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

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.6
4.6
60 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Lively
  • 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.

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–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 215-7100
  • 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.

What 60 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove is renowned for its "amazing deep dish pizza" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the friendly staff, with standout servers like Jasmine and Katie making each visit special. Perfect for group gatherings, the restaurant offers a warm, nostalgic ambiance and delicious fare.

60 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Pizza. Cool place love Chicago style pizza yum

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  2. Angela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Francesca was our server and she did a great job with being our server even with the restaurant being so busy. Thank you :-)

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  3. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We have a reservation and placed our pizza order hours before arriving. They sat us right by the entrance in the larger room which pelted us with cold outdoor air. We sat next to the largest party in the entire restaurant and had to yell just to talk to the person sitting next to me. The server took 25 minutes to take our order and the food took another 35 even though we were told 15. The drinks were small and not worth it. Worst of all, my wife's pizza came out cold....on her birthday! It had most likely been sitting most of that time while the others were being prepared. Honestly the worst dining experience I've ever had. I will not be returning and might not ever order lous again.

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  4. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. Reliable delicious food. Our server, Katie, was so attentive and sweet. If a request was made, she followed through promptly. The entire time was celebratory and fun!

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  5. Joyce

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great! Best deep dish pizza, Lou’s chopped salad and chicken wings!!

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  6. Pamela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was great! We both enjoyed it. Would recommend for special occasions.

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  7. Harvey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The evening was very nice. Just about what I expected.. Your waiter should learn to serve from the right, not diagonally across the table. Otherwise he was very good and helpful. As an aside, your busman was quite attentive and helpful.

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  8. Lee

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza was terrific as always. Wings also very good. Service was very friendly and performed very well.

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  9. Hamid

    Saxony

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We expected more from this restaurant. 1) First the location we were sitted was just next to the kitchen. 2) The sever was friendly but It took quite some time to get our food, more than 30 min. 3) We had ordered dip dish pizza! The puzza was just okay! We had better dip dish pizza in the past. Overall, it was just an okay experience and we will probably won't visit this restaurant in the future.

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  10. Mitch

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server. Great food...as you always get from Lou's

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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 4.6 stars by 60 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 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (847) 215-7100
  • 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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