Louve is in the air this month! To celebrate, we launched our ‘Will Lou Marry Me’ contest on social media in search of one lucky couple who wanted to cement Lou’s as a part of their love story. This included the proposal in the restaurant, including candles, rose petals, and a heart-shaped pizza, as well as an engagement party with their loved ones and late-night bites on their wedding day.
We received hundreds of heartfelt entries, all of which explained the significant place Lou Malnati’s holds in their relationship and love story. One, however, stood out above the rest: Mitch Rozwat. Two weeks after being told he had been selected, Mitch took his girlfriend Lisa out for dinner at their favorite pizza spot. Completely unaware of what was to come, Lisa entered a room filled with candles, rose petals, a camera crew, and of course that heart-shaped pizza. Mitch got down on one knee and asked Lisa to marry him, to which she said “Yes!”. She may have thought the surprises were over with at that point, but little did she know that there was an engagement party waiting for her upstairs. A room full of friends and family ready to celebrate an unforgettable moment for Mitch and Lisa.
This magical evening proved once again that love and pizza truly go hand in hand. You can visit our Instagram to check out the full video of the engagement as it unfolded in the store. Also be sure to read below why Mitch and Lisa’s story stood out amongst the rest and made them the perfect couple to Dish Out Some Love to:
“I’ll never forget that fateful evening at Lou Malnati’s. My buddy had invited me to join him for dinner, along with a few friends. As we waited for everyone to arrive, I noticed a girl walking towards us, smiling at the group. She had this radiant energy about her.
As we introduced ourselves, I learned her name was Lisa. We started chatting, and I was surprised to discover we had something in common – we’re both one of six kids in our families! It was crazy to think that we shared that experience, and it sparked a fun conversation about our childhoods.
But what really got us going was our shared love of food. We geeked out over our favorite dishes, restaurants, and cooking techniques. I was impressed by her passion for trying new foods and her encyclopedic knowledge of Chicago’s culinary scene. And, of course, we bonded over our love of loud, boisterous meals with family and friends.
As we dug into Lou’s famous deep-dish pizza, the Chicago Classic of course, I declared it the best pizza ever. Lisa agreed, and we savored every bite of the flaky crust, tangy tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
As the night went on, I realized that I had found my own Chicago Classic – Lisa. Just like Lou’s pizza, she’s a timeless treasure, a true gem that makes my life richer and more flavorful.
Looking back, that chance encounter at Lou Malnati’s was the start of something special. I’m grateful for that night, for Lou’s, for my friends, and for the opportunity to meet the love of my life – my Chicago Classic, Lisa.”
Amy and Juan Garcia
Amy most recently worked for our Tastes of Chicago Team
Juan is our Tastes of Chicago Plant Operations Manager
“My love and I met at the Schaumberg restaurant about 11 years ago while we both worked there. We are the perfect example of ‘from hate to love’ and now we’ve been happily together for over 9 years.”
Sarah and Raul Varela
Sarah is an Assistant General Manager at Naperville
Raul is an Assistant General Manager at Oak Brook
“Raul and I both started within a few months of one another at the Lou’s in Downtown Naperville back in 2010. A whopping 15 years ago. We’ve been together for about 14 years now. I was a part of the PHC crew and he was a busser. We made it official in “booth 70” and it’s been history ever since. We even had our engagement photos taken at the downtown Naperville restaurant and our rehearsal dinner at Oakbrook Terrace. So many blessings have come out of us meeting at Lou’s. From creating lifelong friendships, growing both personally and professionally, but the most beautiful blessing of all is our 1-year-old son. We are just one of many LOU’ve stories to share!”
Veronica and Jimmy Solis
Veronica is the General Manager of Oak Brook
Jimmy is a part of our Kitchen Operations Team
“Jimmy and I met almost 20 years ago officially in our Wilmette location. I had never worked with Jimmy, but he had been asked to retrain us on how to make some sauces correctly. Honestly, the moment I saw him chopping parsley with two knives (so nerdy) I knew he was going to be stuck with me forever! We started dating about a week or so after that and were married not even a year later. Now it’s been 18 years that we have been together! It’s been the best time of our lives! We have two boys Emilio, 16, and Ben 14, and we expect them to work at Lou’s someday too!”
Here’s to many more amazing LOUve stories!
CHICAGO, January 17, 2025 – It’s time to dish out some love, and Lou Malnati’s – known for its legendary deep dish pizza and a beloved Chicago brand – is serving heart-shaped pizzas for the month of February at all locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Phoenix. Lou’s fans can also ship these unique Chicago-style heart shaped pizzas and other sweet eats from the Windy City nationwide via Tastes of Chicago. Whether guests are looking for something special to enjoy with their loved ones at home or at a Lou’s restaurant or want to send some love to friends and family across the country, Lou Malnati’s’ provides a way for all to give a pizza of their heart and give back.
“We believe in dishing out the love and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to gather together with friends and family to share Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizzas” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. It’s our second year doing this campaign and we’re excited to partner with the local food banks. We raised over $35k in the past and look forward to increasing that donation this year. As many loyal fans know the best way to a foodie’s heart is through their stomach and nothing says I love you more than our legendary deep dish. To help dish out some love this month we will donate $1 for every heart-shaped pizza ordered from one of our restaurants to support Feeding America® local food banks in our markets. In addition, we’ll donate a pizza to a local Chicago-area food pantry with every purchase of a Spreading Hearts package through Tastes of Chicago.”
For the month of February to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Lou Malnati’s is offering its 9-inch heart-shaped deep dish pizzas in cheese, sausage or pepperoni – along with other sweet specialties and activations, including:
With visitors expected from all around the world, this one-of-a-kind race offers a chance to highlight all Chicago has to offer to all who visit. Beyond the race, guests will be treated live music and have a chance to experience some of what makes our city so unique – including food, art, and culture. This is where we come into play! If you’re attending the race, be sure to visit the main beer tent and/or food pavilion to purchase a slice of Chicago in the form of Lou Malnati’s iconic deep-dish pizza. Options include the classics: cheese, sausage and pepperoni.
Attendees are also encouraged to visit our Lou Malnati’s Fan Zone tent, where they can enter to win Free Pizza for a Year! This can be redeemed either at Lou’s restaurants or through nationwide shipping courtesy of Tastes of Chicago. Beyond the chance at free pizza, fans will also be able to play an interactive game to win limited edition Lou’s X NASCAR Chicago Street Race swag! Temporary Lou Malnati’s tattoos and stickers will also be available throughout the weekend for those who want to show their love for deep dish.
Follow this link for more information and offers around the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race!
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, home of Chicago’s authentic deep dish pizza, has partnered with AEG Presents, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, to welcome Def Leppard and Journey to Chicago and Wrigley Field.
This July, Lou Malnati’s is cooking up something legendary in partnership with AEG Presents – Def Leppard and Journey in Chicago. Don’t stop believing in this iconic Chicago experience and get your deep dish fix any way you want it. Come see Def Leppard and Journey at Wrigley Field and pour some parm on your pizza. Check out Lou Malnati’s social and website to enter for a chance to win a pair of concert tickets in Chicago and click here for more details.
CHICAGO – June 20, 2024 – The summer solstice is finally here and Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is kicking off a convenient and value-driven menu offering an easy way for fans to fuel their summer fun. A family-owned company known for bringing people together around the table over its legendary deep dish pizza, Lou Malnati’s will offer special Malnati Meal Deals at all Chicagoland locations starting June 20, 2024. The new pizza bundles include mix-and-match meal deals that are designed to serve up to four to six guests for less than $10 per person and priced starting at $39.95.
As summer gets underway and families are looking for affordable dining options, the bundles provide an easy meal ideal for concerts, picnics, tailgates, or fun family dinners that don’t require cooking in the kitchen. Bring the crew together for a meal deal and pizza party perfect for game nights, movie nights and watch parties to enjoy with friends and family at home.
Malnati Meal Deals come in two options and includes the following:
One Pizza Malnati Meal Deal
(starting at $39.95)
Feeds four to five people. Comes with choice of one large deep dish cheese pizza or extra large thin crust cheese pizza; one appetizer (family house salad, family Caesar salad, medium traditional or boneless wings); four chocolate chip Carol’s Cookies.
Two Pizza Malnati Meal Deal
(starting at $54.95)
Feeds six to seven people. Comes with choice of two pizzas: two medium deep dish cheese pizzas or two large thin crust cheese pizzas, or one medium deep dish cheese pizza and one large thin crust cheese pizza; one appetizer (family house salad, family Caesar salad, medium traditional or boneless wings); four chocolate chip Carol’s Cookies.
Malnati Meal Deal bundles start at just under $10 per person and are available to order online or via the Lou Malnati’s app for carryout and delivery only. A four-pack of drinks can be added to either meal deal option for just $5.
“Our guests love spending quality time together at home enjoying their friends and families during the summer months and we wanted to give them a convenient way to do that while offering great value,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “Our new Malnati Meal Deals not only feed a hungry crew but offer the opportunity to enjoy our handmade from scratch pizza with some of our most beloved menu items for carryout or delivery at home.”
Malnati Meal Deals will be offered daily and available at all Chicago area locations for carryout and delivery options. The bundles can be ordered online or via the Lou Malnati’s app starting June 20, 2024. For hours and location information, please visit www.loumalnatis.com.
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