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Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.8
4.8
37 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Experiences

  • Dish out Some Love and Wine!

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    Dish out Some Love and Wine! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and a bottle of wine. Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza and bottle of wine for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
    Dish out Some Love and Wine! Photo

  • Dish Out Some Love!

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    Dish Out Some Love! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza and Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
    Dish Out Some Love! Photo

Menu

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What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Pizzeria

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's in Lincolnwood offers "great deep dish pizza" and "fantastic" service, creating a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "excellent" pasta, personalized pizzas, and "cheesy happiness" of the dishes. The original location charms with its attentive staff and accommodating management, making it perfect for celebrations and reunions.

37 Reviews

  1. John

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Jennifer

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Matt

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  4. Erin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza is always great and the service was fantastic.

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  5. Rebecca

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. The pasta was excellent. It filled my tummy to the rim.

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  6. debbie

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very busy. We were seated quickly upon our arrival. The staff were very busy and it took a while for place settings and water. Also waer refills were very slow and needed to ask multiple times. We were told timing of pizza which was acceptable for how busy they were (45 minutes) We ordered appetizers and salads which allowed us to be eating something while we waited for pizza.

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  7. Judy

    VIP

    Chicago

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salad and pizza were excellent, as always!!!! Our waitress was excellent. It was nice and quiet-not crowded yet. An A+ like always!!!!!

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  8. Leone

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time. Our spinach pizza was delicious, as always. I'm not sure of the name of our server -- the receipt says "Juanjo U" -- but he was excellent: very friendly and attentive and kept us informed of the status of our order.

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  9. Ellen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lou Malnati’s original restaurant in Lincoln wood. The customer service couldn’t have been better as we were delayed past our reservation and the management was understanding, pleasant, and accommodating…saving our reserved table.70th birthdays celebration having also dined with Lou’s for 50 years! Food was delicious as we hoped and expected.Service was friendly and very attentive. We were even treated to birthday desserts! Couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable reunion with Malnatti’s to celebrated landmark birthdays.

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  10. Pam

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lou’s is always a favorite! The Malnati salad was delicious as ever and the deep dish pizza was cheesy happiness! We got there early and we were glad we did! It was a busy night, but our server was attentive and amazing. A good treat for a cold night!

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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 4.8 stars by 37 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 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
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