Garlic Bread
$9.78Crispy French bread brushed with savory garlic butter, baked until golden brown, and served with a side of house marinara sauce.
Crispy French bread brushed with savory garlic butter, baked until golden brown, and served with a side of house marinara sauce.
Giant French bread smothered with a rich blend of three cheeses, baked with a touch of garlic and served with warm marinara dipping sauce.
Tender pieces of white-meat chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried to crisp perfection, tossed in your choice of Buff-a-Lou, Bar-B-Lou, Garlic Parmesan, or Lemon Pepper sauce.
Light and crispy fried ravioli stuffed with cheese, served hot with a side of signature marinara dipping sauce.
A savory platter featuring crispy mozzarella nuggets, fried ravioli crisps, and golden breaded mushrooms, served with creamy ranch and marinara sauces.
Tender squid lightly breaded, fried to a light crisp, and seasoned to perfection, served with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.
Toasted garlic rounds topped with fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Savory beef and pork meatballs simmered in signature marinara, topped with creamy burrata cheese and spicy giardiniera, served with pizza crust dippers.
Bite-sized nuggets of mozzarella cheese fried to a golden crunch, served warm with signature marinara sauce.
A basket of golden, crispy, classic french fries cooked to perfection.
Lou’s signature lean sausage layer topped with melted mozzarella cheese and rich vine-ripened crushed tomato sauce on a thick deep-dish crust.
Our famous deep dish crust filled with a layer of lean Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and sweet vine-ripened plum tomatoes.
Single-serve Chicago deep dish pizza loaded with Lou's lean sausage, mozzarella, and vine-ripened tomato sauce.
Our legendary deep dish crust filled with spinach mix, garlic, basil, onions, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, and three cheeses on a garlic Buttercrust™.
Mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers layered under rich vine-ripened tomato sauce on deep dish crust.
Made with Lou's lean sausage, extra mozzarella cheese, and vine-ripened tomato sauce on our iconic garlic Buttercrust™.
Spicy sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese baked in a deep dish crust and finished with a sweet drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey®.
Traditional deep dish pizza baked with layered mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened crushed plum tomatoes.
Fresh mozzarella, bright crushed tomatoes, and sweet basil pesto on our legendary deep dish crust.
Crispy thin crust topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Crispy thin crust topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce, Lou's lean Italian sausage, and creamy mozzarella cheese.
Sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and mozzarella on a crispy thin crust, drizzled with sweet and spicy Mike’s Hot Honey®.
Thin crispy crust baked with garlic-seasoned spinach, mushrooms, sliced Roma tomatoes, and a blend of three cheeses.
Tender chicken breast, red onions, and Bar-B-Lou sauce on thin Buttercrust™, topped with mozzarella, cheddar, and fresh parsley.
Vine-ripened tomato sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese on a golden crispy thin crust.
A gluten-free, low-carb deep dish pizza using Lou's lean sausage as the base crust, topped with mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomatoes.
Lou's famous Chicago Classic made gluten-free with lean sausage, mozzarella, and vine-ripened tomatoes baked in a dedicated gluten-free crust.
Sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, mozzarella, and Mike’s Hot Honey® served on a thin gluten-free crust.
Simple and delicious gluten-free thin crust pizza topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Bowtie pasta tossed with crumbled Italian sausage in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy vodka sauce.
Tender layers of pasta, spinach, and three cheeses baked with your choice of rich meat sauce or signature marinara.
Penne pasta cooked al dente and tossed in your choice of savory meat sauce or house marinara.
Jumbo ravioli stuffed with romano, parmesan, asiago, and ricotta cheeses, served with fresh marinara or meat sauce.
Penne pasta folded with cream, Romano cheese, and meat sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked until bubbly.
Fettuccine pasta tossed in Mamma Malnati's rich cream sauce with chicken, baked with melted mozzarella on top.
Crisp romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, Volpi salami, Gorgonzola, and Romano cheese, served with sweet vinaigrette.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Roma tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese, house-made croutons, and classic Caesar dressing.
Fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce with red cabbage, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons, served with red wine vinaigrette and ranch.
Romaine lettuce, seasoned chicken breast, tomatoes, Volpi salami, and tortilla strips topped with mozzarella and cheddar, served with BBQ club dressing.
Tender, slow-roasted Italian beef piled high on French bread and smothered with melted mozzarella cheese.
Three savory meatballs stuffed into French bread, topped with signature marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Seasoned grilled chicken breast served on a toasted bun with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes.
Rich layers of fudgy brownie, light mascarpone chocolate mousse, and glossy chocolate ganache for true chocolate lovers.
Four handmade chocolate chip cookies baked with 100% pure butter, fresh eggs, and premium chocolate chips.
Refreshing pint of sweet, natural strawberry Italian ice.
Classic Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder.
Crisp and tangy pint of traditional lemon Italian ice.
Refreshing 20oz bottle of Pure Leaf unsweetened black iced tea.
Chilled 20oz bottle of crisp Diet Pepsi.
Purified 20oz bottle of Aquafina water.
Classic 20oz bottle of sweet, carbonated Pepsi.
Crisp, lemon-lime flavored Starry soda in a 20oz bottle.
Located on South State Street, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria stands as an essential pilgrimage for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza enthusiasts. Renowned for its buttery crusts, raw vine-ripened crushed plum tomatoes, and proprietary sausage blend, the kitchen operates on time-honored cast-iron pan baking techniques that yield an unmistakable crispness and deep savory depth.
The dining room blends casual Chicago sports-pub camaraderie with nostalgic city memorabilia, featuring leather booths, brick accents, and lively ambient chatter. Visitors include out-of-town travelers checking off a culinary bucket-list item, university students from nearby campuses, and loyal local families sharing large table spreads.
Given the density of deep-dish pies, dining at Lou Malnati's yields high satiety per dollar. Individual personal pizzas range from $16–$18, while medium and large specialty deep dishes cost between $31 and $46, comfortably serving two to four adults. Appetizers like the shared Malnati Salad or fried calamari hover around $14–$21, making group meals economical at roughly $20–$35 per person.
Because authentic deep-dish pizzas require 30 to 45 minutes of pan baking, placing pizza orders immediately upon seating—or ordering online beforehand—minimizes wait times. Dietary flexibility is exceptional: gluten-free diners can choose between dedicated gluten-free thin crusts, small gluten-free deep dishes, or the signature low-carb crustless sausage base. Busy weekend evenings bring long waitlists, making weekday lunches or early dinners ideal for avoiding crowds.
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Authentic Chicago deep-dish pizzas take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to bake in cast-iron pans. Guests can cut down their wait time by placing their pizza order online prior to arrival or as soon as they are seated.
Lou Malnati's offers dedicated small gluten-free thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas, as well as an innovative low-carb "Crustless Pizza" that replaces traditional dough with a solid base patty of lean Italian sausage topped with mozzarella and vine-ripened tomatoes.
Lou Malnati's signature Buttercrust™ features a subtle touch of garlic butter baked into the dough edges, creating a crunchier, richer, and more fragrant golden crust compared to standard deep-dish crusts.
Yes, personal deep-dish pizzas (such as the Personal Deep Dish Sausage for $18.12) are specifically sized for individual diners, offering the full deep-dish experience without needing a full-sized pan pie.
The Mike's Hot Honey Deep Dish carries a moderate spice level due to the combination of hot giardiniera pepper relish and spicy sausage, which is balanced by the natural sweetness of the honey drizzle and melted mozzarella cheese.
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