Chicago Dog Deep Dish | Lou Malnati's

Lou Malnati's and Portillo's Crosstown Collab

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.

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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