Red & Louie's Pizzeria

In search of an Italian Beef sandwich to rival Mr. Beef in Chicago (verdict: there is none), we headed to Red & Louie’s Pizzeria. I know. But nonetheless, we ventured out, and for a sports bar, you can’t go wrong here. Good food - try the toasted raviolis (someone is missing the midwest), and their Italian Beef is NOT bad. Friendly service, and right on Hermosa Ave a block from the beach means you can have midwest and west coast all rolled into one! Enjoy! Note: easy parking not included.

This place is a small store with counter seating and several booth seating areas. The pizza is one of the best I've had in a very long time. The owner is Red and he is from Chicago and serves a Chicago style pizza. Louie in the Red & Louie's Pizzaria is Red's Black Cat. Louie is NOT on the premises so don't go looking for him because he is sitting back and collecting the belly rubs. ;)

Had a very delicious create your own pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms!! This is exactly how I like pizza and with the fluffy crust. They serve beer but I whent with a premium bottle root beer. Very good !!

I just had the worst pizza of my life for pizza Friday. I might faint. It’s so bad I can’t even talk about it. So glad they claim Chicago and not NY style. It felt like a frozen pizza you pop in the oven, enough said. I could go on about how one of our slices fell on the floor when they delivered it to the table but I’m good….

Absolutely amazing deep-dish pizza! Every bite was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—crispy on the outside, yet soft and buttery on the inside. It made me feel like I was eating inside the Loop in Chicago, but without the usual heaviness or saltiness of traditional deep-dish. The sauce was vibrant, the cheese was gooey and indulgent, and the crust had that perfect golden crunch. The Owners and Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service was impeccable. Plus, they have a fantastic selection of adult beverages to pair with your meal. If you love pizza, this spot is an absolute must-visit. I’ll definitely be back! 🍕🔥