Lou Malnati's
★ 4.1 (557) ›Pizza · Chicago
Open
closes 10pm
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from the menuDeep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza
Our legendary crust, cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto.
Deep Dish Pizzas
Deep Dish Sausage
Lou's lean sausage, topped with mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
Deep Dish Pizzas
Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic™
Made with Lou's lean sausage, some extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust TM . It's authentic Chicago!
Deep Dish Pizzas
Thin Crust Margherita Pesto Pizza
Our legendary crust, cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto
Thin Crust Pizzas
Small Gluten Free Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza
Cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto. Served on a gluten free crust.
Gluten Free Pizzas
Small Gluten Free Thin Crust Margherita Pesto Pizza
Cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto. Served on a gluten free crust.
Gluten Free Pizzas
Pizza — food to try
4 on this menuCheese pizza✓ On the menu
The plainest pie is the honest test of the crust and sauce.
Here it's “Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza”.
Deep dish✓ On the menu
Chicago's own — a buttery crust with the sauce on top. Give it 35 minutes.
Here it's “Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza”.
Sausage pizza✓ On the menu
The Midwest's default topping, crumbled fresh rather than sliced.
Here it's “Deep Dish Sausage”.
Garlic knots✓ On the menu
Same dough, tied and buttered — the side to share while you wait.
Here it's “Garlic Bread”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Deep Dish Pizzas
- Deep Dish Margherita Pesto PizzaOur legendary crust, cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto.
- Deep Dish Mike’s Hot Honey®A Chicago take on pizza's hottest condiment, with sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey ® .
- Deep Dish CheeseMozzarella cheese topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce.
- Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic™Made with Lou's lean sausage, some extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust TM . It's authentic Chicago!
- Deep Dish The LouA pizza so good we gave it his name! Spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses, on a garlic Buttercrust TM .
- Deep Dish SausageLou's lean sausage, topped with mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
- Deep Dish PepperoniMozzarella cheese, topped with slices of pepperoni and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
- Deep Dish SpinachSpinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion). topped with mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
- Deep Dish VeggieMozzarella cheese, topped with a mixture of mushroom, onion & green pepper and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
Thin Crust Pizzas
- Thin Crust Margherita Pesto PizzaOur legendary crust, cheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto
- Thin Crust Mike’s Hot Honey®A Chicago take on pizza's hottest condiment, with sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey®.
- Thin Crust CheeseVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
- Thin Crust The LouA pizza so good we gave it his name! Spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses.
- Thin Crust PepperoniVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
- Thin Crust SausageVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with Lou's lean sausage and mozzarella cheese.
- Thin Crust SpinachVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion) and mozzarella cheese.
- Thin Crust VeggieVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with a mixture of mushroom, onion & green pepper, and mozzarella cheese.
Gluten Free Pizzas
- Small Gluten Free Deep Dish Margherita Pesto PizzaGFCheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto. Served on a gluten free crust.
- Small Gluten Free Thin Crust Margherita Pesto PizzaGFCheese and bright Lou’s tomatoes, topped with fresh mozzarella, baked to perfection, finished with housemade basil pesto. Served on a gluten free crust.
- Small Gluten Free Deep Dish Mike’s Hot Honey®GFA Chicago take on pizza’s hottest condiment, with sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey®. Served on a gluten free crust.
- Small Gluten Free Thin Crust Mike’s Hot Honey®GFA Chicago take on pizza’s hottest condiment, with sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey®. Served on a gluten free crust.
- Small Gluten Free Deep Dish CheeseGFMozzarella cheese topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce.
- Small Gluten Free Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic™GFMade with Lou's lean sausage, some extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust TM . It's authentic Chicago!
- Small Gluten Free Deep Dish The LouGFA pizza so good we gave it his name! Spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses, on a garlic Buttercrust TM .
- Small Gluten Free Thin Crust The LouGFA pizza so good we gave it his name! Spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses.
- Small Gluten Free Thin Crust CheeseGFVine-ripened tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
Crustless Pizza
- Crustless PizzaGFCrustless pizzas are a gluten free, low carb option made with Lou's lean sausage as the base and topped with mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato and toppings of your choice.
Salads
- Malnati SaladRomaine lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, Volpi salami bits and gorgonzola cheese with our Sweet Vinaigrette and romano cheese.
- House SaladIceberg and Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and croutons.
- Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce, tomatoes and shaved parmesan with Caesar dressing and croutons.
- Chicken BBQ Club SaladRomaine lettuce, seasoned oven-roasted chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, cheddar, crumbled Volpi salami, and crunchy tortilla chips. Served with housemade club dressing.
- Bottled Malnati DressingTake home a bottle of Lou's Sweet Vinaigrette salad dressing!
Appetizers
- Chicken WingsYour choice of Buff-a-Lou, Bar-B-Lou, Garlic Parmesan, or Lemon Pepper sauces. Served with celery and gorgonzola or ranch dressing.
- Boneless Chicken WingsPieces of all-white, boneless chicken breast lightly breaded and cooked to crisp perfection, tossed in your choice of our homemade Buff-a-Lou, Bar-B-Lou, Garlic Parmesan, or Lemon Pepper sauce.
- Lou’s BruschettaRoma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and shaved parmesan on garlic rounds.
- Three-Cheese BreadGiant French bread with three cheeses, a touch of garlic and dipping sauce.
- Garlic BreadServed with marinara sauce.
- Combination PlatterMozzarella nuggets, ravioli crisps and breaded mushrooms. Served with ranch and marinara sauce.
- Mozzarella BitesBite-sized versions of your favorite cheesy appetizer, served with marinara sauce.
- Ravioli CrispsLight-as-air crispy ravioli… watch out, they're addicting! Served with marinara sauce.
- Chicago-Style MeatballsBeef and sausage meatballs in our signature marinara, burrata cheese topper and giardiniera. Served with garlic rounds for dipping.
- Calamari FrittiLightly breaded and seasoned to perfection.
Pastas
- Penne Ala MalnatiCream and Romano cheese folded into our meat sauce topped with baked mozzarella.
- LasagnaLayers of spinach and three cheeses topped with our meat or marinara sauce.
- SpaghettiWith meat or marinara sauce.
- PenneWith meat or marinara sauce.
- Cheese RavioliDouble-stuffed jumbo raviolis filled with a blend of romano, parmesan, asiago and ricotta cheese. Served with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.
- Chicken LouieFettuccine tossed in Mamma Malnati's family recipe cream sauce, then baked with mozzarella on top.
- Bowtie Pasta with Lou's SausageCrumbled sausage and bowtie pasta tossed in a creamy yet slightly spicy vodka sauce.
Sandwiches
- Italian Beef SandwichTender beef smothered with melted mozzarella.
- Meatball SandwichThree meatballs topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.
- Grilled Chicken SandwichA seasoned chicken breast with lettuce and tomato.
Desserts
- Chocolate ObsessionFor those with a serious love for chocolate: layers of thin brownie, fluffy mascarpone chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache.
- TiramisuLadyfinger cookies soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with cocoa powder.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie PizzaA freshly baked chocolate chip cookie prepared in a Deep Dish pizza pan, served with vanilla bean ice cream.
- Strawberry Italian IcePint of Strawberry Italian Ice
- Lemon Italian IcePint of Lemon Italian Ice
- Chocolate Chip Carol's CookiesFour 1.5oz Chocolate Chip Cookies made with 100% pure butter, farm fresh eggs, premium chocolate, and all-natural ingredients.
Drinks
- DrinksBar service varies by location; soft drinks are available everywhere, and beer, wine, and cocktails are offered at participating restaurants.
3986 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
Open· closes 10pmAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Thursday (today)
- 4pm–10pm
- Friday
- 11am–11pm
- Saturday
- 11am–11pm
- Sunday
- 11am–10pm
- Monday
- 4pm–10pm
- Tuesday
- 4pm–10pm
- Wednesday
- 4pm–10pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.




