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Lou Malnati's - River North, Chicago, IL

Lou Malnati's - River North

4.3
4.3
173 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 171 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
If you’re on the hunt for the best pizza River North has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Near North Side of Chicago neighborhood, you can enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our River North restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering, and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating.
While you’re out in this vibrant, ultra–stylish neighborhood, Lou Malnati’s River North is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's - River North is celebrated for its "best deep dish pizza" in Chicago. Guests appreciate the "amazing gluten-free options," "friendly and efficient staff," and the "great atmosphere." While service can sometimes be slow, pre-ordering is advised for a seamless experience. A must-visit for pizza enthusiasts!

173 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Thin crust pizza dough was uncooked in the middle. Still charges us for the pizza although 2/3 of the pizza was uncooked and inedible. Drinks were never refilled except when bill was brought although pizzas alone take 35-40 minutes to be brought to table. Regular deep dish was very good and wings and salad were great. Service was honestly poor compared to other restaurants in the city.

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  2. Felix VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Large and small wine have exactly the same amount. They look different only because they put the large in a different shaped bottle. I know because we tested this. They charge for nothing. Very disappointed. Food was decent but the server was overwhelmed and seemed to just want to get us out of there asap.

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  3. Helen VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was quick, pizza piping hot and Malnati’s salad delicious! We’ll be back!

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  4. Christine

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great classic deep dish, would recommend then even have personal sized

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  5. Stephanie

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza, super nice staff. We had a party of 9 and they were very attentive, even on st Patrick’s day weekend. There was a mishap with my pizza and they were very apologetic about it and truly went above and beyond to correct the issue.

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  6. Bridallady

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited 45 minutes for our pizza, which was fine, but when it arrived it was not hot at all. The waitress never appeared to our table to see if we were happy with our meal. We have eaten here before but in the future i do not feel we will return. The crust had zero flavor and it is to have a butter crust.
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Bridallady, We are sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. Cold pizza is not our standard and we would love to speak with you and make it better for you in the future. We appreciate your feedback as this helps us improve.

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  7. Courtney

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited well over 20 minutes to get our drink. Our food order took forever.
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Courtney, Were sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. We would love to speak with you and see how we could better serve you in the future. We appreciate your feedback as this helps us improve.

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  8. DoranU

    Hamburg2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Deep Dish Pizza and service, but can be a quite busy place. We had a nice evening and the pizza really was worth the wait
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us! We appreciate your feedback and hope to serve you again soon!

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  9. SamanthaB

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was the worst pizza I’ve had in my life. The cheese had absolutely no flavor and the kitchen seems to be very timid about their use of salt. Not worth the money; would not go back
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Samantha, Were sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. We would love to speak with you and see how we could better serve you in the future. Thank you for your feedback.

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  10. Alessandro

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great establishment! Service was fantastic and the food was even better.
    Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on March 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Alessandro! YOU are the reason we are in the pizza business! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. Come back anytime!

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 828-9800.

Lou Malnati's - River North is rated 4.3 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 171 times today
Google Map for Lou Malnati's - River North

439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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