Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
Pizzeria · Orland Park, IL
Pizzeria
About Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as it is in flavor. Lou got his start in the 1940's, working along side his father Rudy in Chicago's first pizzeria. He took his pizza expertise to the northern suburb of Lincolnwood, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on March 17, 1971.
Aficionados of deep-dish pizza lined the streets on opening day for just a taste. Lou became legendary for his high-spirited character, generosity and passion for sports.
In 1979, Lou Malnati fell victim to cancer. Lou's sons, Marc and Rick joined Jean to carry on Lou's vision of making absolutely the greatest pizza on the planet.
The family owned and operated company, now with more than 25 locations, has continued to grow thanks to dedicated staff and loyal customers. About 25% of Lou Malnati's full time staff have given 10 or more years of service.
Malnati's success comes from their commitment to quality. Every Lou Malnati's pizza is handmade from scratch using the finest ingredients. Every year the Malnatis hand-select California vine-ripened tomatoes for the perfect sweet and tangy taste. The exclusive sausage blend is seasoned to their exact specification. The fresh mozzarella comes from the same small dairy that has supplied Lou Malnati's for over 35 years. And the family's secret recipe for flaky, buttery crust has been passed down from generation to generation. You'll know with every bite that each pizza was made with care and special attention.
So, sit back with the Malnati family, enjoy a deep-dish masterpiece, and take a bite out of Chicago history.
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Diner reviews of Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
A diner from Niles, IL
Jul 23, 2004
Went there last night (Wells St). Was expecting a lot more out of this place, based on the fact that it was supposedly rated the best pizza joint in Chicago. First off, the bartender was moving in slow motion and literally took 10-15 minutes to get our three drinks once we'd ordered them. As for the pizza... deep dish? I think not. Sure, the PAN is deep, but the pizza was no more than 1.2 inches thick. Not to mention, the crust was way too thick and there was too much cheese and too little sauce. Oh, and we had no siverware at our table when our food came! From now on, it's Uno's and Due's only-- no more experimentation!
A diner from ParkRidge IL
Oct 28, 2003
great food at reasonable prices.
unique flavor; especially love their pan pizza; fresh ingrediants; never had a bad pie yet.
Always hot and ready when told.
A diner from Chicago, IL
Oct 31, 2002
Easily the best deep dish pizza in the city of Chicago, and most likely, the best pizza in the United States. If your in Chicago, besides seeing da Bears, Lou's is a must!
A diner from Paul, MN
Jun 20, 2002
This Restaurant is the Bomb. A great Pizza for a great price. Kids love it to. They even have other items for the not so pizza loving crowd. The soft drinks are huge like 32 oz each and you get refills. The Pizza and the overall place is a 10.
A diner from Galveston, TX
Nov 25, 2000
Best pizza we've ever had!
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