Louisa's Pizza & Pasta
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| MONDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 11:30AM | - | 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:30PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 3:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
Top Sentiments among Louisa's Pizza & Pasta Reviewers
Wonderful homemade pastas
Outstanding sausage pizza
Fresh ingredients
Authentic italian sauce
Best pasta cheese
Best lasagna
Love spinach pizza
Phenomenal deep dish pizza
Best lemon ice
Wonderful tomatoes
Customer Reviews (89 reviews)
Beef wit hot
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2009The pizza is very good but the pasta is even better. Chatting with Louisa was nice. She proudly stated the pasta and the sauce are made fresh daily. And you can tell. (more)
wcwirla
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2009We came for pizza on the recommendation of a local. We were not disappointed. The pizza is in the Unos/Dues tradition, not surprising since Louisa worked for Dues for 25 years. The crust is flaky with serious homemade... (more)
cupcakeeater111
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2009I went there on a weekend about 2 weeks ago, and had to wait for a table(15 minutes, not bad). Had a great antipasto salad to start, then me and my date shared an eggplant lasagna and pizza. WOW... We no longer need to go in... (more)
amore23
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2009Had heard about this place but never tried it so on a Saturday night we decided to head over to Louisa's . Got there about 7 the place was packed we did get seated within 15 minutes. We had a nice corner booth in the first... (more)
lynn4566
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2009We have been regular customers for the last 15 years and love going there. Family is very friendly and fun to talk to. The food is outstanding love the cheese and spinach pizza. It is so nice to see a establishment that... (more)
alicebluegown
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2009owners are very unfriendly. Staff is just "ok" I can't believe that the waitress have to make their own drinks because there is no bartenders. Salad is very blah and bland and nothing to it except white onions. Who puts... (more)
jaysbrain
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2008The Pizza is FANTASTIC. The service 'ok' at best. The servers seem to reflect the attitude of the owners - 'who cares'. The family that owns the place (always 4-5 of them) are a constant source of entertainment for us.... (more)
karenmiller
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2008IMy family and I had been a customer of Louisa's for over twenty years. We loved their pizza but we never had good servicefrom the staff. Any friends or family would often comment either when we were there or when we were... (more)
uhohitscaylin
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2008I recently had a family event at Louisa's pizza. My grandmother and I were waiting for my uncle and they would not seat us until my uncle arrived. My grandma is 82 and suffered a stroke and they made her stand for about 15... (more)
mike51280
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008Wow! One of the best pan pizza's on the south side! Very similar to lou malnati's. I agree with a previous review. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired. Ok service. Dreary decor, poor lighting. In my opinion... (more)
mattdonovan2233
on Citysearch Jan 26, 2008from the time you walk in the door you wish your pizza was already to eat. The aroma is breathtaking ad the pizza is far the best I have ever eaten. Everything they use is fresh and you can taste it. Best pizza you wont be... (more)
franklinjj
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2007Saw it on CLTV, so I had to check it out. It was fabulous!!! The crust is unreal(butter??)...in addition we had some lasagna with eggplant in it..WOW! I dont know what that fool before me was writeing about...I... (more)
nugent23
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2007Ive been eating there for over 10 years because the pizza is good. THe portions from the thinknes to the pizza to the lack of salad is a joke. Their clearly cutting back to save money. I love the pizza but the pasta is... (more)
georgie_girl_1978
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2005It's slightly old fashioned but you wont find better service and a better pizza anywhere! (more)
Elisa Kronish
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2005<b>In Short</b><br>Louisa De Genero opened her restaurant in 1981, and the decor of faux brick walls with strips of mirror has remained much the same since. Family photos are propped along the back of the room's... (more)
lzgolghtly
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2005The pizza is great, my favorite. The pasta is homemade which you cant really find anywhere else. After trying their pizza all the others just dont add up. Its not greasy or too cheesy, i think its the pinical of gourmet... (more)
ilovepizza22
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2005We love the pizza it is mouth watering delicious. This place is not a bar at all it is a very charming small family owned Italian restaurant. We eat from there at least 2 times a week and love it. I love the homemade pasta as... (more)
freshiemedia
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2004After reading all the rave reviews I decided to take my fiance there tonight to see for ourselves. I admit the pizza was better than average, certainly not "THE BEST PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE" or anything silly like that.... (more)
robert1999
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2004The best hands down. Nothing even comes close to comparision. The crust is delicious. i have been many places in chicago and out of town and nothing can even touch how great the pizza is, ITS THE BEST!!! Remember what... (more)
russo1976
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2004Everytime I come into town this is the first place I call and order a pizza as soon as I get off the plane. I wish to god they shipped there pizzza's I would order one every week from them if they did. The pizza is the best.... (more)
kimbond
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2004The pizza is the best !! You can tell the difference everything they use is Fresh and Delicious!! The crust is mouth watering not greasy its like a pie crust nice and light. The pasta is excellent to . Love the anitpasta... (more)
superstar22
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2004I cant say enough about the pizza that this restaurant serves. It is the best ever. From the time you walk in the door and smell the aroma of the pizza you can hardly wait for it to come to your table so you can eat. Everytime... (more)
daniels2870
on Citysearch May 26, 2004I am a frequent Saturday customer of louisas and we cant say enough good things about it. We always order a spinach pizza which is to die for, and we split either a gnocchi or eggplant parmesian, which is absouletly... (more)
cucamonga1985
on Citysearch May 26, 2004I go to a community college in Palos Park, and our teacher almost everyday has told us that Louisa's Pizza makes the best pizza ever. So one day me and some buddies decided to try it for ourselves, and she was right the... (more)
johnnyn22
on Citysearch May 25, 2004The pizza is mouth watering good. I happen to find this place one day by word of mouth.I was skepitical to try it but we did and it is one of our favorites places to go. We love the pizza and the pasta is excellent to you wont... (more)
grniis
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2004The pizza is worth the trip from wherever you are!! Have them add a little garlic and you will agree - you won't find any better. There's also a lot of 'character' in this family owned biz. Pasta is also homemade and... (more)
dickandjane
on Citysearch Feb 01, 2004I believe that Louisa's is very overrated. The pizza's quality is not consistent. It depends on what kind of a day Louisa is having. The pasta is adequate, but not outstanding. As far as the service is concerned, all is... (more)
feedyourhead
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2003Louisa's lasagna is the best I've tasted. Homemade pasta with a taste like manna from heaven. Portions are a bit small but well worth a taste. Her pizza is the best around. Made completely from scatch with the freshest... (more)
chersmith
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2003The pizza is the best ever. It doesn't get any better.The crust is light as air, and the flavor is remarkable. The ingredients they use you can tell are top-notch. I would wait all day to get a pizza from here. The also... (more)
jcusackjr
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2003I know it takes time to make a good pizza, but after an hour+ wait, and the waitress still got the order wrong! The pie tasted good, but I'll never visit this place again. Get some real food servers!... (more)
football_brothers
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2003I have ben going to Louisa's for the last 22 years. There pizza is the best in Chicago. The atmosphere is excellent. Where else can you go where you have the owner sit down and talk with you. The frozen pizza's got my... (more)
mikewolfe
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2003Me and my husband have been told numerous times to visit this establishment if we were ever on the south side. My husband was going to be golfing at Silver Lakes Country Club, and I decieded to meet him at Louisa's after... (more)
tom_herbert58
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2003The high rating appears to be a case of ballot box tampering. The antipasto is iceberg lettuce, a few onion slices, a little chopped up salami and cheese. The homemade pasta is ok, but not worth driving in from out of... (more)
toni_clarizio
on Citysearch May 03, 2003My husband and I are hooked on the Pizza. It too reminds me of Uno's Pizza and I always loved their pizza. It is so nice to have a good restaurant in south suburban Chicago. My daughter and son-in-law are also hooked.... (more)
dbrickman
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2003EVER HEAR OF A PIZZA PLACE THAT ONLY OFFERS ONE TYPE OF PIZZA? THIS PLACE DOES. YOU ORDER PIZZA AND ONLY HAVE TO TELL THEM WHAT YOU WANT ON IT. I WOULD CALL IT A CROSS BETWEEN A THIN AND DEEP DISH THAT HAS TO BE EXPERANCED. IT... (more)
jhilburger
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2002Best pizza in Chicago and a great place to bring the family or a date. (more)
maxy
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2002Excellent pizza !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not a big name pizza restaurant , but it definetly one of the best. They do no advertising and thank goodness otherwise this place would be overly mobbed. They have the best crust and... (more)
gallyup
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2002After reading the reviews I went to try out the pizza. I live in the orland park area and have heard about this place but never tried it. I ordered a cheese sausage mushroom and onion pizza. When it arrived it smelled... (more)
magic2
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2002The best yet!!!! Excellent pizza, excellent everything the crust , cheese, tomatoes, and spices. The best pasta cheese ravolis. Everything on the menu is mouth watering tasty. (more)
ueservice
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2002They have the Best pizza ever. From the tomatoes to the cheese and the crust and spices everything is excellent. The crust is so light and fluffy not greasy at all. Hands down it is great....... (more)
pizzamania
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2002The best, no else can compare. You will love the pizza it is absolutely outstanding!!!!!!! (more)
weinberg43
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2002The pizza here is overly outstanding. The crust is so light and fluffy and Crisp!!! IWe have a home in Michigan and stop there everytime on the way to our cabin and on the way home. The pizza never makes it all the way as... (more)
lucky72
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2002I was a huge fan of Due's 30 years ago but that has all changed. The pizza is not the same as it use to be at all. It is a chicago tourist attraction. If you are looking for pizza that is like what the tops use to be then go to... (more)
dragonpride
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2002If you are looking for the best pizza on the south side, you have to try Louisa's Pizza and Pasta. The crust resembles a focasia crust in ways. It has a light but crisp texture and would be worth eating even without sauce... (more)
freddy223
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002The pizza crust on this pizza is pure heaven. It is not a bit greasy and as light and fluffy as could be. When you bite into it it melts in your mouth. They truly have the most delicious pizza out there........ (more)
LisaL
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002I live 45 minutes form this italian restauant, and it is weel worth the drive. The pizza is THE BEST EVER, and the pasta is also excellent they make everything homemade including the noodles and sauce. Walk into the... (more)
roseb12
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002I live in Cailf. and was visitng family in chicago. They took us to a italian restauarant called Louisa's, I am italian and am very fussy about the kind of Italian food i eat.This was absolutley the best I have had... (more)
lewi
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002Pizza is number by far, been a customer for last 10 years and the product is still the best. It is just like Due's adn Uno's use to be 30 years agoThe owner use to wok there many moons ago, she also use to make pasta for ike... (more)
cooney12
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002Hands dwon they have the best pizza. I just wish they had a place closer to where we live. Our friends who live out south took us there and then from that point on we were addictive to this pizza. Everything about the pizza... (more)
makeup
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2002I love the cheese and spinach pizza they serve. The spinach the garlic and the crust are scrumptious. The use just enough cheese and the aroma is tantinglizing. (more)
russell25
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2002They have the best pasta and pizza. Everything is homemade and fresh. Pizza is the best ever from the sausage down to the crust it is delicious. (more)
looneygrl1
on Citysearch Aug 17, 2002Louisa's Pizza has very good dining and services the food is delicious and the pizzas outstanding!!!I love there gnocchi's and pizza. (more)
XBKEEFAUX
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2002WE WERE IN THE CHICAGO AREA IN THE LATE 1980'S, AND FRIENDS TOOK US TO LOUISA'S. AS AN ITALIAN I REARLY EAT IN ITALIAN REST. I'M SPOILED THAT WAY. MY MOTHER ALWAYS MADE EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH AND YOU JUST CAN'T COMPARE.... (more)
Bonds
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2002I really enjoy going to this family owned restaurant to have some of the best pizza around. The family is always there to chit chat to. Theserve the bet cheese and sausage pizza, it is always good.... (more)
gboy
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2002The pizza here is excellent, oneof my favorite places to eat at. (more)
mayor
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2002I am a big fan of louisa's pizza and pasta. The pizza is outstanding but the Lasagna is something that nobody could even come close to. She makes it with homemade noodles and it is delicious. She aslo makes eggplant... (more)
teach
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2002You gotta love the pizza that is served here. Nothing compares. Well worth the drive. (more)
lezzi
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2002The cheese and sausage pizza is out of this world. The crust is also very good to . I take alot of our friends to this restaurant and everyone loves the food including the pasta. (more)
BasilBoy
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2002I happen to be golfing out at Midlothian Country Club, and someone told us that if we wanted the best food out on the south side to try Louisa's, which was down the street form the golf course. So we went and ordered a piza... (more)
MRPlumbing
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2002I own a plumbing store on the south side and this is one of our favorite places to eat pizza and pasta from. The pizza is mouth watering delicious!!!They also make great pasta You can't wrong with anything on the menu.... (more)