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Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.7
4.7
67 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Child-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
For the best slice of pizza that Buffalo Grove has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Nestled in the friendly suburb of Buffalo Grove is the pizza restaurant that’s been serving families legendary Chicago pizza since 1989. Located in the second oldest building in Buffalo Grove at 85 S. Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road, enjoy full-service dining and bar, along with carryout and delivery service to Buffalo Grove and parts of Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and Wheeling. We also offer catering and have private event spaces available for up to 80 hungry people.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 215-7100
  • 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.<br /><br />Please call (888) 998-9034 to speak with a member of our Catering Crew.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Lou 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.

Experiences

  • Dish out Some Love and Wine!

    1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Dish out Some Love and Wine! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and a bottle of wine. Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza and bottle of wine for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
    Dish out Some Love and Wine! photo

  • Dish Out Some Love!

    1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Dish Out Some Love! Share a slice with your sweetheart with a 9” Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza and Lou’s will donate $1 to our Feeding America ® local food pantry for every heart-shaped pizza purchased. Pre-order your heart-shaped pizza for your reservation. Our team will reach out directly to confirm your order and choice of Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni!
    Dish Out Some Love! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 67 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Pizzeria

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove boasts "great pizza" and "fantastic service," making it a beloved spot for Chicago-style deep dish enthusiasts. While some mention wait times and noise levels, the restaurant shines with "friendly service" and a "celebratory atmosphere." Ideal for special occasions, with a "crustless pizza" option for dietary needs.

67 Reviews

  1. Dorothy

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome service and delicious food! Highly recommend!

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  2. Janet

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went New Year's Eve at 6:00 pm. We had reservations. Our server Dawn was great and very attentive, so we give her 5 stars. However, we waited over an hour for our pizzas. Apparently the carry out orders were more important than we were in the restaurant buying driinks, etc.

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  3. elisa

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We carry out a lot but always done in with the family at Xmas. Never sat in the room behind the bar before. It was quite warm. Service was great. We pre ordered pizza but the sandwich one of us ordered came out almost at the same time as our salad and apps. So too quick. Other than that service was friendly and on top of things for such a busy night.

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  4. Clay

    VIP

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pizza and salad. Flavorful re was still some to take home.

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  5. Linda

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food came out hot and fresh and service was excellent, love the salad too

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  6. Mike

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great service and great pizza, little wait time with open table

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  7. jnchitown

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good, salad, calamari and pizza. Our waitress was exceptional checked on us and responded well to our requests. The room we were in was a little tight, difficult for people to sit down get coats on and off.

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  8. Brian

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Pizza. Cool place love Chicago style pizza yum

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  9. Angela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Francesca was our server and she did a great job with being our server even with the restaurant being so busy. Thank you :-)

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  10. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We have a reservation and placed our pizza order hours before arriving. They sat us right by the entrance in the larger room which pelted us with cold outdoor air. We sat next to the largest party in the entire restaurant and had to yell just to talk to the person sitting next to me. The server took 25 minutes to take our order and the food took another 35 even though we were told 15. The drinks were small and not worth it. Worst of all, my wife's pizza came out cold....on her birthday! It had most likely been sitting most of that time while the others were being prepared. Honestly the worst dining experience I've ever had. I will not be returning and might not ever order lous again.

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FAQs

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 215-7100.

Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove is rated 4.7 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Additional information

  • Area
    Buffalo Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://www.loumalnatis.com/
  • Phone number
    (847) 215-7100
  • 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
    Lou 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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