Lou Malnati's Menu Prices (2026)
Lou Malnati's prices at a glance
| The Malnati Chicago Classic (Medium) | $28.49 |
|---|---|
| Cheese Deep-Dish (Medium) | $24.49 |
| The Lou (Medium) | $29.49 |
| Stuffed Spinach (Medium) | $32.99 |
| Chocolate Chip Pizza Dessert | $11.99 |
| Pepperoni Deep-Dish (Medium) | $26.49 |
Cheapest main item: Meatball Sandwich $12.49 All 42 prices ↓
Lou Malnati's is the Chicago deep-dish pizzeria known for its buttercrust and sausage laid as one solid patty across the pie. A medium (12-inch) cheese deep dish is about $24.49, The Malnati Chicago Classic with sausage about $28.49, and specialty pies run up to about $33. Thin crust is cheaper: a large cheese is about $19.99.
Deep dish takes around 40 minutes to bake, so most regulars order ahead. Outside Chicago, Lou's ships frozen pizzas nationwide through Tastes of Chicago, about $105 for a four-pack.
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How to Save Money at Lou Malnati's
- A medium deep dish feeds two to three people; at $24.49 for cheese, that is about $8–$12 a person — less than a pasta dinner.
- Large thin crust ($19.99 cheese) is the cheapest way to feed a group at Lou's.
- Lou's rewards program, through its app, earns points toward free food on every order.
- The family-size Italian salad at $18.99 serves four to six — cheaper than four individual salads ($39.96).
Lou Malnati's Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza?
A medium (12-inch) cheese deep dish is about $24.49 and The Malnati Chicago Classic with sausage about $28.49. Specialty and stuffed pies run up to about $33.49.
How many people does a medium Lou Malnati's pizza feed?
Two to three adults. Deep dish is dense, so most people eat two slices.
How long does Lou Malnati's deep dish take?
About 40 minutes to bake, which is why ordering ahead by phone or online is common.
Can you ship Lou Malnati's pizza?
Yes. Tastes of Chicago ships frozen deep-dish pizzas anywhere in the U.S., about $104.99 for four pizzas.
Does Lou Malnati's have thin crust?
Yes. A large 14-inch thin crust cheese pizza is about $19.99, and sausage about $23.49.
How much is a The Malnati Chicago Classic (Medium) at Lou Malnati's?
A The Malnati Chicago Classic (Medium) costs about $28.49 at Lou Malnati's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Prices are for a medium (12") deep dish with Lou's buttercrust. Allow about 40 minutes to bake. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Stuffed Spinach (Medium) at Lou Malnati's?
A Stuffed Spinach (Medium) costs about $32.99 at Lou Malnati's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Chocolate Chip Pizza Dessert at Lou Malnati's?
A Chocolate Chip Pizza Dessert costs about $11.99 at Lou Malnati's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Lou Malnati's Price Comparisons
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