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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria


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#159 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Pizza & Pasta
  • Price range*: $5-$10
  • Neighborhood: Midway Airport
  • Address: 805 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
  • Phone:  312-786-1000

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5 of 5 stars
firesaint   12 contributions
Denver
Sep 29, 2009

If you're from Chicago, then you already know your favorite pizza spot, so this is more for us tourists. Out of Malnati's 20+ locations, we ate at the one on 805 S. State. We lucked out here, walking in right before things got busy. We were tabbing out when people who walked in behind us were still being seated, needless... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 27, 2009

I've only had delivery/takeout, but the pizza is fantastic. Despite the fact that it's Chicago-style, I still prefer their thin butter crust. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 15, 2009

Possibly the best pizza I've ever eaten. Well worth the long wait and cramped table. more

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5 of 5 stars
texlawdog   36 contributions
Longview, Texas
Jun 17, 2009

I love the crust, my wife loves Ginos! We were staying around the corner, it was within walking distance of our hotel. I love the butter crust! The best I have had! I am going to order some when I get home, thats for sure! Nothing but Lous for me! We went during the day, I could see maybe where... more

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May 20, 2008

Here's the recipe for Chicago deep dish! ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Buy a apple-pie crust from Walmart. 2. Fill with meat, cheese and sauce. 3. Cook until brown on top. 4. Serve as pizza even though it is just a greasy casserole. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 1, 2008

Best deep dish more

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Feb 22, 2008

too me its the best deep dish in chicago along side ginos east - just dont order sausage deep dish - way to thick more

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Feb 10, 2008

Good pizza not the area you need to buy it TO GO! more

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5 of 5 stars
Pennfield   23 contributions
Cleveland, Ohio
Dec 31, 2005

I am a frequent Chicago visitor but somehow had missed Lou Malnati's until a visit shortly prior to Christmas '05. There are several locations; I visited the North Wells store. The servers are very friendly and gracious in this very reasonably priced restaurant. We went back again on this same trip, since we were so impressed with the food and... more

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ACHIMH   17 contributions
Dortmund, Germany
Jun 16, 2009

Hatte durch Zufalle die Empfehlung bekommen und wollte hier meine erste Original Chicago Pizza essen. Ich wählte die kleinste der... more

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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Address

805 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: 312-786-1000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.