Lou's — Review by Eating With Tod
Chicago, United States — Italian, Deep Dish Pizza
Todd visits Lou's, the inventor of deep dish pizza in Chicago, and experiences an extraordinary cheese pull that reaches epic proportions. The pizza features a buttered crust, 30 slices of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and Parmesan, baked for 30 minutes until golden. Despite the generous cheese, the pizza surprisingly tastes well-balanced and not overly cheesy.
What was great: Incredible cheese pull, buttery crust, generous mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, balanced flavor that isn't overly cheesy despite the large amount of cheese
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Lou's signature deep dish pizza is a masterclass in pizza engineering. The pizza is made upside down, starting with a buttered crust pressed into the pan. Approximately 30 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese are layered on first, followed by fresh tomatoes and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. The entire creation then bakes for 30 minutes to achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior. When the pizza arrives at the table, it's presented with theatrical flair, and the cheese pull is absolutely legendary - so extensive that Todd jokes about needing Ratatouille to manage it, suggesting his arms alone weren't sufficient for the task. Despite the overwhelming amount of cheese involved, the pizza maintains excellent flavor balance and doesn't taste overly cheesy.
The Experience
The presentation of the pizza at the table is memorable and Instagram-worthy, with the dramatic cheese pull serving as the highlight moment. The restaurant delivers the pizza with confidence, letting the product speak for itself. The casual, energetic vibe captures the excitement of tasting what is claimed to be the world's best deep dish pizza.
Value and Pricing
Pricing information was not mentioned in the review.
Notable Moments
Is there a Guinness Book of Records for the world's longest cheese pull? I think we've just got it.
I know this sounds crazy, but it actually doesn't taste too cheesy.
I wouldn't bring a mate. Bring Ratatouille to this one.
The Verdict
Lou's lives up to its reputation as the inventor of deep dish pizza. This restaurant is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic, exceptional deep dish pizza in Chicago. The combination of technical execution, quality ingredients, and that show-stopping cheese pull makes it an unforgettable dining experience for pizza enthusiasts.