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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - River North

439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-4512
312 828 9800
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Ranked #49 of 7,342 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: $1 - $21
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Pizza & Pasta, Sandwiches
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I had to have my arm twisted to eat pizza...not a big fan of pizza...but this was amazing I would probably eat pizza more if this place was near our home...2. Thumbs up..ate outside and waitress was super nice and great service... Go out of your way to eat here...

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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were celebrating my son's masters degree graduation from IIT in design and had our whole family there including kids. The wait was less than an hour on a Saturday nite and it was well worth it. We tried several kinds of home brews, a great appetizer, and two large pizzas. One was a thin crust plain, because of the... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This place is amazing! All I can say is get there specialty and add garlic to it. If you want Chicago style pizza there is none better than this. Their house special salad is well worth the trip as well. The price is moderate and you will have left overs. They told us we just order a salad (family style)... More

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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Everyone always talks about how great this place is. I wasn't a huge fan of it. We ordered on the phone and picked it up. It was ready right on time on a Friday night, which was impressive. However the sauce and toppings all slide right off the pizza, and there was so much grease on the pizza and box.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I just don't get this place. We had to wait over an hour for table, and when we were called to the table they put us on the upper floor, when our elderly grand-parent had trouble with stairs and there were tables available on the first floor. Jeeez. And sorry, but the pizza isn't inspiring, its average. The only redeeming... More

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See 26 more reviews by philipmeads for Chicago
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69 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I ate dinner at Malnatis Pizzaria based on Food Channel segment, and the recommendation of local cab driver. We had 35 minute wait for table and another 40 for pizza. The pizza was superb (i highly recommend the original with sausage and sun dried tomatoes). However, the salad was sub-par with wilted lettuce. If you dont mind the wait, pizza... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Had a pepperoni 'chicago style' deep dish. I dont know how they do it. The sauces in the pizza. Phenomenal. Highly recommend. I even took a couple frozen pizza's back to London. Best pizza ive eaten.

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New Durham, New Hampshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I was in Chicago about 4 years ago and ask a local for help finding the best pizza in the city, I was directed here. I recently returned and I had forgot exactly where I went. I asked another local to recommend a pizza place, I told them that I wanted the best. I did not know it until I... More

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Anaheim, California
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27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Friendly Knowledgeable Staff who offer great service and a sense of appreciation for the customer. This is my second visit to this location and once again offer my THANKS FOR A GREAT PIE ! This go around I also ordered the individual size cookie dessert. The Pizza is well worth the wait to prepare, I say this because I often... More

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Singapore
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It was very crowded and the waiting time was long for a seat. However the pizza was great, it takes about 30 minutes to make. worth the time waiting. Thick, Juicy and yummy pizza. It filled you up in seconds. Don't miss Lou's if you want to experience Chicago style deep dish pizza!! The only complaint was the service was... More

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