Lou Malnati’s is one of the most beloved names in Chicago deep-dish pizza, a local institution serving the city’s signature dish since 1971. Its famous pies feature a buttery, flaky crust filled with layers of mozzarella, chunky tomato sauce and toppings, baked deep and hearty. A rite of passage for visitors wanting to taste authentic Chicago-style pizza, its welcoming restaurants across the city, including a handy River North location, make it an easy and delicious introduction to the dish Chicago is famous for.