Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

1235 W Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60607 USA

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Reasonable

Open Now

Fri 11a-12a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Outdoor
Seating
No Wifi

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“Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza”

Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940's working in Chicago's first deep dish pizzeria. He took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on March 17, 1971. Lou was known for his fun-loving character as well as making Chicago's best pizza. Loyal patrons lined the streets on opening day for a taste of his delicious deep dish creations. Lou always thought it was funny that an Italian should open a pizzeria in a Jewish neighborhood on an Irish holiday. But that was Lou's style; he loved all types of people and didn't care much about what people thought.

Reviewed by
Cynthia L.

March 31, 2024

Can't visit Chicago and not stop by a pizza spot for deep dish style or just any kind of Chicago inspired pizza, really. Originally we're planning to go to the one in downtown but thanks to our... Read more

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Scott S.

December 15, 2023

Done with Lou's. Last two deliveries (Wicker Park location and now West Loop) you get a sad looking pizza where the toppings have basically shrunk into a strange 'puck' that floats on top of a... Read more

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Lismarie A.

April 02, 2024

Talk about a deep dish pizza! The food here was amazinggg! The wings were also super good and the rumble in the jungle drink was strong. You can definitely have two slices and be full so don't be... Read more

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