Lou Malnati's - Oak Park

3.9 (78)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

1038 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1102

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Lou Malnati's - Oak Park

3.9

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Oak Park

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2 people

Oct 30, 2026

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Gluten-free-friendly

Search no further than Oak Park Lou Malnati’s for the best pizza on the strip in Oak Park.
This location features a full-service bar, and when the weather calls for it, outdoor seating. The interior design combines industrial elements with a vintage retro vibe that is reminiscent of the mid-20th century and the history of Oak Park. Whether you’ve been out shopping, strolling downtown or playing a round of golf, Lou Malnati’s Oak Park is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

Dining areas

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
(708) 358-0800
Website
https://www.loumalnatis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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

Location
1038 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1102
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
Lake and Marion
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Line Oak Park and Harlem or Oak Park and South Blvd
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Private dining

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Reviews

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3.9

(78)

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Kid-friendly
Near West
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Malnati's Oak Park offers "the best pizza in Chicago" with consistently good quality. The service is noted as friendly and efficient, though leisurely. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the BBQ Summer Pizza special and regular pizzas are highly praised. "service was excellent," enhancing the dining experience.

78 Reviews

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Thomas Gold
Chicago57 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 19, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Malnati’s has. Leisurely idea of service. Do not expect fast service here.
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Colleen Gold
Chicago11 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Calamari was very rubbery and bruschetta topping had zero flavor. Pizza was good.
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Ranita Gold
Dallas10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here twice and this location by far is our favorite. We had the BBQ Summer Pizza special and it did not disappoint. I love this place and will eat here every time I come to Chicago-Town!
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GUILLERMO Gold
Chicago74 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
the best pizza in Chicago always wonderful flavor!
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Norma Gold
Chicago51 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our was attentive, but he was very interested in chatting with all his tables so our pizza was ready for a while before he brought it. It was just warm, not steaming or hot.
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Kay Gold
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was beyond good, friendly, professional. Forthcoming…
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Wasilah
Atlanta1 review
1.0
Dined on July 25, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our experience was very bad and poor. We had to ask five times because it was somebody’s birthday and they didn’t come out and to come find out they didn’t even have anything for us to celebrate the birthday boy. Didn’t even get to speak to a manager
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michele
Chicago92 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 24, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Servers are excellent but there aren’t enough servers to accommodate a large number of customers.
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Mike
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on July 18, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I have had LM pizza's many times but always picked them up and took home. Last night I had a guest with me and she wanted to eat there. So we did. We sat in the front portion of the store and it was so loud we could not even have a conversation. I rated the food poor because my guest required glutten free crust and if was so hard and stiff it felt like you could break a tooth on it. I know from experience their regular pizza's are excellent so I want to be sure I'm only giving a bad rap to the glutten free crust.. it needs work Lou.. ML BTW, the service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive and efficient.
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Claire
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on July 14, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All good aside from the house salad came out so late… like over an hour after we ordered it and after all the pizza. Odd as it’s only a salad. We have to rush to our movie and get it to go, and our Rez was 90 mins before it started…otherwise food was yummy and our sever was nice
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Dining areas

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
(708) 358-0800
Website
https://www.loumalnatis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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

Location
1038 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1102
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
Lake and Marion
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Line Oak Park and Harlem or Oak Park and South Blvd
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Lou Malnati's Oak Park is family-friendly: kids frequently enjoy the pizza and pasta, families celebrate birthdays here, and staff are attentive to groups with children.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

For a quieter, relaxed visit to Lou Malnati's Oak Park, aim for the early afternoon, around 3–4 p.m., when guests report it wasn’t busy and felt very relaxed.

Salads are notably generous, guests call the family-sized salad something that "could have served an army, " and medium salads are often plenty for two; pizzas also frequently leave leftovers.

Sunday can be a lovely choice, several guests note Sunday visits feel quieter and were accommodated quickly.

Yes, Lou Malnati's - Oak Park welcomes private parties, and guests report renting the front room for events and parties.

Yes, Lou Malnati's - Oak Park is chosen for Valentine's Day and similar occasions, with guests praising attentive service on those special evenings.

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Lou Malnati's - Oak Park

3.9

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Oak Park

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2 people

Oct 30, 2026

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Lou Malnati's - Oak Park

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Lou Malnati's - Oak Park

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