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I tried Chicago's famous deep dish pizza for the first time and was not impressed

Frank OlitoJul 15, 2021, 18:52 IST

Lou Malnati's is famous for its deep dish pizza.Frank Olito/ Insider

As born and bred New Yorker, I tried Chicago's deep dish pizza for the first time.
I went to the famous Lou Malnati's in Chicago and was surprised to find it was a chain restaurant.
The crust of the deep dish pizza was tasty, but the sauce and cheese left a lot to be desired.

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When I traveled to Chicago for the first time a few weeks ago, I knew I had to try the city's famous deep dish pizza.

Chicago. Shutterstock

While exploring Chicago, locals told me I had to visit several deep dish restaurants in the city.

There are several Lou Malnati locations in Chicago. Google Maps

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I arrived at the Lou Malnati's near the Magnificent Mile and was surprised to find it located in an elaborate building.

Lou Malnati's. Frank Olito/ Insider

When I entered the establishment, I was again surprised to find a restaurant and not a quaint pizzeria like I'm used to in New York.

Inside Lou Malnati's. Frank Olito/ Insider

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Lou Malnati's even had a gift shop.

The gift shop. Frank Olito/ Insider

When I sat down at my table, I first ordered the garlic bread, which was delicious.

The garlic bread and sauce. Frank Olito/ Insider

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I ordered the personal-size deep dish pizza and thought it was perfect for just one person.

The personal pizza. Frank Olito/ Insider

When I took my first bite of the pizza, I loved the crunchiness of the crust, but something was lacking.

Taking the first bite. Frank Olito/ Insider

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The crust certainly was deep but the sauce and cheese fell flat.

A slice of the pizza. Frank Olito/ Insider

Overall, my first experience with Chicago's deep dish pizza did not live up to the hype.

Lou Malnati's. Frank Olito/ Insider

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