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Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, IN

Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple

4.6
4.6
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Kid-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
If you’re on the hunt for the best deep dish in Central Indiana, look no further than Lou Malnati’s in Broad Ripple. Located just north of the canal on Ferguson Street in this quaint neighborhood, you can enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating on our extra large patio. While you’re out in this vibrant, ultra–stylish neighborhood, Lou Malnati’s 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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 899-9908
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 29 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Kid-friendly

  • Indianapolis

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple offers "great food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best pizza in town," attentive staff like LaTonya and BJ, and enjoyable outdoor seating. While some had mixed experiences with crust texture and service speed, the overall experience remains positive and inviting.

29 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was wonderful! Can't wait to go back.

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  2. Jim

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza was not served hot enough. May have set out too long before served.

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  3. Omar

    Indiana

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    BJ, our waiter, was very attentive and the booths spacious. I could not believe how big the portions were. My salad was huge.

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  4. Mary

    Louisville

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pizza and beautiful outside seating. Service was fantastic. We LOVED the pizza!!!

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  5. shannon

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited forever for drinks, but besides that service was great.

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  6. Carrie

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizer combo was great. Our sever was attentive. We Ordered a couple of deep dish pizzas. The toppings and cheese were good, but the crust was unusually hard. We've had Chicago deep dish at many places, but the crust has never been this hard and tough. The table next to us left the entire crust to their pizza and just ate the inside, so apparently it wasn't just ours that was extra hard.

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  7. Jim

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have enjoyed Lou Malnati’s in Chicago and my expectations in Broad Ripple were high. Service was fine, house salad was very good but the two pizza’s that we ordered (deep dish cheese and Chicago Style) were not good at all. The crust was dry and not buttery as all… it was a flat pizza. LM’s in Broad Ripple missed the boat! I’ve had Lou Malnati’s frozen deep dish pizza better! This was very disappointing… lack of care for customers was very evident.

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  8. Gina

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked an outdoor seating, got there and said we do not take reservations for outdoor. I have email confirmation! Well then don’t allow it on OpenTable. So we sat down in the bar area and had to wait about 8 minutes before our waiter came over, then he said we are out of Coors Light. Who on a Saturday night in August is out of beer, that wasn’t the only brand they were out of. Then the table behind us said they have been waiting for their pizza for 45 minutes. The staff had it to go and it was to be eaten in. My husband and I looked at each other and said let’s leave.

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  9. Dastufish

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Lou’s for our family. We enjoyed the outdoor seating as it was perfect weather & another restaurant had a band we could hear from across the canal. The service was great from the hostess to our server. She was kind & attentive!! The food was great as I have heard about the famous Chicago deep-dish pizza for decades. We will most definitely go back in the future! Great job!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Lou Malnati's in multiple locations through the years and have put the chain in the top 3 pizzas we have enjoyed. The Indy location always seemed to be missing something...maybe the ambiance or the attention to "Pizza Heritage" of the Chicago area. It's been a while since we have visited the Broad Ripple location because of these perceived misses. This latest visit has changed our opinion in a good way! From Jo greeting us with enthusiasm, eye contact, and a sincere smile - to Ash, our waiter, being on top of his game with drinks, salads, conversation, and our great pizza. We really enjoyed our evening and will be back in a shorted time span than the last time. Congrats to the team in the Broad Ripple Broad Ripple Lou Malnati's for the changes you've made to bring the Chicago experience to Indy. See you again soon!

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 899-9908.

Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple is rated 4.6 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple

6320 Ferguson St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-1763

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
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