LOCATIONS & MENUS About Lou's Careers Community Catering SHIP A PIZZA GIFT CARD JOIN A WAITLIST For Dine-In Seating About Lou's Lou's 50th Anniversary About the Pizza The History of Lou's Diversity & Inclusion Where to Find the Best Pizza in Chicago FAQ Charitable Donations Lou Malnati's Rewards Buy Lou Malnati's T-Shirts & Apparel Baking & Reheating Nutritional Info Media Information The Best Pizza in Chicago Our recipe for the best... flaky, buttery pizza crust, an exclusive sausage blend, vine ripened plum tomatoes from California, and Wisconsin cheese. Hungry yet? Chicago-style deep dish pizza is the heartiest of the pizza varieties and typically eaten with a knife and fork. The dough is patted out by hand and raised up high on the sides of a seasoned deep dish pizza pan. True Chicago-style pizza actually has a rather thin crust that compliments the delicious toppings. THE ORDER THE INGREDIENTS ARE PLACED ON A CHICAGO STYLE-PIZZA IS “BACKWARDS” FROM A THIN CRUST PIZZA. Chicago style-pizza is made with slices of mozzarella cheese that are placed directly on the dough. Then additional ingredients like mushrooms, onions and sausage are spread on top of the cheese. The pizza is then topped with a fresh tomato sauce made with whole chunks of pear and plum tomatoes and topped off with a sprinkling of cheese and spices. SO, WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT LOU MALNATI'S DEEP-DISH PIZZA? Lou Malnati's Pizzerias have stayed true to the original Chicago-style deep dish pizza recipe that Grandpa Malnati helped create in 1943 at Chicago's first deep dish pizzeria. We use only the freshest and finest ingredients available and our commitment to quality and consistency is what sets up apart. Our secret recipes for the flaky, buttery crust and exclusive sausage blend are unmatched in flavor and taste. The tomato sauce is so crucial to the making of a great Lou Malnati's pizza that each year a team from Malnati’s goes to California and meets personally with the tomato growers. The finest vine ripened plum tomatoes are then blended and canned exclusively for Lou Malnati's use. Our cheese has continued to come from the same small dairy in Wisconsin for over 40 years. INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE YOU SALIVATE Tomato - crucial to the Lou Malnati's pizza recipe. Each year a team from Malnati’s goes to California and meets personally with the tomato growers. The finest vine ripened plum tomatoes are then blended and canned exclusively for Lou Malnati's use. The trip is well worth the effort when the result is continuing our tradition as the best deep dish pizzeria in Chicago! 3:11 Cheese - quality & flavor is essential. We strive to maintain long term relationships with our vendors, which is why we have used the same Wisconsin dairy farm for over 40 years as our source for mozzarella cheese. The unique flavor and texture of their cheese is vital to the Lou Malnati's pizza recipe. 3:05 Dough - flaky, buttery, delicious. Our dough is patted out by hand and raised up high on the sides of a seasoned deep dish pizza pan. True Chicago-style pizza crust is actually rather thin but sturdy enough to hold the delicious toppings. The secret recipe for the flakey, buttery crust has been passed down for generations and is unmatched in flavor and taste. 3:15 Best Way to Make a Pizza (2:40) Pizza Cooking Tips The best ways to cook a frozen pizza, prepare a par-baked pizza, and reheat your precious leftovers. View Our Baking Instructions › Why Can't They Make Real Chicago Style Pizza Outside of Chicago? Rick Malnati swears the true secret is in the water! Only Chicago's finest Lake Michigan water can produce a truly delicious Chicago style deep dish pizza crust! This was recently proved true once again when we opened a pizzeria in Elgin. Elgin is the only community we are presently in that does not use water from Lake Michigan. What did we do? Ship the water in! GET PIZZA EMAILS! We'll keep you in the loop on the latest news, events, openings, and all things delicious! Did someone say ‘birthday surprise’ too? EARN FREE PIZZA! Download the FREE Lou Malnati's app and start earning points on your pizza orders today! Full Details › Facebook Instagram Twitter Google Plus YouTube Yelp Order Online Find Your Location Catering Services Book an Event Baking & Reheating Nutritional Info About Lou's Blog Careers Community Gift Cards & Balances Contact Ship Lou’s Nationwide Tastes of Chicago delivers all of Chicago’s favorite foods nationwide. Ship a Pizza › Work for Lou’s Named one of the Top Workplaces in Chicago for the past 11 years! View Open Positions › Contact Media Information Privacy Policy Sitemap © 2021 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria BUY HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS! Spend $50, get a $10 bonus certificate! Spend $100, get a $25 bonus certificate!