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From Lou Malnati's's website

From Lou Malnati's's website

Lou Malnati's

4.1 (557) ›Pizza · Chicago

Open

closes 10pm

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What to order

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Pizza — food to try

4 on this menu
  1. Cheese pizza✓ On the menu

    The plainest pie is the honest test of the crust and sauce.

    Here it's “Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza”.

  2. 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”.

  3. Sausage pizza✓ On the menu

    The Midwest's default topping, crumbled fresh rather than sliced.

    Here it's “Deep Dish Sausage”.

  4. 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 · 2026-09-02

Prices 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

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Open· closes 10pmAll hours ▾
Thursday (today)
4pm–10pm
Friday
11am–11pm
Saturday
11am–11pm
Sunday
11am–10pm
Monday
4pm–10pm
Tuesday
4pm–10pm
Wednesday
4pm–10pm

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