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Lou Malnati's and Portillo's Crosstown Collab Lou Malnati's and Portillo's Crosstown Collab

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Two Chicago icons have teamed up to create the flavor mashup you didn’t know you wanted. We were inspired by Portillo's iconic recipe and combined all the traditional Chicago Dog fixings on Lou’s legendary crust.

Two Chicago icons have teamed up to create the flavor mashup you didn’t know you wanted. We were inspired by Portillo's iconic recipe and combined all the traditional Chicago Dog fixings on Lou’s legendary crust. Enjoy this pizza for a super limited time as a small deep dish only at our 21 dine-in locations. (Available for carryout and delivery too.)

Enjoy this pizza for a super limited time as a small deep dish only at our 21 dine-in locations. (Available for carryout and delivery too.)

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Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940s working in Chicago’s first deep dish pizzeria. In 1971, Lou took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, where he and his wife jean opened the original Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria … and the rest is history! Dig in to a slice of Chicago’s best deep dish pizza today. Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940s working in Chicago’s first deep dish pizzeria. In 1971, Lou took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, where he and his wife jean opened the original Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria … and the rest is history! Dig in to a slice of Chicago’s best deep dish pizza today.

In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include more than 70 restaurants across 9 states. Portillo’s is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include more than 70 restaurants across 9 states. Portillo’s is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake.

 Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza was available for a limited time July 16, 2025 - August 14, 2025, only at our dine-in locations. The pizza is available as a small size deep dish for delivery, carryout, or dining in. 


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