More Than 5,000,000 Pizzas Served

Our ovens stayed busy and served over 5,000,000 pizzas! If we stacked all of these pizzas on top of each other, that’s as big as 791 Willis Towers.

Over $470,000 Donated

Your support helped raise over $470,000 for the Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation, proving how good things can happen with pizza.

Our Most Ordered Pizza? The Malnati Chicago Classic

Not including cheese pizzas, the Malnati Chicago Classic topped the charts as our most-ordered pizza, showing that Lou’s signature sausage blend is the real crowd favorite.

New Flavors to Savor

We introduced two new pizzas this year, Buffalou Chicken and Margherita Pesto, both available in Deep Dish and Thin Crust.

Lou’s Got Franked

With Portillo’s, we combined Chicago’s most famous foods and created a Chicago Dog Deep Dish for a limited time only.

#1 Pizza Chain

Thanks to all of you, Lou Malnati’s was ranked the #1 Pizza Chain in America on Yelp, based on customer reviews and ratings from across the country.

Love Was in the Air

Winners of our “Will Lou Marry Me?” contest shared their special moment together at our West Loop restaurant on Valentine’s Day.

What is… Deep Dish?

Lou’s appeared in the form of a question on the beloved trivia TV game show Jeopardy. 

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This National Cheese Pizza Day isn’t just about eating pizza, it’s about honoring Wisconsin dairy farmers, whose high-quality milk becomes the Wisconsin Cheese in every epic Lou Malnati’s cheese pull.

To showcase that superior quality in action, the social media Cheese Pull Challenge invites customers to order their favorite pizza from any Lou Malnati’s location for dine-in, pickup or delivery, then showcase their cheese pull skills by tagging @loumalnatis and using #LMCheesePullChallenge on Facebook or Instagram. The contest runs September 5-10, 2025, and the winner will receive free cheese pizza for an entire year.

Since 1971, the Chicago-born company has built its reputation on deep dish pizza while staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. Its legendary flavor starts with Proudly Wisconsin Cheese, crafted from the milk of Wisconsin dairy farmers to deliver the premium mozzarella that defines its family recipe.

“National Cheese Pizza Day gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our partnership with Wisconsin dairy farmers,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “While others celebrate with any pizza, we’re highlighting the specific Wisconsin cheese that makes our Chicago deep dish distinctive. That unique flavor and texture creates the perfect melt and those memorable stretches our customers love.”

Wisconsin has spent more than 180 years perfecting the art of cheesemaking. With 90% of the state’s renowned quality milk dedicated to cheese and more than 1,200 expert makers—many third-and-fourth generation—who carry forward a legacy of craftsmanship recognized around the world.

Can your cheese pull achieve the gold standard? Compare your results with Lou Malnati’s cheese pull on Instagram (@loumalnatis) serving as the ultimate stretch. Whether you’re dining in or trying the challenge at home, Lou Malnati’s commitment to premium Wisconsin mozzarella creates results other pizzas simply can’t achieve.

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CHICAGO — (August 29, 2025) – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria invites the community to support cancer research through its 53rd Annual Cancer Research Benefit on Saturday, September 27, and various fundraising initiatives throughout September.

The annual benefit continues more than five decades of commitment that began in 1971 when Lou Malnati first organized a benefit to honor his friend who battled cancer. What started as a small gathering has grown into one of Chicago’s longest-running charitable events, raising $4 million in the last five years alone for the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Gilda’s Club of Chicago, and Pickles Group.

Ways to Support:
Dessert to Donate Campaign (August 29 – September 30): Lou Malnati’s will donate $1 from every dessert purchased to Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Foundation.

In-Store Donations: Guests can purchase Donation Circles at all Lou Malnati’s locations throughout September or round up their bill to the nearest dollar when checking out.

Annual Benefit Event: The 53rd Annual Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit will take place on Saturday, September 27, at The Matrix Club in Naperville. The evening will feature dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and raffle prizes. Event tickets must be purchased in advance, and raffle tickets and donations are also available at www.LMCB.org. Raffle winners do not need to be present to win.

“For 53 years, our customers and community have helped us support vital cancer research,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “Every donation, whether through our dessert-to-donate program, in-store giving, or attending our benefit, makes a difference in the fight against cancer. This cause has been close to our family’s heart since my father started this tradition.”

The Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Foundation has funded research at leading institutions and has contributed to advances in cancer treatment and patient care. All proceeds benefit cancer research efforts. For more information about donation options and benefit tickets, visit www.LMCB.org, loumalnatis.com, or any Lou Malnati’s location.

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CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria announced Monday the appointment of Julie Younglove-Webb as chief executive officer, effective June 16, 2025.

Younglove-Webb joins the legendary deep-dish pizzeria from Auntie Anne’s, a GoTo Foods brand, where she most recently served as senior vice president and chief brand officer. Her industry background includes senior leadership roles at Domino’s Pizza and Potbelly Corporation, where she oversaw corporate and restaurant operations, respectively.

Throughout her career, she has developed strategies that increased revenue, profits and employee retention across multiple brands, with expertise spanning operations and retail brand development.

Younglove-Webb’s connection to Lou Malnati’s runs deeper than her professional background. As a former Chicago-area resident and longtime customer, she brings personal appreciation for the brand’s place in the city’s culinary landscape.

“I’m so excited to join a company that has such strong Chicago roots and a long tradition of quality,” Younglove-Webb said. “Lou Malnati’s stands for everything that I care about in restaurant leadership, real recipes, warm hospitality and a family feel. My goal is to keep that tradition alive and help the company thrive.”

Her combination of professional expertise and personal connection to the brand resonates with Lou Malnati’s ownership.

“Julie brings the right mix of restaurant know-how and genuine appreciation for what we’ve built here,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “She’s proven she can grow great food brands while staying true to their roots, and that’s exactly our vision for Lou Malnati’s.”

Founded in 1971, Lou Malnati’s has grown from a single location in Lincolnwood to become one of Chicago’s most recognizable pizza brands, renowned for its signature deep-dish pizza and commitment to high-quality ingredients.

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CHICAGO(March 19, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC announced Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – Chicago’s Legendary Pizza – as the proud deep dish pizza partner for the team. The Chicago collaboration will combine the delicious delicacy of Lou Malnati’s pizza with the heat of the Chicago Fire and will offer hungry fans the ultimate soccer experience. There will be various activations, game day deals and unique offers for guests while serving signature specialties and friendly hospitality to the Chicago Fire FC Team to support the staff.

To kick off the partnership, Lou Malnati’s is thrilled to offer two lucky guests a unique VIP experience, Center Circle, at the May 10 game vs Atlanta United FC. Guests who join Lou’s Rewards by May 1, 2025 will get a chance to win 2 VIP tickets at Chicago Fire VIP Ticket Giveaway which includes going on center pitch mid game to hold the Center Circle Deep Dish Pizza. Additionally, Lou’s Rewards members will receive surprise and delight treats to celebrate the season and create memorable moments. It will also provide catering for the Chicago Fire club with deep dish pizza for the players, coaches, office and staff to fuel up all season. For more fan engagement, guests can join Lou’s Rewards loyalty program for all the inside scoop here.

Lou Malnati’s will be present at Soldier Field throughout the season with game day activations and fan friendly experiences. Slice of Victory will provide unique Lou’s offers for fans to celebrate each Fire win. The home game on April 13 versus Inter Miami CF will be the Club’s most anticipated and highest attended match of the season, providing both the Fire and Lou Malnati’s the opportunity to engage and interact with a large and diverse audience. Lou Malnati’s will be bringing the heat to the Fire game with a new hot menu collaboration, game day activations and prizes at Soldier Field. Also, attendees will be able to partake in a variety of tailgate-style games, Lou’s swag and receive special offers for the pizzeria’s Chicagoland locations. For post-game treats, Lou Malnati’s will be serving up their newest collab that is so hot it is on FIRE! Tickets for the April 13 match versus Inter Miami are available starting at $79 and can be purchased HERE via Ticketmaster and 888-MLS-FIRE.

“Chicago Fire FC is thrilled to continue our partnership with legendary Chicago brand Lou Malnati’s,” said Chicago Fire FC Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Goyo Perez. “Lou Malnati’s is an incredible organization, with deep ties to the Chicagoland community, and we look forward to working with them on fun – and delicious – activations for our fans.”

“We are excited to partner with an iconic Chicago brand and legendary team like Chicago Fire FC,” said Marc Malnati, Owner of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. “We want to bring friends, family and fans together for an exclusive experience through pizza and sports. Lou Malnati’s is proud to be the official deep dish pizza partner of Chicago Fire FC and serve the team with our food, family and hospitality. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate with fans, connect with the community and support the home team.”

Additionally, Lou Malnati’s is proud to partner with the Chicago Fire Foundation as a supporting sponsor. The Chicago Fire Foundation operates a first-of-its-kind program called P.L.A.Y.S., an acronym for Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth, Soccer. The Fire gives back to the local community by developing programs that reach out to the Chicagoland area. Lou Malnati’s is happy to support this program and extend their tradition of generosity to make positive contributions to the community.

For additional information on Chicago Fire FC, including information on the 2025 MLS Season, please visit: chicagofirefc.com. For regular Club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on Twitter (@chicagofireand @vamosfire using hashtags #CF97 and #VamosFire), Instagram ( @chicagofire), TikTok ( @chicagofire), and Facebook at facebook.com/chicagofire/.

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Celebrate with friends, family or loved ones all month long with Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizzas and support Feeding America® local food banks to spread the love in February

CHICAGO, January 17, 2025 – It’s time to dish out some love, and Lou Malnati’s – known for its legendary deep dish pizza and a beloved Chicago brand – is serving heart-shaped pizzas for the month of February at all locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Phoenix. Lou’s fans can also ship these unique Chicago-style heart shaped pizzas and other sweet eats from the Windy City nationwide via Tastes of Chicago. Whether guests are looking for something special to enjoy with their loved ones at home or at a Lou’s restaurant or want to send some love to friends and family across the country, Lou Malnati’s’ provides a way for all to give a pizza of their heart and give back.  

“We believe in dishing out the love and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to gather together with friends and family to share Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizzas” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s.  It’s our second year doing this campaign and we’re excited to partner with the local food banks.  We raised over $35k in the past and look forward to increasing that donation this year.  As many loyal fans know the best way to a foodie’s heart is through their stomach and nothing says I love you more than our legendary deep dish.  To help dish out some love this month we will donate $1 for every heart-shaped pizza ordered from one of our restaurants to support Feeding America® local food banks in our markets.  In addition, we’ll donate a pizza to a local Chicago-area food pantry with every purchase of a Spreading Hearts package through Tastes of Chicago.”  

For the month of February to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Lou Malnati’s is offering its 9-inchheart-shaped deep dish pizzas in cheese, sausage or pepperoni – along with other sweet specialties and activations, including:  

• Dish Out Some Love: Lou Malnati’s Legendary Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizzas, Gift Cards and Valentine’s Day Eats & Treats have got you covered! Check out the Louve mobile and see if you can find it spreading the love all month long in Chicago!      

• Pizza Proposal – Fall in Love with Lou’s: Lou’s wants to make your proposal unforgettable!  We’re searching for one lucky person to help Dish Out the Love and create the proposal of your dreams. To be considered, enter at http://zolbeach.com/proposal/ with, your love story, and why you want Lou’s to be part of your big day. One winner will be selected on Tuesday Jan 28th to receive an epic engagement package, including a professional photographer, an engagement party hosted at Lou’s, and late-night bites for your future wedding! Additionally, three runner-up winners will receive late-night bites for their wedding celebrations. It’s the ultimate proposal and love story!  

• Lou Malnati’s Gift Cards: Gift Lou’s to Your Love – From your sweetie to your pals, gift them with Lou’s virtual gift cards and spread the deep dish love all month long.     

• Lou Malnati’s Heart-Shaped Deep Dish Pizzas: Lou Malnati’s is teaming up with Feeding America® local food banks, to donate $1 for every heart-shaped pizza ordered from one of the locations from February 1 – February 28, 2025. The $1 donation will help provide 10 meals to neighbors in need.  It’s a special way to share a slice with your sweetheart at one of the restaurants or in the comfort of your own home and give back.  For guests looking to avoid the Valentine’s Day rush, half-baked or frozen heart-shaped deep dish pizzas can be picked up from each location to take and bake at home.    

•  Tastes of Chicago – Spreading Hearts: Spread the love with this special Spreading Heartspackage and share a gift of love in more ways than one.  The package includes one heart-shaped Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza, one heart-shaped chocolate chip cookie and two tiny pewter hearts, so your recipient can keep one and share one. Lou Malnati’s will donate a pizza to a local Chicago-area food pantry with every purchase.  Please visit https://www.spreadinghearts.org/ for more information.    

• Tastes of Chicago – Heart-Shaped Cakes, Cookies & Valentine’s Day Popcorn: Fan favorites will be available for shipping Valentine’s Day gifts nationwide – with love from Chicago.  From savory to sweet, delicious hometown favorites and iconic eats including Lou’s heart-shaped pizzas and cookies, Garrett Popcorn Petite Pink Tins, Eli’s Heart-Shaped Cheesecakes and Portillo’s Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cakes are the perfect gift tobe shared with those you love nationwide and can be shipped directly to their door through Tastes of Chicago.  Lou Malnati’s assortment of Chicago-style pizzas are available in combination packs that can be mixed and matched to satisfy everyone’s cravings.   

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Available at all locations starting April 5, Lou Malnati’s will give away a free small Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey Deep Dish Pizza to over 7,000 lucky guests to celebrate this limited time collab that elevates pizza to new heights with a craveable Chicago meets New York twist.

Lou Malnati’s – theChicago pizza legend long celebrated for its authentic flavor and buttery-crust deep dish, is collaborating with New York’s most buzzworthy condiment, Mike’s Hot Honey, to give hungry fans a chance to savor a pizza as rich in flavor as it is in history.  Available starting on National Deep Dish Pizza Day (April 5), Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria will introduce Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey Pizza, a limited-time offering in both deep dish and thin crust for dine-in, carryout and delivery at all Lou Malnati’s locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Phoenix.

Lou Malnati’s meets Mike’s Hot Honey in this spicy collab and both brands are excited to introduce the new recipe as the first official deep dish partner of pizza’s hottest condiment.  Pairing Lou’s legendary deep dish pizza and signature ingredients with the sweet heat drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey combines the flavors of two iconic pizza cities.  The collaboration brings together the best of Chicago and New York with the highest quality ingredients to elevate the guest experience and ignite their taste buds.  It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory drip.

The new legendary deep dish features mozzarella, sausage, giardiniera and cupped pepperoni topped with a drizzle of sweet and spicy Mike’s Hot Honey.  Created using Lou’s iconic deep dish pizza and adorned with ingredients symbolic of Chicago, it’s layered to capture the generous drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey which has become an instant classic on the New York pizza scene.

“After an exhaustive search over many years, we finally found something from New York that is worthy of adding to our Chicago deep dish pizza.  A little drizzle of Mike Kurtz’s Hot Honey creates a spectacular marriage of sweet and savory that every pizza lover will want to experience,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria.

In addition to the launch of the Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey Pizza which will be available in both deep dish and thin crust, Lou Malnati’s will offer guests the chance to sample the sweet and spicy flavor profile of Mike’s Hot Honey as a sauce option for their traditional and boneless chicken wings.  The limited-time pizzas will be available in all sizes and prices will vary.  Guests will also have the option to drip more sweet heat on their pizza or wings with the purchase of an additional Mike’s Hot Honey 1 oz dip cup.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the oldest family name in Chicago pizza to create our first deep dish pizza collaboration,” said Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey.  “As a New Yorker, I was weary about deep dish pizza, but after trying Lou Malnati’s, I’m sold and I can’t wait for their guests to taste this delicious Chicago meets New York creation and have the opportunity to enjoy our hot honey on thin crust pizza and wings, too.”

In addition, Lou Malnati’s and Mike’s Hot Honey will launch with a week-long celebration starting on April 5 through April 11.  To kick off the hot new collab and limited-time only pizza and wings, Lou’s will surprise and delight customers with activities, swag and will give away a free small Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey Deep Dish Pizza to over 7,000 lucky guests.  In honor of the partnership and National Deep Dish Pizza Day, hungry fans can also enter to win Free Pizza for a Year and there will be 7 lucky winners to celebrate the 7 ingredients on the new pizza.  For more details about the collab, please visit Mikes Hot Honey Pizza.

For more information on this limited time offering as well as hours of operation, locations or to place an order, please visit loumalnatis.com.  Follow Lou Malnati’s and Mike’s Hot Honey onFacebook,X (formerly known as Twitter)orInstagram.

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Lou Malnati’s is in the running to be named best pizza in Chicago, and you can help us get there.

The WGN Radio Chicago Pizza Madness tournament is currently in the “Slice 16”, with 16 pizzerias remaining. Lou Malnati’s is located in the top right, “local chain” region of the bracket.

CLICK HERE to vote for Lou’s and help us advance to the “Elite Eats” (Final 8). Voting for this round closes on Monday morning, March 25.

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Chicago Reader recently revealed their 2023 “Best of” list, and Lou Malnati’s took home first place for Best Pizza Delivery. This comprehensive list highlights just about every corner of Chicago, including an entire Food & Drink list that is determined by more than 44,000 voters.

We are proud to continue providing high-quality service and delivery throughout the Chicagoland area as well as in our out-of-state markets. This recognition speaks to the strength of our people across our 60 Illinois stores and the standards they hold themselves to when it comes to serving our customers.

Read more about the background of the yearly honors at chicagoreader.com.

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CHICAGO LEGENDS LOU MALNATI’S AND PORTILLO’S TEAM UP TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE ITALIAN BEEF DEEP DISH PIZZA

Exclusively Available for a Limited Time on TastesofChicago.com, the Unique Collaboration Marries Lou Malnati’s Award-winning Deep Dish Pizza and Portillo’s Homemade Italian Beef to Create a Mouthwatering Must-Have for the Season

CHICAGO, October 3, 2022 – Lou Malnati’s – the cherished Chicago pizza brand known for its buttery-crust deep-dish pizza – has teamed up with fellow Windy-City giant, Portillo’s – the famed fast-casual restaurant known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites – to create the most iconically Chicago, yet universally delicious pizza ever to hit your home oven: the Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza. Whether you are a fan of Lou’s, Portillo’s or just have an appetite for greatness, this one-of-a-kind mash-up from two of Chicago’s most beloved brands is a culinary masterpiece that will have you shouting, “Now, dat is one delicious deep dish.”

Now available for shipping nationwide only through Tastes of Chicago, the new Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza features Lou Malnati’s flaky, buttery pizza crust, vine ripened plum tomatoes and Wisconsin cheese, topped with Portillo’s slow-roasted, thin-sliced Italian Beef. Available with either Portillo’s homemade sweet peppers or its hot giardiniera, each nine-inch deep dish pizza is made from scratch by Lou Malnati’s, then flash frozen to preserve its hot-out-of-the-oven freshness before it’s shipped directly to your doorstep, ready to bake and enjoy whenever you want it. With more than 100 years of combined culinary history between the two Windy City staples, it simply doesn’t get more Chicago or more delicious than this.

“For more than 50 years, Lou Malnati’s has been serving up the very best deep dish pizzas Chicago has to offer, handmade from scratch using the finest and freshest ingredients. The only way we knew to top ourselves was to top our pizzas with the famous flavors of Portillo’s,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s are taking two Chicago signatures to the next level with this inspired collaboration.”

“As two of the most iconic Chicago brands, we’re proud for Portillo’s to partner with Lou’s to bring this craveable Italian Beef Deep Dish pizza to life,” said Michael Osanloo, Portillo’s President & CEO. “It combines flavorful homemade signatures from both brands, resulting in pure Chicago deliciousness. When we tasted the Italian Beef Deep Dish for the first time, we knew we had created something special. We can’t wait for our fans and fans of all-things Chicago across the country to taste it for themselves.”

The Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza with sweet peppers or hot giardiniera is available exclusively for online ordering and shipping nationwide via Tastes of Chicago. Pizzas are available to ship in packs of two, four or six, or in combination with other Portillo’s offerings. For more information on this limited time offering or to place an order, please visit TastesOfChicago.com.

ABOUT TASTES OF CHICAGO

Established in 1997 by Lou Malnati’s, the most legendary family name in Chicago deep dish pizza, Tastes of Chicago curates Chicago’s best food offerings from restaurateurs and brands and delivers them nationwide through its website. Spanning famous food categories such as Deep Dish Pizza, Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, Seafood & Pasta, Steaks, BBQ, Desserts, Gourmet Popcorn and more, Tastes of Chicago delivers hometown heroes like Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s, Eli’s Cheesecake and Garrett Popcorn Shops, as well as rising local favorites like Brown Sugar Bakery and Wow Bao. With curated packages and subscriptions to suit any palate and budget, Tastes of Chicago brings the Windy City’s rich history, proud culture and iconic eats directly to your doorstep. The perfect gift for your favorite foodie, Chicago lover, client or yourself, Tastes of Chicago allows everyone to conveniently create a special moment at home that only the best Chicago food can offer. For more information, visit https://www.tastesofchicago.com/.

ABOUT LOU MALNATI’S

Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are more than 75 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit http://zolbeach.com/.

ABOUT PORTILLO’S

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. Portillo’s ships food to all 50 states via Portillos.com. Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business.

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CHICAGO LEGENDS LOU MALNATI’S AND PORTILLO’S TEAM UP TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE ITALIAN BEEF DEEP DISH PIZZA

Exclusively Available for a Limited Time on TastesofChicago.com, the Unique Collaboration Marries Lou Malnati’s Award-winning Deep Dish Pizza and Portillo’s Homemade Italian Beef to Create a Mouthwatering Must-Have for the Season

CHICAGO, October 3, 2022 – Lou Malnati’s – the cherished Chicago pizza brand known for its buttery-crust deep-dish pizza – has teamed up with fellow Windy-City giant, Portillo’s – the famed fast-casual restaurant known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites – to create the most iconically Chicago, yet universally delicious pizza ever to hit your home oven: the Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza. Whether you are a fan of Lou’s, Portillo’s or just have an appetite for greatness, this one-of-a-kind mash-up from two of Chicago’s most beloved brands is a culinary masterpiece that will have you shouting, “Now, dat is one delicious deep dish.”

Now available for shipping nationwide only through Tastes of Chicago, the new Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza features Lou Malnati’s flaky, buttery pizza crust, vine ripened plum tomatoes and Wisconsin cheese, topped with Portillo’s slow-roasted, thin-sliced Italian Beef. Available with either Portillo’s homemade sweet peppers or its hot giardiniera, each nine-inch deep dish pizza is made from scratch by Lou Malnati’s, then flash frozen to preserve its hot-out-of-the-oven freshness before it’s shipped directly to your doorstep, ready to bake and enjoy whenever you want it. With more than 100 years of combined culinary history between the two Windy City staples, it simply doesn’t get more Chicago or more delicious than this.

“For more than 50 years, Lou Malnati’s has been serving up the very best deep dish pizzas Chicago has to offer, handmade from scratch using the finest and freshest ingredients. The only way we knew to top ourselves was to top our pizzas with the famous flavors of Portillo’s,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s are taking two Chicago signatures to the next level with this inspired collaboration.”

“As two of the most iconic Chicago brands, we’re proud for Portillo’s to partner with Lou’s to bring this craveable Italian Beef Deep Dish pizza to life,” said Michael Osanloo, Portillo’s President & CEO. “It combines flavorful homemade signatures from both brands, resulting in pure Chicago deliciousness. When we tasted the Italian Beef Deep Dish for the first time, we knew we had created something special. We can’t wait for our fans and fans of all-things Chicago across the country to taste it for themselves.”

The Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza with sweet peppers or hot giardiniera is available exclusively for online ordering and shipping nationwide via Tastes of Chicago. Pizzas are available to ship in packs of two, four or six, or in combination with other Portillo’s offerings. For more information on this limited time offering or to place an order, please visit TastesOfChicago.com.

ABOUT TASTES OF CHICAGO

Established in 1997 by Lou Malnati’s, the most legendary family name in Chicago deep dish pizza, Tastes of Chicago curates Chicago’s best food offerings from restaurateurs and brands and delivers them nationwide through its website. Spanning famous food categories such as Deep Dish Pizza, Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, Seafood & Pasta, Steaks, BBQ, Desserts, Gourmet Popcorn and more, Tastes of Chicago delivers hometown heroes like Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s, Eli’s Cheesecake and Garrett Popcorn Shops, as well as rising local favorites like Brown Sugar Bakery and Wow Bao. With curated packages and subscriptions to suit any palate and budget, Tastes of Chicago brings the Windy City’s rich history, proud culture and iconic eats directly to your doorstep. The perfect gift for your favorite foodie, Chicago lover, client or yourself, Tastes of Chicago allows everyone to conveniently create a special moment at home that only the best Chicago food can offer. For more information, visit https://www.tastesofchicago.com/.

ABOUT LOU MALNATI’S

Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are more than 75 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit http://zolbeach.com/.

ABOUT PORTILLO’S

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. Portillo’s ships food to all 50 states via Portillos.com. Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business.

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In a battle of old school vs. new school on Good Morning America’s Strahan and Sara show on May 8, 2019, the hosts of the show along with celebrity chef Anne Burrell declared Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza the official best pizza in Chicago.

Watch the segment below!

We owe the victory to our unbeatable Buttercrust, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomatoes. Crucial ingredients to make the best pizza in Chicago!

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