This is the cutest Lou Malnati's location! It's got a classic rustic vibe that reminded me of dining in an old university building. It felt like a throwback dinner experience eating here and I loved it. The staff was super kind and friendly and appropriately attentive. I hadn't had Lou's while dining in for awhile and it really is just a little better when you have it fresh instead of picking up to take it home. The cheese is a little gooier and it's so melty, hot and fresh! read more

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Delicious meal. We usually get the deep dish pizza but today we had salad and pasta. We shared the Malnati salad. ( The small is more than enough for 2 people). I had the Ala penne Malnati pasta and my mom had lasagna. The penne pasta is a large portion and I have leftovers. Our server was great too and attentive. Kelly was great! read more

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Love this place! I chose to come for Mothers Day! I usually get pizza but wanted pasta If you like bread eat the warm Italian bread also! We split the Lou salad ! It was yummy! They don't rush you! Kelly B or was our server! She was so nice and friendly! They have many gifferent rooms and they're all fine to sit in! We were in a booth by the window! I offer it other places but done in here! read more

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We came here for dinner with a few friends and had an amazing experience! We ordered a large deep dish with sausage alongside the Lou's salad. The pizza was incredibly delicious--maybe because it's been a while since my last slice, but that crispy butter crust and perfectly seasoned sausage hit the spot. The salad was fresh, and the signature Lou's dressing was so tasty. To top it all off, our server was fantastic and handled everything, even serving our individual slices so we didn't have to lift a finger! read more

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Service was awful . One server no support no follow up. Brought cold meatballs Beef bites were hard as a rock flecks of beef with mostly minced green pepper . No flavor even after I dipped it . Asked for a thin crust pizza . Waited for ever mo offer of refill on drinks no water. . Ended up leaving . I love Lou's but today the service was awful then she comes and starts talking to the manager of her service . The n my an C at counter assuming managed supervisor comped it and was just smirking. I'm not looking for a free meal I'm looking for dinner with meatballs that are actually warm . read more

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The best pizza, good service, and the price is reasonable. We also enjoy the specials. We consider their salads delicious, and we love the chocolate mousse. It's close to home and quite convenient. read more

Quintessential Chicago style pizza, and very good too. Ordered delivery, got the pizza in about 50 minutes. As a pizza, it's pretty good. Crust is thin and not doughy, had plenty of toppings and very good tomato sauce. As someone who grew up with apizza and New York slices, I do have a preference for the home pizza styles. but I recognize the appeal of this style of pie, and lou's is a very good pie at that. The Italian beef bites were also pretty good, the au jus really made it a great bite though. It's a great pie and if you need a Chicago style pizza to add to your foodie bucket list, then this is a gold standard. read more

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My mother in laws favorite pizza spot! Delicious pizza and salad. Service was very good. Almost too good...they were asking us if we wanted to box up the salad before the pizza came... Ambiance is fine for a pizza spot, great booth. read more

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Call it touristy (well I'm a tourist anyways) but I love Lou Malnati's buttercrust!! I came here every time I'm in town and it had never disappointed. My go to is The Malnati Chicago Classic with that delicious lean sausage, tomato sauce, and crispy buttercrust. I always get a small even when dining solo because the ratio of crust to interior is just so much better than the personal. read more

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Excellent top quality pizzas! Deep dish and thin crust plus salad. Our server Lauren was Outstanding....she was so attentive professional and caring. Very kind and went beyond the norm. Great location too. read more

Since we don't live in Chicago. Best frozen pizza you can order on line. Nothing compare to this product in Florida read more

Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove is a local landmark present for the vast majority of my life, filled with memories and delicious nostalgia. On returning to my hometown, I caught up at this Lou's with two old friends. We ordered a large Chicago Classic ($32.45). It tasted as good as I remember. Thick gooey cheese atop rich Italian sausage with tomato sauce on top. Not as thick as Giordano's and other Deep Dish varieties - Lou doesn't overwhelm you with density, but packs a delectable bite bursting with savory flavor. Our server was attentive with a good sense of humor, showered us with refills on soft drinks and beer, while the interior was cozy, comfortably, and carelessly classic. Memorabilia and fine woodwork adorn the walls, as one might expect from a classic north-side landmark. Value, as always, is excellent for the amount of food; I had two slices and my bros three each, averaging to about $10/person, a steal for such great quality. Lou Malnatis is about as Chicago as you can be when it comes to deep dish, and this Northside location is as classic as you can get. If you're in the area, look no further! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

So first off, I think everything is made in house. That is already a huge feat in the world of factory made franchises. Second after polling 6 locals and giving them two options Lou Malnati's or some other place that starts with a G (I can't recall) well all 6 emphatically agreed we had to try Lou Malnati's so here we are! First off the ambiance hits exactly what they are aiming for so kudos there 5 stars. Everything is super old and somewhat dusty but all the tables are clean, 4 stars there. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive, 5 stars to... Kelly B I think it was. Katie B maybe? Sorry. Great job anyway. Food freshness gains 5 stars you could absolutely tell everything was fresh. Quality is hitting 4 stars I think. The crust was chewy and the Lou was in desperate need of salt. Of course I didn't realize this when the server initially asked if I would like salt or pepper but after that I realized there isn't any salt at the table. The basil is mixed in to the spinach along with garlic but these flavors seemed amiss. I asked for a side of pesto which this doesn't normally come with but our server knew how to serve so pesto I got and I am so glad I did. This is also obviously made from scratch and I loved adding it to the Lou. This brought out a fresher and stronger basil and garlic flavor. Over all taste as the dish is intended gains 3 stars. This brings the overall rating to 4 stars which is still very solid. Thank you Malnati's, keep up the great work. Your locals love you and we can see why. read more

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Came here for the first time while on a business trip. It was highly recommended by some friends that are local and it did not disappoint. I loooovvvveee Chicago style deep dish pizza after being introduced to it by my sister who moved to Chicago many years ago. I had the pepperoni pizza and it was amazing! They also served us some pasta that has a great spicy pasta sauce which I just could not get enough of. The staff was really friendly and took excellent care of us. I am already looking forward to my next trip to have another slice! read more

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Visiting my hometown isn't complete without a stop to Lou's to get some deep dish pizza! Even though it was happy hour ($5 personal deep dish, some appetizers, drinks) we had to go with a classic Lou to share between two. While waiting for the 'za to bake, we snacked on some calamari to which was juicy and good sized! The twist of lemon plus dipping sauce complemented the dish. Our server Ben was attentive and had great hospitality. read more

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we just had the lunch special at Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove. The food was great as usual. The staff was friendly and efficient. My only complaint is that the table was filthy. They are old wood butcher block type tables and it is time to replace them. Our table was really dirty and sticky. I think it is because the table has no varnish on it. it's not that there was food left on the table from the previous diners. The problem is that the dirt is embedded in the wood. It looks unsanitary. read more

Had to stop in for some classic Chicago deep dish pizza. Also tried the bruschetta and the appetizer combo. The bruschetta was fresh and delicious, the combo had some great fried mozzarella, raviolis and mushrooms. The deep dish was great as expected. My only complaint was the lack of attention from the server (had to wait and then stop him to get refills on drinks). Also we were sat at a booth. We had 5 people (some of us are pretty big folks) and the booth was so tight it was uncomfortable sitting in it. Even the people in our party who are on the thinner side mentioned how tight it felt, would have made more send for them to sit us at a table...there were plenty available. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

We had a funeral luncheon here and the restaurant was so flexible and accommodating. They made a difficult situation much easier. The pizza and salad were crowd pleasers. The salad came with fresh warm bread and butter. Super generous portions. The pizza was hit and delicious - cheese, sausage and pepperoni. The severs made certain everyone received second or thirds). The soda pitchers were kept full. For a service fee, they served our bakery cake. The party room was a decent size and gave us privacy. We appreciate the team of servers. Would highly recommend their party packages. read more

The pizza just keeps getting smaller and the prices are going up Not what it used to be back in the 70's and 80's by far read more

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You can't go wrong at Lou Malnati's! My friend and I split a large "The Lou" -- deep dish pizza filled with spinach and mushrooms -- and a house salad. The pizza was great, and we both took home enough leftovers for a couple more meals. The service was good. Overall, it was a great choice for lunch! read more

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It's so good. The best deep dish pizza. We've done dine in here and also carryout. Carryout process is easy and they have dedicated parking for to go orders. read more

Every time me and my wife are lucky enough to visit her sister in Chicago, they bless us with some delicious local spots and this was their choice this time around and I gotta give it to them because while it wasn't the best Za I've ever eaten, their Chicago classic was so well balanced and that crunch of the crust was everything and call me blasphemous but I kinda like it better later on once it's cooled down a bit. read more

Ordered to go and waited 20 mins to get it and I was late picking it up this is unacceptable people came in after me got there to go orders before me extremely disappointed I ordered one hr ago and still waiting read more

Worst service ever experienced in a restaurant. Ordered two pizzas at 4:55 pm and drinks at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm, while others around us who ordered after us were getting their salads and pizzas, we still had nothing. The server did a great job of ignoring us. We left without getting anything. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy. So disappointing. read more

First time this location, lifelong Lou's patron. Walked in last night with my 3 year old and politely asked for a booth. Just just stared at me and says NO. At first thought he was kidding. Then I asked again, thinking I misunderstood and he just said NO. He walked us to a table, mumbling something that they don't seat booths before 530 (even tho plenty of people were in booths and plenty were available). Had to ask for a server 2x after sitting there for 20 min. Place was way too crammed. Servers setting up pizzas where they're literally hitting you on the back. Place needs a new manager ASAP. And pizza lacked flavor. read more

My pizza was soggy and gross. I used to love this branch until customer service went downhill. I was scoffed at by an employee when I brought up my concern. read more

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I've been a longtime customer and used to genuinely enjoy the pizzas at Lou Malnati's. But over the past few years, the quality has noticeably declined--less consistency, and significantly higher prices that have gone far beyond inflation. It seems like they used post-pandemic inflation as cover to raise prices and never rolled them back. What's more frustrating is how they've repeatedly changed the loyalty program, with little to no clear notice. Most recently, in November 2024, they quietly cut point expiration from 365 days to 180 days. I only found out when I went to redeem points for two pizzas--rewards I had rightfully earned--and was told they had expired. No prominent app alert, no direct reminder, just a vague email I missed that looked like spam. This feels like a deliberate strategy to confuse loyal customers and quietly wipe out earned rewards. That's not loyalty--that's opportunistic. I tried to resolve the issue and spoke with Alee, who was dismissive, and then her manager Kim, who showed no empathy either. For a brand that built its name on quality and community, this was a real letdown. Once known for fair prices and a great rewards program, Lou Malnati's is going too corporate and cutting corners. I can't recommend them anymore, and I sincerely hope management rethinks how they treat longtime customers. read more

Their Deep dish pizza is great. I still miss the old Buffalo House. I wonder where the buffalo statue went?

i went with my parents as my last meal in chicago and I had the best server Nathan he was attentive, kind and accommodating, and he really elevated the dining experience recommendations: the sausage deep dish, calamari, wings, the lou deep dish will be back! read more

Wow, what a difference at Lou's. Just had the deep dish and it is way different. Crust was thin and like cardboard. Cheese tasted different, the pizza seemed very small, it was bad. I just heard they were part of a leveraged buy out. Seems another corporate company is going to kill a great business. That's sad. Apparently they only respond to positive reviews. Go elsewhere folks. read more

Worst GF pizza I have ever had. The deep dish crust was like cement. It was either a bad dough or a total cooking mishap. I had half the ingredients of my wife's normal pizza. She said hers was over cooked . Lou's was one of my favorites before my diagnosis, of celiac disease,so extra disappointed . They have a crustless offering with sausage, cheese, tomatoes but that is not pizza. I'm totally perplexed how a large chain could fail so miserably. The service was subpar. I thought about saying something about the pizza, but I bid not want to make a bad situation worse. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Small Gluten Free Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Awesome friendly service thanks Kelly B.!!! Great sauce, cheese, and sausage. The crust is absolutely incredible reminds me of eating a pie crust crunchy buttery flaky just unique and awesome. Glad I came into the restaurant to eat as take out I can't imagine is as phenomenal due to the pizza steaming in the box on the way home. The house salad was awesome a nice chopped salad and the red wine vinegar dressing topped it off perfectly. Nicely done A+ lived up to they hype and reputation read more

It's been awhile (too long) since our last pizza here I do consider this my favorite Chicago deep dish. We had the Lou and my adult kids ordered theirs as well. Pizza was incredible! They had their holiday gift card special running so I bought gift cards to cover our meal and this ended up with a few cards from the special, to use later. read more

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I ordered on line, I ordered the 2 deep dish pizzas and add on the pan and metal spatula. I have not been more disappointed. I lived in Illinois from 88-90. I loved your pizza, i was so looking forward to ordering it online now that I don't live there. BIG MISTAKE, WORST PIZZA NOW! NEVER AGAIN. Horrible pizza!!!! read more

We visit every time we come to the Chicago area. The medium pizza says it feeds three, but it would have been enough for four. The deep dish Chicago style has a great red wine sauce, with the traditional being lined with tender sausage. The service was great. The kid menu food came out fast, which parents know is a must. The salads and appetizers came out timed perfectly. The calamari was a little chewy and the house salad dressing could easily pass for coming from a bottle. Good score alone based on the nice atmosphere, cold beer, and delicious pizza. We'll Skip the calamari and salad next time. read more

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Now i know my review isnt going to matter to Lou Malnatis but I just wanted to write my experience for others. Im not sure if this location is short staffed or just incompetent but I had a reservation yesterday (Saturday, 10/18) for myself, my husband, and my 1 year old daughter I made online. We wanted to order our pizza ahead of time since my daughter has a short attention span (IYKYK) and when I called, I got no answer...no problem, waited a few minutes and called again. Someone answered in carryout and had to transfer me to the front desk...I waited and waited and waited (over 5 minutes to be exact). Finally someone answered ...."hello, im looking to place an order for carryout "...uh what?!?! Somehow my call got transferred to another customers call. Not even sure how that can happen but with the incompetent staff at Lou Malnatis, it did. Needless to say, I went online and cancelled my reservation. read more

Brian and I came here for dinner and we ordered the ravioli crisps which were delicious ! (First time) and he ordered his personal pizza which he liked. I ordered the Lasagna with easy sauce. Right before his pizza came. The manager told me that they had no lasagna and was very apologetic and asked if I'd like something else and she will not charge for it so I said ok and got the spaghetti with easy marinara sauce. About 4 bites into it, my mouth was on fire and I was very upset because I cannot have anything spicy due to GI issues. We told our waitress and she was apologetic and said there is nothing spicy in the sauce and I had to tell her three times that my mouth was literally on fire and I kept swishing cold water in my mouth to tame the fiery feeling. Brian thinks that there www red pepper flakes in the marinara sauce. It's supposed to be plain and no spices in it. As I write this two and a half hours later- my tongue is still feeling a bit of the fiery feeling. read more

Great takeout experience from this Lou Malnati's location. Make sure you order well in advance as the pickup takes longer than on the website. A medium pizza fed my family of 3 for 2 days straight. We got "The Lou" and it tasted great, even good reheated the next day. I really wish they would expand nationally! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - The Lou - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

It's been a while since I've had a deep dish pizza and Lou Malnati's always hit the spot. Our server was nice and attentive. The pizza crust has a nice garlic flavor. Crispy, cheesy and filling. The garlic parmesan wings were excellent. Flavorful and crispy wings. This location is pretty big with lots of seating. There's also a party room which I believe you can rent out. read more

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A Chicago Classic! Always delicious! But PLEASE get Deep Dish! You can get thin crust pizza anywhere! Get the deep dish! Get the butter crust! Treat Yourself! My recommendation for an appetizer is the three cheese bread. Make sure you go on a day you're not counting carbs for those of you that do! Dessert. Cookie Pizza! I love this location because they have all the fun signs on the wall and honestly it doesn't get too loud. You can choose to sit in the bar or sit in the restaurant. Plenties of tables and booths depending on what your preference is. Perfect location whether you're a couple or a large family. The service is great even during the busier times. Servers let you know wait times on all the things that you order. If you're looking for a classic Chicago experience make sure you find one of the many locations of this awesome Chicago staple! read more

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