Lou Malnati's Pizzeria · Chicago
Chicago's most recognized deep-dish name, baking the Buttercrust classic since 1971.
Why we recommend Lou Malnati's in Chicago
Lou Malnati's is one of the definitive names in Chicago deep dish. Founded by Lou Malnati in Lincolnwood in 1971, the family traces its deep-dish roots back to the original Pizzeria Uno, where Lou learned the style, and has since become the most recognized name in Chicago deep dish. This River North location is the flagship city stop for anyone chasing the real thing.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
Expect a bustling, family-run deep-dish institution with a full bar, casual and high-volume, where tourists and locals cross paths over the same pies. The signature is The Malnati Chicago Classic: lean sausage, extra mozzarella and vine-ripened tomato sauce baked on the trademarked flaky Buttercrust. Vegetarians reach for The Lou, layered
Address: 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
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