Things to do in Chicago: Eat Chicago-style Deep-dish Pizza

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Lou Malnati’s: A Chicago Institution

A visit to Chicago is often synonymous with eating Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. On a list of things to do in Chicago, including a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park to see The Cloud Gate structure (aka “the bean”) is eating Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.

One place in Chicago that we love and that does Chicago-style deep-dish pizza extraordinarily well is Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. The Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is the epitome of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and the signature buttery crisp crust is what sends their pies over the edge. The Malnati’s Chicago Classic with sausage and cheese is a must try as is the tasty pepperoni deep-dish pizza for all pepperoni pizza lovers out there. Layers of fresh-tasting gooey and stringy cheese meet spicy meat and chunky tomato sauce to make the perfect, thick slice of pizza pie.

Get Your Fix

We left Chicago craving more deep-dish and were very happy to find that Lou Malnati’s ships their pizzas (genious!!)! We tried this service and it is fantastic! The pizzas come with baking instructions and there was no difference in taste between the pizzas we had at the restaurant and those that we had shipped to us at home.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must-do when in Chicago. It is true classic Chicago-style pizza at its finest and you won’t be disappointed.

Lou Malnati’s Locations

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has several locations in Chicago and all over Illinois, as well as a new location in Phoenix, AZ – a testament to just how well they know their deep-dish pizza.

Visit Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria at any of its 46 establishments – Click the link for a list of locations.