Lou's LaGrotto is home to the famous deep dish pizza in the Illinois Valley area.

Sources & updates
How this name was decided

the site's published name — stated on louslagrotto.com, ilccportal.illinois.gov, facebook.com

Profile sources
Last observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:45 PM UTCRecent
Record last changed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
Observations
258
Sources read
26 of 27

This collection is not finished: 1 source (litigation) could not be read.

Legal Entities & Relationships

LOU'S LA GROTTO INCLicensed operator of 1 of its locations
ilccportal.illinois.gov

Federal Awards

Award collection evidence

USAspending loans, grants and direct payments since FY2008. Contracts and subawards excluded. Reported loan value, subsidy, award amount and outlays are distinct; no original principal, forgiveness or current debt is inferred.

searched under licence-proven operator LOU'S LA GROTTO INC: 1 found

  • LOUS LA GROTTO INC. Recipient · PERU, IL
    Address
    3001 5TH ST · PERU, IL, 61354 · USA
    Business types
    category business, small business
    Recipient ID
    d8a9cfde-4643-2f87-30e1-69f67dd6c1ec-R
    Recipient level
    R
    View recipient record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/d8a9cfde-4643-2f87-30e1-69f67dd6c1ec-R/ → licence-proven operator LOU'S LA GROTTO INC on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    LOU'S LA GROTTO INC, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending-recipient:fd44ec7f0582830cd6a3df69
    All published fields
    Name
    LOUS LA GROTTO INC.
    Address
    City
    PERU
    State
    IL
    Country
    USA
    Postal Code
    61354
    Address Line1
    3001 5TH ST
    Address Line2
    3001 5TH ST
    Recipient ID
    d8a9cfde-4643-2f87-30e1-69f67dd6c1ec-R
    Business Types
    category_business, small_business
    Recipient Level
    R
  • LOUS LA GROTTO INC. Guaranteed/insured loan$98,000 loan value
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    6682208300
    Assistance listing
    59.073
    Searched name
    LOU'S LA GROTTO INC
    Reported loan value (USD)
    $98,000
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    $101,626

    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → licence-proven operator LOU'S LA GROTTO INC on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/d8a9cfde-4643-2f87-30e1-69f67dd6c1ec-R/ → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    LOU'S LA GROTTO INC, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:703fe15f2fa8bef776b7741b
    All published fields
    Group
    loans
    Award ID
    6682208300
    Award Type
    GUARANTEED/INSURED LOAN (F)
    Description
    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
    Recipient ID
    d8a9cfde-4643-2f87-30e1-69f67dd6c1ec-R
    Recipient Name
    LOUS LA GROTTO INC.
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_6682208300_073
    Queried Legal Name
    LOU'S LA GROTTO INC
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported loan value (USD)
    98,000
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    101,626
    Assistance listing
    59.073
Relationship evidence

Identity revision 1, last changed

  • a declared affiliated site is a relationship the publisher states, not common ownership
  • a declared provider account (gift cards, hiring, ordering) is a service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a register party at the business's premises is a candidate operator until the Place and legal resolvers bind it
  • a licensed operator of the business's premises operates those locations; it is not thereby the brand's owner
  • an employer a job board names on the openings posts them; it is not thereby the owner or the operator
  • an app's store seller or developer publishes the app; neither is thereby the restaurant's owner
  • a menu that names a producer names it; it is not a supply contract, a volume or an exclusivity
  • a mail or DMARC service domain in DNS is a technical service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a group the site says it is part of is a public affiliation; the equity chain and buying rights are separate questions
  • an organization that posts the openings, sells the app or holds a program account shares services with the business; that is not affiliation or ownership
  • a supplier or charitable partner the site's own page names and links is the publisher's statement; it is not a contract, a volume, an exclusivity or a gift amount
  • Published nameLou's LaGrotto
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.louslagrotto.com/contact/ → declared og:site_name
    First observed
    Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://www.louslagrotto.com
  • Published descriptionLou's LaGrotto is home to the famous deep dish pizza in the Illinois Valley area.
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.louslagrotto.com/
    First observed
    Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://www.louslagrotto.com
  • Declared languageen-US
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.louslagrotto.com/
    First observed
    Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://www.louslagrotto.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.louslagrotto.com/
    First observed
    Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://www.louslagrotto.com
  • LogoLogo
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.louslagrotto.com → declared Organization logo → declared asset on another registrable domain (getbento.com) — not the subject's own host
    First observed
    Oct 27, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://www.louslagrotto.com

Lou's LaGrotto Employees & Ownership

The latest people collection is incomplete. Previously confirmed people remain available with their original dates.

MERRY NOONANMANAGERper the register

Roles

Stated by 1 source
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
First observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Job Postings

No open roles listed.

Hiring evidence
  • Hiring statusno open role: no careers page or job board found; LinkedIn Jobs not searched: the site links no LinkedIn company of its own to read postings by; Indeed and ZipRecruiter not searched
    Derived from observations

Contact Information

Emails

louslagrotto@yahoo.com

louslagrotto@yahoo.com

Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Observed via
https://www.louslagrotto.com/location/lous-la-grotto/
First observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Phones

815-223-3083

3001 5th St, Peru, IL 61354-2469 815-223-3083

Published by the company · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Observed via
https://www.louslagrotto.com
First observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Contact forms

https://www.louslagrotto.com/

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Observed via
https://www.louslagrotto.com/ → form headed "Email Signup" → submits to https://www.louslagrotto.com/ → purpose: contact (a field to write or be reached through) → https://www.louslagrotto.com/contact/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com → https://www.louslagrotto.com/live-entertainment/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com/location/lous-la-grotto/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com/menu/menu/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com/menu/pizza/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com/menu/specials/ → https://www.louslagrotto.com/menus/
First observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC

https://www.louslagrotto.com/contact/

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Observed via
https://www.louslagrotto.com/contact/ → form headed "Inquiry Received" → submits to https://www.louslagrotto.com/contact/ → purpose: contact (a way to reply and a free-text field)
First observed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC
Full contact-form data (JSON)

Locations

Where is Lou's LaGrotto located?

1 known location

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  • Lou's La Grotto3001 5th St, Peru, IL, 61354, US
Location evidence

The latest location collection is incomplete.

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Restaurant details

What cuisine does Lou's LaGrotto serve?

Cuisine: Pizza.

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Menu & Online Ordering

Menu at Lou's La Grotto

What is on Lou's LaGrotto's menu?

110 menu items, including Chicken Alfredo, Appetizer Specials and Bacon Chicken Ranch Wrap.

How can I order online from Lou's LaGrotto?

Order online through ChowNow.

What are Lou's LaGrotto's menu prices?

Website menu prices: Chicken Alfredo: USD 16.00 on Menu, Menu; Bacon Chicken Ranch Wrap: USD 12.00 on Menu, Menu.

Menu & price evidenceSources
  • Channel prices at Lou's La Grotto, 3001 5th St

    Lou's La Grotto, 3001 5th St · the accepted location carrying the most storefront identities (1), with 1 of 27 platform menus read

    • chownow vs the site's own menu—

      no item name matched exactly on both channels; 68 the site's own menu items unmatched

    the site's own menu: 87 items (57 priced) · chownow: 124 items (64 priced)

    • Toastnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Grubhubsearched, not found · 0/1 locations
    • Uber Eatssearched, not found · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDashnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • ChowNowmenu read · 1/1 locations
    • Olonot declared · 0/1 locations
    • SkyTabnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Clovernot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Slicenot declared · 0/1 locations
    • KwickMenunot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Restolabs (onlineordering.io)not declared · 0/1 locations
    • CHOMPnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • OrderSave (Owner.com)not declared · 0/1 locations
    • SpotOnnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • TouchBistronot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Square Onlinenot declared · 0/1 locations
    • MenuSifunot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Menufynot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Dylishnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • getsaucenot declared · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDash Storefront (order.online)not declared · 0/1 locations
    • SpotHoppersearched, not found · 0/1 locations
    • ezCaternot declared · 0/1 locations
    • OpenTablenot declared · 0/1 locations

    One representative location per record: the accepted location carrying the most channel menus. Channel menus come from each provider's own store object for that store; prices are as each channel lists them, in the channel's currency; comparisons are projected from the resolved catalog -- one row per dish, portion-aware identity, prices kept as scoped offers -- and a pair the policy refuses is counted and explained rather than dropped.

    Derived from observations · confirmed Oct 27, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
    Observed via
    channel menus read for this location: chownow
    Interpreted by rule
    channel-pricing/1
    Evidence ID
    channel-pricing:9fd6f3291e1535373a756cda

Resolved for Lou's La Grotto. 110 dishes across 4 surfaces; the first 12 are shown here.

Compared against Menu — the site's own menu, resolved to this location.

Menu

Appetizers

Basket O' FriesCrispy French fries tossed in seasoned salt.$5.00
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Appetizers

Wings

Boneless WingsHalf pound of white chicken chunks deep-fried and tossed in your favorite Lou's wing sauce. Served with celery and your choice of our homemade ranch or Blue cheese.$9.50
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Wings · Boneless Wings

Desserts

Root Beer FloatNone$5.75
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Desserts

Lotsa Pasta

Chicken AlfredoServed in a white cream sauce with mushrooms over fettuccini pasta$16.00
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Lotsa Pasta

Wraps

Bacon Chicken Ranch WrapGrilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese and our homemade ranch dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. All sandwiches, wraps and Lou's burgers come with French fries and a pickle spear.$12.00
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Wraps

Sandwiches

Italian Beef SubMounds of Italian beef topped with melted Mozzarella cheese, served with au jus for dipping. All sandwiches, wraps and Lou's burgers come with French fries and a pickle spear.$10.95
Pizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Sandwiches

Pizza

Beef Roll

Beef RollItalian beef, Mozzarella cheese, garlic butter and Parmesan.Pizza$19.75
Menu not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Beef Roll

Lou's LaGrotto Monthly Specials

Appetizer SpecialsBacon Jalapeno Wontons Deep Fried Calamarino price observed on any surface
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surfaceChowNow not listed on this surface
Lou's LaGrotto Monthly Specials

Appetizers

Cheese & Bean NachosRegularChips covered with cheddar cheese, refried beans, and sour cream.ChowNow$10.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
Appetizers
Basket O' FriesRegularChowNow$5.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
Mac and Cheese BitesRegularDeep Fried, creamy, mac and cheese bites. Served with ranch dressingChowNow$8.50
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
Appetizers
Fried Pickle BombsRegularDeep fried pickle balls stuffed with a cream cheese filling and a side of ranchChowNow$9.50
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
Appetizers
not merged with "Fried Pickles": name_shortened
not merged with "Fried Pickles": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Fried Pickles": portion_one_side
not merged with "Fried Pickles": two_rows_one_menu
Show 9 more dishes

Specialty Pizzas

BLT PizzaExtra Large (Thin Crust Only)Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.ChowNow$26.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
Specialty Pizzas
not merged with "Pizza": name_plain_against_modified
not merged with "Pizza": portion_one_side
not merged with "Pizza": section_opposed
not merged with "Pizza": two_rows_one_menu
BLT PizzaLargeChowNow$21.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
BLT PizzaMediumChowNow$19.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
BLT PizzaSmallChowNow$16.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface

Wings

Boneless WingsRegularChowNow$9.50
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface

Beef Roll

Beef RollRegularChowNow$19.75
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface

Desserts

Root Beer FloatRegularChowNow$5.75
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface

Sandwiches

Italian Beef SubRegularChowNow$10.95
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface

Wraps

Bacon Chicken Ranch WrapRegularChowNow$12.00
Menu not listed on this surfacePizza not listed on this surfaceSpecials not listed on this surface
ChowNow has no comparable dish against Menu

Website & Digital Technology

Who manages Lou's LaGrotto's domain and DNS?

louslagrotto.com was first registered on July 18, 2006. Its registrar is Network Solutions, LLC.

What web infrastructure does Lou's LaGrotto use?

Protocols: HTTP/2.

Does Lou's LaGrotto use DNSSEC?

DNSSEC was not enabled when observed.

View technology, DNS, network and security evidence

More website details

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Mail records: Nothing observed in this category.

Apps, Loyalty & Guest Technology

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App store details: Nothing observed in this category.

Publisher files

Nothing observed in this category.

Feeds

Nothing observed in this category.

GitHub

Nothing observed in this category.

Additional site intelligence

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