The opening of our Phoenix pizzeria is…TODAY at 4pm!
For all of our new friends in Phoenix, we have a few tips for how to make the most out of your first trip to Lou Malnati’s in the Valley!
1.) We are not taking reservations, and will be serving customers on a first come, first served basis. We are anticipating a very warm welcome, which means a busy first few weeks! Please plan accordingly for longer than average wait times, but keep in mind, this pizza is well worth the wait!
2.) Our hours are: Sunday – Thursday, 4pm – 11pm, Friday & Saturday, 4pm – Midnight… We know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry! We’ll be opening for lunch soon.
3.) We are offering dine-in, carryout, and delivery (within zone). Online ordering is also available for carryout and delivery orders! Don’t want to make the trip to the pizzeria quite yet? Have Lou’s delivered! Find out if you’re in our delivery zone by searching for your address on our map.
4.) Get your taste buds primed, and your mouth watering, by checking out our menu before you stop in. Pay close attention to the Specialties of the House – they’re what we’re famous for!
5.) This is the most important thing you will read today… there are a lot of delicious items on our menu, but you gotta try the deep dish pizza. And get the Buttercrust. Always get the Buttercrust.
6.) Eating deep dish pizza is an experience. Every bite should be savored, so use a fork & knife! And for goodness sake, never fold a slice of Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. This isn’t New York, after all.
7.) Save room for dessert because our Chocolate Chip Pizza will change your life! Pro tip: this dessert takes 10 minutes to cook, so order it when you bite into your second slice of pizza.
8.) Taking photos of your meal? Say “CHEESE!” and tag your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts with #LouMalnatisAZ and #LoveAtFirstSlice
Comments (43)
Got a happy hour? Adult beverages? Looking forward to visiting for dinner (and eventually for lunch). From the great STATE of CHICAGO!
Hello Howard, we sure do offer adult beverages! We have a full-service bar with beer and wine, signature martinis, and specialty cocktails. Be sure to ask for a drink menu when you come in. Cheers!
I wanted to place an online order for this location for later this evening, however, I am not seeing the location set up. Is there anyway around this? Thanks, Steve
Hi Steven, thanks for your comment. We will have online ordering available at our Phoenix location a little later today closer to when we open at 4pm. You can place your order then!
Do you have frozen pizzas to go at this location?
Hi Lois, yes, we do offer frozen pizzas at our Phoenix location!
Do you do the “call ahead seating”?
Hi Lori, we do not offer call ahead seating. Everyone will be seated on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you soon!
Hi Lou’s! From one Chicagoan to another, welcome to the valley of the sun. We’re glad you’re here!
where do pick up the pizza you ordered on line?
Hello Joanne, any carryout orders can be picked up at the restaurant. Staff will be there to direct you, and they will have a line designated for carryout orders. Enjoy your pizza!
We just moved to AZ from IL thank you for following us! Or was it the other way around? 😉 Great news about CCP, a girls night out favorite. Now I can begin a new adventure in my new home but with a hometown favorite.
No more #LouToGo for us. We’ve been here almost 7 years waiting for you. Enjoy the sun.
Welcome to Phoenix!
Will there be any special offers for birthdays?
Hello Matt! If you haven’t already, you can join our email club, Malnati Mail, to receive a special offer on your birthday. You can join here: http://www.loumalnatis.com/join-email-club.
We were fortunate to be invited to one of your soft opening nights last week, and the deep dish was DELICIOUS! Welcome to Phoenix , we wish you great success. We moved here from Chicago area 40 years ago and are so excited to have you here
Happy to see you here!!! Hoping you also will come to the East Valley!!
I’m originally from Chicago. Please advise newbies of the wait times for your delicious deep dish pizzas–the pizzas won’t be done in 10-15 min like thinner pizzas that many people are accustomed to. A large could take 45 min. But, it will be worth the wait!
BTW, we need a Lou’s in Western NJ or the Lehigh Valley, PA.
So how did your grand opening go?
Hi Catherine, thank you for asking! Our soft opening events were very successful. We hosted three charity events last week to benefit Chrysalis, Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock, and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. You can read all about those events on our Community Blog.
Welcome to Phoenix! It is so good to have you here!!! Thank you!!! We are planning to celebrate our son’s 16th Birthday at your place sometime next week!!! Looking forward to an awesome evening!
Do you sell your dough?
Hi Brian, we do not sell our dough, but we do sell ready-made frozen pizzas at the restaurant that you can bake at home.
If you come to the east valley (Mesa area), please build a place near Sloan Field…the spring training home of the Cubbies!
Amen! I’m from Dupage County and they don’t know a thing about pizza here. Can’t wait to get a taste from home.
Every time we were in Chicago (from Quad Cities), we either weren’t near one of your locations or didn’t have time. We just moved to Phoenix and we can’t wait to finally try your infamous pizza (happy dance!)!
is your patio dog friendly?
Hi David, we do not allow dogs on our patio at this time because of how crowded the restaurant has been, but it is something we are considering for the future! We’ll keep you posted!
Is it true you’re even bringing in Chitown water for total exactness!?
Hi Kelly, we worked with a company in Phoenix to replicate our Lake Michigan water in Arizona. It took us about a year to reach total perfection, but we’re there! Let us know what you think as soon as you stop in to try our pizza!
Was hoping to introduce my co-workers to your wonderful pizza, but you are not open for lunch yet. Any idea when my co-workers and I can enjoy a slice of “heaven” for lunch?
Hi Glenn, we hope to open for lunch in mid-June/early July. Our pizzeria has been extremely busy, and we want to make sure our team has settled in and worked out any kinks before we extend our hours. We’ll keep you posted on when you can enjoy your slice of “heaven” for lunch! 🙂
Every time I visit Chicago, I bring back leftover pizza. Now I don’t need to go through the hassle with this. Thanks for coming to AZ. I was there last Friday and the pizza was great as always!!! Hope to see one in Tucson in the not too far future!!
Are your buffalo wings fried? I hope so.
Hi, Nancy! Yes, our buffalo wings are fried.
Can’t wait – we always used to pack an extra suitcase when going back to Chicago to bring back 10-15 pizzas for us and our friends. See you soon.
Please don’t open the patio to dogs, completely unnecessary.
The Best pizza in Phoenix! Thanks for coming to Phoenix.
we have a little one with a dairy allergy- are you able to accommodate for this? do you use a dedicated fryer for your fries? (she is almost 3- shes happy with fries, broccoli and fruit!) we are excited to try your place with friends who will be visiting!
Hi Carmen, thanks for reaching out! We do not have a separate fryer for our fries, the same fryer that is used to cook items like our cheddar cubes, for example, is used to fry the fries as well. I hope that helps guide your choices! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
this is true you’re even bringing in Chitown water for total exactness!?
Is there anyway to get one sent to Utah?
Hi Tara, we ship our deep dish pizzas nationwide! Visit https://www.tastesofchicago.com/category/Lou_Malnatis_Pizza to place your order.