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We are excited to announce a new partnership with pro golfer, Peter Malnati!

What’s the family connection? Well, none that we know of yet, but Peter almost loves pizza as much as we do, so he fits right in with this family!

With this TEAM Malnati partnership, we’re bringing golf fans and pizza fans together with the goal of raising money for the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund. For every eagle Peter makes while on tour, we will donate $50 to the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund, and for every birdie, we’ll donate $25.

Be sure to join our email list to stay in the loop throughout Peter’s season, and who knows…there just might be something in it for you along the way!

Let’s go TEAM Malnati!

Ever wondered how to make a deep dish pizza?

Today’s your lucky day because we’re going to share our secrets for how to make the quintessential Chicago-style deep dish pizza, our Malnati Chicago Classic!

1. Every Malnati Chicago Classic starts with our secret recipe dough, patted out by hand and raised up high on the sides of a seasoned deep dish pizza pan.
2. Next, slices of mozzarella cheese (a little extra cheese on the Malnati Chicago Classic!) are placed directly on the dough.
3. And now, the good stuff…we layer our exclusive blend of lean sausage on the pizza, completely covering the cheese.
4.  The pizza is then topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce, a little chunky and a little saucy, the perfect topping for this authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
5.  The final touch is an extra sprinkling of cheese and spices, and this pizza is ready for the oven.
6. A pizza this good takes some time to bake, about 30 minutes, but be patient…it’s worth the wait!
7. Grab your knife and fork and dig in!

Watch how to make our Malnati Chicago Classic in this video with one of our expert pizza makers…

And that’s how you make a deep dish pizza!

Now who’s ready for a slice of that Malnati Chicago Classic?

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Introducing two NEW limited time menu items…

Grilled Cheese

Toasted bread, crusted with parmesan cheese and stuffed with a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil. This is no ordinary grilled cheese sandwich!

Pesto Pasta

Artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, and bowtie pasta tossed in our homemade pesto sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese. Add chicken for an additional cost.

Enjoy these delicious new menu items October through December 2017!

Items are available at our full-service restaurants (excluding Phoenix & Lawndale) and cafés only. Grilled Cheese served with fries at our full-service restaurants, or your choice of potato chips or fresh fruit at our Lincoln Park and Evanston cafés.

Today’s the day!

Lou Malnati’s Arcadia is open for business at 4pm!

Our second pizzeria outside of Chicagoland is located in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood at 3431 North 56th Street at the southeast corner of Indian School Road and 56th Street.

What makes this pizzeria different from our first Phoenix restaurant? As a carryout and delivery only location, Lou Malnati’s Arcadia does not offer seating, but will make it even easier for Phoenix’s deep dish pizza lovers to pick up their favorite Chicago-style pizza or have it delivered!

Stop by Lou Malnati’s Arcadia today at 4pm and help us celebrate our grand opening with, what else but, PIZZA! See you there.

And if you’re wondering where Lou Malnati’s is headed next…

A couple months ago, we broke the news that our third Arizona location will be located in Scottsdale, slated for a summer 2018 opening. Read more about Lou Malnati’s Scottsdale ›

Our Bucktown/Wicker Park pizzeria is now open at 11am every day for carryout, delivery, and catering!

New Store Hours

Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm

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Today, on Stand Up To Cancer Day, we’re taking a look back at the history of the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund.

From the very start, the Malnati family were passionate about giving back to the community that supported them.

Starting in 1971, Lou and Jean Malnati hosted their first annual charity event to raise a scholarship fund for a local athlete that would play football at Wake Forest University, in the name of famous Chicago Bear Brian Piccolo, who passed away from cancer. After Lou also fell victim to cancer in 1978, Jean transformed this dinner into the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit.

To date, the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund has raised over $3.5 million to benefit organizations who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.

This year, we are continuing the tradition with the 47th Annual Cancer Research Benefit – let’s kick cancer!

The benefit will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. All proceeds from the event benefit:

• The Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Norwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Gilda’s Club
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Our hope is that this year’s benefit will our most successful yet!

How can you help?

Donations to the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund can be made at any Lou Malnati’s pizzeria or online at www.lmcb.org. Sponsorships, raffle tickets, and tickets to the event are also available for purchase online.

Questions about the benefit? Leave a comment or contact us – we would love to hear from you.