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Plan the Perfect Big Game Watch Party Menu

Hosting for the Big Game on February 13th? We’ve got the goods. With crowd-pleasing favorites from deep dish, to salads, to a stacked lineup of mouthwatering appetizers, there’s something for everyone in your game day crew.

Make life easy (and cheesy) with our party packages!

Forget cooking and make cleanup a breeze. We’ll prep a winning feast and get you everything you need to serve it up! (Plates, forks, knives, napkins, and serving utensils are included in all packages.)

CROWD PLEASER

Top pick for small gatherings – perfect for groups up to 10!

• Large Deep Dish Cheese
• Large Deep Dish Sausage
• Small Pan of Malnati Salad
• Small Tray of Cookies & Brownies

BIG GAME EATS

Big Game, big appetites – best for groups up to 20!

• Medium Deep Dish Cheese
• Medium Deep Dish Sausage
• Medium Deep Dish Pepperoni
• Half Tray of Wings
• 20 Italian Beef Sandwiches

*These packages are available for pick-up only before 4PM on Game Day, Sunday, February 13th, and orders must be placed by 3PM on Saturday, February 12th.

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Want to build a custom menu or are not sure how much food you’re going to need? Contact our Catering Crew, and we’ll take care of it! (847) 562-1918

Hosting a small gathering? Visit order.loumalnatis.com on Sunday, February 13th to place your order!

Love is in the air…and it smells like pizza!

Heart shaped pizzas will be available in all Lou Malnati’s pizzerias starting Monday, February 7th through Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14th.

Cupid’s best tip: Save some time by grabbing a frozen heart shaped pizza from our freezer case before Valentine’s Day, or order your pizza half-baked and finish it in your oven at home!

In a long distance relationship? Ship a Lou Malnati’s heart shaped pizza to that special someone!

Send a heartfelt sentiment right to their doorstep with the help of our shipping division, Tastes of Chicago. Heart shaped pizzas are available in quantities of 2, 4, or 6 pizzas, and can be paired with other Valentine’s Day gifts and treats from Chicago like Eli’s cheesecake, Garrett Popcorn Shops® gourmet popcorn, and Portillo’s chocolate cake, to name a few!

We’re introducing our newest feature that makes dining in even easier!

• Check current wait times online or through the Lou Malnati’s App, and add your party to a waitlist.
• Feeling hungry? Preorder your pizza and we’ll start it before you’re seated!
• Track your place in line in real-time from your phone.
• We’ll send you a text when your table is ready.

All that’s left is to devour your deep dish feast!

CHECK WAIT TIMES HERE!

Patio season is here!

Join us outside in one of our picturesque patios at select Lou Malnati’s locations:

Chicago Suburbs: Tinley Park, Lakewood, Oak Park, Evanston, and Downtown Naperville (coming soon!)

City of Chicago: River North, Lincoln Square, Gold Coast, West Loop, Lincoln Park, and South Loop

Indiana: Indianapolis – Broad Ripple

Wisconsin: Brookfield

Arizona: Phoenix and Scottsdale

Please note, patio seating is limited and availability is weather dependent.

We look forward to serving you soon!

We are proud to announce the re-opening of our pizzeria in the iconic Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue!

While it’s been an extremely difficult year, we are excited to reopen in the heart of the Chicago! Located at 410 N Michigan Avenue, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue offers dine-in, a full bar, carryout, delivery, and catering services. Our 10,000 square foot restaurant seats approximately 200, which will be reduced temporarily due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The historic location also has a unique retail space where Lou Malnati’s fans can purchase exclusive apparel and other Lou’s crew gear.

Marc Malnati shared some of his thoughts on the reopening. He said,

“Malnati’s is not only celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, we’re also honored to reopen our flagship location in the iconic Wrigley Building. We’re ready to welcome guests back to our vibrant city and look forward to returning to normalcy.”

We look forward to serving you soon!

The Kelly Clarkson Show featured a segment about By The Hand Kids Club and how Chicago students transformed a former liquor store into a produce market.

Students Azaria and Keith shared how they accomplished this goal, and Kelly surprised them with a $5,000 donation from Lou Malnati’s.

We have supported By The Hand Kids Club for many years and Donnita Travis, Executive Director said,

At a time with so much turmoil in the world, our youth are leading the way to not only build a healthier community, but to bring hope and positive change through fresh food. Our kids are the solution and our friends at Malnati’s make it possible. Thank you!

Check out the show below!