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Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.7 (45)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
6649 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-3605

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Experiences

  • Give Mom Your (Deep Dish) Heart This Mother’s Day

    May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Flowers are great but heart-shaped deep dish is better. Reserve your table at Lou’s this Mother’s Day and treat Mom to her favorite deep dish in a festive heart shape to show her how much you love her.
    Give Mom Your (Deep Dish) Heart This Mother’s Day Photo

  • Deep Dish Dad’s Day

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    While we know Dad loves to man the grill, treat him to a Father’s Day where he’s not on the hook for the meal at Lou Malnati’s. Legendary Deep Dish for a legendary dad … reserve your Father’s Day Table.
    Deep Dish Dad’s Day Photo

Menu

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What 45 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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 "amazing deep dish pizza" with a "nice and crispy crust" and "delicious homemade sausage." The Malnati salad is also a hit. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive service" despite busy nights. Reservations are recommended due to high demand. A classic spot for pizza lovers.

45 Reviews

  1. Kate

    Chicago21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lou's deep dish pizza is the best. They make their own sausage, and it tastes delicious. Crust is nice and crispy and complements the ingredients. Service was a little off last night. Our server looked frazzled. We had to ask for additional water and drinks. And it was too loud. It was difficult to have a conversation.

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  2. Neal VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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    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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  7. Sarah

    Chicago1 review

    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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  8. 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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  9. John

    Indiana2 reviews

    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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  10. 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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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 45 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
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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