Lou Malnati's Pizzeria – Italian
Step into a bustling, high-energy atmosphere where the irresistible aroma of buttery, toasted dough and bubbling cheese signals a quintessential Chicago dining tradition. Guests gather over vibrant platters of golden-fried ravioli crisps and gooey mozzarella bites, while wings glazed in the addictive sweet heat of Mike’s Hot Honey offer a bold, sticky contrast to the savory crunch of garlic-rubbed bruschetta. This lively neighborhood staple brings people together over indulgent, cheese-laden starters and a shared love for the timeless, comforting flavors of the pizzeria.
805, South State Street, Chicago, IL, 60605 +13127861000 https://www.loumalnatis.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, tlc, volumetrics
Diet fit at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Halal at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Three-Cheese Bread, Lou’s Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Dish The Lou and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Obsession, Three-Cheese Bread and Lou’s Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Three-Cheese Bread, Deep Dish The Lou and Ravioli Crisps. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Obsession, Chicago-Style Meatballs and Three-Cheese Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 11 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Obsession, Three-Cheese Bread and Lou’s Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 6 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Three-Cheese Bread, Lou’s Bruschetta and Lasagna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
DASH Sodium-Reduced at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago has 5 dash sodium-reduced-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Three-Cheese Bread, Lasagna and Deep Dish The Lou. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Chicken BBQ Club Salad | 69.2 g | 54.5 g |
| Deep Dish Triple Pepp | 56.2 g | 41.5 g |
| Deep Dish The Lou | 42.7 g | 30.5 g |
| Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza | 18.7 g | 19.4 g |
| Deep Dish Mike’s Hot Honey® | 14.1 g | 18.3 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
| Mozzarella Bites | 3.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Chicago-Style Meatballs | 2.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic™ | 14.3 g | 7 g |
| Garlic Bread | 29.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Chocolate Obsession | 83.8 g | 5.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mike’s Hot Honey® Chicken Wings - $19.95: Wings tossed in Mike’s Hot Honey®, served with celery and gorgonzola or ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Mike’s Hot Honey® Chicken Wings - $19.95: Lightly breaded boneless chicken breast tossed in Mike’s Hot Honey®, served with celery and gorgonzola or ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $19.95: Choice of Buff-a-Lou, Bar-B-Lou, Garlic Parmesan, or Lemon Pepper sauces. Served with celery and gorgonzola or ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken Wings - $19.95: Lightly breaded boneless chicken breast tossed in choice of Buff-a-Lou, Bar-B-Lou, Garlic Parmesan, or Lemon Pepper sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lou’s Bruschetta - $19.95: Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and shaved parmesan on garlic rounds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three-Cheese Bread - $19.95: Giant French bread with three cheeses, a touch of garlic and dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $19.95: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Platter - $19.95: Mozzarella nuggets, ravioli crisps and breaded mushrooms. Served with ranch and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Bites - $19.95: Bite-sized versions of mozzarella nuggets, served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Crisps - $19.95: Light-as-air crispy ravioli served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago-Style Meatballs - $19.95: Beef and sausage meatballs in marinara, burrata cheese topper and giardiniera. Served with garlic rounds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $19.95: Lightly breaded and seasoned Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Deep Dish Pizzas
- Deep Dish Triple Pepp - $19.95: Pepperoni slices, crispy cupped pepperoni, and smoky pepperoni strips, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Dish Margherita Pesto Pizza - $19.95: Lou's tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, housemade basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Dish Mike’s Hot Honey® - $19.95: Sausage, hot giardiniera, cupped pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Dish Malnati Chicago Classic™ - $19.95: Lean sausage, extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Dish The Lou - $19.95: Spinach mix (garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes with three cheeses on garlic Buttercrust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Malnati Salad - $19.95: Romaine, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, Volpi salami bits, gorgonzola, Sweet Vinaigrette, romano cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken BBQ Club Salad - $19.95: Romaine, oven-roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, Volpi salami, tortilla chips, club dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- Penne Ala Malnati - $19.95: Cream and Romano cheese folded into meat sauce topped with baked mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $19.95: Layers of spinach and three cheeses topped with meat or marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowtie Pasta with Lou's Sausage - $19.95: Crumbled sausage and bowtie pasta in a creamy spicy vodka sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Obsession - $19.95: Layers of thin brownie, fluffy mascarpone chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza - $19.95: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie in a deep dish pan, served with vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- Is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria halal-friendly?
- Yes. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Three-Cheese Bread, Lou’s Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti.
- What can I eat at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on a halal diet?
- Three-Cheese Bread, Lou’s Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti carry the halal tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria?
- Chicken Wings, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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