Lou Malnati's - South Loop

4.6

123 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located on South State Street in the South Loop of Chicago, Lou’s South Loop is convenient to the McCormick Center, Soldier Field and Grant Park. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy experience awaits ... whether you’ve been at a sporting event, sightseeing, or out for a night of jazz, Lou Malnati’s South Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(312) 786-1000
Website
http://www.loumalnatis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event at your office, our specialists will customize your order. Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.
Private party facilities
Malnati’s success comes from our commitment to quality. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event, our team can customize a menu that is sure to satisfy your crew! The Lou’s team will make your event a huge success by providing first-class service and sincere hospitality perfect for any occasion.

Location
805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Dish out Some Love and Wine!
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Dish out Some Love and Wine! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and a bottle of wine. Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza and bottle of wine for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
Dish Out Some Love!
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Dish Out Some Love! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza and Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Malnati's in South Loop is celebrated for its "great food and service as usual," offering a quintessential Chicago deep dish pizza experience. Visitors praise the "excellent pizza restaurant with great ambience," and commend the attentive service. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. Perfect for family gatherings or business dinners.

123 Reviews

K
Kevin
Toledo
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server and staff were very nice. The pizza we had didn’t have any flavor. There was no seasoning in the sauce sausage or tomatoes.
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Kimberly
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was friendly. We were greeted at the door, and our waitress was exceptional and very patient, considering we had a party of eight. The food was delicious, especially the Lou Malnati salad. The bathroom was clean, and the ambiance was lovely, with music you could nod your head to.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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Dion
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a great time with family and friends. Also, the food and drinks were great!
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon. If there's anything we can do for you prior to your next visit, feel free to reach out! Sincerely, Your Lou's Team PH. 312-786-1000
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Luis
VIP
Mexico City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service as usual, deep dish pizza, pasta and saladas are a must.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on February 1, 2025
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon Luis!
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T
Tim
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing and food was awesome! Highly recommend this place.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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Michael
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pizza restaurant with great ambience ans super tasty food.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on December 29, 2024
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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R
Richard
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was awesome! Food was great too, best place to try the famous Chicago style pizza
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on December 29, 2024
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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Michelle
VIP
Indiana
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting Lou Malnati’s. The place was very very busy…thank goodness we made a reservation to be seated right away. Our server was amazing! Very attentive to our drink refill needs considering all the tables were filled in our area. We tried the mozzarella sticks, boneless wings and garlic bread appetizers. They were all really good The deep dish pizza was good…I prefer a sweeter sauce and this was more like a tomato marinara type. Probably wouldn’t order the deep dish again because too much crust. My daughters had the spaghetti with meatballs and cheese ravioli…they liked it. Overall we had a good experience here
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on December 29, 2024
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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J
Jennifer
VIP
Chicago
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reservation is recommended - we had a party of 8 and got right in - many others waiting for 45 minutes to an hour. Service was attentive and outstanding! Omar was great! Drinks, appetizers, and pizza came out in good time and was fresh and delicious. Definitely will visit this spot again when we are in Chicago - close to the Chicago Hilton within walking distance.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on December 29, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon. If there's anything we can do for you prior to your next visit, feel free to reach out! Sincerely, Your Lou's Team PH. 312-786-1000
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S
Sabrina
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having reservations is definitely needed after a Bears game. We were seated and served immediately. The server was excellent. The pizza was great.
Lou Malnati's - South LoopResponded on December 29, 2024
Thank you for your recent visit and your positive review! We are so happy that we were able to provide excellent food and hospitality and be a part of your Lou Malnati's experience. We’ll see you again soon!
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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - South Loop offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 786-1000.

Lou Malnati's - South Loop is rated 4.6 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - South Loop

805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.loumalnatis.com/
Phone number
(312) 786-1000
Catering
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event at your office, our specialists will customize your order. Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.
Private party facilities
Malnati’s success comes from our commitment to quality. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event, our team can customize a menu that is sure to satisfy your crew! The Lou’s team will make your event a huge success by providing first-class service and sincere hospitality perfect for any occasion.

Lou Malnati's - South Loop

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Dish out Some Love and Wine!

Dish Out Some Love!

Menu

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lou Malnati's - South Loop offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lou Malnati's - South Loop restaurant rated?

Is Lou Malnati's - South Loop currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information