Little Star Solano

Name: Little Star Solano
Address: 1181 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA, United States, 94706
Telephone: (510) 526-7827
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

346 Reviews

$30 and under

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Since the early days of Little Star Pizza in San Francisco, we have taken enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house-made dressings and sauces, oven-baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzeria has blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurant. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines, and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools, and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high-quality ingredients to continue the Little Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Takeout

(510) 526-7827

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 526-7827
Website
http://www.littlestarsolano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer a full range of Catering Services. Visit us online at https://www.littlestarcatering.com/
Private party facilities
Customize your event menu for your next pizza party, corporate events, and any celebrations or occasion. Groups from 20-40 welcome at any time. Please contact us for any questions or inquiries. Please email: Solano@thestarpizza.com - or call - (510) 526-7827
Private party contact
Michael Petrilli: (510) 526-7827

Location
1181 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Neighborhood
Albany
Cross street
Solano Ave. & Cornell Ave.
Parking details
In addition to plentiful street parking, parking is available behind the post office half a block east.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Sourdough & Roasted Garlic$9.00
warm sourdough, blend of butter & extra virgin olive oil, whole roasted garlic cloves on the side
Meatballs$10.00
ground beef & pork, breadcrumbs, spices, marinara sauce
Spicy Baked Wings$12.00
Mary's chicken, dry spice rub, celery, blue cheese or ranch dressing
Burrata & Garlic Crostini$15.00
Burrata mozzarella, sundried tomato & black olive tapenade, almond pesto, balsamic glaze, garlic rubbed sourdough
Roasted Cauliflower$8.00
garlic, chili powder, parsley, parmesan, olive oil, lemon
Roasted Broccolini$9.00
Pecorino romano, fresh garlic, chili flakes, lemon
Cumin Spiced Sweet Potatoes$8.00
roasted sweet potato, cumin, balsamic glaze, lemon, parsley

Salads

Small (1-2 people) / Large (4+). Add Anchovies Small $3 / Large $5, Add Diced Herb Roasted Chicken Small $3 / Large $5

Arugula & Fennel
arugula, shaved fennel, red onion, goat cheese, orange vinaigrette
- Small$10.00
- Large$17.00
Greek
romaine, bell peppers, kalamata olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta, red wine vinaigrette
- Small$12.00
- Large$19.00
Mixed
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, red onions, bell peppers, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$11.00
- Large$18.00
Winter Salad
romaine, watermelon radish, fennel, dried cranberries, red onion, gorgonzola, fennel greens, orange vinaigrette
- Small$11.00
- Large$18.00
Wedge
iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, blue cheese dressing
- Small$11.00
- Large$18.00
Goddess
little gems, green onions, candied walnuts, goat cheese, creamy pesto dressing
- Small$11.00
- Large$18.00
Little Gems Caesar
little gems, house made croutons, pecorino romano, Caesar dressing
- Small$10.00
- Large$17.00

Sandwiches

Served on a toasted French roll with a choice of kettle chips or house salad

Spicy Italian Sausage$14.00
fennel sausage, provolone, mozzarella, spicy cherry peppers, onions, house marinara
East Coast$16.00
salami, ham, sudried tomato & black olive tapenade, provolone, shaved iceburg, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, red wine vinaigrette
Meatball Sub$14.00
mozzarella, meatballs, house marinara, parmesan
BBQ Chicken$14.00
Mary's chicken, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, ranch
Pesto Chicken$14.00
Mary's chicken, almond pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, green goddess dressing
Vegan Hero$14.00
sundried tomato & black olive tapenade, vegan cheese, roasted zucchini, tomato, red onion, arugula

Deep Dish Pizza

Pizzas may take up to 45 minutes to prepare during peak times - Thanks for your patience

Classic
sausage, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers
- 9"$26.00
- 12"$35.00
Little Star
spinach blended with ricotta & feta, mushrooms, onions, choice of fresh or roasted garlic
- 9"$26.00
- 12"$35.00
Mediterranean
roasted chicken, artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, green olives, onions, feta
- 9"$25.00
- 12"$34.00
Meatball
housemade meatballs, ricotta, onions, fresh mozzarella
- 9"$26.00
- 12"$35.00
All-Star
bacon, meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, provolone cheese
- 9"$26.00
- 12"$35.00
Old School
pepperoni, black olives, red onions, fresh garlic
- 9"$24.00
- 12"$33.00
Vegetarian
roasted zucchini, mushrooms, kalamata olives, onions, red bell peppers, fresh garlic
- 9"$24.00
- 12"$33.00
Build Your Own - Plain Cheese
- 9"$18.00
- 12"$24.00

Thin Crust Pizza

Pizzas may take up to 45 minutes to prepare during peak times - Thanks for your patience. Mariposa Gluten Free Thin Crust - +$5. Extra Cheese Small $2 / Large $3

Italian Combo
pepperoni, salami, onions, green bell peppers, black olives, pepperoncinis
- 12"$24.00
- 16"$33.00
Classic
sausage, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers
- 12"$26.00
- 16"$35.00
Pesto Chicken
garlic-infused olive oil, roasted chicken, mushrooms, onions, pesto; no tomato sauce
- 12"$25.00
- 16"$34.00
White Pie
garlic-infused olive oil, zucchini, tomatoes, feta; no tomato sauce
- 12"$24.00
- 16"$33.00
Spicy Sausage
spicy calabrese sausage, cherry peppers, red onions, crushed red pepper
- 12"$24.00
- 16"$33.00
California
pesto base, arugula, sundried tomatoes, red onions, balsamic reduction; no tomato sauce
- 12"$25.00
- 16"$34.00
BBQ Chicken
mary's chicken, bbq sauce, red onions, cheddar, bacon, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños; no tomato sauce
- 12"$25.00
- 16"$34.00

Winter Special

Pizzas may take up to 45 minutes to prepare during peak times - Thanks for your patience

Roasted Leeks & Chicken (Thin Crust Only)$25.00
garlic infused olive oil base, feta cheese, kalamata olives, garlic, parmesan, parsley; no tomato sauce

Toppings

Meats
Anchovies, Bacon, Calabrese Sausage, Ham, Meatballs, Pepperoni, Roasted Chicken, Salami, Sausage
- Small$3.00
- Large$4.00
Cheese
Feta, Fresh Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola, Provolone, Pecorino Romano, Ricotta, Vegan Cheese
- Small$2.00
- Large$3.00
Veggies
Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Black Olives, Cherry Peppers, Fresh Basil, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Green Bell Peppers, Green Olives, Green Onions, Jalapeños, Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, Pepperoncini, Pesto, Pineapple, Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Yellow Onions, Zucchini
- Small$2.00
- Large$3.00

Lunch Specials

Served until 4PM, limited quantities available

Personal Signature Pizza$11.00
Deep Dish or Thin Crust (Choose From above)
Personal Cheese Pizza$9.00
Deep Dish or Thin Crust
Side Mixed or Caesar Salad$4.00

Specialty Cocktails

$11

Kentucky Highball
Bourbon, Lime, Orange Bitters, Ginger Beer
Paper Airplane
Bourbon, Cappelletti, Lemon, Amaro Meletti
El Cubano
Diplomatico Rum, Sparkling Wine, Velvet Falernum, Pineapple Gum Syrup, Bitters, Mint, Lime
Flor de Agave
Tequila Blanco, Lime, Bertina Elderflower, Agave
Old Mexico
Mezcal, Grapefruit, Caged Heat Syrup, Lime
Foxhound
Vodka, Pamplemousse Liqueur, Lemon, Mint
Aviation
Gin, Luxardo Marachino Liqueur, Creme de Violette, Lemon
Star Boulevardier
Rye, Punt e Mes, Cappelletti

Seasonal Specials

Summertime Fine
Gin, Prosseco, Lime, Cucumber, Basil
Peach Glow
Elijah Craig, Peach, Lemon, Mint

Vodka

Blue Ice$8.00
Boyd & Blair$9.00
Belvedere$12.00
Chopin$10.00
Crop Organic$9.00
Grey Goose$10.00
Ketel One$11.00
St. George Citris$9.00
Titos Handmade$9.00

Agave

El Destilador$8.00
Chamucos Reposada$12.00
Fortaleza Blanco$13.00
Ocho Plata$12.00
Ocho Reposado$13.00
Ocho Anejo$13.00
Pasote Reposado$14.00
G4 Premium Reposado$13.00
Raynal Mezcal$10.00
Vida Mezcal$11.00
Montelobos Espadin$12.00
Xicaru Mezcal$11.00

Brandy

Raynal VSOP$8.00
Camus VSOP$15.00
Hennesy Cognac$15.00
Germain Robbin Craft$12.00
Huamani Pisco$11.00
1998 Chat. du Breuil 15yr Calvados$22.00
Germain Robin Apple$12.00
Luigi Francoli Grappa$15.00

Gin

City of London$8.00
Barr Hill$11.00
Bombay Saphire$10.00
Hendrick's$11.00
St. George Botanivore$10.00
St. George Terroir Gin$10.00
Tanqueray$9.00
Uncle Val's Botanical$9.00

Rum

Marti Plata$8.00
Angustura 1919$11.00
Bank 5yr Island$9.00
Batiste Agricole$9.00
Boco Loco Cachaca$8.00
Diplomatico Exclusivo$11.00
Goslings Black Seal Rum$8.00
Pampero Aniversario$9.00
Sailor Jerry$9.00
Scarlet Ibis Trinidad$9.00
Zaya$10.00

Vermouth

Carpano Blanco$8.00
Carpano Antica Formula$8.00
Chocci Americano Bianco$8.00

Whiskey

Old Foster$8.00
Angels Envy$15.00
Basil Haydens$14.00
Crown Royal$9.00
Elijah Craig Star Barrel Pick$11.00
Eagle Rare 10yr$10.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$12.00
H. West American Prairie$11.00
Jack Daniels$8.00
Knob Creek Bourbon$10.00
Maker's Mark$10.00
Mitcher's US1$11.00
Woodford Reserve$12.00
Ezra Brooks Rye$8.00
High West Double Rye$11.00
Michters Straight Rye$11.00
Templeton Rye$10.00
Whistlepig Piggyback$13.00
Woodford Reserve Rye$12.00
Jameson Irish$11.00
Bushmills Black Bush$11.00
Teeling Irish$9.00
Redbreast Irish$10.00

Scotch

Grant's Tripleood$8.00
Bruichladdich$15.00
Compass Box Peat Monster$13.00
Balvenie Doublewood$16.00
The Dalmore$13.00
Compass Box Artists Blend$15.00
Glenlivet 12yr$10.00
Laphroaig 10yr$11.00
Johnnie Walker Black$10.00
Macallan 12yr$12.00
Monkey Shoulder$12.00
Spring Bank 12yr$19.00

Amaro

Contrato Fernet$9.00
Fernet Branca$8.00
Fernet Jelenik$8.00
Fernet Lazzoroni$8.00
Foro$9.00
Meletti Amaro$8.00
Sibona Amaro$9.00
Santa Maria Amaro$8.00
Montenegro Amaro$11.00

Liqueurs

Aperol$8.00
Campari$8.00
Cappelletti$8.00
St. Geroge Bruto Americano$9.00
Benedictine$8.00
Bertina Elderflower$8.00
Giffard Pamplemousse$8.00
Gran Marinier$9.00
Frangelico$9.00
Melleti Sambuca$7.00
Pimms No. 1$8.00
Lazzaroni Amaretto$10.00
Taylor's Velvet Falernum$8.00
St. George Absinthe$15.00
Chartruse Green$10.00
Pastis Pernod$8.00
Baily's Irish Cream$8.00
Kalua$8.00

White

Colombard, Mont Gravet, Cotes de Gascogne, FRA 2019$7.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott, Marlborough Vinyard, NZ 2020$10.00
Chardonnay, Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2019$10.00
Pecorino, Torre dei Beati Abruzzo, ITL 2016$11.00
Vermentino, Banfi la Pettegola, Tuscany, ITL 2020$12.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Valdadige, ITL 2020$12.00

Sparkling

Prosecco, Gran Passione, Veneto, ITL, NV$10.00

Red

Malbec, Tilia, Mendoza, ARG 2019$7.00
Chianti, Palladio, Tuscany, ITL 2018$8.00
Old Vine Blend, Marietta Geyserville, CA Lot 71$10.00
Zinfandel, Dashe, Alameda, CA 2018$12.00
Pinot Noir, Clairborne & Churchill, Edna Valley, CA 2018$12.00

Rosé

Le Charmel, Provence, FRA 2020$9.00

Draft Beer

All Draft Beers 16oz - $7. Sidekick (+$4): add a shot of Elijah Craig bourbon or Teeling Irish whiskey to any pint

BO Pilsner, Pilsner, East Brothers Beer Co. (5%)
In the Weeds, West Coast IPA, Federation Brewing (6.3%)
Star Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Drake's Brewing Co. (5.5%)
Rotating Fieldwork IPA, Fieldwork Brewing Co. (6-7%)
La Fuerza, Amber Lager, Berryessa Brewing Co. (5%)
Smooth Ride, Foreign Stout, Del Cielo Brewing Co. (7%)
Seasonal Brew, Wheat, 21st Amendment Brewer (4.9%)

Bottled Beer

Rotating Sournova, Almanac Beer Co. (5%)
- Can (16oz)$9.00
Ksa Kolsch, Fort Point Beer Co. (5%)
- Can (12oz)$5.00
Animal IPA, Tropical IPA, Fort Point Beer Co. (7.5%)
- Can (12oz)$6.00
Gold IPA, American IPA, East Brothers Beer Co. (7.3%)
- 16oz$8.00
Red Lager, American Lager, East Bros Beer Co. (6.3%)
- 12oz$9.00
Old Rasputin, Imperial Stout, North Coast Brewing (9%)
- 12oz$7.00
Delirium Tremens, Belgian Strong Ale, Huyghe Brewery (8.5%)
- 11.2oz$9.00
Love Hazy IPA, IPA, Almanac Beer Co. (7.1%)
- 16oz$9.00
Real Dry Cider, Hard Cider, Stem Brewing Co. (54%)
- 16oz$9.00
Non-Alcoholic, Erdinger Weissbrau (0.5%)
- 12oz$5.00

Soda

Bottles

Mexican Coke$4.00
Lemmy Sparkling Lemonade$4.00
Boylan Ginger Ale$4.00
Virgils Rootbeer$4.00
Izze Blackberry$4.00
Sparkling Water
- 375ml$3.00

Craft Fountain

$2 a Pint. By Alameda Point Craft Soda Co.

Hanger 25 Cola
Golden Gate Orange Soda
Cable Car Lemon Lime
Lost Island Ginger Beer
Spirits Alley Tonic
Spirits Alley Cranberry Juice
Shirley Temple
+$2

Juice

House Lemonade$3.00
Pomegranate Lemonade$5.00
Martinelli Apple Juice$3.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$5.00

Coffee & Tea

Regular or Decaf Coffee$3.00
Iced Numi Black Tea$3.00

Numi Hot Tea

Chamomile
Mint
Green
Earl Grey

Happy Hour

Monday to Friday 3 PM - 6 PM

Small Appetizers

Sourdough & Roasted Garlic
Roasted Cauliflower
Meatballs
Roasted Broccolini

Small Salads

Mixed
Goddess
Wedge
Greek
Arugula
Caesar

Drink

House Wine
White or Red
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
All Draft Beers$6.00
All Well Spirits$7.00

What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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winifredr
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to eat outside in the sunshine. Quiet place for lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Detroit style pizza is by far one of the best pizzas I’ve ever tried. The bread has that perfect soft crunch that not many places can achieve. The last time I’ve had that soft crunch was 2 years ago at a pizzeria in La Chona, Jalisco, Mexico. If I could rate this place 10 stars I would give it 11!!
EB
EricB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Disappointed that the gluten free pizza was not available. That was the reason we planned to eat at Little Star
KO
KristinO
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
For the first time, we were really underwhelmed with this restaurant, and it is go-to for us. The pizza was (and usually is) fantastic, but the ambiance (kids running circles around the tables without parental care) was awful and the servers were downright surly. So sorry we need yet another refill for our carafe of water! It’s not like we were being cheap, we ordered and consumed at least 6 glasses of wine. Not sure what was up that night but the attitude of the entire staff was not good. Hopefully it was just an off night.
SF
SharonF
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome pizza, amazing salads, great beer on tap . We always order to go and last night was the first time we ate at the restaurant.. it was wonderful . Our waiter was new and you would. Never known to. Her wand wonderful. I think his name Was Jesse
M
Mohita
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We came here as a family on Saturday. There were a few customers but it was generally quiet. We each got a personal pizza, each one was delicious. There were 2 personal cheese, one white pie and one deep dish meatball. The only issue is that service seemed a little lackadaisical, it took almost 40 min for pizzas to come out and I was worried they’d just forgotten about us. Apart from that, little star made for a very nice family lunch on solano Ave
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We enjoyed sitting at the bar. The salad had a tad too much dressing on it and the pizza was a tad cold. Both were very tasty though.
WA
WineAndDine
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding deep dish pizza (and this is from someone who typically prefers thin)!
JC
JimC
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wait staff was right on top of thin. The pizzas were great!
Little Star SolanoResponded on June 21, 2022Thank you for the five stars. We appreciate the support and hope to see you again soon.
C
Contessa
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our friends came to town from Novato and we ate outside post-doubles tennis. It was glorious! The food was fantastic, the service terrific, and our friends loved the suggestion.
Little Star SolanoResponded on May 26, 2022Hi there, thank you for the support. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.
AO
ArmandoO
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just as always, the food was amazing and delicious 🥰
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Excellent salad and I like the thin crust pizza. It's not the best in the Bay area but it's very tasty
A
Anita
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is our return visit as I liked the last meal. The pizza was thin and to my liking. This time-it was a bit thick and the toppings were lacking but still good. Loved the fountain ginger soda. I liked the light and volume of the inside and the bathroom was clean. Was a Friday night and the place was filled with family with children. The hostess was very friendly. Nice neigborhood spot that we will definitely return.
M
Mrsspace
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We love Littlestar, but it's gotten really loud in there (concrete walls)? The service is adequate, but a little off, always. But there's no replicating their wonderful deep dish pies! We'd love for them to open a branch in Marin Co.
KO
KristinO
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful place. Deep dish pizza is amazing! It’s not cheap, but food is great! There was a busker outside with really loud music that he was singing to, which was problematic. Just really loud. Minor annoyance, but it made the restaurant very noisy. But I still love this restaurant!!
A
Alex
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
easy and delicious! nice ambience, good service, great location
TS
TanyaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with some friends. Perfect for outdoor dining. Food was great and service was terrific. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and funny.
MB
MollyB
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent service and delicious pizza and salads last night. I can't say enough about how courteous and responsive the host, wait staff and kitchen is. I have some allergies, but I only encountered a concern for my health and a willingness to work around my limitations. Thank you so much for making my out of town friends and me feel welcomed and cared for--- good food and attentive but not intrusive wait staff. Very enjoyable as always, Little Star!
Little Star SolanoResponded on March 11, 2022Hi Molly, thank you for the great review and feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see yo again soon.
RS
RobinS
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
A little short-staffed, so our wait staff was slightly overwhelmed and neglected to check if we needed more wine. Kitchen was backed up, so food was slow to come out. Deep dish pizza was hot, and salad was perfect. Overall, I was happy to dine indoors with the wait staff we had available. Hope to be back soon!
Little Star SolanoResponded on March 11, 2022Hi Robin, thank you so much for the feedback, we greatly appreciate it. We apologize about the wait times and hope to see you again soon.
JM
JonathanM
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food, nice environment, great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall a good place to eat, nothing spectacular or mind blowing, it was a little loud but clean and the staff was very nice, especially our waitress.
M
Morgan
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Little Star has always been a favorite but dine in service and food quality has declined with the surge in take out business.
A
Anonymous
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been Little Star fans for years, strictly on a take-out basis. It was wonderful finally to supplement the great food with the nice ambience of the restaurant. Great cocktails in addition to fresh, tasty, thoughtfully prepared food.
Little Star SolanoResponded on February 10, 2022Hi there, thank you so much for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.
SH
SHMV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We ate outside by a heat lamp and were very comfortable
n
nathaliew
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salads and Pizza's are oustanding. We had the Caesar and the Fall salads last night. Comfy seats and great service.
KC
KayleighC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and service but salad did not make it out until after pizza's had been served and that wasn't communicated very well. Service could have been more communicative but will visit again for sure!
Little Star SolanoResponded on December 21, 2021We apologize about the miscommunication and are glad you enjoyed your meal. We hope to see you again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice happy hour and outside seating.
Little Star SolanoResponded on December 21, 2021Thank you for the support.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2021
overall3food1service5ambience4
Pizzas came out late and by the time they arrived the cheese was hard, sauce Luke warm, and toppings dried and burnt. Not going back.
A
Anita
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I asked my pizza to be very thin and well done and they listened-yummy! Server recommended to my guests-rather than be carb loaded in sharing another sandwich, why not a salad with the same pesto-brilliant :)
Little Star SolanoResponded on November 25, 2021We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.
JH
JamesH
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Little Star is a perennial favorite, whether eat in or to go, we love the pizza, salad, and meat balls. Service is always attentive, food is delicious, ambiance is just right, and the price is on par with other local establishments.
RJ
RossJ
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good gluten free pizza. Terrific crust. Good regular pizza, too. If you are from Chicago, skip the deep dish. Authentic filling, but not the right crust.
Little Star SolanoResponded on October 5, 2021Hi Ross, thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.
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Jenn
Central Coast
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was amazing and so was the food. Great service and delicious pizza and salads.
Little Star SolanoResponded on July 31, 2021Hi Jenn, thank you for the service shout out and five star review. Hope to see you again soon.
M
Mrsspace
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Littlestar is the best pizza in the Bay Area. Their deep dish "Littlestar" model with roasted garlic (and meatballs optional) is sublime real-food pizza. None of that petroleum-like stretchy gooey cheese-food; fresh ricotta and really good mozzarella. Their tomato sauce can't be beat. We keep promising to explore the rest of their menu, but we simply can't turn down a Littlestar "Littlestar" every time we go. Oh, and did I mention: the salads are great, all of them.
Little Star SolanoResponded on July 25, 2021Hi there, wow thank you so much for this great review. We are so thrilled you enjoy your visits and meals, we cant wait to see you again.
RT
RichardT
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate at 4pm on a Saturday afteroon. It was very quiet. Food and service were excellent. And it was nice to be able to sit in the window and watch the "passing parade".
Little Star SolanoResponded on July 18, 2021Hi Richard, thanks so much for the great review. We hope to see you again soon.
BG
BrianG
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
We ate outside on the patio due to Covid. Always delicious, friendly and efficient service. I can’t wait to go back :-)
T
Tyger
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Servers were beyond kind and efficient. Gluten free crust pizza was delectable.
Little Star SolanoResponded on November 17, 2020Glad you enjoyed our Gluten Free option. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you very much.
J
Jillmimo
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such great service, such great ambiance, wonderful food, and really a treat to go to a restaurant! Thank you Little Star!
Little Star SolanoResponded on November 17, 2020Thank you for your support and kind words. Hope to see you again soon. Stay safe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Little star has the best pizza in the bat area.
Little Star SolanoResponded on November 17, 2020Thank you!
MS
MichaelS
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and service. One of our favorites.
CP
CristinaP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The salads are excellent and the thin crust pizza is amazing. The white oizza is surprisingly delicious.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Little Star Solano using the Order Online button. Little Star Solano also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Little Star Solano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 526-7827.

Little Star Solano is rated 4.4 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(510) 526-7827

Other options

Order online

1181 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Additional information

Cross street
Solano Ave. & Cornell Ave.
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In addition to plentiful street parking, parking is available behind the post office half a block east.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.littlestarsolano.com/
Phone number
(510) 526-7827
Catering
We offer a full range of Catering Services. Visit us online at https://www.littlestarcatering.com/
Private party facilities
Customize your event menu for your next pizza party, corporate events, and any celebrations or occasion. Groups from 20-40 welcome at any time. Please contact us for any questions or inquiries. Please email: Solano@thestarpizza.com - or call - (510) 526-7827
Private party contact
Michael Petrilli: (510) 526-7827

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Starters

Sourdough & Roasted Garlic$9.00

Meatballs$10.00

Spicy Baked Wings$12.00

Burrata & Garlic Crostini$15.00

Roasted Cauliflower$8.00

Roasted Broccolini$9.00

Cumin Spiced Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Salads

Arugula & Fennel

Greek

Mixed

Winter Salad

Wedge

Goddess

Little Gems Caesar

Sandwiches

Spicy Italian Sausage$14.00

East Coast$16.00

Meatball Sub$14.00

BBQ Chicken$14.00

Pesto Chicken$14.00

Vegan Hero$14.00

Deep Dish Pizza

Classic

Little Star

Mediterranean

Meatball

All-Star

Old School

Vegetarian

Build Your Own - Plain Cheese

Thin Crust Pizza

Italian Combo

Classic

Pesto Chicken

White Pie

Spicy Sausage

California

BBQ Chicken

Winter Special

Roasted Leeks & Chicken (Thin Crust Only)$25.00

Toppings

Meats

Cheese

Veggies

Lunch Specials

Personal Signature Pizza$11.00

Personal Cheese Pizza$9.00

Side Mixed or Caesar Salad$4.00

Specialty Cocktails

Kentucky Highball

Paper Airplane

El Cubano

Flor de Agave

Old Mexico

Foxhound

Aviation

Star Boulevardier

Seasonal Specials

Summertime Fine

Peach Glow

Vodka

Blue Ice$8.00

Boyd & Blair$9.00

Belvedere$12.00

Chopin$10.00

Crop Organic$9.00

Grey Goose$10.00

Ketel One$11.00

St. George Citris$9.00

Titos Handmade$9.00

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