I don’t think many people know the pizza history.Īlthough both Pizano’s and Lou Malnati’s pizzas are supposed to be based on the same recipe and traditions of their father, they tasted different and I would have never made the association. I only learned this after I tried both, which makes it a bit humourous because the bartender said Pizano’s was one of his least favourite pizza chains. Both places are considered birthplaces for authentic Chicago deep dish pizza. was one of the original founders for Chicago style deep dish pizza. My Pizano post explains it all – see here, but basically the creator and owner of Pizano’s and Lou Malnati’s are step brothers and their father Rudy Malnati Sr. People are devoted to their favourite places.Īs a tourist I’ve only tried Pizano’s Pizza so that doesn’t give me much to compare, but the two places actually share the same roots. I know some people say it’s “touristy”, but open the topic of “best Chicago style pizza” and you’re bound to get opinions all across the map. Lou Malnati’s is a family owned chain restaurant, but it still remains a local and tourist favourite. Although I was sceptical of its franchise looking appearance, I quickly realized that most places famous for Chicago style pizzas in Chicago are in fact chains. So out of the hundreds of Chicago style pizza places why Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria? I was given the recommendation by a few locals who claimed it was “the best”, which I always take lightly since it’s so debatable. If the city is world renowned for a particular food, I like to try at least two places specializing in it. I did the same thing in Montreal for poutine, Montreal style bagels and Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, and in New York for pastrami sandwiches. Also if Chicago’s world famous for it, then it’s something I want to get to know better. I actually didn’t mind another deep dish pizza experience because it gives me something to compare to. The hot dog place I had specifically chosen was too out of the way, so based on that it was pizza time. I narrowed it down to a Chicago style hot dog, which I still needed to try in Chicago, or Lou Malnati’s for a second Chicago style pizza experience, but this time I wouldn’t forget to order the thin crust. I needed something quick and casual, but I didn’t want it to be some random place either. I only had a short 1.5 hour break for dinner in between each show and I hate rushing through dining experiences at nice places. I ended up getting tickets to Lookingglass Theatre Company and Chicago’s legendary birthplace for celebrity comedians The Second City.
I continued with #1 Italian Beef Sandwiches at Al’s #1 Italian Beef and Italian Ice at the local favourite Mario’s Italian Lemonade all in the same afternoon. I was very satisfied with all of the above and dinner was supposed to be something a bit more upscale, but plans changed last minute. I was already on a roll after trying Pizano’s pizza followed by the best goat taco’s in the city at Birrieria Zaragoza. I had tried my first “real” Chicago deep dish pizza at Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta that afternoon, so I didn’t really want to “waste” a precious eating opportunity on another one. I had just under a week for Follow Me Foodie to Chicago so restaurant selections were always serious and decisions well researched. **Recommendations: World Famous Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza – The “Malnati Chicago Classic One of the original places for Chicago pizza.Price Range: $10-20 1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very good 5: Excellent 6: FMF Must Try! Where I stayed: Hyatt Regency Chicago (Taxi recommended)
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