Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Paul Duty 6 months ago

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria absolutely lived up to the hype. I had their classic deep dish pizza with added pepperoni, and it was perfectly cooked, rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. The sauce was thick and flavorful with just a hint of spice that tied everything together beautifully. The garlic bread was wonderful, simple, warm, and packed with flavor. On top of the great food, the service was excellent, quick, friendly, and attentive. They made helpful recommendations and checked in often without being overbearing. A classic Chicago experience done right. 🍕

andrew Brothers a month ago

This is our 2nd experience visiting Lou's during our 4 day Chicago trip! We tried the Oak Park location out first day and really enjoyed it. We were in the city today and walked past Lou's around lunch time and thought 'why not?' LOL I tried the Beef sandwich with fries today and loved it! My daughter tried the ravioli and others in our group the deep dish pizza. Yummy to all 👍

Jayson Rivera 2 weeks ago

Chicago is Lou Malnatis a tourist trap? It is a poor representation of a Chicago deep dish pizza. After an Hr wait to get a table and another 48 mins plus for your food. Your deep dish arrives yeah but No other than the toppings there is no flavor to the sauce the crust is bland and also has no business existing. The energy of the servers and staff is just as bland and lacks of energy. The atmosphere is cozy and does have a great vibe. Unfortunately and honestly the Deep Dish Pizza is a huge miss. Don’t be disappointed go to Gino’s you will wait the same there but you will at least encounter pizza that has flavor and a crust that belongs. Save time and money.

Alex 2 months ago

This place nails Chicago classics. The buttery deep‑dish pizza is exactly what you hope for — rich, crisp edges, and a dough that somehow stays light despite all that cheese. Their thin crust is just as impressive, with that perfect tavern‑style crunch. I always start with the salad, which is fresh, generous, and way better than the usual afterthought you get at pizza spots. And the sleeper hit is the beef sandwich: tender, flavorful, and dipped just right. A true Chicago staple that delivers across the board. We enjoyed hospitality of Zoe as she was helpful, fun and knowledgeable about the menu.

Star Hardison a month ago

We had a wonderful experience at Lou Malnati’s on Michigan Avenue, and Rashida deserves special recognition for her outstanding service. She was warm, welcoming, attentive, and professional from start to finish. She checked on us at just the right times, made sure we had everything we needed, and brought such a kind, positive energy to our table. Great food is always appreciated, but truly excellent wait staff can make the whole experience memorable — and Rashida absolutely did that. Her hospitality stood out, and we left feeling genuinely well taken care of. Thank you, Rashida, for making our visit such a great one! Lou Malnati’s is lucky to have you.