River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Category: Pizza restaurant in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Phone: +13128289800

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–11PM

Monday: 11AM–11PM

Tuesday: 11AM–11PM

Wednesday: 11AM–11PM

Thursday: 11AM–11PM

Friday: 11AM–12AM

Saturday: 11AM–12AM

Reviews

Star Bourboli

Jul 4, 2022

After living for years in Chicago, it was nice to be back for business and to be able to enjoy some deep dish pie just like the old days. I love that their crust is vegan unless you order the butter style. So check the website before you order. I did mine as a tomato pie with veggies and the crust still made my individual pizza amazing and worth the price tag. This location also did a great job delivering to us on site at work downtown, so I highly recommend them both based on the quality of their product and their service. For work we did thin crust and it was cut into little squares and we were provided serving utensils, napkins and plates, which made a company lunch super easy. Lou's always wins the Chicago deep dish battle with me! I have a lot of friends on the other side of this fence, but until they're vegan friendly and offer such great service, I'll be hanging with Lou.

Scott Ring

Jun 28, 2022

We went to the Michigan Avenue location first which is a tourist heavy area. Since there was a 30 minute wait there, we walked over to this River North location. We walked in and were seated immediately. The service was good and the food was great. We ordered the combo appetizer plate and a Lou Malnati small sausage pizza for the two of us. There is a relaxed vibe here. I highly recommend this location. This is my second time visiting this location with great experiences both times.

Rafael Marfil

Jun 8, 2022

You can't come to Chicago and not stop in for the best Deep Dish Pizza in the city. The cheese pull in my picture should tell you all you need to know. We were able to call ahead and reserve a spot while we were walking up to the location, and they had a table ready for us by the time we got there. Great food, good service, cold beer. This is our favorite location (the same can't be said about the Michigan Ave location). We'll always come back.

Luis Fonseca

Jun 1, 2022

Service was fast and right on point. Pizza is amazing, the personal size is more than enough for one hungry adult. Good price x good pizza. Better is you reserve your place as most of the time in prime time or weekend there are waiting lists... Especially in downtown branches.

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Questions & Answers

After reading reviews I see now that is just ground pork with no fennel not Italian sausage. Then the tomato sauce has no basil or oregano. Then it's really not Italian. Is that correct.

Will G | May 10, 2021
Alexander Garcia | May 11, 2021

correct

Do i need to make a reservation or just turn up?

Marie Simpson | Dec 7, 2019
Theo Kim | Dec 8, 2019

When you arrive, someone will take your name and phone number. They will text you when your table is ready. You can order pizza when you put your name in and they will have it ready for you when your table is ready. Best pizza in Chicago. Enjoy.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Feb 9, 2021
Anna S | Feb 10, 2021

Limited customers inside, masks at at times except when eating. Mask has to come on when server is at the table.

Do they have any type of pizza or Italian food? Asking for a friend!

Shane Patterson | Dec 6, 2020
Faramarz فرامرز Akbari | Dec 7, 2020

Yes, dear friend of Italian pizza

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Do they have sit down area?

Maria Fluder | Dec 7, 2019
Abid Al Reza | Dec 8, 2019

They have enough space on both floors. But little sit down area for waiting.

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Do they sell by the slice?

Matthew Ng | Dec 7, 2019
maiv.liag. v | Dec 8, 2019

No, but they do offer smaller "single serve" deep dish.

do you need reservations here?

Robo Cop | Dec 7, 2018
Doris Lee | Dec 8, 2018

They don't take reservations. You need to go and put your name down for a table. Suggest you also order your pizza while you wait for your table as well since they take 45+ mins depending on how busy they are.

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Does this location hiring for drivers? If so, do the company have its own car(s)?

Devin Williams | Dec 7, 2018
Stefan | Dec 8, 2018

SMH ... Jimmy Jhon's is hiring also but you need your own bicycle and you gotta be fast

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do they have any Vegan pizzaa options?

DFW rider | Dec 7, 2019
bernard hackler | Dec 8, 2019

Yes they do.

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how's the parking

Olivia Centeno | Dec 7, 2019
Akshay Chaudhari | Dec 8, 2019

Take an uber or lyft

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how is parking at this lou manatis

Olivia Centeno | Dec 7, 2019
Karen Trifonoff | Dec 8, 2019

There is a good sized parking lot for the restaurant.

Do you need to get reservations

Marshall Mills | Dec 7, 2019
saksit247 | Dec 8, 2019

No. But the wait is long. They take your cellphone number and text you when your table is ready. There is a Pink Taco next door where you can have a drink and wait.

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Is Roberto Luciano Malnati still alive?

Helen Benson | Dec 7, 2019
Helen Benson | Dec 8, 2019

Hes a old friend can I get in touch with him

Is there parking?

Brian Moran | Dec 7, 2019
Nik O. | Dec 8, 2019

There is only public street parking. This is directly from their website: "If you plan to drive, our restaurant does not have a designated lot, but limited street parking can be found on North Wells Street directly in front of us. There is also a paid valet parking lot directly behind us that is not associated with our restaurant, and a few pay-to-park garages nearby."

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who is the make google first time

Kyaw Naing | Dec 7, 2019
Edgard Ocampo | Dec 8, 2019

What do you mean?

Do you have gluten free pizza?

Andy Rasmussen | Dec 7, 2019
Edgard Ocampo | Dec 8, 2019

Yeah they do

How is parking?

Ivan Villasenor | Dec 7, 2019
Suze D | Dec 8, 2019

I usually reserve and pay to park at one of the SP+ garages (pay ahead online - wayyy cheaper) and then walk around to Lou Malnati's and other places

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Do you have wifi

Malinda S | Dec 7, 2019
Greg Gerber | Dec 8, 2019

Yes. It's like the pizza. Probably the best wifi in Chicago

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Do you still serve clam chowder on Friday night?

Muriel Davis-Goga | Dec 7, 2019
kids play house | Dec 8, 2019

Didn't know they even serve that.

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Is there seating for parties of 1?

Adam Alyyan | Dec 7, 2018
Amy Good | Dec 8, 2018

There is a bar many parties of 1 sit at.

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Is there a parking lot?

いわとも | Dec 7, 2019
C T | Dec 8, 2019

No parking lot. But there is parking in the area.

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Does anyone know if they offer a gluten free option on the pizzas??

Matthew Lloyd | Dec 7, 2018
Brian V. | Dec 8, 2018

In their allergen section of their website, they do mention offering gluten-free pizza dough.

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Is there parking at the restaurant?

Dan Wiese | Dec 7, 2018
Jon | Dec 8, 2018

No, the restaurant itself has no parking. There is street parking, but very small chance of finding one nearby.

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Is there a parking lot here or just street parking? How long and hard is it to find a spot?

Francisco Pax Vobiscum | Dec 7, 2018
Kale Newsome | Dec 8, 2018

Street parking. Hard to find parking spot. Recommend walking or Uber.

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Do you have pizza crust made with cauliflower?

Tammy Stockover | Dec 7, 2018
Pankaj Nagpal | Dec 8, 2018

I don't think so

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Do they deliver?

Ronald Sweet | Dec 7, 2018
Mark de Waal | Dec 8, 2018

Yes..but only frozen pizza via taste of Chicago

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Do they take reservations

Aaron Whigham | Dec 7, 2018
Stefan | Dec 8, 2018

Yes they do

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