Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.7

67 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Kid-friendly
Neighborhood gem

For the best slice of pizza that Buffalo Grove has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Nestled in the friendly suburb of Buffalo Grove is the pizza restaurant that’s been serving families legendary Chicago pizza since 1989. Located in the second oldest building in Buffalo Grove at 85 S. Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road, enjoy full-service dining and bar, along with carryout and delivery service to Buffalo Grove and parts of Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and Wheeling. We also offer catering and have private event spaces available for up to 80 hungry people.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 215-7100
Website
http://www.loumalnatis.com/
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
Lou Malnati’s success comes from our commitment to quality. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event, our team can customize a menu that is sure to satisfy your crew! The Lou’s team will make your event a huge success by providing first-class service and sincere hospitality perfect for any occasion.

Location
85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Neighborhood
Buffalo Grove
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Dish out Some Love and Wine!
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Dish out Some Love and Wine! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and a bottle of wine. Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza and bottle of wine for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
Dish Out Some Love!
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Dish Out Some Love! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza and Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Pizzeria
Northwest Suburbs
Best Value
Northwest Suburbs
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove boasts "great pizza" and "fantastic service," making it a beloved spot for Chicago-style deep dish enthusiasts. While some mention wait times and noise levels, the restaurant shines with "friendly service" and a "celebratory atmosphere." Ideal for special occasions, with a "crustless pizza" option for dietary needs.

67 Reviews

D
Dorothy
VIP
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome service and delicious food! Highly recommend!
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Janet
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went New Year's Eve at 6:00 pm. We had reservations. Our server Dawn was great and very attentive, so we give her 5 stars. However, we waited over an hour for our pizzas. Apparently the carry out orders were more important than we were in the restaurant buying driinks, etc.
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elisa
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We carry out a lot but always done in with the family at Xmas. Never sat in the room behind the bar before. It was quite warm. Service was great. We pre ordered pizza but the sandwich one of us ordered came out almost at the same time as our salad and apps. So too quick. Other than that service was friendly and on top of things for such a busy night.
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Clay
VIP
New Orleans
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good pizza and salad. Flavorful re was still some to take home.
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Linda
VIP
Chicago
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food came out hot and fresh and service was excellent, love the salad too
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Mike
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always great service and great pizza, little wait time with open table
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jnchitown
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good, salad, calamari and pizza. Our waitress was exceptional checked on us and responded well to our requests. The room we were in was a little tight, difficult for people to sit down get coats on and off.
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Brian
Indiana
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Pizza. Cool place love Chicago style pizza yum
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Angela
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Francesca was our server and she did a great job with being our server even with the restaurant being so busy. Thank you :-)
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Richard
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We have a reservation and placed our pizza order hours before arriving. They sat us right by the entrance in the larger room which pelted us with cold outdoor air. We sat next to the largest party in the entire restaurant and had to yell just to talk to the person sitting next to me. The server took 25 minutes to take our order and the food took another 35 even though we were told 15. The drinks were small and not worth it. Worst of all, my wife's pizza came out cold....on her birthday! It had most likely been sitting most of that time while the others were being prepared. Honestly the worst dining experience I've ever had. I will not be returning and might not ever order lous again.
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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 215-7100.

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove is rated 4.7 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Additional information

Neighborhood
Buffalo Grove
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.loumalnatis.com/
Phone number
(847) 215-7100
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
Lou Malnati’s success comes from our commitment to quality. Whether you’re hosting a get together for family and friends, or a corporate event, our team can customize a menu that is sure to satisfy your crew! The Lou’s team will make your event a huge success by providing first-class service and sincere hospitality perfect for any occasion.

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Dish out Some Love and Wine!

Dish Out Some Love!

Menu

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove restaurant rated?

Is Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information