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    Little Star Pizza

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    LITTLE STAR PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Sausage sando & . with a fine draft beer. A toast to my fallen brothers on Memorial Day
    Thomas B.

    Not gimmicky but nice clean well run place with great ingredients. The staff here is always super friendly and it's very very popular around us to come here for your pizza. You get a fresh out of the oven. Or you can eat inside too, which has clean comfortable seating. They also have a wonderful little alleyway that has tables, chairs, umbrellas that you can sit outside on a beautiful day like today.

    Small Goddess salad during happy hour! Delicious and nice size!
    Marcy S.

    This review is for their Happy Hour. I have always loved their food. This gives me a reason to love it even more. From 3-5:30 M-F. Great deals on food and drinks. They don't skimp on sizes. I ordered way too much thinking I was going to get a tiny salad and appetizer . Nice personal size pizza for just $7. Loved it. Thanks Little Star!

    Robbie R.

    While I was in this area location documenting Zachary's, my OG local guide, said I needed to include Little Star Pizza just down the street from Zachary's Solano location. Little Star is down near the bottom of Solano near San Pablo. Parking is the same limited street parking, though maybe a little better than parking at the top of Solano. I hear Little Star was started by former Zachary's people, so of stands to reason, the deep dish pizza are similar back when there were not many offerings in the East Bay. Inside is all modern and nice and bigger than Zachary's. We ordered the Classic, similar to the deep dish we had a Zachary's, so we could compare properly. All these deep dish pizzas take around 45 minutes, so if you plan ahead and order ahead, your wait won't be so long. The beautiful deep dish pizza came out and was served to each plate. Prices are similar to all the deep dish places. Little Star has another location on Oakland on Grand Ave. The taste experience was fantastic almost to the point where I'd be happy going to either Little Star here or Zachary's depending on the crowded situation. I like the crust either place. Service is good here so no issue there. I'd return to Little Star anytime!

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    Yvette C.

    It went like this........ I ordered/paid from my phone on the website then headed over since I was already in my car. Parked illegally in front. Walked to the pick up area. Guy was waiting at the register and said my pizza just came out. He offered me cheese and peppers in To Go containers and I was out in less then 5 minutes like a thief in the night and avoided getting a ticket. BOOYA Got the goods home, pizza was exactly hot enough to eat. What I learned..... They have parking behind the shop. Parking gets concerning on Solano, especially on a Friday at 7pm. The pick up area has it's own entrance/exit and it is closest to the back parking area. They have a enclosed heater to keep your pizza toasty until you pick it up. They use non GMO, high quality ingredients and avoid corn syrup. Using locally grown as much as possible. A friend once told me if you are going to indulge, make sure the indulgence has good ingredients. I rest my case

    James H.

    I had a great time at little star pizza, the meatballs were sooooo good.Also the service was good too,for a first time I had a pretty good time.

    Little Star with pepperoni added. Oh and order the El Cubano!
    Tessa V.

    Haven't been here in years since we escaped California. Stopped for a bite on our way to the airport and ordered our usual Little Star deep dish with pepperoni and roasted garlic. We ordered a small knowing we didn't want to have to pack our leftovers for the plane. Never happened to us before, but our pie seemed to be overcooked - perhaps because of the smaller size.

    Detroit style pizza
    Yarn Y.

    The place is nice and the service is good . The happy hour deal is also nice and has many options I got a margarita from the happy hour menu (7$) which was quite good - enjoyed it . I then decided to try out their Detroit style pizza (I think I took the classic) and switched pepperoni with feta cheese . The pizza looked great but...something was off w the dough . Some stale flavor which you typically have if they unfreeze dough vs making it from fresh . That kind of spoiled the entire taste for me . Will probably not come back

    Tomato - Ricotta  Crostini
    Billie M.

    Juan is amazing @ Little Star Pizza. Great service with a wonderful staff and excellent food. This establishment caters to adults and the kids. Yummy pizzas & drinks. We love Little Star Pizza.

    A large Cheese and meat All Star thin crust pizza with fresh tomatoes. It was excellent. Julie A
    Julie A.

    Little Star Pizza Restaurant is a Five Star Treasure on Solano Drive in Albany, CA. It is beautiful inside and the food is off the chart excellent. We drove from 3 different cities to meet up and eat here....Reno, San Pablo & Sacramento. It was truly the best pizza we have ever eaten. It was FIRE! Our group of 4 ordered a vinaigrette salad, 2 orders of dry rub chicken wings, we should have ordered 3... Homemade Ranch dressing and two large pizza's, Chicken BBQ Detroit style and the All Star Meat thin crust. Kiley, our server was fantastic and again, ALL THE FOOD, was INCREDIBLE!. If you get a chance to try out Little Star, I know you will be as impressed with the venue as well as the food & service. It was an all around Five Star Pizza Dining Experience and well worth our travels from 3 different cities. We will all meet back up again for another great pizza lunch at Little Star. See you there! Julie A

    Michelle M.

    This quirky, retro-modern restaurant offers a fun and memorable dining experience. The atmosphere blends vintage charm with modern style, creating a lively and unique vibe. We started with a salad and meatballs -- the meatballs were clean, flavorful, and perfectly coated in marinara sauce. For drinks, we had a Star Sunrise (with vodka instead of tequila) and a beer, both pairing nicely with our deep-dish pizza loaded with sausage, peppers, and cheese. The pizza was delicious -- rich, cheesy, and satisfying. Though the place was busy and our server was hard to find at times, the great food and vibrant ambiance made up for it. Overall, a tasty and enjoyable experience worth revisiting.

    Viki N.

    Came here for the $11 Personal Signature Pizza lunch special and chose a thin crust Carbonara pizza. It was alright, can't say it blew my mind or anything, but it's really hard to be mad at the value for $11. However, I also can't see myself coming here and paying $26 for their regular 12" pizza. It wouldn't have been much bigger than what I got, but over double the price. We were also seated outside where service was quite slow and we felt forgotten often. They also have $7 single topping pizzas during happy hour, which I'd also say is a great time to come.

    John F.

    This was my second time here and I wanted to try something different. I ordered the All-star Detroit style pizza. It was loaded with plenty of meats and perfectly cooked and so filling. I ordered over the phone and the service was great as well as when I dined indoors I will definitelyreturnsoon. .

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    Monika T.

    I went to Little Star after a long day at work. It was delicious. I would go back for sure during Happy Hour. It definitely hit the spot and I am pleasantly surprised. I can't wait to go back. Happy hour salad, personal size pizzas and meatballs!

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    Sat at thw bar and had baked wings and roasted cauliflower. Pretty tasty. I'll order the ricotta and feta pie next time.

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    Always amazing. We love coming here when we are in the bay. The pizzas are always good and consistent.

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    Nice menu selections for everyone in the family. Pizzas excellent, salads crisp and delicious, staff friendly.

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    It took more than two hours to get our pizza after we ordered. There were like 30 of us waiting. Ridiculous.

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    Can I buy a bottle of the green goddess salad dressing?

    I don't know. It's good dressing, isn't it? I was very disappointed when they changed the dressing on their Goddess salad a while ago. Give them a call and see if they sell the dressing by the bottle.

    Where can I find details about their happy hour?

    Our happy hour menu is on the website at https://www.littlestarsolano.com/pdf-menu

    I'm looking for a pizza that has a good crust does this pizza have a good crust?

    I've only had the deep dish and the crust is crunchy and flavorful.

    Some reviews mention vegan options. Do you offer vegan cheese?

    Yes. We offer Follow Your Heart vegan cheese.

    So as good as always but something seems different, is the association with The Star in Oakland new?

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