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Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Side, Chicago
"It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man."(13 Tips)
"Butter crust deep dish is a must!"(3 Tips)
"Buttercrust pizza..... need I say more?"(2 Tips)
"Thin crust is the best!"(3 Tips)
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Meshell HerrickMarch 5, 2016Amazing! Love the lighter full flavor sauce. I cannot say enough good things about the butter crust!! A must if you are in Chicago!!!
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Kimberly AginDecember 18, 2014Greatest deep dish pepperoni pizza ever. I still dream about its amazingness to this day (visited 4 months ago). Only problem is it gets crowded and takes a bit of time to get your food. So drink up.Upvote4Downvote- Serious EatsMay 21, 2013The Malnati Chicago Classic combines an irresistible buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.Upvote3Downvote
Justin VinluanOctober 24, 2014Great for family style. Come hungry. Remember that deep dish pizza takes longer to cook so order an appetizer if you're hangry.
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tom roepkeMarch 26, 2013Lou's is a great place. even the simple house salad was more than i expected...and was a good choice while we waited for our deep dish pizza.UpvoteDownvote
Kitts MDecember 25, 2012Pizza's not bad. I'm not big on deep dish pizza (ny pizzas are the best!) but the service here is a bit rushed. It's as if they want you to eat fast and leave.UpvoteDownvote
Kevin TMarch 30, 2016Pizza tastes amazing, of course. They skimped on the bruschetta though, barely any tomato mix on the bread slicesUpvoteDownvote- Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 28, 2015I love Lou's! This location is extremely small and usually has a wait during dinner. Good pizza!UpvoteDownvote
Tracey SwansonMarch 18, 2015You can get a half-baked deep dish here that finished baking really nicely in your oven at home.UpvoteDownvote- L KDecember 6, 2014Get the buttercrust pizza. And if you have time, the skillet cookie is amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Dustin HaleyNovember 4, 2017Second favorite pizza place - you can’t really go wrong here!UpvoteDownvote
Kavitha SagiOctober 8, 2012Spinach mix extra all the way! Love the garlic flavor with the cheese and awesome crust!UpvoteDownvote
Joe ChecklerOctober 28, 2013Some people seem to think the sausage on the Malnati classic is too saturated with sausage and they prefer the pepperoni. I am not one of those people, but the chunks certainly are aggressive.Upvote1Downvote
Tom HagglundDecember 16, 2014Pizza with tons of cheese, tomato & a big Frisbee of sausage.UpvoteDownvote
Ryan Van WeteringSeptember 24, 2011Careful where you park, they towed my IROC-Z from right outside while I was getting cannolis for Vinny. Oh!!!UpvoteDownvote
Try "the Lou" pizza - deep dish deliciousness!UpvoteDownvote
Terri WNovember 23, 2009Lou's has a great deep dish pizza. It takes about 45 minutes so drink some beer and have one of their delicious appetizers too!Upvote1Downvote
Be nice to the hostess' they do the best they can. ;]Upvote1Downvote
Jenn StensonAugust 22, 2011Couldn't see any spinach on the Lou special. Not enough red sauce either. Service was great.UpvoteDownvote
- Chocolate chip cookie pizza; always best for the finishing touch. ;]UpvoteDownvote
Jasmine RDecember 9, 2009Decide what you want beforehand so that when you get there you can put in your order right away.Upvote2Downvote
JJ KimNovember 9, 2010Pizza is decent. Not as good as downtown location. Chicken sandwich sucked. I give 0.5 out of 10 for sandwich.UpvoteDownvote
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
958 W Wrightwood Ave (at Sheffield)
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Dine-in cafe.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(773) 832-4030
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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