Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.7

44 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

6649 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-3605

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2 people

Apr 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for brunch

The best pizza in Lincolnwood is being dished out at the very first Lou Malnati’s location. Established in 1971 at 6649 N Lincoln Ave, Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood opened with customers lining the streets for a taste of Lou’s deep dish creations. This original location has become a landmark, serving the best Chicago deep dish there is, with a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and a private event space. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients you just don’t find everywhere.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 673-0800
Website
https://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
6649 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-3605
Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 44 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for brunch
North Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Malnati's in Lincolnwood offers "excellent pizza and salad" with standout service that remains attentive even during busy times. Regular patrons praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "amazing" deep-dish pizza. Reservations are recommended due to high demand. Expect a delightful experience with "huge" portions and a welcoming atmosphere.

44 Reviews

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Neal VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and pizza! Didn’t get beer this time but the list is nice. There’s parking always and if you need more there is street or by the bank I believe. Deep dish was amazing! Surprisingly we got a Caesar salad and loved it. I would 1000% get that again it was so good. A nice sparkling water too and the meal was great and for a great price
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John
Chicago8 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This place is run down and food along with it. Had high expectations, but was very disappointed.
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Amy
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lou Malnatis was great. The servers were wonderful and the food was great. Can't wait to go back.
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KristenV
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We usually have Malnati’s delivered — such a treat to have it piping hot right out of the oven!! Always great!!
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OpenTable Diner
Berlin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pizza and salad. We had the Lou and the Malnati Both tasted great and serving size was huge we could not finish it all. the salad was amazing crunchy filled with delish veggies blue cheese and more
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Sarah
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Decent food and salads. Service ok except our server wouldn’t give us separate checks.
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Meghan
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from a Very kind and attentive waitress!
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John
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On Valentine's Day, they were ridiculously packed, but our server was very attentive and kept checking in on us. The food was amazing as always. We're regulars here, but the fact that the quality didn't suffer from such a packed day prompted me to write this review. Incredible place. Definitely be sure to get a reservation. I overheard the staff telling people that the wait for a table was 2 hours. We, on the other hand, had a reservation and were seated immediately. Definitely get a reservation. These wait times can happen even on busy Saturdays, not just holidays.
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Jennifer
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great drinks, great appetizers, amazing pizza. We had a large group and we were all very happy with our choice of restaurant.
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Matt VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great deep dish pizza, friendly waiter who was attentive even though the restaurant was really busy. Nice to have an experience at the original location!
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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 673-0800.

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood is rated 4.7 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

6649 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-3605

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.loumalnatis.com/
Phone number
(847) 673-0800
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 - Lincolnwood

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What 44 people are saying

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