Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Parker Green · 493 Google reviewsLou Malnati's Pizzeria — honest italian in River North, where the Deep Dish Pizza is worth ordering. The walls could tell stories. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Fantom M: "The crust was perfectly thick and buttery, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheese was amazing" [$$]
What 13,226 diners keep saying
What 13,226 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Got a DoorDash order from this place and had absolutely no idea what I was in for. This pizza honestly made me feel like I’d never had real pizza before. It was so authentic that no pizza chain I’d had before visiting Chicago even comes close. The sauce was naturally sweet and tangy, like it was made from fresh ingredients straight out of someone’s garden. Every bite just tasted fresh. This pizza completely changed my expectations of what pizza should taste like.”
“My Uber driver from the O'hare Airport recommended this place to taste good deep dish pizza. Pizza was delicious！ If you can't eat all, you can ask to bring the rest back home（to your hotel）. We went there without reservation in advance, but after waiting for about half an hour, we were able to sit. It's better to make reservation in advance if you plan to eat here. We were very happy to taste good deep dish pizza.”
“It was my first time having Lou Malnati’s and my server/bartender BIONCA was excellent. 10/10 on her recommendations and service were excellent. Her knowledge and care with her customer’s was outstanding! I definitely recommend for 1st timers trying deep-dish pizza or local alike she will take care of you. When you stop in make sure you ask to sit in her section! BIONCA will take care of you! I will be back next time I am in town…. because not only the food, “The Lou” pizza with Sausage added was exceptional with but the service was awesome!”
“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.”
“Im from Detroit. I Always make it my business to come to Lou Malnatis Pizzeria when I'm in town I enjoy it over the other deep dish pizza places as well because of its a lighter crust and buttery flaky goodness.. it's normally busy but today wasn't busy at all. I suggest making reservations.I also ordered the lemon pepper wings this time, so hopefully they don't disappoint... I have never had a bad experience from this location in particular. Fod is always fresh and hot..Its about a 30min wait to bake pizzas, so your probably gonna be looking at the appetizers, lol. I grabbed a draft beer (Goose Island Neon Beer Hug) is a good choice if you like IPA's.”
“Good deep dish for decent price. Service was swell Luis or Louis was a phenomenal server who's experience and customer service would defiantly factor into a return visit from a out of towner”
“Food was very delicious. Service was good up until it started getting busy, which is expected. But our server Sean was very polite.”
“It's just ok. Not the "Chicago style" I was after. Chicago style looks like this photo. The pizza at Lou's is just "normal" pizza on a thick crust. It's good but I wouldn't go back if I was looking for true Chicago style pizza. I even requested extra sauce and it was still average at best.”
“Elayne was the best. Super nice and made sure we had a good experience throughout. She deserves a promotion”
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