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Lou Malnati's - River North, Chicago, IL

Lou Malnati's - River North

4.3
4.3
145 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Lively
If you’re on the hunt for the best pizza River North has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Near North Side of Chicago neighborhood, you can enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our River North restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering, and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating.
While you’re out in this vibrant, ultra–stylish neighborhood, Lou Malnati’s River North is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 828-9800
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's - River North is renowned for its "best pizza ever" and "amazing service." The deep dish pizza, including gluten-free options, receives acclaim for its "fresh ingredients" and "great crust." While some mention service delays, pre-ordering is recommended to enhance the dining experience. Perfect for showcasing Chicago's iconic dish!

145 Reviews
  1. Wayne

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in NC , we come to Lou Malnati’s every visit to Chicago! Excellent pie , salad was very good too and Carlos did an excellent job, very personable and polite!

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  2. Ashley

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great service! Looking forward to our next visit!

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  3. Joey

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly, they shouldn’t sell the gluten free (deep dish) pizza. I know it’s tough to do GF food, but if you can’t do it well, just don’t do it. Our server, Matthew, was amazing and very attentive, even on a very crazy night with multiple >10-top tables. I just can’t recommend this pizza to anyone. The crust was so hard it nearly broke a tooth, and the pizza itself was bland, even with sausage (a house specialty?), pepperoni, and mushrooms…

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love a true deep dish pizza! In town visiting, had to stop at Lou’s. I will be back

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  5. Jonathan

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza, ambience, service was lacking due to how busy they were.

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  6. Misael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great customer service! Food unfortunately was terrible and we regret eating the food here! Pizza came out watery. And large chunks of tomatoes for sauce, very disappointing. Not real Chicago deep dish pizza!
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Happy that you appreciated the service, but concerned about the quality of the food you received. Would love to connect directly with you to hear more and assist.

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  7. Maureen

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    1.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ridiculous wait time, food was super mediocre. Go up the block to Eataly and get real food. Or just go to Pizza Hut. Disappointing for sure. Only positive was Luis, our server who was excellent!
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Happy that you appreciated the service, but concerned about the quality of the food you received. Would love to connect directly with you to hear more and assist.

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  8. Nicole

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food good place and good surrounding goo service too
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Nicole! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. We hope to serve you again!

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  9. Tami

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service- top notch experience in Chicago!
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on December 17, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Tami! You are the reason we are in the pizza business! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. Come back anytime!

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  10. Gavin

    VIP

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst food and service I’ve experienced in a Chicago restaurant. Sent wings back to kitchen twice for being cold and undercooked—server blamed it on the “weather outside.” Classic pizza was immense let down in comparison to other deep dish spots around the city.
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on December 17, 2024
    Hi Gavin, I sincerely apologize for your experience. Would like to connect with you to find a way to make this up to you.

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 828-9800.

Lou Malnati's - River North is rated 4.3 stars by 145 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 96 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - River North

439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 828-9800
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • 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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