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Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast

4.7
4.7
113 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 121 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
Search no further than the Gold Coast Lou Malnati’s for the best pizza on the Magnificent Mile.
Located at 1120 N. State Street, this Gold Coast restaurant is considered a flagship location and the largest Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria to date. This location features a full-service bar, two private dining spaces, and outdoor seating is available depending on the season. Whether you’re taking in the rich history, famous architecture or strolling along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 725-7777
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • 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.

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast is renowned for its "delicious deep dish pizza" and inviting ambiance. Diners praise the "friendly and attentive service," with standout mentions of accommodating staff like Roberto and Kevin. Popular dishes include the Malnati Salad, calamari, and gluten-free options. Highly recommended for family gatherings and pizza enthusiasts.

113 Reviews
  1. stewk

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived a few minutes prior to our reservation at 11 a.m. with a toddler in the snow. The staff were overly kind and accommodating by letting us wait inside the restaurant (they didn’t officially open until 11) and parking our stroller. Elliot, our waiter, was so friendly and attentive to our party. As always, we’ll be back!

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  2. Ricardo VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bacon bits in the salad were too hard to chew .
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded 5 days ago
    Ricardo, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Kelly

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lou’s is a no-brainer while in Chicago. Great service as always.

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  4. Brad

    Memphis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible pizza with great service! Thankful for the good folks at Lou’s.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 1 March 2025
    Brad, Thank you for dining with us and than you for your five star review! Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Craig VIP

    Chicago104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great thin and thick crust pizza. Tha salads are wonderful to share as your custom made pizza cooks . Drinks are generous with a good selection of wine and beer. TVs provide sports entertainment and their party rooms are great for parties .
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 1 March 2025
    Craig, Thank you for dining with us and than you for your five star review! Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Alison

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the large deep dish classic pizza. It was delicious. The size is pretty large. They estimate that you will eat two slices per person, so you will take some home if you aren’t big eaters. We also ordered a Caesar salad and everyone agreed it was one of the best that we’d had.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 17 February 2025
    Alison, Thank you for dining with us and your five star review! Happy you and your group enjoyed the pizza and Caesar salad! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Meg

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic and our party had a variety of pizzas. Everyone enjoyed, our gluten free person raved too.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 17 February 2025
    Meg, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Payton VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our table was not ready so we were sat 20 minutes late.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 1 March 2025
    Payton, Thank you for coming in and dining with us. We want to apologize that your table was 20 minutes late. We try our best to get our reservations seated on time, but dropped the ball with your group. We hope you still enjoyed your experience otherwise. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Rhapsody

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived to celebrate my son’s bootcamp graduation. He wanted a deep dish pizza and this place had the most excellent reviews. We have no complaints every dish was perfection.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 12 February 2025
    Rhapsody, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Paul

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was very attentive. Food was delivered to table quickly and beer/cocktails were quick too. No complaints at all.
    Lou Malnati's - Gold CoastResponded on 28 January 2025
    Paul, Thank you for dining with us and thank you for your five star review. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 725-7777.

Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast is rated 4.7 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 121 times today

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Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast

1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610-2718

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 725-7777
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • 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.
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