Absolutely loved this pizza. First deep dish I've had in years and when visiting Chicago I knew I'd have to get some. The crust was crispy, the sausage was juicy and delicious, and the cheese pull was insane! I was stuck between here and pequods but this place was closer and there wasn't a line so that was clutch. The inside was super clean and nice with an old school type feeling. Service was okay over the phone- I asked for 18 crushed red peppers because there was 9 of us and the lady who answered was just like "yeah I'm not giving you 18. I'll give you 10." I was like wellll alright then. She was right tho we didn't end up using all 10 Service was good upon arrival and most important thing was how delicious that deep dish pizza was. Perfectly balanced with sauce to crust to meat ratio I'd 10/10 recommend and want a frozen one sent to me read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Deep dish with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bucktown Lou's is top-notch. I went here on a VERY busy football night, it was packed, and the employees could not have been more organized, composed, kind, fast, efficient, and happy to serve. The wait was not too bad, they moved so fast to get everyone what they needed and their composure even caused us waiting to happily have patience and all was well! I got my pizza, went on my way, and enjoyed a delicious sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom thin crust! Well done, Lou's Buckdown for earning both a touchdown and field goal on both service and deliciousness! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom XL thin crust - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my 2nd visit to Chicago so I had to try a different version of deep dish! Previously I had Pequod's and found that not tasty at all as the pizza was all bread, had a strong yeast taste and literally absorbed the sauce into the bread! Lou Malnati's I found much better! The contrast of bread to toppings and sauce was done very well and I see why people say it's one of the best! I've tried Giordano's but in Vegas and it was a small portion so I will have to give that 1 more shot to see who is the winner but I can agree that Lou Malnati's is a brand you can trust! Not to mention they are everywhere! read more

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We've been ordering delivery from this location for years and they never disappoint. The pizzas are always delivered hot and amazing. Their deep dish is king, but their thin crust is also so good and so crispy! I recommend ordering buttercrust and all pizzas well done. The people who work there are cool too, nice service. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Thin Crust Pepperoni w mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered delivery: a Chicago special deep dish, uncut well done. It arrived a soaking mess, with the sauce and sausage too small for the pie it sat on. Really unappetizing. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Sauce and sausage too small, box soaked - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The people who work here are super patient and kind. W disabilities sometimes I need explaining with tech related things and they were super patient and treated me with extreme kindness the pizza smells amazing and look forward to eating it. Thank you again for your kindness and patience it means a lot. If you go here you will be in good hands read more

I needed a new pizza spot because the last 2 times I visited a Giordano's location; they just didn't have that signature buttery crust flavor I fell in love with. Lou Malnati was the spot I opted for and what a great choice I made. I ordered my pizza online and picked it up on my drive back to St Louis. The pizza was hot and delicious. Everything was how I asked ie uncut and light on the sauce. Their pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce do not contain any alcohol. Lou Malnati's mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and romano cheese are all made with a vegetable rennet, not an animal rennet. If you're in Chicago ,check them out. read more

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I know that some things happen and that could be fixed but waiting and not be told for any type of updates on an order is very rude. I am a delivery person. Uber eats. I waited at the pick up two delivery orders. The girls there was glasses, supposed to come back and let me know. How long is it gonna be finally I spoke to her and she told me that there were some kind of messed up orders. everything was packed up, but I would at least appreciate being told not waiting there 30 minutes so I had to cancel the orders because I had a ready order in my car that I had to deliver to another client and when I cancel orders on my Uber Eats app, it brings down my points not fair there read more

Got so many recs to come to a branch of this pizza shop when in Chicago and I'm glad a fellow pizza lover and I went to check it out! This particular location can be really hard to find (before the brick entrance thing) because it's really small and hidden in a corner so we had to circle the area a couple of times but the people that work there were so fun and lively! While this place does sound like the Illuminati, the only mystical part about it is how they made their pizza so delicious! If you're in the Chicago area and are looking for a place to experience your pizza fix, would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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

Our first stop every time we visit Chicago. Best deep dish in town. Get the buttercrust!

Perfect deep dish, and garlic bread! We got delivery and it was super fast and good was super hot. read more

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

Came to Chicago for the first time and was told this place was a no-brainer to visit. Their deep-dish is amazing and definitely not doughy like Giordanos or other deep dished pizza some can be. Their appetizers were amazing, too! Our favorite was their chicken wings and fried zucchini and mushrooms (definitely order their appetizer sampler). We didn't take pics of their pizza but we ordered their small pizzas to share with 3 people was fulfilling enough with only like one slice leftover! The 'Malnati Chicago Classic' and 'The Lou' pizza are a must get when you're eating here! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - their appetizer sampler and chicken wings!! yummy - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You cant go to Chicago without trying their famous deep dish pizza! I've heard from locals and tourists that this is the place to go. We tried to go (but it was so packed) before our fancy Michelin starred dinner and I'm really glad we didn't because BOY were these filling! So we came bright (11 AM) instead and had no problems finding a table. We had the Malnati Chicago Classic and added hot giardiniera. It came out pipping hot and FULL of meat. The cheese was perfect and stringy and the hot giardiniera had a perfect amount of heat. A small had 4 thicc slices so we were soooo full at the end. We also had the malnati salad which had romaine lettuce, bruschetta tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, salami bits and gorgonzola cheese with sweet vinaigrette and romano cheese- This is one of the best salads I've had in a while We even carried 4 of these in frozen version and smuggled them across the boarder! I definitely recommend adding this to your Chicago eats! read more

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

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This was a well-known pizza place that we saw online before our trip to Chicago, and I have to say that I'm really glad I came here! Pre-covid, this place was really crowded and so we had to wait a while to be seated. The inside can fit a decent number of people, and the servers there were pretty nice and welcoming. For the food, this pizza is hands-down the best deep-dish pizza that I've had so far. The portion sizes are huge (as expected from deep-dish), with thick crust that's crispy and hot. The flavors are great, with a ton of sauce and cheese that make it an excellent pizza. It comes pretty hot so be careful to not burn your tongue, but after that the pizza is thoroughly enjoyable and one of the best overall pizzas I've had. Overall, while the wait may be long it's definitely worth it to try one of the best deep-dish places in Chicago! read more

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

The Lou Deep Dish pizza was really good lots of flavor, I also love veggies so it was perfect. Wasn't as deep as I pictured for a deep dish pizza but the great service and the flowerbeds on the outdoor patio made it worthwhile read more

Ordered the Malnati deep dish pizza and it was just ok. The sauce was extremely watery and was all over the cardboard box. The sausage on the pizza isn't crumbled but instead a thick layer of sausage on the entire pizza. Giordanos is much better and they have a meatlovers option on the menu instead of a think layer of sausage. Will not return. read more

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

I regrettably ordered a personal pizza, which I've read from other reviewers is a no-no if you want the traditional deep dish flavor. I left Lou Malnati's thinking maybe I just didn't like deep dish, but then had Pequod's the following day and changed my mind. While the butter crust is indeed buttery, I don't think the pizza is nearly as flavorful as it could be. I love cheese that is almost or partially burnt and a doughy bread, but if your preferences are different, Lou Malnati's could be the one for you! read more

So happy with my experience here! My friend and I are visiting Chicago and all of our friends recommended this place for delicious deep dish pizza. Boy did they live up to expectations! The staff was so kind and could tell it was our first time there. They guided through how to order, and even gave us tips on how to have our pizza cooked and how to get the most bang for our buck! I will totally be recommending this place to anyone I know visiting Chicago read more

TL;DR: This review is in regards to their frozen pizza! I really wanted to bring some good pizza back home to my friends. I've heard good things about Lou Malnati's and wanted to give this place a try. My belly was full to the brim with deep dish, so I knew I couldn't eat anymore at that very moment. We found out that this pizza shop sells frozen pizza that you can even fly back home with! SCORE! I ordered the veggie and the sausage pizza. MY GAHHHH....the pizza was sooooo darn good. I'm so happy I got to try Lou Malnati's at the comfort of my home in Los Angeles! read more

Came back to Chicago after a trip to NYC and was unfortunately disappointed by the pizza representation. I ordered the "Lou" with a few extra toppings. I am not the big deep dish fan but had heard great things about the thin crust pizza here. Sadly it did not even get close to the bar, let alone meet it. To my dismay the pizza, a personal, was much smaller than I expected. Typically single pizzas are at least 8-10 " diameter. I asked for the pizza to be well done for crispier edges which did help make it crunchy, but the middle of the pizza was undercooked. Somehow the entire pie was flavorless and lacked any interesting texture besides mushy. Hope to come back another time and give some of their other specialties a chance, but I definitely had heightened expectations going into it. read more

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

Amazing! Friends kept recommending we go here while in Chicago and it did not disappoint. If travel had been easier, I would've taken a frozen one home! I liked this much better than other deep dish pizza I tried in Chicago. read more

After being told "Maybe I am having a bad night" by a supervisor when waited 15 mins without anyone saying anything to me or given my change after payment...I am positive there are better places near Damen and Milwaukee to get pizza from. The pizza is a 5 star pizza but the customer service or rather lack of it this evening makes this place a "not worth it". Before anyone jumps on me about giving the workers a break I will say thats BS bc there were 4 employees in the front all standing around socializing, looking down, and purposely not talking to anyone in the lobby. If the preference is curbside pick up ....as stated on their own website...then why on this evening none of the employees were going out delivering to the cars? Maybe this place is only good when delivered...as my initial review was for their delivery. Two stars .... bc while the pizza is great I have had waaaaay better interaction getting my food. read more

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

Lou's is a staple in Chicago; great convenient pizza that you can't really go wrong with. I always prefer their tavern style but always a great go to for parties. Service is quick and affordable prices. read more

Good deep dish option. The sauce was ok but we got The Lou which lacked the savory flavor. Easy to order and easy to pick up at this carry out only location. read more

We've been enjoying stuffed spinach pizzas since living here for a year back in the '80's. Lou's is a good solid Chicago stuffed pizza with its own special taste and texture. Always good, always fresh. We did delivery for this one and it arrived ahead of schedule (45 minutes) and the extra marina sauce was great. A large fed 6 moderately hungry adults so made a pretty affordable dinner for travel weary folks. Even the 4-year old enjoyed a piece. In retrospect I think the Lou's Special would be preferred. But the regular spinach was hard to beat. read more

We stopped here on Wednesday, November 6, as we were heading back home to Des Moines. Plan was to pick up some pizzas to take back to Iowa to heat up at home. We got there 5 minutes after they opened, and we were greeted by a very helpful, friendly and professional gent. I wanted to mention the date, as I didn't get his name, but he was a great representative of this Malnati's location. A tip of the hat to this guy. We took four pies to go, and just finished the last one this week. We took sausage and cheese pizzas home with us. They were all awesome. The dough is so beautifully delicate with the perfect amount of crunch and a slight sweetness. Great sauce and the sausage was impressive. Wish there was a Malnati's in this town! Remember, you can order Malnati's on goldbelly website. I've ordered them to be delivered to those friends who you really love. read more

We got the Malnati Chicago Classic and Deep Dish the Lou. Both of them were so good! My only thing is that the sauce is a bit runny.

I mean, between all the deep dish I've had, Lou's ain't the worst but I honestly liked Gino's east in Miracle mile better. I hated Giordanos, and Lois is just okay... All this being said, the style of pizza is generally trash, I'm a New Yorker and you're all lesser humans for liking this casserole crap. Lol read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Lou's classic deep dish with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pandemic precautions: Online orders only with curbside pick-up. Customer service: 3/5 Food was not ready in time. Small customized deep dish: 5/5 Very good, love pizza from lou malnati's. Always get buttercrust. Caesar salad: 5/5 Decent and basic salad, but the delicious fatty dressing is whats up. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Small deep dish pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and spinach mix - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cleanliness: 3 Quality: 5 Service: 5 Taste: 4 All fresh ingredients. The pizza was cooked perfectly and tasted great! The sausage in the Malnati wasn't a hit with us because we aren't sausage lovers but overall a delicious tasting pizza! The Lou was a perfect vegetable medley! The quality of ingredients here is evident in the taste and overall outcome! Loved it! read more

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The Netflix depiction of Lou's is right on the money! I have been saying that since before l stop ordering from you guys. It's just not pizza! No cheese for a deep dish! A joke! It's Just a blob of "cement like mass"! I never got a refund for the crappy pizzas I received. So take it now,! Is the exact description of what you served! Sorry . I miss Lous it went to crap! read more

Perfect pizza and pasta right on the money. Great service definitely recommend Chicago staple. read more

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

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Really enjoy their pizza and this place offers the both take out or delivery. You can customize the pizza if you call or order on their application and I have enjoyed their thin crust plus their promotions. These last times, they do curb side pick up so they do come out to know what you are picking up and they will bring it out to you. They have free parking and you may walk up to pickup. Will come back. read more

Terribel attitude and behavior from pick up side. The guys literally creamy to customer as well as delivery drivers. Fire this guy!

Ordered carryout from this location the other day. It was a quick process to order our pizza online and scheduled the pick up. We arrived a few minutes after the scheduled pick up time. This particular location has limited parking spots and the lobby was currently closed. An associate (with a mask on) walked out and asked for the name on the order. Upon giving her the name on the order, she retrieved our order and handed it to us all while we were standing outside. We ordered a small original deep dish and it was delicious. The pizza stayed hot and the crust was still crispy when we ate it about 15 minutes after picking it up. The sauce was very flavorful and had a good depth. Although it was very filling, it didn't leave me feeling like I had eaten way too much. The small was perfect for two people to share. read more

Lou Malnati's is the franchise king of deep dish pizza in Chicago. This is a take out only location. Limited time, private parking lot. Cannot walk around if you park here. Ordered over the phone. Took 20 minutes to bake. Did not want to have to sit around waiting for it to cook. They have a freezer section to buy bake at home pies. Chicago Classic, personal - $9.95 - Comes with sausage. Crust is thick, good crisp, and super buttery. Still a good size for me and the wifey to share, you get bored and full fast eating a lot of this. read more

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Delicious. Looks like the photos. Our cheese pull was truly exciting. The roasted tomatoes tasted sweet and the cheese was baked to stringy perfection. read more

Before my flight from LA I posted asking where the best spot in Chicago to eat were for deep dish. When I landed I saw a whole lot of responses for Lou's. Long story short we pulled up directly from the airport. Our server Frankie was so on point with the knowledge. She let us know not only the best food to try but also the history behind the place and the food. Very impressed with the food, it was so good I cried, on camera, no lie. Bruh, if you in Chicago you gotta go here. read more

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

Love Chicago pizza when I am in town. Try a new place every time purchased a couple to take back with me

Very family oriented I suppose. Too many meat options . Not alit of love for vegans :( read more

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