Lou Malnati's - River North

Name: Lou Malnati's - River North
Address: 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 828-9800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

131 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 99 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Child-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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(312) 828-9800
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
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
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighbourhood
River North (Chicago)
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Malnati's - River North is a top spot for experiencing authentic Chicago deep dish pizza. Known for "amazing gluten-free options" and "excellent service," the restaurant offers a spacious, lively atmosphere. Despite occasional wait times, many find the "BEST pizza in Chicago" well worth it. Pre-ordering is recommended.

131 Reviews

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Jessica
New York City
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation to be seated, but the restaurant wasn't even full. The sauce on our deep dish pizza was cold and the deep dish cookie was very thin- the dessert was basically ice cream. Overall just an okay experience.
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 19, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I am so sorry to hear about the long wait time to be sat and about the food quality. Please feel free to reach out directly and we would love to make this up to you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again!
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Daniel
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food at a decent price with great service. What else could u ask for
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 17, 2024
Thanks for the review, Daniel! Thrilled we delivered high marks in all three categories for you! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. Come back anytime!
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Mackenzie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Took my family here. Pre ordered the pizza and it was perfect. Two large pizzas was the perfect amount for 8!
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 13, 2024
Thanks for the review, Mackenzie! Thrilled you enjoyed our pizza with family! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. Come back anytime!
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Jessica
Western KY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Ordering ahead was a great option so we didn’t have much of a wait for our food. I wish I could remember our server’s name because she was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this spot!
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 13, 2024
Thanks for the review, Jessica! Your recommendation means the world to us! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. Come back soon!
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Mark
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Overall kind of a routine place. Did not hugely disappoint but did not impress. Would not return
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 13, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again!
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pjeter
Detroit
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Likely not go again , maybe this was just a location issue. Preordered pizza as requested… pizza came out before drinks, apps… forgot our salads. The only item that came fast was our bill.
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on November 13, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I am very sorry to hear about the timing during your visit. Please feel free to reach out directly and we would love to make this up to you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again!
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Javier
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and incredible service. Very surprised on how they treated us.
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on October 30, 2024
Thanks for the review! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. We hope to serve you again!
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Tiffany
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son and I were in town with his gf and she had never had deep dish. She said, "I hope it lives up to the hype." Of course, it did. We added the garlicky spinach and fresh tomatoes, which were fantastic, to our sausage. A new favorite has been born. Love! Love! Love!
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on October 30, 2024
Thanks for the review! We love creating a "new favorite"! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. We hope to serve you again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We waited more than 45 minutes for our reservation. When the pizza finally came to our table it was lukewarm.
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on October 22, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I am very sorry to hear about the wait time and quality of food. Please feel free to reach out directly and we would love to make this up to you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again!
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Agustin
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best deep dish pizza in Chicago. The server was great and the food delicious.
Lou Malnati's - River NorthResponded on October 22, 2024
Thanks for the review! Thrilled we delivered on food and service for you! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to see you enjoyed yourself. We hope to serve you again!
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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 4.4 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 99 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - River North

439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Neighbourhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.loumalnatis.com/
Phone number
(312) 828-9800
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
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 - River North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lou Malnati's - River North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lou Malnati's - River North restaurant rated?

Is Lou Malnati's - River North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information