it was a great flash back! Very good! Very great price for all the food you get as well! Will be returning.

    House Salad
    Kyle A.

    Wow! I had forgotten how good Lou's are. The salad was huge and was covered in a sweet vinaigrette. It contained bits of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots mixed into the Romain lettuce and had red onion and croutons on top. The pizza was outstanding. I ordered a small Chicago style. Crust is crispy, cheese next then sausage and lastly tomatoes. Each layer about a quarter inch thick (sausage smaller maybe 1/8 inch). It just comes together well and doesn't leak onto plate like some other Chicago style I have had. Waiter provided good service - you have to wait a little while for a pizza like this but it's definitely worth it.

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    Thanks for the review Lisa!

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    4 months ago

    We have never had anything but fantastic service here and the deep dish sausage is great. Crust is so good too!

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    1 month ago

    Service was crazy slow and it wasn't due to being busy- lots of empty tables. Food was average.

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    6 months ago

    Decent ambience, nice service. Daughter loved the pizza! Will likely return when wanting to eat out and have pizza.

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    9 months ago

    Great pizza and love the convenience of the takeout area with frozen/ready to bake and the best salads (the Lou Malnati's salad)

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    1 year ago

    The food was great. The service was wonderful. Great place to go. Would come back. It looked nice inside.

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    Went today for the first time to meet up with friends. We were warmly greeted when we entered and…read morewere given an introduction and explanation of the business. There is a small retail section in front for those who wish to purchase games, but there is a massive selection of games to use while you're there, we were told over 950 games! There is an adequately sized menu to cover standard gaming fare, as well as beverage options to cover most tastes and ingredient intolerances Our group ordered a sugar free vanilla latte, unsweetened ice tea, bottled water, and a pizza. The pizza is made in-house and is pretty good. A soft hand-tossed crust topped with a tasty sauce, and we added slightly spicy sausage and pepperoni. I would definitely order it again! The service was excellent despite being a busy with one person handling the guest check-ins, order taking, order delivery, and checking guests out. There is currently a $7 cover charge, which I will assume covers the use of the 950+ games, and is a bargain. You are allowed to bring in your own games, but I assume you can't bring in your own food or drink, but I didn't ask because why would I? We want to support a small business, so buying drinks and food is the least I can do, since they let us have access to all of their games. Overall, we had a great experience, and we will be back! Highly recommend!

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