100.0
TVFScore

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

439 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL

Summary

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a Chicago-based pizzeria that has been featured on several popular TV shows, such as You Gotta Eat Here, Food Wars, Guilty Pleasures, Food Paradise, Pizza Cuz / Pizza Masters, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, and Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Seen On

EAT

You Gotta Eat Here

Chicago Edition 07-04-2014

the oldest family name in deep-dish pizza. Layer after layer of cheese, meat, veggies and sauce, bake on a delicate, buttery deep-dish pie shell

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WARS

Food Wars

Deep Dish Pizza War 09-29-2010

Camille journeys to Lou Malnati's, one of the oldest pizzerias in Chicago.

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GUILTY

Guilty Pleasures

Decadent and Delicious 06-03-2015

Anne Burrell recommends the loaded pizza.

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FOOD
PIZZA

Pizza Cuz / Pizza Masters

Chicago 01-06-2015

Deep Dish Pizza

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TDOWN

Throwdown with Bobby Flay

Deep-dish pizza

Deep-dish pizza throwdown. Winner: Marc Malnati

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BEST

Best Thing I Ever Ate

Pizza and Burgers 01-12-2020

Anne Burrell Loaded Combo Pizza

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Cuisines & Features

  • Italian
  • Pizza
  • Local Favorite
  • Lunch Spot
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Group Dining
  • Dine At The Bar
  • Family-Friendly Dining
  • Carry Out
  • Family Style Dining
  • Food Delivery
  • Casual Date Spot

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