Food good, service not so good. The poor rating is because we were forgotten and took care of another people first ( we were sitting first) it was Thursday at 5 pm , only two servers on the second floor, we had to go to their stand to ask for a server, also another thing they clean around the other tables like we were not there, I was afraid they were gonna drop something on my head or on our plates. We were serve water once, never again. Will I go back ? No read more

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I ordered two pizzas on a busy day and they lost the deep dish pizza. the staff and management were overly apologetic and made it right by offering us a drink while we waited and then were given a gift card for the price of the entire order. It was nice to see a restaurant to go out of their way to make the experience better. Today we went back and had great service and food. They took what could have been a frustrating takeout into a great family experience. Thank you!!! read more

Stopped by Lou Malnati's for deep dish pizza and had a great Chicago-style meal. The crust was buttery and crisp on the edge, the cheese was rich, and the tomato sauce had a bright, hearty flavor. Amelia was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The pizza was messy in the best way, with plenty of sauce and cheese. Great spot for classic deep dish. Would definitely come back. read more

I really try my best to find the silver lining in everything, but this place was so disheartening. Everything I read online and heard from family who live in Milwaukee and frequent Chicago talked up this place a little too highly. That said, it could just be this location and the timing. We went in as a party of 7 on a busy Friday at dinner time. To start, this place is FILTHY. I mean FILTHY. Every handle was greasy, every window glass or pane had fingerprints and smudges all over, and the floor looked like it hadn't been swept or mopped in a few weeks to a month. The bathrooms had toilet paper all over plus just looked nasty, like dive bar/club bathrooms, the railings to get upstairs looked disgusting. I mean this particular location was just gross, so I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like. Just from first glance, I honestly wanted to walk out and not subject my family to this place for fear of getting sick from the food, but I decided to go ahead anyway and hope for the best. Not sure what's going on, but hopefully management gets their staff to clean better or hire more cleaning staff? Had this place not been so famous and we hadn't traveled all day to get to this part of the country, plus driven over here and found great parking, I would have walked out. Seriously, it was that bad. Once you get past the filth, I'd say the staff was efficient but not super friendly. They weren't really willing to accommodate some of our requests, citing they're just too busy, for example, our seating requests to be out of the drafty area, as we had older folks in our group. That also added an extra layer of discomfort for us. Lastly, the pizza itself, we ordered: -Malnati Chicago Classic - this was a disappointing wet mess. Felt super soggy, like they rushed making it. Was not impressed at all. Again, could be THIS location and the timing? -The Lou - yes yes, this was much better, and we were beginning to feel like things were turning around. It made up for eating in a dust bowl. -The Veggie thin crust - This too was perfect for the health nuts in our group who didn't want to get too full. As well as a couple of bottles of wine, beer, and cocktails. Unfortunately, with such a bad first experience, I'm passing on this whole chain for next time. Will try some of the other somewhat hyped deep dish pizzas in town. They're busy here, though, so I'm sure they will be fine. Tip: If you still decide to come here, be ready to wait a while for better seating accommodations, there's mostly street parking, bring hand sanitizer, and good luck! read more

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Pre-order your pizza and make a reservation It takes a while to bake a deep dish pizza, but it is good. The room is comfortable and the service is attentive. read more

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We waited about an hour to be seated, and we ordered right away and took 40 minutes to get our food. We kind of disappointed with the pizza especially for how long we waited for it. The crust felt uneven and dry on the malnati special. We honestly would've been just as happy or happier with a frozen pizza. It is obvious this is more of a tourist place, and I wish we made time to try other pizza in Chicago. read more

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

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This Lou Malnati's is on the northwest side of Lou locations in Chicago. Wells Street is small, and the waiting area inside is not big. There are some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating, including an upstairs. Service was nice. They came by to ask us how we were doing - probably they could see us bored waiting for the pizza. Yes, the deep dish pizza takes a while to cook. We ordered several for our big group, so we knew there would be some time to kill. If I had known we could pre-order, I would have done so. The phone message system is not very clear. Also I made a reservation on Open Table, but the host wasn't really acknowledging them. I had to go check in to make sure they had my name down. Classic $38.25 (large, has 8 slices) / highly recommend this one. I love it so much! Hot honey $40.25 for deep dish large size - this was ok to try but not as strong as I'd like Margherita pesto - ehh, I wouldn't get it again The Lou - I also wouldn't get this again when the classic is so good! Can't wait to come back to Chicago for more deep dish pizza! read more

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I lament the fact that all the Pizzeria Uno restaurants in Philly are long gone. There is an Uno Chicago Grill in the suburbs of Philly and I have gotten great deep dish pizza there. But thankfully I have been able to get to Chicago to eat at Lou Malnati's, which is that same style of deep dish pizza but done better. The Lou Malnati's father worked at Pizzeria Uno before the family branched out on their own. The Malnati Chicago Classic is an outstanding deep dish pizza. The Italian sausages are so flavorful. And you get a mouthful of sausage and cheese in every delicious bite. Lou Malanati's is another five star deep dish pizza spot in Chicago. More about taking Amtrak to Chicago: https://youtu.be/-QGqzFLrvyE?si=tY3MP6JpGKqY_qjH read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - The Malnati Chicago Classic - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very classic ambiance, typical old Chicago look. They have seats ranging from chairs to booths. Great thing was that they had a booth for 2. We ordered 2 personal pizzas - The "classic" pizza was amazingly tasty. Sauce was rich, tangy with a flavorful bite of the sausage. The " Lou" pizza which was spinach and mushroom and garlic - this one was not as tasty. The tomato sauce in "Lou" was overpowering everything else. It's a good option for vegetarians, but not the best balance of flavors. read more

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Was highly recommended to come to Lou malnatis to try deep dish pizza for the first time and it did not disappoint. I love that this location is open late so I was able to come here right after a late night flight. Location is a little confusing to find at night but manageable. Took the elevator to the restaurant and was seated immediately. Ordered the malnati Chicago and the malnati salad. Keep in mind that it takes about 45 minutes for a deep dish to be ready so be patient lol .We received our salad and it was delicious especially the vinaigrette. I literally scrapped my plate. When we got our pizza and took the first bite I loved it! I loved that it was super saucey it was the right amount of meat,cheese, and veggies. I can't wait to come back on my next visit to Chicago read more

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I enjoyed their deep dish pizza well enough. The crust is crunchy and thick and holds up well to the sauce. The sauce seems house made as it has a strong taste of fresh tomatoes. Tasty, but I personally prefer a more robust marinara. The cheese was very thick, gooey, and was a typical pizza mozzarella. Our waiter was not great. We were there at 2:30 on a weekday in a sparsely populated restaurant and he still took a long while to service us. I am a server as well and he could have just been having a bad day. Prices were higher but not robbery considering location. Good choice to check off having decent deep dish, but not the best. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Medium - Deep Dish Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my second visit to Lou Malnati's, and after coming back again on another Chicago trip, I ended up bumping my review from 4 to 5 stars. This time I skipped the deep dish and ordered the lasagna instead. It was rich, cheesy, comforting, and honestly perfect after a long workday downtown. The sauce definitely leans sweet, which I personally liked, but I know that can be hit or miss depending on what style of red sauce you prefer. The bar was completely packed when I arrived, which says a lot on a random Wednesday. Even having to grab a table, the service was great. read more

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I might've cheated a bit because I got a personal pan of deep dish and although it was delicious...I was told it isn't the true experience. However what I tasted was GREAT. I got the original but added hot honey, the sweet heat with that delicious sausage (I've literally never tasted anything like it) was GREAT. I did a To go order, they young lady that took my order was kind, but that's about all I have for comments on Service. The place was very busy so that's always a good sign. I definitely will come back and stay at the restaurant just to see how the taste compares. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just arrived in Chicago from Los Angeles and felt since it was my first time in Chicago I had to get deep dish pizza. It is a small place with an upstairs that I did not see how large it was. The decor was pretty straightforward. Staff were all friendly but it seemed like they were stretched thin. We loved the bruschetta and Caesar salad. The hazy rotating beer was good. However, we were not that impressed with the pizza. It wasn't bad, but not that impressive. Prices seemed reasonable. read more

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

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Pro tip: pizzas take 45 min to cook. First off, make sure you understand that there's a difference between deep dish and a NYC slice. Once you have that understanding, get your taste buds ready and pull out the fork and knife. Highly suggest the OG Chicago pie -- a buttery and flakey crust, despite being thick, with a layer of cheese, then tomatoes, and some carefully layered in sausage. Yum!! Two slices was more than enough to feel satisfied. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - The original on top, large for 4 people. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Obviously when I found out we were going to Chicago, I knew I absolutely had to try deep dish. And I also knew I wanted to go to a Lou Malnati's location, since that's the chain I'd heard about the most. We showed up without a reservation on a very busy evening, so it was almost an hour of waiting before we were shown to spots at the bar, which suited me just fine because I'm always okay to sit at the bar. I felt like a cocktail and the Chicago-Style Bloody Mary ("Tito's Handmade Vodka, house tomato mix, pearl onion, tomato, Sport Pepper, pickle spear, celery salt rim") sounded quite tasty. And indeed it was. The balance of flavors was nicely done and the alcohol level was perfect. (I should also mention I'd been waiting for my chance to try the infamous Malort liquor, so when I spotted it on the shelf, I asked our super friendly and helpful bartender for a shot. She gave me a little smirk when I asked for it, which I thought was amusing, and then offered up a generous pour. It was...interesting. I'm glad I tried it but it's not something I need to ever drink again.) The star attraction, of course, was the deep dish. We opted for the Malnati Chicago Classic ("Made with Lou's lean sausage, some extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust") and it was phenomenal. It was so cheesy and delicious, and that sausage was top-notch. I enjoyed the heck out of it, and I can safely say it even exceeded my already-high expectations. I'm so glad we hung around for Lou Malnati's. It was totally worth the wait. read more

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Trying authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza was at the top of my list, and Lou Malnati's did not disappoint! This was my very first Chicago deep-dish pizza experience, and now I understand why everyone talks about it. The buttery crust, layers of cheese, flavorful sauce, and generous toppings made every bite worth the wait. One thing I would definitely recommend is making a reservation if you can. This place is popular for a reason! We waited a little over 35 minutes for a table, but luckily a couple of spots opened up at the bar, and we grabbed them right away. The atmosphere was lively, the staff was friendly, and the pizza was everything I hoped it would be. read more

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This is our first time at this amazing establishment. We were greeted promptly and had a reservation. The host team were extremely welcoming and helpful. Pro tip: order your deep dish early with Precious. Made the wait even shorter. Once we were seated Meagan was the epitome of perfect service. Attentive and knowledgeable. Great personality and approach to service. If I could shrink her down and have her be our server at every restaurant I would. 12/10. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Classic deep dish Heaven. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Out of curiosity I decided to place an order for pickup because I always see lines for this place. To be fair, I haven't yet had "chicago deep dish" so my expectations were pretty high since it's supposedly the bomb-diggity. So I called ahead at 1:05pm to ask about their lunch specials since I saw it advertised on social media but don't recall details and the fella who answered the ordering line said "I don't think we have anything like that", when I said I saw it online he said "well maybe you are right but I don't know about it".... Okay so you work the ordering phone line! How do you get paid to work here and not know or even care enough to find out? That is seriously lazy. Anyhow, with pure curiosity I decided anyways to order a deep dish personal sausage pizza with red sauce and cheese. The website said $14.99 and I could use grub hub or pay at pickup. I opted for pickup since it's just a short walk. I walked over. They wanted to charge $19.98 at pickup and I asked why while showing them my phone with website pulled up. I was initially told because I added sausage. Well I didn't add anything. I just ordered the standard sausage pizza. Logically I asked to see a menu. Their in-house menu also showed they do in fact offer a lunch special which includes a personal pizza with salad for $15.15 so I showed it to the cashier. I said so for 16-cents more I can get the salad too, I'll do that. She looked confused and said "oh you don't want this pizza then?" She was about to toss it in the trash can. I smiled politely and said "yes I'll take the pizza and for an additional 16-cents I'll also take a side salad". Then she proceeded to tell me salads are $15 and up if I wanted to order it and it might take about 15-20 minutes extra because they were busy if I wanted to wait. So I pointed to the menu's lunch specials, she said "let me get a manager". Omg. The manager came out, I said "can I just get this special which includes the personal pizza and side salad for $15.15 to go?" She replied "I'll do it for you this time, but you would have needed to place your order that way if you wanted that". I went on to explain I asked about it over the phone but the order-taker didn't know about any lunch specials so I just ordered the pizza" the manager smiled and said "no problem, I'll talk to my staff" and proceeded to offer me a complementary beverage. Well, I got home, opened the bag and the pizza was cold, totally dripping in grease and not even cut. Also quite small, it's smaller than a standard salad plate and $15.15+ tax. I put it in the oven for a few minutes. It was only ok, not very cheesy and honestly nothing to rave about plus with all that ordering headache I don't think I will ever bother going there again. Couple of things: train your staff to know what specials are available. Consider keeping pizzas warm until customer pickup. Truthfully most people probably would have just walked out empty handed with all that ridiculousness. I definitely did not feel it was worth the price, and my sanity was tested. Maybe I'm not much of a Chicago deep dish fan afterall. Meh! At least I gave it a chance. read more

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The place is always packed, but thankfully I scored a seat at the bar. I've stopped in every time I'm in town. This time was a little different. I wasn't too hungry, I really just wanted a snack since I was meeting up with some colleagues for dinner a couple hours later. I had a drink and ordered the ravioli crisps. Holy smokes they were so good! I also didn't feel guilty since they didn't have a deep fried crust on them. The marinara is also spot on. Not sweet (I can't stand when marinara is sweet). Quite honestly the bartenders have never been friendly or talkative, so no shock there with the lack of greeting or lack of acknowledgement when I sat down. I'm low maintenance anyway so a drink and snack were good enough for me. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Ravioli Crisps are delicious - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In Phoenix, when a friend and colleague of mine comes to town for business, we typically take a work lunch at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. From the delicious deep dish Chicago-style pizza to the lunch specials to the great service, I've been impressed with the pizza taste and uniqueness. Since I was traveling to Chicago with that same friend and other friends, it only made sense that we did the same in Chicago. Five of us made a reservation on Open Table and went to this location last Saturday for lunch, and we enjoyed the food, the service, and the ambiance. When two of the five of us showed up at the time of our reservation, they offered to let us sit down in the dining room, though we waited until at least two others arrived before sitting. The servers were attentive with ordering, and we received food and drinks in a reasonable amount of time. We did get a bit confused with two Lou Malnati's locations in River North (as the other is on Michigan Avenue), and our Chicago local who joined us went to the wrong location first, but they were close enough to walk between. This location is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 12 Midnight, and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM (though it's possible the Sunday hours close earlier just because tomorrow is Easter). I thought it stayed open in general on Sundays until 11 PM. While there are many kinds of pizza, there is something special about Chicago-style, which has flaky, buttery pizza crust, an exclusive sausage blend, vine ripened plum tomatoes from California, and Wisconsin cheese. There are at least 60 locations in Chicago, 2 in Wisconsin, 2 in Indiana, and 6 in Arizona. You can also use the app or the website to order pizzas to ship nationwide or local delivery orders (or pick up orders). You can join Lou's Rewards by going to https://www.loumalnatis.com/rewards. Each time you eat at Lou Malnati's, you earn 10 points for every dollar spent, and then you can use the points for different rewards. You get a free small pizza for your birthday and a bonus pizza for signing up. You also will get personalized offers throughout the year and are the first to learn about anything new at Lou's. I certainly recommend that you try this amazing pizza, especially if you have never had Chicago-style pizza before! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The 90 minutes wait was worth it. The salad I had was phenomenal. It was also my first time having a deep dish pizza. Overall it was a memorable experience. read more

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I went out with a group for the obligatory deep dish experience. A friend recommended this location, and we head a pretty great time. Entering the building and coming down the stairs had me thinking this was a much smaller place. But then we turned the corner towards our table and the whole place opened up. We took a few minutes to discuss the menu. As we had some vegetarian party members, we had to figure out what we were ordering. We went the pesto deep dish, and a thin crust with pepperoni. We also grabbed a few appetizers, since the server informed us the pizza could be up to 40 minutes wait. The bruschetta and the mozzarella bites were both solid choices. We ate every last bite. When the pizza arrived, the server cut it up for us and served us our heaping slices. The sauce was, in my opinion, the star of the show. For the deep dish, we could have used a bit more pesto. Plenty of bites we could barely tell it wasn't just a plain pie. For the thin crust, the pepperoni kind of overshadowed the amazing sauce. But still very yummy. We all had a bit of a sweet tooth, so we couldn't leave without trying the chocolate chip pizza, which comes in a little pan of its own. The cookie was great, with a nice finish on the bottom and sides. The ice cream was already a bit melted when it got to us, so perhaps it needed to be served a bit more quickly. All in all, I'd eat here again, but I think I'd like to try some alternatives as well. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - A slice of pesto deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lou's is the first time I tried deep dish pizza from Chicago and it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Even though it was the chain that was most recommended to me, I didn't think it was life-changing. My friend and I got the classic and margherita pesto to share. The personal size was the perfect portion. I couldn't get over how buttery and crunchy the crust was, I was not a fan. The twisted lemonade was yummy and sweet! I didn't think the wait was too long. Glad I tried it to say that I tried it. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Personal - Deep Dish Chicago Classic and Small - Deep Dish Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Chicago. I have been several times. It is a great City, but I have to admit I did not go to Chicago to get the best deep dish pizza to be had, I ordered it, flash frozen, from a website called Goldbelly. It is the best website for great food and other things. It all comes when promised and it is so frozen. There are clear instructions on what to do with the expensive pizza you just bought. We are hooked. We are now also hooked on Lou Malnati's deep dish. It is the best deep dish you will ever have and there is enough to feed 4 people. They are ever so deep filled with the best sauce and cheese and the crust is so good. You just have to try it. It is just perfect. I called them to thank them for the great pizza and they were so very nice and hope we will come to Chicago soon and I think we will. I have seen photos and the place looks so cute and fun. Enjoy. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lou Malnatis never disappoints - this is casual staple Chicago deep dish pizza, fresh ingredients, creamy mozzarella, crushed tomato sauce, the Italian sausage is so good with no fennel, and of course the signature butter crust. Now people all over the city may argue over other pizzerias or tavern over deep dish. But for me LM is sincerely good. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food. Phenomenal service. Beautiful atmosphere. I have zero complaints about our experience visiting Lou Malnati's. It was mid-afternoon when we visited and I'd gone online to make a reservation prior to our visit, but that wasn't really necessary. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and shown to a booth in the back room...far away from the cold draft of the front door. Our server came over to take our drink orders right away and we ordered a Caesar salad to share. I found it odd that their Caesar comes with tomatoes, but it must be a Chicago thing because I saw that on the menu of another pizzeria that we visited while in town. The salad was delicious and we enjoyed every bite of it. We also ordered a small pepperoni pie (deep dish) and were surprised at just how small it was. It was almost like a personal size...but let me tell you, the personal size is tiny! One slice of the small pie nearly took up the space of the entire personal sized pie that we took home with us. While in-store, I signed up for their rewards program and got a coupon for a free personal sized pie, with some stipulations. It was to-go only and you had to spend at least $10, but our dine-in order could not count towards that total. It had to be processed as a separate transaction. That was no problem for us since we were headed back to our hotel and had a full kitchen there, we decided to order wings along with our free baby-sized pie to-go. The wings were phenomenal. Top tier. A+. Highly recommend! I actually preferred the sausage pie that we took home over the pepperoni pie, and that's not usually my vibe. I think something about the grease in the sausage lends itself to the moisture of the pie. The pepperoni pie was a little dry. Overall, we loved the atmosphere and the service, so we would definitely come back again in the future. read more

When in Chicago, getting deep dish is a MUST, so my husband and I made our way to Lou Malnati's with high expectations. We came on a Saturday night and there was a decent sized wait for our party of 2. If you plan to order a deep dish pizza, it also takes a while to come out, so plan accordingly. On the day we went, everything was especially slow (our app took 30+ minutes after we ordered), but the waiter was nice about it and gave it to us on the house. Now onto the food...we ordered a small "The Lou" to share. Overall, it was good but I was a bit underwhelmed. I've had deep dish pizza before (at this same restaurant 5+ years ago) and even back home in California and I felt like I enjoyed those experiences way more. I'm not sure if it was because the pizza I ordered lacked marinara sauce (which is my fault for ordering that) but I don't think I'd go out of my way to order it again in the future. We ordered the mozzarella sticks as our app though and was super impressed by those! Overall, I feel like maybe Lou Malnati's has become too popular and commercialized where the quality of food has gone down. If you're looking for a mind blowing deep dish pizza, I'd recommend maybe looking elsewhere. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Mozzarella Bites - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recently went to Lou Malnati's with a party of four and had a great experience. We made a reservation for a weekend evening to beat the rush, and even though there were still seats available when we arrived, it felt good knowing we had a spot secured. We started with the traditional BuffaLou Wings and ordered a medium Malnati Chicago Classic along with a small thin crust Mike's Hot Honey. The wings were a solid opener and came with eight pieces, plenty of ranch and celery, and easy to split among the four of us. It was my first time trying Chicago-style deep dish, and while the crust and dough were doughier than I expected, the ingredients tasted fresh and surprisingly not too heavy. The sausage, cheese, and tomato sauce all came together really well. That said, the Mike's Hot Honey thin crust stole the show for me. The slight kick from the hot honey, a little zest from the giardiniera, and the crisp crunch of the thin crust made every bite balanced and flavorful. We came hungry and left stuffed, with a slice of each pizza for leftovers. Overall, a great spot to check out for authentic Chicago pizza. read more

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Pizza was really good. First time having deep dish from Chicago. Love the ambience and the location in downtown. If you like the scenery and just the feel of being in old town Chicago this place is a must. But the wait to get in is too long just to get a table, and you add an additional 30-45mins to wait for your pizza. For the experience it's a one time thing and a yes, but if you're hungry and you've tried deep dish before, I would suggest going to their other location by midway so you can get your food faster. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - We ordered Medium - Deep Dish The Lou and Medium - Deep Dish Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything was to die for... service was wonderful. Pizza met expectations. That salad and wings were AMAZING. I am glad I got the Chicago deep dish experience. Everyone was there to enjoy food. Loved the atmosphere The wait was long but you can stroll and explore while waiting. Would recommend this. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was happy to try another deep-dish pizza spot and this one was just a few minutes' walk from our hotel. We called ahead to make sure they had availability for a group of 3 and were given the go-ahead. It was a Friday late-afternoon in between lunch and dinner rush, so we showed up to a relatively empty restaurant, though we were asked to either wait 30 minutes due to limited staffing or sit at the bar. Despite the slightly more awkward configuration, we had excellent service at the bar with a very friendly waiter who gave us great recs for his favorite deep dish recipe and the size to order. We ended up going for "the Lou" and the penne ala Malnati to split. The small pizza came out to 4 slices, and I really enjoyed the toppings, though the crust was too dry and hard for my taste. I'd still call the pizza decent overall. The only downside is that the pizza took about 30 minutes to prep, but that seems to be typical for most deep-dish orders. The pasta was nothing super special, but we all ended up pretty full afterwards! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Penne ala Malnati - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great pizza and good service. Came as a tourist, left as a local. Will highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago.

3.5 stars went on a friday at around 8:30 and wait was 45 mins, however due to some cancellations, we were seated in about 5 mins. pizza takes ~45 mins to cook so if you're hungry, be sure to pack a snack or something while you wait. the bruschetta was SO GOOD, honestly the highlight of the meal for me - tomatoes are plump and fresh and the balsamic glaze was really vibrant. garlic bread was perfect accompaniment. we ordered two personal sized pizzas - the lou and chicago classic. i personally liked the lou better - the spinach and tomatoes really shined. the classic was just okay to me and the cheese wasnt flavorful. menu also said they had a famous buttery crust but it wasnt that buttery imo. the crust lowkey tasted better the next day. service was great!! shoutout felix, you had such great energy. inside had lots of sports decor and had mainly hightops. the host stand area was a little congested bc right next to it was the pick up orders. overall, an easy intro into Chicago food! read more

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Our server, Elayne, was a gem - great recommendations and even better service. We were a large group which can sometimes be a pain, but we were so happy to be seated with Elayne. The pizza was - unsurprisingly, based on local recommendations -fantastic. Thick crust and I expected it to be dry, but it was actually perfection and so flavorful. The cheese was gooey, the sauce was well seasoned, and the each bite was a treat. Definitely recommend this casual neighborhood spot for a deep dish experience! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

food: the hot honey pizza was good service: nice staff, got to go though ambiance: got to go read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - hot honey pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The story is built into every inch of the building. A neighborhood place with a world class reputation. They have been around for what seems like forever and that experience shows. The servers were friendly and fun. The pizza has so much flavor and the setting, with exposed brick and views it to the local scene, make it a spot I can't wait to return. read more

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Deep dish pizza here is great and very filling, gotta eat it fresh out the oven for sure. Fried raviolis as an appetizer were alright. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Ravioli Crisps - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One hour wait for nothing! Meatballs were cold and didn't taste good. Service was awful. Pizza was extremely disappointing. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While it was crowded and the deep dish personal cheese pizza I had tasted a bit too sweet (and didn't have any salt in it), our waiter, Carlos, was the best waiters I have ever seen. Not only did she quickly realized that one of the other waiters (who was new, according to Carlos, and still in training) made a mistake when delivering my order; but, he also made sure that we were doing okay and made sure our food was delivered fresh and well-made. The garlic bread with the marinara sauce was really good! I would def go back to this place if I come back to Chicago. I would also recommend the mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. I would also recommend Carlos as your waiter, as well. Really excellent customer service and great food! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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