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Celebrating Our 45th Anniversary ›
On March 17th, 1971, Lou Malnati and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Lincolnwood. Today, 45 years later, we’re celebrating the great history of our restaurant!
In honor of our anniversary, we’ve compiled a complete history of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria by decade, from opening day 45 years ago, all the way to present day! You may think you know all there is to know about us, but we’ve included quite a few new tidbits. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:
1970s – bet you didn’t know a car crashed through the wall of the main dining room on opening day… Read more ›- 1980s – The Taste of Chicago started in 1980, and we’ve been a part of it since the very start! Read more ›
- 1990s – We have a long history of giving back to our community, and we opened a pizzeria in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood in 1995 with just that goal. Read more ›
- 2000s – Ever heard of “Pizzas4Patriots”? In 2009, our Tastes of Chicago division donated thousands of deep dish pizzas to the cause. Read more ›
- Present Day – you might already know this one, but… Lou Malnati’s is headed to Arizona! Read more ›
Have we piqued your interest? Check out the full history of Lou’s here.
Phoenix Construction Update ›
Construction on our first out-of-state pizzeria in Phoenix, Arizona has been underway for a few months, and with everything running smoothly, we’re on schedule for a May opening.
Check out our photos for a glimpse of the ongoing construction!
Photo Finish Friday: Extra Cheesy ›
If you’ve ever dined at Lou Malnati’s, you know your pizza is delivered to your table hot out of the oven, and as your server cuts into it to serve up the first slice, the anticipation of taking that first bite is almost too much! But when you finally take your first bite, it’s just absolute… perfection.
This week’s Photo Finish Friday (#PFF) comes from @jordanslots, and this Instagrammer knows exactly what we’re talkin’ about!
Throwback Thursday: The Love Bug ›
Valentine’s Day is just days away, can you feel the love?!
We’re throwing back to last year when Marc Malnati took the Lou’s “Love Bug” for a spin to pass out heart-shaped pizzas. Let’s just say, when you give an unsuspecting person a heart-shaped deep dish Lou Malnati’s pizza… they’ll love you forever!
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart? Nothing says “I love you” like a heart-shaped pizza! ORDER NOW ›
National Pizza Day 2016 ›
Today, February 9th, 2016 is a very special day because… it’s National Pizza Day!
Here at Lou Malnati’s, today is kind of a big deal. How are we celebrating? With deep dish pizza, of course!
Who’s getting the next slice?
Head to your local Lou’s and celebrate National Pizza Day in the best way possible – with the best pizza in Chicago!
Can’t get enough Lou’s? Take a deep dish dive into some of the crucial ingredients that go into making our pizzas – our cheese, tomatoes, and top secret dough.
Who’s ready for some cheesy Snapchats? You know we are! Follow lou_malnatis on Snapchat all day long as we celebrate National Pizza Day!
Photo Finish Friday ›
This week’s Photo Finish Friday (#PFF) comes from @brittaneyelise!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll just leave you with this delicious looking photo.
You’re welcome.
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