About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor.
Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940’s working in Chicago’s first deep dish pizzeria. He took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria on March 17, 1971. Lou was known for his fun-loving character as well as making Chicago’s best pizza. Loyal patrons lined the streets on opening day for a taste of his delicious deep dish creations. Lou always thought it was funny that an Italian should open a pizzeria in a Jewish neighborhood on an Irish holiday.
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts. Based on 174 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
3223 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: (847) 256-5780
Website:
Hours
| Sunday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
4–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
4–10 PM |
| Thursday |
4–10 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Hugh H
This place was jumping last night.
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Patty Baxter
My son orders us pizza from here each time I visit Chicago and it is absolutely delicious! We like every pizza and salad we’ve ever ordered from here! I highly recommend making this a must visit stop while in Chicago!
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adrian russell
Although growing up I never tried Lou Malnati’s, they have become my default go-to for pizza over the years. The quality is impeccable across their pizza doughs, sauces, accoutrements, and salads; the deep dish pies are lusciously layered while the thin crust pies are lighter on cheese and sauce but still packed with flavor and baked perfectly. The salads are also very generous and a very good deal, heaped with innumerable toppings and their classic signature dressing.
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Tommy Davis
Best deep dish pizza I’ve had. Should be a Chicago attraction. Also had the wings and there were so many I couldn’t finish them. Enough food to last for a couple of days. If you’re in the area, you have to try this place.
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Allan Yalowitz
I am not sure what has happened to the quality of your pizza, but last night was the last time we order. The pizza was so soggy (pepperoni) , opened box and spilled grease or something all over our kitchen fabric chair (ruined) and gave me the worst upset stomach for the last time. Have always loved Lou’s but this is the 3rd time the quality has been off. Long time customer, no more.
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Jon Hunt
Lou Mannatis makes an absolutely delicious pie.
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Paige Chez
Literally worst customer service! Tried ordering a small pizza and salad to be sent to my special needs sister-in-law for her birthday. I used my app like always and somehow, this time it routed the order to the Ivring Park location instead. That manager was extremely helpful and tried to help us get our order fixed to the correct location, meanwhile Wilmette’s manager was not so accommodating. First, they kept saying her address wasn’t in their “zone”…umm, we’ve been having pizzas delivered for YEARS to her from this location! Once they finally got that figured out, they wanted to charge us again for an order that we had already paid for! Ugh and not to mention it took several takes trying to get our order correct w them! Overall, just a nightmare! Now my SIL has no special dinner for her birthday and so we will NEVER order from Lou’s again!
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Gerti Dimo
The quality of pizza was far from what I usually get on other locations. I thought to give a try since is near where I live but very disappointed
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Nancy Sillin
I was reading the reviews, and most negative reviews were a result of cold pizza arriving through delivery. We never ordered pizza to be delivered, rather always pick it up as it comes out of the oven. The drive is five minutes and the pizza is steaming hot when we eat it. Lou Malnati’s pizza is the absolute best, and the consistency in their quality is appreciated.
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Zoheb Nasir
Love this place! Their white pizza is a must try. Lou special is also never disappointing. The best!
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