(312) 828-9800
439 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8902
-87.6338
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
What People Are Saying About Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
When it comes to deep-dish pizza in Chicago, it all comes back to this institution that is so confident in its pies that it ships them overnight to most anywhere in the U.S. This old-school spot shines when it comes to the rich sauce, buttery crust and gooey cheese--and things only get better with the addition of pepperoni, spinach or mushrooms. Exposed brick walls are lined with sports paraphernalia, including a picture of a young, skinny Muhammad Ali. A dining room at the rear of the restaurant handles overflow with four-top tables and booths.
11/02/09
YUM YUM YUM
by WindyCityNewbie
This is by far the best deep dish in Chicago! Yes, it takes a long time to cook, and is a little pricey, but well worth the buck and the wait. When I moved to Florida for a few years, I always had Lou Malnati's shipped to me from Chicago because it's my fav! Try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed. YUMMY!
- Pros: Best deep dish in Chicago!
- Cons: Long cook time
08/17/09
miamian favorite
by CSMobileUser
excellent pizza-great recommendation-filled up-no left over-not oversold
07/12/09
Tourist trap
by SureThing
We started the evening with a lovely hour long wait for a table. Admittedly, it was Saturday night so that by itself is not unexpected. We went to the bar and were blown away by their extensive beer listing - all 8 of them, all lagers.
When we were finally seated, our waiter kindly took 30 minutes between checks for drinks.
The 'deluxe pan' was garbage and the thin crust cheese was even worse. They use the same crust for thin crust as they do for pan, which makes the thin crust over risen and dry like a cracker. Both crusts were super bland as were both pizzas in general.
It then took 30 minutes for us to get our check...
Don't waste your time. We also went to Pequod's earlier and it was the same thing.
Chicago just can't do pizza. If you are a fan of New York or even west coast style pizza, you're going to be disappointed. Don't bother.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Pretty much everything
The Details on Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Save Money:
Until 2pm every day, get a personal sausage or pepperoni pizza plus soup or a house salad for about $6.
The Extras:
Not only does Lou's deliver all over Chicago, but it will FedEx pizza, Carson's ribs, Eli's Cheesecake and Vienna Beef hot dogs anywhere in the U.S. Call (800) 568-8646.
The Extras:
Need a Lou's fix and you're not in Chicago? They ship anywhere in the U.S. via UPS. Call the restaurant for more information.
Parking:
If you can't find metered parking, try the pay garage on Hubbard and Wells.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar; Section
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