Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

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  Very impressed - was given the chance to voice my concerns and it was clear that my feedback was appreciated and listened to.  The last two times we've gone - we've had an excellent experience and everything was great!  Pizza was awesome and we look forward to next time.

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  Posted on 04.25.13 Charlie B.

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  Love the Deep dish cheese butter crust Pizza yummy!

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  Posted on 03.19.13 Sam G.

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  Mission: Friday at 1pm find a place to deliver lasagna and has salad.
  
  Mission accomplished!
  Great salad, very hearty, although this location doesn't have chicken. (other locations do)
  
  Tried the Gluten free pizza, only offered in 9" which was ok.  but my husband is not a fan of thick crusts, but enjoyed the pizza.
  
  Lasagna = hearty, well balanced perfect portion, with a nice tangy marinara sauce.
  
  Best part: when I called the driver answered the phone, he asked me if I wanted to get the same thing I ordered before!! How awesome is that? I ordered something different, but I love that they remember what I ordered before.
  
  We tipped well, the driver mentioned someone actually made him wait at the mall for 15 minutes and NEVER even tipped him. I'm happy we could do the right thing, since the drivers work for tips and gas is so expensive!
  
  We will be ordering from them again, may even ask for the same driver.  and even just maybe someday they'll get grilled chicken!

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  Posted on 02.22.13 Ann M.

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  This is the place for deep dish!  All others are imitators!   I'm really a thin crust guy, but whenever I get a taste for deep dish I call Lou's.   Not a huge fan of their thin crust, but love the deep dish.    The "buttery crust" option is the way to go!  Love the taste of the sausage and how it blends so nicely with the tangy red sauce on the pizza.   For desert, try some of Lou's Italian Ice, which is available in Lemon or Strawberry.   Very Good.

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  Posted on 01.25.13 T G.

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  2 words.  Butter Crust.  That is all you need to know.

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  Posted on 01.12.13 Nick S.

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  Great as a takeout place. I had a cheese pizza some salads and bruschetta with family. Decent not great. Pizza could use some more red sauce. Ok salads. Bruschetta was nothing special, though I liked the fresh shredded basil.

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  Posted on 11.17.12 power t.

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  In an area that has a lot of mediocre pizza places, Lou Malnati's is a joy.  The pizza tastes the way a pizza should taste.  Everything has good flavor, the crust, the sauce, the toppings, everything.  My recommendation, eat it slowly and savor every bite.

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  Posted on 02.02.12 Amy J.

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  Whenever out-of-towners come to visit and they demand that I feed them deep dish pizza. I roll my eyes, because deep down, I do not love deep dish and Chicago has so many other good foods to offer (I know, I know, I'm a disgrace to being a Chicagoan). HOWEVER, out of all the deep dish places, my fave is Lou Malnati's. Something about their delicious crust. I suggest you eat at one of their actual sit-down locations for maximum enjoyment, but if you live way up in the boonies like this one here, these carryout/delivery only locations will suffice.
  
  I could tell you the history of the wars between the Chicago deep dish founders and how they all disbanded to start their own versions (i.e. Giordano's, Gino's East, Unos. Then Pizano's, Pequod's, Burt's Place), but all you need to know is that you should go to Lou Malnati's and get the Lou w/ Butter Crust.  If you must have meat, then get the Chicago Classic (it's got sausage).
  
  Secret Tip: since this particular location is only carryout/delivery, request it to be well done so that the crust doesn't get all soggy by the time you get it home.

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  Posted on 01.10.12 Tiffany L.

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  I love their deep dish pizza and salad with creamy lemon garlic dressing.  When I order, I always order the pizza uncut and that way the crust stays crisp until I cut it.

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  Posted on 08.04.11 Stalkerkitty B.

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  First taste of true Chicago pie.  I thought the crust was good and the toppings were tasty.  I thought it could have used a little more marinara to make the dough go down easier.  It was mistake trying to take two slices down.  I paid for it dearly in the morning.

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  Posted on 07.07.11 Paul F.

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  For me, a native Chicagoan, Lou's and Gino's East are tied for #1 in the entire area.  To me, the difference is in the crust.  Gino's East has a little bit of Corn Meal in the crust, and Lou's does not.  Other than that, I believe the pizza's to be very similar.  Oh, by the by, the signature chopped salad is pretty darn good too.

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  Posted on 07.11.10 Rich A.

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  Due to issues my son had with Lou's I haven't eaten there since I began yelping. My son would dry heave looking at stuffed pizza, he didn't like the look of the sauce on top. Now that he is a little older, it isn't a problem so I ordered me a nice stuffed spinach and sausage pie. I gotta say, it is still one of my favorites around. The cheese is really good and the sauce is as close to perfect as I could imagine. I'm happy to report the sausage is awesome as well.  The crust is perfect, especially around the edges, where it is nice and thin. Gotta say, it's been too long Lou, what a parent will do for his son you just can't explain. This location is a carry out window by the way, so plan accordingly.

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  Posted on 07.04.09 Renato P.

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  Lou's is the best Pizza in Chicago.  Even though I grew up eating thin crust pizza at places like Manzo's and Armand's and I didn't have a Lou's near me when I was a kid--they won me over as an adult.  When this place opened near me a few years ago I had to try it to see what everyone was talking about.  Once I tasted it I understood.  I've eaten at many Lou's locations since, but I have to say--even though this location is only carry out it is superior to all the other Lou's I've eaten at.  What the HELL is with that crust?  How do they DO that?  I'm grateful to have this LOU's in my back yard.  It is THEE place we go for carryout pizza.

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  Posted on 03.22.09 Corin W.

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