Lou Malnati's Salads & Starters Prices (2026)
The Lou Malnati's salads & starters menu runs from $4.99 to $18.99 in 2026, averaging $10.18 across 8 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
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- 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 Salads & Starters Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Lou Malnati's salads & starters menu?
Italian Wedding Soup (Cup) is the cheapest salads & starters item at Lou Malnati's, at about $4.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Garlic Bread ($6.49) and Bruschetta ($7.99).
What is the average Lou Malnati's salads & starters price in 2026?
Across the 8 priced salads & starters items we track, the average is $10.18 and the midpoint is $8.99. Prices run from $4.99 for Italian Wedding Soup (Cup) up to $18.99 for Italian Salad (Family).
Is Lou Malnati's salads & starters expensive compared with other chains?
6 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on salads & starters. Costco Food Court averages $5.33 against $10.18 at Lou Malnati's — a gap of about 48%.
Do Lou Malnati's salads & starters prices vary by location?
Yes. Lou Malnati's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.