Limited-time Collaboration Debuts on National Hot Dog Day, Bringing Together the City's Most Beloved Pizza and Hot Dog in One Legendary Dish
CHICAGO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a collaboration that could only happen in Chicago, two of the city's most iconic food brands are joining forces to create something legendary. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria and Portillo's are launching the Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza, available exclusively at Lou Malnati's full-service restaurants for a limited time starting today, National Hot Dog Day, July 16, 2025.
This one-of-a-kind pizza brings together everything Chicagoans love about their city's signature foods. Built on Lou Malnati's legendary buttery crust brushed with poppy seeds, the Chicago Dog Deep Dish features Portillo's Vienna Beef® hot dog, mozzarella cheese, Lou's signature tomatoes, chopped white onions, diced tomatoes, chopped pickles, sport peppers, and celery salt. After baking, it's topped with bright green relish and a drizzle of yellow mustard staying true to the authentic Chicago dog experience that Portillo's is known for.
"When our marketing team first suggested putting a Chicago dog on a deep-dish pizza, we never imagined it would actually taste this good," said Marc Malnati, owner at Lou Malnati's. "Partnering with Portillo's, the gold standard for Chicago dogs, makes this collaboration even more special. This pizza is pure Chicago in every bite."
The Chicago Dog Deep Dish represents more than just a menu item; it's a celebration of Chicago's unmatched food culture. Lou Malnati's is introducing this specialty pizza exclusively at their full-service restaurants in the Chicagoland area, Milwaukee, and Arizona. Available only in the small deep-dish size, it can be ordered for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. The item is not offered at their carryout-only locations.
"This pizza is an unexpectedly delicious celebration of Chicago," said Vallory McCormack, Portillo's Director of Marketing. "We're thrilled to see our iconic Chicago-style hot dog come to life in Lou Malnati's famous deep dish pizza. It's the kind of bold, fun partnership that could only come from two brands that understand what makes Chicago food special."
The limited-time pizza launches as part of both brands' commitment to celebrating Chicago's iconic food scene while offering something completely new for adventurous food lovers and Chicago loyalists alike.
The Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza is available now while supplies last at participating Lou Malnati's full-service restaurant locations. For more information and to find the nearest location, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/chicago-dog-deep-dish.
Look for Lou Malnati's pop-up hot dog stand on the street outside their Gold Coast location on Wednesday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where free samples of the Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza will be served to curious pizza and hot dog lovers alike.
About Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati's is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities; they serve one deep dish at a time. There are 70 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati's signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. For the latest dish, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/.
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