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Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.5
4.5
89 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria
85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
For the best slice of pizza that Buffalo Grove has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Nestled in the friendly suburb of Buffalo Grove is the pizza restaurant that’s been serving families legendary Chicago pizza since 1989. Located in the second oldest building in Buffalo Grove at 85 S. Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road, enjoy full-service dining and bar, along with carryout and delivery service to Buffalo Grove and parts of Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and Wheeling. We also offer catering and have private event spaces available for up to 80 hungry people.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Lou 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.
  • Delivery & takeout

What 89 people are saying

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove offers "great service" and delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza, particularly the "Malnati Classic" and sausage pizza. While the dining area can be noisy, the attentive staff and "wonderful food" create a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Perfect for pizza lovers seeking authentic local flavors.
89 Reviews
  1. SONIA VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, but they need to go back to Coke products. It was extremely loud.

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  2. Mustafa

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! Honored the reservation commitments! Very detail oriented server, wonderful food. Only downside is the loud dining hall that amplifies conversation at other tables. At times you basically need to shout to make your voice heard!

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  3. Michelle

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It is way loud but otherwise great experience. Love the food. We are from Nashville and I couldn’t wait to have the deep dish pizza again.

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  4. Rick

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Chicago style sausage pizza with the buttercrust, which was so delicious. The second pizza we ordered was a Chicago style cheese pizza with spinach, which as okay. Definitely go with the sausage pizza...you won't be disappointed.

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  5. Pam

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Malnati salad and The Lou, thin crust is the best!! Been coming here for years. We love Lou Malnati's

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  6. Sherri VIP

    Chicago114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat in the bar area thinking it would be quieter but the acoustics are very poor nothing to absorb the noise. Food was wonderful Salad abundant Service good

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  7. Mary Jo

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza is consistently great, but the restaurant can be noisy as it attracts lots of families celebrating birthdays and other events.

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  8. JuanitaW

    Grand Rapids7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The penne and deep dish were outstanding. Best pizza ever

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met extended family for dinner and everything was great. Our server was attentive, friendly and kind. The pizza was hot and do good! Thank you!

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  10. Larry

    San Antonio10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, great tasting deep dish pizza and family style salad. No complaints!

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 215-7100.

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove is rated 4.5 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Buffalo Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Lou 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.
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