Lou Malnati's - Chicago, IL Reviews

This is my third pizza restaurant review in roughly a week. I think that qualifies as an obsession. My quest for fantastic pizza has undoubtedly fueled at least one increase in dress size since I hit my thirties. Good pizza makes me happy, and while in Chicago, I planned to find out what a real thin crust Chicago pizza was like. It seems that everyone goes for deep dish pizza in Chicago, but I just don't have an appetite for something that enormous. So when I read on various bulletin boards about Lou Malnati's pizzeria in Chicago, and how fantastic it was supposed to be, it became our goal to… read full review »

I came here for my first taste of chicago pizza, and I'm so so glad I did. Our server was incredible and so sweet, and made a real big deal out of this east coast girl turning over to the deep side. Yes, the pizza took half an hour - but they warn you about this. Nobody can really complain about how long it takes once you eat it. We got the garlic crust with sausage, and it was absolutely perfect. I don't think I would get this delivery or to-go, because the crust would probably get a little soggy. And their garlic bread really is to die for. I'll be missing my thin crust pizza, but this is a… read full review »

The staff is always courteous and friendly. The pizza is always piping hot. And I adore the thin buttery crust!!! It's the best!!! We've also had the cheese sticks and the salads which are pretty good too. I've never tried the desserts, but the location in Lincoln Park has the best homemade Itialian Ice!  Street parking is always a challenge, and because it's a smaller location, it can get crowded at meal times, but well worth the… read full review »

I went to the Lou Malnati's in Schaumburg when I was visiting Chicago.  It was so good that I returned on my way back to the airport.  The sauce and abundent cheeseis delicious but the highlight is most definitely the absurdly good butter crust.  In my opinion Lou Malnati's puts similar joints, like Uno, to… read full review »

You won't leave here unsatisfied!  Toppings/pizza is very fresh tasting, not loaded with grease like many other pizza places.  I love going here but they really need more establishments around the city!  The peach cobler is nothing to scoff at either! … read full review »

I've always thought Lou Malnati's is great pizza, but a bit greasy and tough on your stomach! —… read full review »