I'm a Chicago transplant, so I'm fond of a good deep dish pizza. This one was great! Perfect cheese to crust ratio, slightly spicy sauce, and perfect crumb. The bathroom was spotless, the servers friendly and attentive, and they have a great happy hour that features half price beer on Monday. All good! read more

You can't go wrong with the classics here, so order the deep dish pepperoni pizza, and you won't feel like you missed out on anything. I used to live in the Bay Area and absolutely obsessed over this place back in the day. Now that I've been in LA for years I keep missing Little Star and know that no place can ever live up to the pizza here. If Little Star ever considers expanding, please consider expanding to LA. LA needs you. read more

This place absolutely rocks! We had a birthday dinner there last night and stayed for hours. The staff were great about it. They even helped hang the birthday banner. Food was amazing as always! They have such a huge variety on their menu --something for everyone no matter what your food needs/preferences are! They also have good wines at very reasonable prices. We'll be back soon! read more

Little Star Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has been raved about in SF and I am happy I finally got to try it. Loves: + Yummy pizza. You can get it deep dish, detroit-style, or thin crust. Detroit style is my fave with the crisp edges and fluffy crust. + Friendly service + Spacious inside and good for large groups + Easy to get reservations through Yelp The one note I would make is during busy periods the pizza can take up to 45min to arrive. So please don't come starving but you can surely come hungry. :) read more

Little Star Pizza - 9" Deep Dish Little Star and 9" Classic Detroit-Style - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went in to try the Chicago style pizza. Was happy to find out when I got there that Monday's have happy hour pricing on beers so got a good deal on my IPA. Had a 12" custom pizza. Enjoyed the crispy cornmeal crust and good quality of the ingredients. Service was pretty good for the most part but did sometimes take a minute to get our servers attention. It was a rainy day outside but the inside felt very cozy and comfortable. Was not too busy that night and easy to have a conversation. read more

Little Star Pizza - 12" deep dish pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been a longtime fan of Little Star and would mostly go to their old Divisadero location, which has unfortunately closed. Our friend had just run the SF marathon, so what better way to replenish carb stores than deep dish? We ordered the cheesy bread sticks, broccolini, and the signature Little Star deep dish. Bread sticks were solid: good foccacia, nice crispy cheese, and solid marinara and ranch dipping sauces. Broccolini was roasted well, although a smidge oily for my taste. The Little Star is what we always order, never strayed from it because it has everything I love about pizza: tangy, saucy tomatoes, veggies, and a thick layer of cheese on top of a crunchy cornmeal crust. It's always hit the spot in the past -- but this time it didn't quite meet the mark. Tomato sauce doesn't have that nice acidity that fresh tomatoes have anymore, there was a lot less cheese, and the cornmeal crust felt a bit under-baked. The experience this time around does mar my memories of previous Little Star visits; however, it's still a solid deep dish option in the city. read more

Little Star Pizza - cheesy bread sticks and broccolini - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A bit disappointed with Little Star recently. I know they specialize in deep dish but i feel like the consistency of their thin crusts haven't been there. Lacking red sauce and the pizza itself was over baked. Chicken wings and ranch were amazing as always. read more

Little Star Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken wings - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service: We called ahead to make an 8pm reservation to try the highly recommended pizza here. When we arrived, they told us they'd get our table ready shortly. One waiter asked another to clean the table as he was busy serving others. However, even once he was free, he didn't prioritize getting our table ready. Keep in mind it wasn't that busy. We ended up waiting nearly an hour before we were finally seated. To be fair, he did apologize and offered us a complimentary drink, which we appreciated. All Star Deep Dish Pizza: The crust was nicely done, and overall the pizza was good. One thing that threw me off was the use of cornmeal it gave the crust a sandy texture that I personally didn't like. Burrata Caprese: They served three generously sized pieces, which I liked, and there was a good amount of cheese. The bread was thick, which isn't typical for this kind of appetizer, but I actually liked it! It was an okay pizza spot. Not my first choice, but I'd be willing to come again read more

Little Star Pizza - Burrata Caprese - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Little Star Pizza is one of those places that reminds you why deep dish is worth the wait. I ordered a large Build Your Own deep dish with mushrooms and fresh mozzarella, and it was exactly the kind of cozy, satisfying pizza night I was hoping for. First off, the deep dish itself is the star. The crust has a great texture and structure, so it holds all that filling without getting soggy. It has a nice cornmeal style crunch on the outside, but it still eats tender and warm inside. You can tell it is made to support the layers, not just act like a thick piece of bread. The mushrooms were generous and tasted fresh, not watery, and they paired perfectly with the mozzarella. The fresh mozzarella melted into that stretchy, creamy layer that makes every slice feel extra comforting. The tomato sauce on top had a bright, savory flavor that balanced the richness of the cheese, so the pizza never felt too heavy even though it is definitely a hearty meal. What I also appreciate about Little Star is that it feels like a reliable neighborhood spot. The staff is friendly, the space is clean, and they clearly know what they are doing. Deep dish takes time, but it is worth it when it comes out hot, well built, and packed with flavor. If you are craving a real deep dish experience in San Francisco, Little Star is an easy yes. I left happy, full, and already thinking about what toppings to try next time. read more

I love little star pizza. The deep dish is really good. I have been to the divisadero location before which I think closed or doesn't really serve pizza now. This location still serves pizza. Pretty good prices and big portions. Very filling. The deep dish crust is not too thick and it's crispy. I like the amount of gooey cheese they put on. We got the pesto chicken and the classic which has pepper and sausage. We also got the cauliflower app which was very good too. A pile of cauliflower and the seasoning on it kinda made it taste like calamari, in a good way. We also ordered chicken wings. Each chicken wing was pretty small but had a good flavor. The desserts are very good as well. The lemon bar wasn't too sour and tasted home made. Cheesecake was very creamy and the brownie very chocolatey. They put so much ice cream on the brownie which I appreciate. I got a glass of Prosecco, it was a little too dry for me. Def recommend coming her for a relaxing time and good food. read more

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I really miss the Divisadero location. We ordered chicken Mediterranean deep dish. It was good but not nearly the same amount of chicken. Crust was great and I'm not a crust eater. I'd rate Valencia at a 7 compared to a 10 at Divisidero. My understanding is that the two locations were run separately. This place is conveniently located close to MUNI 22 but that bus can be crowded especially when you have to stand and balance the pizza. We no longer have the option of walking. Prices are reasonable for San Francisco. I like this Little Star just not as much as the closed Divis. read more

2nd-time in-a-row I've been disappointed by Little Star: "salted-rimmed Margherita." $13 - what a joke. read more

Little Star Pizza - $13 - salted-rimmed Margarita - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

After mourning the closure of the Divisadero location (RIP), we ventured to the Mission Street spot for a late lunch. The vibe here is much brighter, with big windows that give it a lively and airy feel, definitely a nice change of pace. We lucked out with happy hour pricing on a pitcher of beer, which paired perfectly with a large Caesar salad and a big pie (broccolini, mushrooms, and sausage) to share. The salad was spot on! tender lettuce and what I'm almost certain were house-made croutons (delicious and crunchy!). The pizza was flavorful and well-cooked, but the broccolini didn't quite shine as a pizza topping. We found ourselves hunting for it on the pie. Still, with great happy hour deals and solid lunch specials, this spot is worth the trek. read more

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Excellent service, prices fair, expect a wait for your deep dish. Street parking is hit or miss, the place is a clean establishment. Would come here again. Pro tip, put honey on the deep dish crust read more

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Came before the crowd nice and quiet. Server was super friendly and knowledgeable. Had mixed salad, garlic cheese bread, deep dish bbq chicken pizza and deep dish pepperoni/sausage read more

Little Star Pizza - Mixed salad - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for happy hour and it's an excellent deal; $7 personal pizzas, $5 glasses of wine, $7 meatballs. We also got a cauliflower appetizer - would definitely order again - and a large Green Goddess Salad which was delicious and filling, with a lot of the dressing on the bottom. The server was attentive in filling our waters and taking our orders. The seating area is medium-sized and wasn't too busy at 5pm. Happy hour ends at 5:30, but I would definitely come back to try some of their signature pies. read more

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Pizza that you can customize across deep dish, thin crust, Detroit style?! Why do other chains not do this... Got to try half half for thin crust and deep dish. That's a hack I learned from reading other Yelp reviews btw. Also ask for honey because it goes rly well with the saltier pizzas Servers were nice but food came out a bit slow. Will definitely come back in the future read more

Little Star Pizza - Half and half Little Star Thin Crust Pizza and All-Star Thin Crust Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best pizza places in the city. Consistently high quality. Love this place.

I've been here many times and they never disappoint! I love the ability to choose my own toppings for the deep dish pizza. While the deep dish takes a bit of time to make, it's very worth it. It's cute and casual inside, and can get busy on the weekends, so I would recommend a reservation. read more

Little Star Pizza - BBQ Chicken Deep Dish Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered burrata garlic crostinis, caesar salad, and the Italian combo deep dish pizza. I've personally never been the biggest fan of pizza but my boyfriend is so we came here. Safe to say I actually like pizza a lot more now after eating here and we'll be back soon lol read more

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We had such an amazing meal here last night. Our server Sam went out of his way to be kind and worked with us to keep 3 kids with very different tastes happy. I highly recommend the Detroit pizza (and obviously the deep dish with feta). read more

Another San Francisco restaurant going down. The Little Star pizza is supposed to have ricotta and feta cheese but tonight it had bland mozzarella--and definitely not enough salt, and barely any mushrooms! read more

Hey SF! here for the cali classic and after a long day of bball, needed some dinner. we came at about 5:30 on a saturday and thankfully there weren't too many people. the waitress greeted us and suggested some pies. we got an all star (the meaty one) a california (red sauce) and a little star (pesto based) the cali and little star were deep dish and the all star was detroit style the pizzas were great. we had so much food left over which is always wanted out of pizza. the all star was super salty and greasy, just what i like from a meat-heavy pizza and i really liked the detroit style. the cali with the pesto was a deep dish pizza and it was super good. the pesto base was a good balance to the heavier meaty pizza we had the little star was the red sauce based one and it had veggies and was probably my least fav of the three. had here, they have a sort of corn meal crust so the crust has a sweeter taste which i enjoyed. they ALSO gave us honey, which i put on all 3 diff pizzas and i think it was best with the all star meat pizza because it was sweet and salty overall, solid spot. its funny because its close by to another pizza shop across te street (won't be named) 4/5 read more

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Great atmosphere excellent and friendly service best deep dish around . The vegetables were fresh and the tomato sauce is amazingly tasty. The cornmeal crust is the kicker . I highly recommend this spot . read more

This is my favorite pizza in the city by far. Better than Joyride Pizza (way better), A Mano, Doppio Zero, Delarosa, Fiorella, Amici's East Coast Pizzeria, and Montesacro Pinseria. (Although to be fair, only Joyride offers similar Detroit style pizza, whereas the others are traditional or thin crust style.) Super friendly staff. Amazing pizza! Their BBQ CHICKEN Deep Dish Pizza is a must. I have to come back to try their other dishes. Deep dish or Detroit style is the way to go here. read more

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Still very tasty! The pizza is just plain magical. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was casual.

Deep dish pizza galore! Little Star deserves all the stars! If you're a fan of deep dish pizza, this is the place for you. If not, then try their thin crust pizza. They also have salads, sandwiches and sides. If you're into salads, the "little gems" are young romaine lettuce. What makes their deep dish pizza stand out is definitely their crust. The crispy crust gives a strong structure to the pie and a delicious last few bites before moving onto the next slice. The deep dish pizzas come in two sizes, 9 inch or 12 inch. The 9 inch is probably good for 2-3 people while the 12 inch is plenty for 4-5 people. Of course, if you're like us and love leftovers, order a bit more so you can savor it at home as well. Just be sure to account for the cooking time - they take about 30 minutes to come out of the oven. While you sit in the comfortable chairs waiting for your meal, soak in the city atmosphere and witness the occasional take out order. Also if you have children, ask about coloring sheets. Our server, Bryce, knew exactly what we needed before we even asked and gave out a couple sheets for our little ones to keep them occupied. Consider using the restroom which is pretty clean but be aware that the entrance cross paths with staff passing through so look both ways and walk. When the food was served, it came out hot and fresh. The cheesy garlic dippers and pizza were presented beautifully with a good amount of seasoning and sauce. If you want some more Parmesan cheese or red chili flakes, you can sprinkle some from the shakers on the table. The Little Star had a good combination of vegetables. Everything came pre-cut and was easy to share. Needless to say, we dug in right away and got instantly full from one slice of each. We didn't have room for dessert but they do have a couple options on their menu (cookies and cheesecake). Overall, Little Star definitely deserves the spotlight for their excellent deep dish pizza and exceptional quality of service and cleanliness. I would go as far as to say that this may be my favorite deep dish pizza place yet. If you're on the east bay, this is worth the drive and the bridge toll. The indoor seating is quite abundant so if you're considering hosting a larger party, they can certainly accommodate! read more

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Jose and his team at Little Star Valencia completely exceeded my expectations! They went absolutely above and beyond to make my birthday party at my home incredible--with Little Star as the centerpiece for the day. I spoke to Jose the week prior and he recommended I schedule my delivery with them the evening before on Postmates--Jose made sure to get in touch with me to confirm exactly when I should have it delivered and his team brought six boxes of delicious pizza to my kitchen table. We also had a group with a lot of dietary restrictions -- including no pork -- and Jose made sure the bbq chicken pizza didn't come with any bacon. I also ordered pesto chicken and a Mediterranean pizza and they were absolutely beyond. The quality of the pizza was amazing and the group couldn't have been more pleased. Additionally, Jose threw in extra garlic bread for me as a gift with plenty of ranch and marinara sides--truly an incredible experience from start to finish! Thank you Jose, Yulissa and the entire Little Star team for making it so unforgettable! read more

I got to try Little Star as part of a friends' gathering. I apologize if any of the pictures are partly mislabeled - I didn't keep as good track of what's what for the meat-containing dishes. Here's my thoughts on the ones I ate: Cheesy-garlic dippers - It was basically just garlic bread. It was alright, didn't particularly stand out to me. I think it could've used stronger flavor overall. I didn't try it with sauce, just ate it plain. Roasted broccolini - I was surprised that it was kind of spicy, but that must've been from the chili flakes. It was just okay to me overall. Greek salad - This was also okay, but not particularly remarkable. If anything, I think it could've used even more cheese. I didn't try the vinaigrette/sauce. Vegetarian deep dish - This was the only one that I really liked a lot (probably would've considered this closer to a 4 star whereas the other things I tried, more like 3 stars) so I had a full slice of it. I felt it was flavored enough that it didn't taste only like tomato sauce. I didn't really like the mushrooms in it, though, and I found the crust to be very plain. A decent place to try if you are looking for the option to choose between deep dish, Detroit style, or thin crust pizza, but otherwise wasn't particularly remarkable out of all the pizza places I've tried. read more

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Wasn't expecting to see deep dish pizza out of Chicago (they also have Detroit + thin crust styles as well). Overall I think pretty true to authentic deep dish flavors. meatball deep dish - thought the flavor profile was quite good, really liked the blobs of ricotta on top. little star deep dish - this one wasn't anything particularly special, just a heavy tomato flavor with feta/spinach notes. white pie thin crust - would skip ordering this one, not a strong flavor profile. tasted like feta with vegetables. the caprese/salads taste quite standard for italian restaurants. read more

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Best pizza in the mission district! Possibly the best in the city.... Little star is just cool... fun vibes, awesome deep dish, and in the heart of the mission! You need look no further if pizza is your game and you are walking around in the mission district!! read more

My family and I have been driving from la for year just for this pizza and wings from my daughter being 6 months having her first laugh with sound in the bathroom too now celebrating her 6th birthday and this is where she wants to come best pizza ever people are always so kind and nice as well ! read more

Little Star Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Deep dish pizza might not be something SF specializes in, but if that's what floats your boat I think Little Star can help you get that boat on the water. I've had the Classic Self titled little star deep dish and this bbq chicken one. It was over 2 years ago but I remember the classic little star deep dish being very very good. The BBQ chicken was just very solid. We are talking about a very heavy and dense pizza (aka she's a thick one), and I'm here for it. This is going to require two stomachs and both will be full. There's no lack of toppings or sauce. It's everything you want in a deep dish. I don't consider myself a deep dish expert but I know flavor when it's in my face. How deep are my feelings for you? Equivalent to this pizza. (4.3 Stars) read more

Little Star Pizza - BBQ Chicken Deep Dish - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Omg! Little Star Pizza really deserves a visit If you haven't been there. The thin cornbread crust pizza selection is amazing and the salad selection is five star. I usually go with a friend and we can split the small mixed salad and each get our own small pizza (I love the Italian combo) and thankfully have some left over for breakfast in the morning. In addition to the pizza, the beer selection is lovely - Hazy IPA please. The staff is always pleasant. Please support Little Star Pizza, it's a fantastic neighborhood pizza restaurant. I try to go there about once every month, it's only a 20-minute walk from my place. read more

Little Star has the best deep dish pizza I've had in the Bay Area! I've been to all of their locations over the years (Valencia, Divisadero, Albany), and they've always been consistently great. The deep dish pizza here stands out because the crust is made with corn meal, which gives it an incredible texture. This also means the crust never gets soggy from all the tomatoes. I usually build my own deep dish pizza with calabrese sausage, mushrooms, and green bell peppers or broccolini. I've also ordered the Little Star, Classic, All Star, and Pesto deep dishes before. If you can't decide which pizza to get, you can also ask for half-half. You really can't go wrong with any of the deep dishes here! read more

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I haven't been here in several years, so I'm glad to see the quality of the pizza is still top-notch. I'm a New York pizza snob, but have always liked deep-dish. I first discovered Little Star bc it was difficult to find deep dish that wasn't drenched in oil. I got take-out so I can't speak to the dining experience, but they were super nice and efficient, and all the diners looked happy. It's in a great location too. read more

I was originally going to order a thin crust pizza but checked the reviews and it seemed like everyone recommends the deep dish and the reviews were great. I custom ordered a 12 inch deep dish pie with salami and cheese because my wife loves salami but doesn't care much for the other meats. The pie was very cheesy and the crust is very different from a thin crust! I regret only adding salami because I feel like the other house pies with other meats and toppings would have made this pizza way more delicious. The crust was a little dry and hard, and the pizza had plenty of cheese and sauce.(I wish I added much more toppings) I will be returning to try one of their house deep dishes! read more

Little Star Pizza - 12 inch deep dish with salami - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

When going for deep dish pizza, it's hard not to compare to the authentic places in Chicago, especially given how popular Little Star is. However, I think this places makes a fantastic representation of the mid-west favorite that I've started to come around to. We ordered: * Cheesy Garlic bread - 8/10: the bread was fluffy and crispy, but funny enough I think there was a little too much cheese * Meatballs - 7/10: tasted like homemade meatballs with great flavoring * Italian Combo (thin crust) - 5/10: the most similar comparison would be to frozen pizza as it had this strange crunchy crust that I didn't like * Classic (deep dish) - 9/10: super delicious sauce with a buttery crust made this my favorite Overall, the pizza here was great and definitely worthy of a stop if you're craving deep dish. read more

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Super friendly customer service!!!! The food was so delicious and the restaurant had a clean environment.

Little Star makes some of the best pizza around. Their toppings are all very fresh, their crust is perfectly crisp, and the sauce is very well balanced. They make everything from scratch so you'll likely have a little bit of a wait. The lunch specials are cheaper because they reduce the size of their deep dish pizzas into a size where you won't have any leftovers. You can also get their pizzas in Detroit o thin crust varieties. They're a wonderful value, but every pizza is amazing so there's not a bad choice. read more

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