Louve is in the air this month! To celebrate, we launched our ‘Will Lou Marry Me’ contest on social media in search of one lucky couple who wanted to cement Lou’s as a part of their love story. This included the proposal in the restaurant, including candles, rose petals, and a heart-shaped pizza, as well as an engagement party with their loved ones and late-night bites on their wedding day.

We received hundreds of heartfelt entries, all of which explained the significant place Lou Malnati’s holds in their relationship and love story. One, however, stood out above the rest: Mitch Rozwat. Two weeks after being told he had been selected, Mitch took his girlfriend Lisa out for dinner at their favorite pizza spot. Completely unaware of what was to come, Lisa entered a room filled with candles, rose petals, a camera crew, and of course that heart-shaped pizza. Mitch got down on one knee and asked Lisa to marry him, to which she said “Yes!”. She may have thought the surprises were over with at that point, but little did she know that there was an engagement party waiting for her upstairs. A room full of friends and family ready to celebrate an unforgettable moment for Mitch and Lisa.

This magical evening proved once again that love and pizza truly go hand in hand. You can visit our Instagram to check out the full video of the engagement as it unfolded in the store. Also be sure to read below why Mitch and Lisa’s story stood out amongst the rest and made them the perfect couple to Dish Out Some Love to:

“I’ll never forget that fateful evening at Lou Malnati’s. My buddy had invited me to join him for dinner, along with a few friends. As we waited for everyone to arrive, I noticed a girl walking towards us, smiling at the group. She had this radiant energy about her.

As we introduced ourselves, I learned her name was Lisa. We started chatting, and I was surprised to discover we had something in common – we’re both one of six kids in our families! It was crazy to think that we shared that experience, and it sparked a fun conversation about our childhoods.

But what really got us going was our shared love of food. We geeked out over our favorite dishes, restaurants, and cooking techniques. I was impressed by her passion for trying new foods and her encyclopedic knowledge of Chicago’s culinary scene. And, of course, we bonded over our love of loud, boisterous meals with family and friends.

As we dug into Lou’s famous deep-dish pizza, the Chicago Classic of course, I declared it the best pizza ever. Lisa agreed, and we savored every bite of the flaky crust, tangy tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

As the night went on, I realized that I had found my own Chicago Classic – Lisa. Just like Lou’s pizza, she’s a timeless treasure, a true gem that makes my life richer and more flavorful.

Looking back, that chance encounter at Lou Malnati’s was the start of something special. I’m grateful for that night, for Lou’s, for my friends, and for the opportunity to meet the love of my life – my Chicago Classic, Lisa.”

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Legendary Deep Dish Pizzeria Debuts Full-Service Restaurant & Bar and Headed to West Valley

PHOENIX, AZ — (May 23, 2024) – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, based in Chicago, IL, announced that it will officially make Surprise, AZ home to its ninth location in the Phoenix metro area.  The famous deep dish pizzeria is slated to open its newest location in Fall 2024, currently under construction, at 13382 N Prasada Parkway in Surprise, AZ.  The new space is coming soon to the Village at Prasada in a free-standing building with patio in an established retail and restaurant area, adjacent to other local favorites, at the southwest corner of W Waddell Rd and N Prasada Parkway.  It’s conveniently located near Loop 303 and Waddell Road in the West Valley.

Lou Malnati’s opened its first restaurant in Phoenix in 2016, followed by locations in Arcadia, Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and most recently in Tempe in December 2022.  The 6,100 square foot space will be a full-service restaurant and bar offering dine-in, carryout, delivery, curbside pick-up and drop off catering services for hungry fans in the Surprise area.  The delicious menu is highlighted by the legendary deep dish pizza and offers tasty thin crust along with signature appetizers, salads, pastas and desserts.  The new restaurant will offer a real deep dish dining experience and include a dining room, full-service bar, outdoor patio and more.  Featuring a contemporary design, it will seat approximately 220 guests for indoor dining with room for about 75 additional guests for outdoor dining.

The Malnati family has become famous for their original deep dish pizza recipe, top-notch quality, and hospitality since opening in 1971.  The company is still owned and operated by second generation family members as Lou Malnati’s son, Marc Malnati, proudly carries on the family tradition and honors their legacy.  Celebrating over 50 years in business, Lou Malnati’s currently operates 80 locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Phoenix.

Malnati’s looks forward to opening a new full-service restaurant in the greater Phoenix area and expanding its footprint in Arizona.  The iconic pizzeria wants to provide a taste of Chicago to the Windy City transplants and residents in the Valley.  “Since our first location opened in Arizona, we’ve received a warm welcome from our loyal fan base in Phoenix,” said owner, Marc Malnati.  “Our team is excited to expand in the West Valley and make a new home in the city of Surprise.  We’re thrilled to bring our authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza to the Village at Prasada and become immersed in the diverse, vibrant, and thriving community,” added Marc Malnati.  “We’re committed to providing jobs at our restaurants while supporting the local communities we serve and we’re humbled by all our loyal customers who love our food, family, and hospitality,” Malnati added.

In addition to serving up their famous deep dish, the company believes in becoming ingrained in the local communities they serve.  The pizzeria is well known for giving back and supporting local charities and schools through fundraisers, sponsorships, and volunteer involvement.  The Malnati tradition of generosity will continue through youth incentive programs, generous donation programs, and working with local organizations in Surprise and the surrounding communities.  For more information, please visit Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in the Valley.

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While it’s been an extremely difficult year, we are excited to reopen in the heart of the Chicago! Located at 410 N Michigan Avenue, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue offers dine-in, a full bar, carryout, delivery, and catering services. Our 10,000 square foot restaurant seats approximately 200, which will be reduced temporarily due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The historic location also has a unique retail space where Lou Malnati’s fans can purchase exclusive apparel and other Lou’s crew gear.

Marc Malnati shared some of his thoughts on the reopening. He said,

“Malnati’s is not only celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, we’re also honored to reopen our flagship location in the iconic Wrigley Building. We’re ready to welcome guests back to our vibrant city and look forward to returning to normalcy.”

We look forward to serving you soon!

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We hired local and we partnered with the Lawndale Community Church to create a job-training program for residents of the church’s recovery program, Hope House, to get them back in the working world. We hoped to be a gathering place for the neighborhood. A place where milestones and celebrations could be had in an area where not many restaurants ventured. In 2011, the Lawndale restaurant turned its first profit, and as promised, the money was donated back to the community. Despite years falling short on profits, the strength and success of the project was found in the community. Those who have served within the Lawndale store will tell you their hearts were forever changed by the relationships forged within its walls. Lives were rebuilt and faith restored, by both employer and employees.

After 25 years in Lawndale, we remain resolute in our commitment to this community. We are reminded to expand our horizons and break down barriers which prevent us from relationships and experiences that will enrich our team and company for the better.

We love being a part of the Lawndale community, and we’re looking forward to many more years of giving back!

Happy 25^th Anniversary, Lou Malnati’s Lawndale!

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We are excited to serve more Lou’s fans in the Chicagoland area with a new full-service restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, opening this winter.

The new pizzeria is currently under construction at 18W080 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and will open for carryout and delivery only to start. Take a peek at ongoing construction in this video!

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We look forward to serving our customers in Oakbrook Terrace this winter!

WE PROMISE, OUR PIZZA IS WORTH THE WAIT!

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Check out all of our options in this video.

LOOKING TO DINE OUTDOORS?

We are proud to offer outdoor dining at select Lou Malnati’s locations:

Chicago Suburbs: Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Lakewood, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Tinley Park

City of Chicago: Gold Coast, Lincoln Square, West Loop, Lincoln Park, and River North.

Arizona: Phoenix and Scottsdale

Learn more about the steps we are taking to ensure everyone’s safety here.

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Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue is officially open for business.

The restaurant, located at 410 N Michigan Avenue, offers 200+ seats for dine-in, a full bar, carryout, delivery, and catering services. We are also excited to have our first ever retail space where Lou’s fans can purchase exclusive apparel and other items!

Check out our new digs!

Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue will open at 4pm daily to start, and on Monday, October 21, official store hours will be:

Sunday – Thursday, 10:30am-11:00pm and 10:30am-Midnight on Friday and Saturday.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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This December, Lou Malnati’s will make Fox Point, a suburb of Milwaukee, home to our first Wisconsin location.

The pizzeria will be located at 8799 N Port Washington Road in the Riverpoint Village Shopping Center. The 2,000 square foot space does not include a dining room, but will offer carry-out, delivery, and drop off catering services for hungry fans.

Those hungry fans can expect the same delicious pizza and top-notch quality and hospitality Lou’s has been famous for since 1971.

In addition to serving up delicious deep dish pizza, we believe in becoming engrained in the communities we serve through community involvement and partnerships. We are excited to continue this tradition of generosity through fundraising and youth incentive programs to local schools, a generous donations program, and working with local charitable organizations.

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Chief Operating Officer Jim D’Angelo, Interim President Heather Stege, District Manager Bill Sullivan, and General Manager Mick Milliken were joined by Glenview Chamber officials and ambassadors for the event.

After the ribbon was cut, the crew enjoyed a celebratory slice (or two!) of our legendary deep dish pizza!

We are proud to serve the Glenview community from our new location at 3120 Glenview Road, open Monday-Thursday at 4pm and Friday-Sunday at 11am, offering carryout, delivery, and catering services.

STOP BY AND SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGS FOR CHICAGO’S BEST DEEP DISH PIZZA!

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This fall, Lou Malnati’s will open a full-service restaurant in the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue!

Our new pizzeria will be located on the north side of the Wrigley Building, with construction starting this spring. With the addition of this pizzeria on Michigan Avenue, our city footprint will expand with an additional 200 seats available for dine-in along with more oven capacity for fulfilling catering and delivery orders, which is good news for locals and tourists alike.

Marc Malnati shared excitement about opening a restaurant in the iconic Wrigley Building:

It is a historic day for Lou Malnati’s. We are thrilled with the opportunity to bring our authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza to Michigan Avenue. To be able to set up shop in the Wrigley Building is a dream come true. It’s been my favorite Chicago building since I was 4 years old.

The restaurant will feature a distinctive design with a vintage twist. The space will pay homage to the history of the building in unique ways, including utilizing the existing terrazzo floors still intact. Parts of the restaurant will feel reminiscent of an ancient cheese cave.

The pizzeria will offer dine-in, carryout, delivery, and catering services. It will also include a private dining space which will be able to accommodate groups of 30-40.

Stay tuned for more updates as we start construction in the Wrigley Building!

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We are proud to provide the Schererville community with a fresh, delicious, and unmatched product at a value and look forward to serving our famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza in Schererville for years to come.

Aside from serving our legendary deep dish, we will also offer fundraising and youth incentive programs to local schools and organizations, as well as gift card donations for raffles and fundraising incentives for approved charitable organizations.

You can look forward to all of this and more when Lou Malnati’s Schererville opens this summer!

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Marc Malnati, Jim D’Angelo, District Manager Amit Klass, and Manager Daniel Barkley were joined by Rockford Chamber officials and ambassadors for the event.

After the ribbon was cut, the crew enjoyed a celebratory slice (or two!) of our legendary deep dish pizza!

We are proud to continue to serve the Rockford community from our new location at 6240 Mulford Village Drive, open Monday-Thursday at 4pm and Friday-Sunday at 11am, offering carryout, delivery, and catering services.

Stop by and satisfy your cravings for Chicago’s best deep dish pizza!

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