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Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast

4.7
4.7
100 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Search no further than the Gold Coast Lou Malnati’s for the best pizza on the Magnificent Mile.
Located at 1120 N. State Street, this Gold Coast restaurant is considered a flagship location and the largest Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria to date. This location features a full-service bar, two private dining spaces, and outdoor seating is available depending on the season. Whether you’re taking in the rich history, famous architecture or strolling along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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Dining areas

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) 725-7777
  • 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
    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 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast offers a quintessential Chicago deep dish experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "amazing food," especially the delightful gluten-free options. The restaurant's charming atmosphere and attentive staff make it ideal for family gatherings. While it can get noisy, the pizza remains a "must-visit" highlight.

100 Reviews
  1. Stacy

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing deep dish pizza!! Highly recommend the Lous for the vegetarians visiting Chicago!

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lou's is a great place to bring family and friends visiting Chicago who want to experience deep dish pizza. Good for visitors

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  3. Todd

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing service. Been to a few locations and this is my favorite.

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  4. Giulia

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deep dish Pizza is a must,take your guests for a rustic treat.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on December 10, 2024
    Giulia, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Ryan

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best wings in town and that still doesn’t compare to the outstanding Pizza!
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on December 10, 2024
    Ryan, We love that you think we have the best wings in town, and we do agree! Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Giulia

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best sausage deep dish pizza. I will go again and again.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on December 4, 2024
    Giulia, It is the best sausage deep dish, isn't it?!?! Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Mark

    E. Tennessee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Lou Malnati’s! We try to eat here every time we visit Chicago! Their gluten free deep dish pizza is the absolute BEST! Wonderful service and delicious food!
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on November 29, 2024
    Mark, Happy you love our GF deep dish!! Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. José

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very bad service from the host. Made me wait for a table when there were plenty of other tables available.

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  9. Trevor

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there and pizza and food was amazing !! It was packed but the food came out hot and fresh

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  10. jackie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. It was our first time at the Rush street location . The atmosphere was upbeat and fun. We will definitely go back.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on November 26, 2024
    Jackie, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 725-7777.

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast is rated 4.7 stars by 100 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 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast

1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610-2718

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 725-7777
  • 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
    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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