First off our waitress, Katrina was the bomb. She was very attentive and literally handed out each slice to our group of 12 people. The pizza, of course fabulous as always, and the Malnati salad is by far my daughter's favorite item ever. Don't even get me started on the Carol's cookies that they now have for dessert. Those are ridiculous. Very comfortable seating. We had two small kids with us and it was perfect. read more

Lousy, lousy and lousy deep dish. I understand human errors at times, but we gave them three opportunities trying the deep dish at this location. Placed order and went to pick up, order never had sausage patty and definitely no extra cheese and barely any tomatoes! And they couldn't even find the order! had it as dine in and not pick up. I've had regular or thick crust that looks more like a deep dish than the sad sorry pizza served as deep dish from this place. Google reviews shows only a generic auto response to the nonsense they serve, no real manager interested that this place is building a reputation for lousy deep dish! Corporate needs to look into this because this was three times in less than 4 months we experienced this. Being new to this area I sure miss Lou Malnati's in Park Ridge, always was great and made properly. Cold, lacking cheese, doesn't look like deep dish, barely any sausage, made incorrectly as well! Here's the best par, they promise a gift card as a refund via email and it never makes it to you! How I need to post a photo here so everyone can see! read more

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

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If I'm being honest, Lou Malnati's didn't quite live up to the hype this time. The deep dish looks amazing when it comes out, but once you get into it, it felt kind of average. The crust had that signature buttery style, but it leaned a bit too heavy and didn't have the crisp I was hoping for. The cheese and sauce were solid, but nothing that really stood out compared to other Chicago spots. It's filling for sure, just not something I'd go out of my way for again. Service and atmosphere were good, no complaints there--it just comes down to the pizza not hitting the level you expect for how famous it is. Not bad, just not great. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Elk Grove, Illinois

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Couldn't go to Chicago and not having deep dish pizza for sure, and Lou Malnati has been the safe go-to given taste and accessibility! Also knowing they did deliver was such a plus point for convenience. Pre-order ahead had to be very early before the actual desired time though, in my case it's 2 hours probably given the line and prep time. We got the Mike's Hot Honey, served with plenty of toppings including the generous pepperoni. It's mild in spiciness so worry not if you couldn't handle something overly spicy. Abundant cheese and still flawlessly crispy crust. We did get the garlic parm wings on the side, which did turn out flavorful. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Mike's Hot Honey Deep Dish - Pizza Near Me - Elk Grove, Illinois

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Went here with a group because it was highly recommended. Pizza is always one of those foods that is not universally agreed upon. Place was a little run down to be honest. Back bar was pretty rough. Server station in back dining room was not appealing. Server was very pleasant and attentive. Pizza, in my opinion, was a little tasteless as far as the sauce goes. Toppings were good but lacked a little flavor when it came to cheese/sauce. Pizzas are very filling so you don't need as much as you think. I think we got 3 mediums for a party of 8. read more

Our family had Martin Luther King Jr. Day off so we took our girls to Kohl Children Museum in Glenview. This location is 25 minutes away from the children museum so it is not exactly close. However, this location has dine-in and it is along the way for us to be home bound. It looks like a lot of the suburban Lou Malnati's locations are primarily take-out only. Monday afternoon was slow with a few tables dining in and there was only one server available. She was attentive and friendly. Our food was promptly ordered and served. We had the combination appetizer platter with fried ravioli, mozzarella bites, and mushroom poppers and a large thin-crust pizza with pepperoni. read more

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

I love this place so much I went twice while doing a long weekend in Chicago. Both times, I had exceptional service by Katrina. The pizza is the very best of Chicago. Booths are comfortable and not too crowded. Please open a Denver location and bring Katrina with you! read more

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Enjoyed it as always. When back in the Chicago area, a visit to a Lou's is a must. The two of us popped into this Lou's location around 5:15 pm on a Wednesday. The place wasn't super busy. Maybe 30% full. It took about 10 minutes before a server came by to take our order. Maybe they were short staffed. We ordered: - Small Malnati's Salad - Small Malnati Chicago Classic Pizza Sausage plus Mushrooms - Two Peroni beers The salad was excellent. Love that slightly sweet dressing. The pizza was great - as always! Various servers popped by several times during dinner. Our primary server, Heather S was great! read more

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We stopped at Lou Malnati's near the Chicago airport for one last authentic deep dish experience before heading home, and it did not disappoint! We were warmly greeted right at the door around lunchtime, which set the tone for a great meal. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere--big and open, with a modern American country/Italian vibe. Lots of seating, a bar with a TV at one end, and even a fireplace that I'm sure makes the space extra cozy in the cooler months. It felt welcoming and comfortable for both families and groups. We ordered two pizzas--a vegetarian and a pepperoni deep dish--along with drinks. As expected, deep dish takes a while to cook (about 45 minutes), but it was worth every second. When the pizzas came out, they were bubbling hot and absolutely delicious. This was my first time having true Chicago deep dish, and I wasn't sure what to expect. The crust was almost like a fresh sourdough--thick, flavorful, and the perfect base for all that sauce and cheese layered on top. The pepperoni was my favorite: the sauce was rich, the cheese perfectly gooey, and the flavor all around was amazing. The vegetarian was also really good, though I felt it could have used just a little more punch in the sauce. Still, both pizzas were excellent and very filling. There were six of us dining, and two lunch-size pizzas were more than enough--we even had leftovers to take with us. Prices were a little higher than I initially expected, but honestly fair for the quality and portion sizes. They also had ready-to-go pizzas at the front, which looked like a great option if you're short on time. Our server was phenomenal--super friendly, attentive, and quick with refills and recommendations. She really made the experience even better. If you're near the airport and want one last taste of Chicago before heading out, I highly recommend stopping here. Great food, great service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere made this the perfect way to end our trip! read more

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We stopped here on the way and on the way back from a week in Rockford. It was the place where we hoped to get the quintessential Chicago style pizza and it was just "meh." We did takeout on the way into Rockford and sat down on the way to O'hare. I was hoping a fresh pizza would have been better while hot out of the oven but it was just OK. The service was sub-par as they clearly did not have enough workers to help the guests that were dining at noon on a Saturday! The space itself was just OK with nothing truly interesting. I wanted to love this place, but just couldn't hence the three stars. read more

Excellent service, great food. Was very happy they accommodated a party of 28 people kind of at the last moment! (We called two days before we decided on pizza, and they made the reservation without any hassle). Thank you! read more

Had guests over and had to try the famed Chicago deep dish pizza. It was totally worth the hype. Delicious, gooey, warm, sweet and tasty! We ordered Lou's pizza - vegetarian by preference with oodles of cheese combined with the buttery crust! Such a sheer delight. Service was great and the vibe was casual and friendly! We had a great time at Lou Manatis read more

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

My first experience with deep dish pizza was at this Lou Malnati's location for dinner one Sunday evening. I was honestly most surprised with the style of decor of the restaurant. I had anticipated your typical Italian theme and color palate, but was greeted by warm wood tones, industrial vibes, and farm and farmhouse decor. Our server was friendly and helped us decide on the sizes of pizzas we should order based on how hungry we were. We ordered both a thin crust with just cheese and a classic deep dish with the sausage in it and butter crust. The pizza wasn't as heavy or dense as I thought it would be, but it definitely reminded me of a savory pie. I thought the thin crust was ok. I really enjoyed the sauce and the cheese. As a NY style pizza fan, I was happy to try it all out, but I don't think i'll be dreaming about deep dish. read more

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Very disappointed. After all of the hype, expectations were high. We got the two signature pies. "Buttery crust" is true. But the guts of the pies were basically flavorless. The only thing you can taste is the unpleasant sweetness of the sauce. Sausage? The menu says so. Could not taste it. Spinach with Garlic? Not at all. Two lousy pizzas. Don't bother. read more

Very friendly staff. Waitress helped me pick out my pizza. Deep dish with sausage and mushroom. The place is real retro looking. Huge chandeliers. Dim lighting. It takes about 30 mins for your order, So don't be in a hurry. I got my order. I small deep dish. It was small but just the right size for me. Good flavor and good sauce. This place was recommended by some local friends. I can see why they said that this place was awesome. I think they said "best in town". This was my first try at Chicago style deep dish pizza. I thought it was good. Note to self: i went to another location and surprise! It was only a pickup location. No seats, no tables, or eat in area. Check you're locations before you go for a sit down restaurant. I will be coming back. read more

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We live in Schaumburg, but have been going to this location for years. We find that the service is so much better than in Schaumburg. The food has consistently been good. We order our pizza's then head out. Works every time. read more

This is the second time we've receive undercooked garbage pizza at this location. Pizza looked like it wore sunscreen in the oven. Soggy crust. I hope the kitchen receives the message. We won't be back. Awful. So embarrassing to have friends visit and this is what we got. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Disgusting XL thin crust sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Elk Grove, Illinois

When I watched people on tv eating Chicago style pizza, this is what I always imagined. Overall, the ambiance was 90s nostalgia, it reminded me of the 90s pizza huts where you were able to eat inside. Our wait or was super attentive and gave great customer service! I had done my research and everything I read said to get the "Lou", which essentially has a bunch of veggies. My husband and I were not disappointed. The taste was spectacular. I enjoyed every bite and had my expectations exceeded. The crust had a nice texture and the pizza wasn't soggy even though there were tomatoes. It was truly the best chain Chicago pizza we had and I would 100% return :) read more

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Food was excellent as always! If I do deep dish...this is where it's at! Haven't eaten inside this location in over 20 years.

very solid deep dish chain!! the crust is crunchy yet light. i got the spinach deep dish and also added tomatoes and mushrooms. the service is pretty friendly, and ambiance is very casual. i ordered to-go, and it was just as delicious at home. would definitely recommend! note: previously, i tried the personal pizza and i would not recommend that. the full size is where it's at! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - large spinach deep dish with tomato and mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Elk Grove, Illinois

I flew in to Chicago from New York City for the weekend just for fun and to spend some time with a friend. I had wanted to try deep dish pizza in the place it was born, so after looking through reviews and opinions from the locals, I decided Lou Malnati's would be my first sample. The restaurant had a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and the servers were great. When it came to the food, the flavors were on point and authentically Italian. For appetizers, we ordered the meatballs with burrata and Lou's salad (which was huge). Both tasted great. For pizza, we got the classic Lou's pie, with nothing added or altered - I just wanted to try the original before experimenting more. The flavors of the cheese and sauce went so well together, and I loved the layer of sausage right underneath the sauce The butter crust is really different from other pizza I've had, but I thought it was delicious and a great compliment to the deep dish style. It's crispy, but not crumbly. I'm not the kind of person that says one pizza is better than another, and coming here I feel that even more. I'm back home now in New York, and wishing I could have another slice sometime soon. Lucky me, it looks like Lou's is opening a place in Brooklyn sometime in 2026. Can't wait! read more

It has been years since we've been here. Still awesome! The small deep dish with pepperoni, mushroom, onion was plenty for the 2 of us. We started with the Stuffed Spinach Bread and it was good but half the cheese inside was not melted. Next time I would ask for it well done. We got an extra side of nice warm Marinara Sauce. So good, I could eat it straight! We were happy that they had Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine. read more

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Had a delayed flight in Chicago and stopped here, being about 15min from the airport it wasn't too far out of the way. We looooooved eating here. Our server was so sweet and helpful even when we asked for many extra things for our drinks. I lost my voice the day before and asked for so much honey and lemon, our sever was quick about it before my tea even cooled down. It's cozy and spacious inside, built well with a slight a/c "breeze". Recommend bringing a light jacket if you're wearing summer attire. Really refreshing to get out of the heat. We ordered bruschetta and "The Lou" and it was super delicious. Bruschetta was definitely worth it, savory sweet. Came with 8 good size pieces. For the pizza, a large was too big for our four people, we all ate half and took home the other half. Our server put the leftovers in two small boxes to accommodate our hotel fridge :) Very good pricing, quick service. Pizzas take about 30min and our server dishes it on our plates. read more

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Lunch on Tuesday was good. We called about 25 minutes ahead so that pizza was ready and sounds like this tactic is commonplace. Chicago classic pizza with sausage had great chunky tomato sauce and house sausage. Crust is good but seems like something you could make at home. Buffalo wings were big, fried, dipped in buffalo sauce and tasty. Pretty classic style wing. Ranch was prob house made and I actually prefer the store bought stuff. Spinach bread was like a biscuit filled with cheese, spinach and seasoning. It's good but really messy. Service was quick and friendly. Seems very old fashioned and community oriented. Plenty of parking. read more

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The 1 star is for the waitress we had. She was fantastic. My Husband & I dined in early for Christmas Eve, yesterday. We ordered a thin pizza. The pizza was awful! It was baked in a pan. The ends seemed cooked. But the rest of the pizza was not cooked all the way. It was as if someone threw a big glob of cheese in the middle & did not care if it was cooked or not. Horrible! The place inside is nice but needs the walls cleaned or painted. Very dirty. For the high prices a pizza should get cooked the right way. We will go to Mariano's next time. I am sorry we did not complain right away. I became ill from what I did eat. Don't waste your time or $$$ here. I had frozen pizzas I cook at home taste better. Very expensive too. read more

This place never disappoints. I went there late night around 10pm on a Tuesday night. It was almost empty. Ordered deep dish Malnati Chicago Classic personal size. I really enjoyed it. I received quick and great service as well. read more

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I'm visiting the Chicagoland area & wanted to have one of my all time favorite pizzas, Lou Malanates never dissapoints! The food was delicious & our server, Luna was fantastic! Luna was very attentive & watched over our table without being constantly present. I give Lou Malanates 10 stars & Luna 20! read more

Customer service, there delivery, they are the worst since they ubered out there delivery system. Pizza stuck to top of box, pizza left in driveway, can't order from Lou's because you don't know what your getting!!!! read more

It was ok pizza to be so pricy. It was delivered to my hotel and the pizza was not sliced??? Guess that is a Chicago thing as I'm not used to getting an uncut pizza. read more

Every time I visit Chicago, I usually go straight for Giordano's, which I love. This time, I decided to give Lou Malnati's a try since it's highly recommended by locals as the more authentic Chicago experience. I went to the Elk Grove Village location, which was easy to access and just minutes from the airport. I arrived around 4:30 pm on a Thursday, and there were plenty of tables available, so I got seated quickly. The place had a sort of rustic vibe, and I thought the decor was nice. They were playing some uptempo music, which added a good energy to the place. I ordered the Malnati Chicago Classic for 2 ($22.79). It's made with Lou's signature lean sausage, some extra cheese, and a fresh tomato sauce on their buttery crust. Both the hostess and the waitress were great, and parking was a breeze. The main thing I noticed is that Lou Malnati's has a buttery and crisp crust, while Giordano's has a thicker, doughier base. I found myself preferring Lou Malnati's crust. The setup is different too--Lou Malnati's deep-dish has cheese on the bottom with sauce on top, while Giordano's goes for a stuffed style with cheese and toppings enclosed between two layers of crust. I also had the Disaronno Mule. It was a bit weak on the amaretto side, but it tasted fine overall. Honestly, I like them both. I enjoyed my experience here and will definitely come back. It really comes down to what you're looking for: a crispier, more balanced pizza (Lou Malnati's) or a denser, cheese-loaded experience (Giordano's). Neither is objectively better, but they cater to different tastes and preferences. read more

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Great pizza, a Chicago staple! We hit this place every-time we visit.. service is exceptional and the vibes are great! I appreciate this establishment every-time we visit! read more

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

Visiting Chicago on business, my co-workers and I wanted some deep dish pizza. Luckily for us, Lou Malnati's in Elk Grove was nearby! We got in late on a Tuesday night, but this restaurant was open until 11pm so it wasn't a problem. Since there were 3 of us, we ordered a medium, half pepperoni and half just cheese, with a butter crust. The pizza was outstanding! A couple of slices and a cold beer was just what we were looking for. The ambience here is very cool. Just an old time Chicago classic! Be prepared if you're coming here, the wait is about 30 minutes for a pie. It's well worth it though! read more

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Tried both the deep dish and the thin crust. Both were good but I definitely liked the deep dish. It wasn't too greasy. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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

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I was in Chicago for 12 hours for a conference and had to secure my very first true Chicago deep dish pizza. I went with the small old Chicago with olives and pepperoni in half only so I could try the true sausage only style. Pepperoni ended up on the whole thing but I really couldn't complain too much because it was so good!! It was hot, cheesy, and flavorful!! I didn't think I would finish the whole thing but I was on a roll and wanted to finish it when it was fresh. It's not 3 hours after finishing the small and I am still in physical pain. 10/10 would recommend this pizza. 10/10 would recommend not over stuffing yourself on this pizza ! The service was phenomenal and the pizza satisfied my picky pizza criteria! read more

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Outstanding 5 star deep dish chicago experience! Visited Chicago on business and asked friends where to try for an authentic deep-dish pizza experience. They suggested Lou Malnati's and they were correct! My son and I loved everything about it...service was outstanding, their salad was huge and delicious, loved their wings with spicy-honey, and we devoured their meat deep dish pizza. The pizza was outstanding! A couple of slices and and some wings and salad and a cold beer was just what we needed! Will be back...all around 5-star! read more

Been coming here for a few years. Service and food have gone down hill so fast. Pizza use to be the best in town. USE TO BE. read more

Best deep dish in the city. We got the lou. Great food and service except the pizza was a little cold.

While out here we knew we wanted to try Chicago style pizza. We heard good things about Lou. We ordered the traditional wings and the Malnati classic with chicken sausage. We were seated quickly when we got there. Our pizza took a while to come but our waiter did warn us. The utensils were very dirty with food still on them. We asked for plastic instead. The wings were really good. The pizza on the other hand was alittle disappointing. The problem was the chicken sausage. It had a very gamey taste. Which made the whole pizza not good. We suggested to the waited the sausage should have cooked separately and not raw meat then layered with cheese and sauce. Also it was pretty pricey our total was $75.00 for the pizza and wings. I will try a different place and probably just cheese. But I do recommend trying this place out. My experience shouldn't deter you from trying. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Chicken Wings - Pizza Near Me - Elk Grove, Illinois

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We were eating somewhere close to the airport before our flight and realized we still wanted some Chicago style pizza. Luckily, there was one close to the airport so we put our order in an hour before our desired pickup time. We didn't get to eat it until after we got home. Even when it's cold, the pizza was still amazing. The following day, we heated it up in the air fryer and it was even better! The sausage was amazing! The ratio of sauce, cheese, and sausage is perfect! The crust was just the right thickness. We'd love to eat it fresh the next time we visit Chicago and we'll def get a bigger pizza next time! read more

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

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Yet another Lou's. We stopped by @ the Lou's in Elk Grove on the way to back to Chicago. While there a lot of good pizza places in Chicago I have found no matter which Lou's I eat at the food is always & I mean always perfect. Lou's has their pizza to a science so no matter which one you go to you know that you will get an excellent pizza. I even have the Lou Malnati's AP on my phone. So for youse guys that don't know Lou's has an AP and whenever you buy anything at Lou's you score points. Tonight I redeemed my points & got a free medium deep dish pizza w/butter crust, sausage, mushrooms, black olives & garlic. A great pizza was made even better by scoring it for free. The service was very good. In case you can't tell I'm a huge fan & believer in Lou Malnati's read more

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