Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a Chicago institution serving the city's famous deep-dish pizza with their signature buttery crust that melts in your mouth. Kids love watching the thick, cheesy pizzas arrive at the table in deep pans, and the casual, welcoming atmosphere makes families feel right at home in this legendary Chicago eatery.

• ✓Authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza with famous buttery crust
• ✓Watching servers deliver the massive, cheese-loaded pizzas to your table
• ✓Family-friendly atmosphere where kids are welcome and expected

1. 1.Order ahead or put your name on the waitlist via Yelp before arriving,waits can be 45+ minutes during peak times
2. 2.Deep-dish pizza takes 35-45 minutes to bake, so order immediately when seated and get an appetizer like mozzarella sticks to keep hungry kids happy
3. 3.One large deep-dish pizza easily feeds 3-4 people,order less than you think you need as they're incredibly filling and you can always add a salad

Early dinner at 4:30-5 PM or late lunch at 2-3 PM to avoid peak dinner rush and long waits

Full menu with deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, pasta, salads, and sandwiches; kids menu available with smaller portions Street parking on Wells or nearby streets; several paid lots nearby including one at Orleans and Hubbard ($15-20); walk from nearby hotels in River North Standard restaurant restrooms; changing tables available Space is tight but strollers can be accommodated; high chairs available; expect cozy seating Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms; some tight spaces between tables

Busy year-round but especially crowded on weekends and during tourist season (summer). Consider takeout if you have young, impatient kids and enjoy it at your hotel or nearby park.

Located in River North with many dining options, but Lou Malnati's is the destination,come hungry and ready for deep-dish!