I went there yesterday for dinner. Never been. 1) Decor is modern and stylish. Restaurant is clean. 2) Location is good, in Albany, you could easier find street parking 3) Ordered a thin pesto chicken and a Detroi style California pizza, and a wedge salad. 4) Food arrived pretty quick 5) waitress, employees are very nice there. 6) Has outdoor seating, but kind of cold yesterday, so I did not sit outside. 7) Pizza taste so good. Almost as good as pizza in Rome, Italy. 8) Price is very reasonable. I want to go back again and eat there. Highly recommended. read more

The 2 stars are for the following. We got there at 4 and the happy hour pizza was not being made anymore . They said they ran out. Very disappointed this is the second time this has happened. Will not be going back for a while. read more

I'm done with Little Star. I have been eating at LS since it opened in SF on Valencia St. Loved it. It was always my favorite pizza in the Bay Area. And I loved the service we got from the people who worked there. But over the past 6 months the overall quality of the pizzas has taken a dive and in the last 3 months I LITERALLY have never had a single order (out of maybe ten) go right. I've stuck with them because of the legacy, but for example I'd have the instructions for the custom pizza applied to ALL the pizzas. I'd have the instructions on the custom pizza ignored completely--and these are simple instructions. "Please do not put tomato sauce on this pizza. Thank you." I appreciate that they have a custom option--my daughter is picky. One time they got it wrong and remade my entire order while I waited for another hour. But yesterday was my last Little Star pizza. I ordered the usual, including a small Detroit style classic. They got two of the pizzas right, but when I arrived the guy at the counter just said, "Oh, we sold out of the small Detroit, check the app to see if you got the refund." How about starting with I'm sorry? I know that it's 9p and you're ordering dinner for your family and you're going to have less food than you planned for--and since this is Berkeley you aren't going to be able to get other takeout food at this time of night--or if you could you would not make it home until 10p." Anything like that would have been thoughtful. "Check your app to see if you got the refund." The order for the thing you were sold out of went through. How about call me when the system makes a mistake like this? You've got my number. Call me and ask if I'd like to get something else instead of the thing you're out of. How about recognize me as a regular customer who has patiently rolled with your errors over and over again without one complaint. How about think about the logistics of someone placing a takeout order late on a Saturday night and what their options might be. There must be a problem with the management. I thought that LS had that under control, but all things eventually come to an end. read more

I've been to The Star on Park before, so when my wife and I were craving pizza, Little Star Pizza was an easy choice--especially since they have deep dish around and gluten-free options for her. We stopped in early on a Friday evening and were seated right away. The space has a great, casual vibe with plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor tables for nicer weather. Our server was friendly and checked in to see if we had any questions (we didn't), and we got drinks started right away--a local beer from Faction and a Black Basil cocktail. Both came out quickly and were solid. For food, I went with one of their signature pies--the All-Star deep dish. It's loaded with bacon, meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese... and it's massive. I always go for the 12" because it easily turns into 4-5 meals (no regrets there). My wife built her own gluten-free pizza with a thin crust and really enjoyed it. One thing I appreciated: even though deep dish takes longer to cook, both pizzas came out at the same time, which isn't always easy to do. They also offer a good variety of salads, starters, and sandwiches, which all sounded great--but I was here for the pizza. Overall, great service, excellent food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a go-to spot for a casual pizza night. read more

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I was visiting family out by Albany and was planning on getting sandwiches from Zara. Sadly Zara's closed after a car drive into the Delicatessen. I was in a mood for a sandwich and by brother-in-law suggested Little Star Pizza. He recommended the East Coast Sandwich (combination). My sister and brother-in-law ordered the East Coast Sandwich which they both loved. I ordered a Meatball sandwich which was pretty good. It tasted liked meatballs in a grilled garlic roll. The meatball is sliced so the sandwich is on the thin side. Overall, the nice gooey cheese, grilled garlic roll and meatball created a pretty good sandwich. They have a good menu with pizzas, sandwiches and salads. I plan to drop in again but will try the pizza and see if it is as good as the sandwiches. If you order take-out, you need to walk down the side of the building to the take-out sign and enter that door. The take-out counter is right inside the side door. read more

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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. read more

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This place is amazing. My family and I go to Little Star Pizza at least every other month. We get the family deal with 2 pizzas and a salad. We usually order the chicken bbq pizza. The family deal is a must, that's why we drive pretty far from the East Bay to have little star. It's popular for our family when we go out with family or friends. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Little Star Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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 read more

Little Star Pizza - Detroit style pizza - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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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 read more

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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. read more

Little Star Pizza - Tomato - Ricotta Crostini - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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. read more

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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.

Who doesn't love pizza. This pizza joint was highly recommended in Albany. I hate the parking as it's only street parking. The restaurant is easy to find. Plenty of seats and good for groups. The restaurant is modern and nicely decorated. We ordered two large pizza's. One is a thin crust Chicken Pesto. It was very good but pesto is really strong. We also ordered the Detroit style All star pizza. These were pretty good. We also ordered their large Caesar salad for the family. That was pretty good even if the leaves were whole and had to cut it up. I had a sangria as well and it was good and strong. Service was very good. Prices are little pricey though. They were training a new hire but they still served us well. I think I would come back again if in the area. [82R,2025] read more

The pizza is so good! I love the all star and their bbq chicken pizza! The service is quick and the staff is kind. It's a good hangout spot and I hope to come back soon! read more

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. read more

Little Star Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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Little Star Pizza serves genuinely great pizza -- excellent crust, flavor, and quality. Staff and service were solid, and the food itself deserves high marks. My rating is lower because the surrounding parking enforcement situation significantly affected the experience. I received a $50 parking ticket during my visit, which effectively became an added cost on top of the meal and made the visit feel rushed instead of relaxed. I understand the restaurant does not control city parking policy, and this is not a complaint about the staff or food. It's about the overall customer experience in the district. Based on this experience, I plan to avoid visiting Albany businesses for the next six months -- including restaurants, shops, and neighborhood stores -- and will choose Berkeley instead where parking feels more predictable. If the city reviews my appeal fairly and improves the parking experience, I would absolutely return and support these businesses again. The pizza itself is worth it. read more

TIP: order half and half to try 2 different themed pizzas! 1 of my favorite spots for a great deep dish pizza. My current favorite specialty is the Deep Brass Monkey which is considered a secret menu item! It has sausage, spinach blended with ricotta & feta, mushrooms, onions, choice of fresh or roasted garlic, such a great combo. The little star deep dish is another classic with spinach blended with ricotta & feta, mushrooms, onions, choice of fresh or roasted garlic. 1 thing I'm sad about Little Star Pizza is that they may have seasonal or limited time specialty pizzas but I usually order online for pick-up and don't see the limited time specialty items which are only written on a board in-store for in-store ordering. Maybe I need to try calling in for my order next time and ask about any current specials! read more

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. . read more

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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! read more

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As a kid, Little Star was a decadently filling dinner! The sad thing is that pizza is never on my radar, since I don't eat dairy. But fast forward now, I finally paid a visit since they offer dairy-free options! I made reservations at 5:00 pm for my Dad and me to enjoy happy hour and sit outside with my puppy. That in itself is a pro--vegan-friendly, dog-friendly, and happy hour options! Outside seating is in a small semi-alley, super casual, breezy, and quieter. Inside is quite nice, spacious, and relaxed--I wouldn't mind coming back to dine inside. Service was as expected--friendly and prompt. Dad and I shared a Small White Pie. We subbed the feta with vegan cheese. It was a lighter pizza, fresh with zucchini and tomatoes, and had a nice garlic and olive oil crust. Loved that it was thin crust and so easy to eat! Since it's vegan cheese don't expect any traditional dairy cheese looks or tastes. The cheese pull was nonexistent, it was sort of gooey and greasy, and had a particular taste and texture. My dad was not a fan but had to suck it up for me. I thought it was enjoyable but I wouldn't get it if I didn't need to. We also enjoyed happy hour drinks and he got the happy hour Meatballs. I didn't have any but he ate them all up. Little Star is a small but mighty pizza shop located in the Bay Area plus Oregon. Their location in Albany is popular and a must-visit on Solano Ave. for pizza lovers! Parking is easily found on the street, in the back lot, or the neighborhood. I'll be back with friends, family, and my pup! read more

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I believe in giving credit when credit is due, and man little star hits it out of the park again! On this early Friday night, the place was completely full...line out the door full. Food and drinks were pouring out of the kitchen wicked fast. Happy hour (now 3-530) is still the BEST happy hour in Albany. The happy hour salads are what keep bringing me back. My favorite Greek salad is just $7 and add a glass of wine for $7 and I'm very happy during happy hour. The new cheesy garlic bread sticks made my midwestern husband swoon. Kids love the pizza. Staff are A+. A true local gem. Keep up the great work! read more

Little Star Pizza - happy hour menu - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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

Decided to try this new place. I've driven past it so many days going up Solano but never stopped. Went in for lunch time. The decor is cute but a little dark. The service was quick. Ordered their personal pizza Old School not realizing that the garlic was raw. That was on me. Had the mixed salad- quite tasty but the walnuts were bitter. Was definitely an interesting meal and I have to go back again to try another pizza and salad before I write them off read more

Man this pizza place was recommended to me by a friend so I was excited to try it but when I got home I found a super long hair embedded in my pizza! Pretty disappointed and it really ruined my appetite.... read more

Little Star Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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Just had one of the worst pizza dinners I have ever had......The pizza crust was soggy, there was virtually no sauce, the sausage pieces were broken into huge chunks and overcooked. In the Caesar salad, the romaine lettuce pieces were not even ripped up, and there was almost no cheese. The dressing was okay, but that's not enough. The whole meal was a disappointment, especially since I have had many better meals from this business. However, both my husband and I have noticed the deterioration of this restaurant lately. That's really too bad, but we will surely have to try a different business next time. read more

Cool, modern style Italian pizza spot in Albany. Good variety of pizza options and sizes. You can even have it thin, deep dish or Detroit style. They also have a full bar (which I like). Ordered the Little Star with thin crust, which came out fast. Pizza was just as I would expect and will come back and try other pizzas. Want to try the happy hour times as well. Nice locale on Solano Ave. read more

Little Star Pizza - Little Star - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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

After I got my haircut yesterday in Berkeley, we came here for lunch. Service was very slow. We had to wait a while to get seated even though they were only two tables that had people seated. I think there was only one staff member walking around at the time. After we got seated we waited a bit until we could get our menus. There's a lot of waiting. Food came out pretty quick. Our waitress was friendly. We ordered a 9 inch All-Star Pizza deep dish. There were six decent size slices in one pizza. All Star flavor is the tastiest because it has so many different things in it. It's probably the least healthy because it has a lot of processed meats like bacon and sausage. It also has meatballs and pepperoni. The pepperoni is really good when it comes out because it's crunchy. Eating in the restaurant is really nice because the crust is perfect and super crispy. We really enjoyed the salad as well. We order a small little gem with candy walnuts but the small size was actually quite large. The Little gems are not that little. You have to cut them in smaller pieces to eat it. All in all, the salad was very fresh tasting and we enjoyed it. Definitely will come back and have more food when we're in the mood for it in Berkeley.. Good clean ambience. The bathroom lighting needs to be better. Very dark in the bathroom but the lights that are on the mirror are too bright. read more

Little Star Pizza - All Star Pizza with pepperoni meatballs sausage and bacon - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

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The flavors of the pizza were decent. I wasn't the biggest fan of the crust. I had this delivered for lunch, so I'm unsure about the service/ ambiance of the restaurant. Not the worst pizza, but not the best. read more

Little Star Pizza - Personal Signature Pizza with garlic and mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Albany, California

Excellent Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Hard to compete with their corn meal crust. A couple of blips with service over the years but very forgivable. I haven't been able to go back to the other similar pizza place which shall not be named out of respect for pizzas everywhere. read more

I'd say it's ok pizza. Not really authentic pizza and overpriced for what is offered. I've had Star Pizza from the Oakland restaurant and found their pizzas more generous and better tasting. read more

We ordered delivery via door dash, Which was quick but can't speak to ambiance. I don't get deep dish often but I like their pies, more than the other deep dish options in the east bay. Salads and broccolini sides are solid, fresh and not overly dressed. I've also had their GF vegan pizza, which is legit good -- the vegan cheese is tasty, reminiscent of a bechamel sauce. And highly recommend the cheesecake for desert. read more

This place lost their touch years ago. It's not the same quality pizza I used to get here. We ordered a large sausage, mushroom and garlic and it was terrible. It looked like whoever made this pizza was having a bad day, pinched pieces of sausage, various sizes and too cheesy. They used to be good years ago and every time I give them a second, third chance they always disappoint. Great location terrible pizza makers. read more

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

We visited Little Star Pizza on Solano this past Saturday evening with family and some friends. We had a reservation and were seated quickly at a table near the back side of the bar and bathrooms. Unfortunately, our service experience was frustrating and disappointing for me. Right after we were seated, we noticed that two other groups who arrived after us (closer to the entrance) were greeted right away, had their drink orders taken, and received consistent attention throughout their meal. Meanwhile, we sat there for about 20 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us, and it took even longer for them to take our food order. During this time, there was also a girl sitting alone on a chair nearby. At first, I thought she was waiting for food, but no one checked on her either, and she just sat there staring at us, which made things a little awkward. What stood out the most was how differently we were treated compared to the other tables. The two groups that were seated after us had their food much sooner and received attentive service, while we were repeatedly overlooked. Even after flagging down the bartender for drink refills, it still took so long that by the time we got them, we had already finished eating. I don't want to assume the reason for the difference in treatment, but I couldn't help but notice that the other two groups were white, while our group was Latino. I'd like to believe it was just a coincidence, but it definitely left me feeling like we weren't valued the same way as other guests. We love Little Star Pizza and have had much better service when seated in the main dining area. But this experience left a bad taste in my mouth--great food only goes so far when you feel like you're being treated differently. Would I come back? Yes, but only if I'm seated in the main dining room and given the same level of service as everyone else. read more