Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

I’ve been able to order the crustless pizza twice without any issues!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We have had great success with the GF pizza here. Very tasty!

Knowledgeable, friendly and cautious

Amazing GF deep dish pizza! I got the Chicago special and all I can say is wow. My fiancé said my gf crust tasted the same as his regular crust! And the salad oh my goodness, it was to die for. Get the Malnati’s salad! 10 out of 10 and service was great!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I tried the thin crust first a few months ago. That was a miss. Very thin, like a cracker. I abandoned my very favorite pizza place with a tear in my eye. And the rest of my gluten-loving family was extremely sad because they knew this meant the end for them too.

But two weeks ago we discovered they had a true deep dish option. Not that “sausage patty as a crust” nonsense. And I tentatively ordered it. The heavens opened from above and shone down upon me. THIS! THIS IS IT! It’s not exactly the same as their famous deep dish, but it’s pretty close.

Is it expensive? Yes. Does it only come in small? Yes. Would I order it again! Yes yes and yes. I’ve had it twice now and haven’t gotten sick.

So yes, Virginia, there is a Lou Malnati’s GF option. And now I truly believe.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Tried the gluten free deep dish. Was not as good as I had hoped. The flavor was a little bland. Texture was good. I didn’t get sick though. So, that was great! I think it’s definitely worth trying if you used to be a Lou Malnatti’s fan. Best gf pizza in Evanston though is Union Squared!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Not celiac safe. Pizza tasted so good; however, immediately after I knew I had been gluten’d. They said that it was allergen friendly but definitely was not (even had the manager check off and included it on the receipt). Would not eat the pizza here again

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Ordered crustless deep dish for delivery. Requested allergy alert which was noted on receipt. Pizza came wrapped in foil which showed that it had been baked that way for protection from pan that could have been used for pizzas w crust. Was very hot still - make sure to order uncut

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering