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Food - Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.5 (120)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
6649 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-3605

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Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.5
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Lincolnwood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The best pizza in Lincolnwood is being dished out at the very first Lou Malnati’s location. Established in 1971 at 6649 N Lincoln Ave, Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood opened with customers lining the streets for a taste of Lou’s deep dish creations. This original location has become a landmark, serving the best Chicago deep dish there is, with a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and a private event space. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients you just don’t find everywhere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event at your office, our specialists will customize your order. Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what the occasion, Lou Malnati's can help make it memorable! Whether you're hosting a baby shower, birthday celebration, or holiday party, our skilled staff can help you plan the perfect event from start to finish.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea Bestow: (847) 504-0433

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood.

4.5

4.5
(120)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's in Lincolnwood offers "consistently good pizza" and "excellent" food with a family-friendly atmosphere. Known for its "butter crust pizza" and attentive service, it accommodates large parties well. Despite occasional noise and service delays, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "amazing" deep-dish pizza and "vintage sports decor."
120 Reviews
  1. Mark Gold

    Chicago86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good pizza. Efficient service but usually loud when busy.

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  2. Sharon

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had reserved for a party of 17, but two canceled at the last minute so we had 15. It was an awkward set-up as, while we greatly preferred to sit at a long rectangular table, they had set up a large round table at the end of a shorter rectangle. The large round table did not really work for us. People at the rd table felt isolated. The manager, to his credit, recognized the awkwardness and comped us some apps. Very kind of him. Food as always was great. Altho the server was very busy and it was hard for her to give us the attention we needed - water, napkins, Togo containers, etc. We love malnatis tho. Will definitely try again.

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  3. William Gold

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The deep dish pizzas arrived warm with cold crusts. They must have been sitting in kitchen for a while before being brought to the table

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  4. Stuart Gold

    Chicago202 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistantially good food and service at this store

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  5. Annie Gold

    Minneapolis45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It as ok! Old fashion Italian place, decent pizza, ok salad

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  6. Andrew Gold

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good but we ordered a small and they gave us a medium sized pizza. They did only charge us for a small so we did appreciate that

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  7. Sherri Gold

    Chicago124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the server and clean up staff were very good and personable….the young man clearly the table was so friendly and talkative…you are lucky to have him

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  8. Larry

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Pizza. Johnathan was out waiter and he was great.

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  9. Linda

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 13, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, as always. It was busy so the service was good but not as good as always.

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  10. Alex

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. From the quick wait for our table to the food. Would come back again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event at your office, our specialists will customize your order. Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what the occasion, Lou Malnati's can help make it memorable! Whether you're hosting a baby shower, birthday celebration, or holiday party, our skilled staff can help you plan the perfect event from start to finish.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea Bestow: (847) 504-0433

FAQs

Casual dress is the guideline at Lou Malnati’s, Lincolnwood: comfortable, everyday clothes are perfectly appropriate for dining here.

Yes, Lou Malnati's Lincolnwood is family-friendly, with guests praising its warm family atmosphere, servers who are attentive to children (one reviewer noted staff found a pink straw for their granddaughter), and the ability to accommodate large family parties.

For a calmer visit, aim for an early dinner or arrive soon after opening, several guests say getting there early led to quick seating, while weekend evenings and holidays (Valentine’s, Mother’s and Father’s Day) are often very crowded.

Portions are hearty and filling, guests frequently say the deep-dish pies are huge, with several parties noting they couldn't finish their servings.

Yes, guests describe memorable dinners for two here, including a successful Valentine’s Day with a special heart-shaped deep-dish and attentive service, making it a lovely choice for a date night.

Yes, Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood offers private parties and a private event space, and guests report the team comfortably accommodates large groups (for example, parties of 16–25).

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Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.5
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Lincolnwood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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