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Food - Little Star Solano, Albany, CA

Little Star Solano

4.5 (385)
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
1181 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

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Little Star Solano

4.5
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
Albany

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
## Little Star Solano: Where Pizza Meets Community Little Star Solano is more than just a pizzeria; it's a vibrant gathering place where families, friends, and food lovers come together to savor delectable pizzas in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of freshly baked dough and the lively chatter of happy diners. The restaurant boasts a spacious dining room with high ceilings, comfortable booths, and a long, eye-catching red booth that spans an entire wall. Art Deco lighting and beautiful artwork add to the unique ambiance. Little Star Solano's menu features a mouthwatering selection of pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and innovative recipes. From classic deep-dish pies with their signature cornmeal crust to thin-crust pizzas bursting with flavor, there's something for every taste bud. But the culinary journey doesn't stop there. Little Star Solano also offers a variety of salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Beyond the delicious food, Little Star Solano is committed to its community. They support local schools and non-profit organizations, and their "Crust for Classrooms" program donates a portion of dine-in dinner sales to different education programs every month.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Little Star Solano.

4.5

4.5
(385)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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385 Reviews
  1. Leyla

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Littlestar is the best pizza we know! We cross the bay to get to either Albany or SF. The deep dish, corn meal crust named Littlestar pizza is real food, not some greasy, cheap mozarella cheese atop soggy bread and acidic sauce. The tomato sauce is tasty, just the right balance. There's ricotta and feta cheese under it, and lots of vegetables and roasted garlic embedded in it. Very healthy, real food. The carbonara thin crust is a marvel of a white pizza with bacon, eggs with runny yolks, and scallions. The gluten free crust makes it extra crispy. Best meatballs between here and, maybe, Italy, with just a little char on them -- spicy and tasty, but not too much pepper, and just the right texture. Their salads could be equalled, but not beat. Go.

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  2. Samuel

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second trip the little star and we did not get disappointed the pizza especially was my favorite. The wings were good. The drinks were exceptional. The service was good place was clean and bright.

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  3. A Gold

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group of five enjoyed lunch on a quiet afternoon. Their pies are 9' or 12' and offer numerable custom options ~ rare amongst many pizza spots! with that in mind know wait time up to 25 minutes for delivery; we only ordered one starter roasted cauliflower to share. The pies were generous, prepped as ordered and service was relaxed. Fun !
    Little Star SolanoResponded on May 2, 2026
    Thank you for the great review. We're glad to hear that you and your group had a nice relaxing lunch. Thank you for noticing the different options available to customize your pizza, as well for noticing how generous our are pies are. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Steve Gold

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seven of us got signature pizzas and some appetizers. Food, service and ambiance was great.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on April 14, 2026
    Thank you for the great review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We hope you come back again soon!

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  5. Tom

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sadly, quality of food has suffered. The mixed greens salad vinaigrette dressing was so overpowered with vinegar it made the salad inedible. The meatballs appetizer was extremely salty and inedible. The Little Star deep dish pizza was too salty also. Our go to restaurant is no more; food over salted and use of too much vinegar. It's as if the chefs lost their taste buds like heavy smokers loose their taste buds and compensate for their loss of taste by using too much salt in foods. The dinner bill of $80 for inedible foods added the final insult.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on March 18, 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We sincerely apologize that the salad, meatballs, and deep dish pizza did not meet expectations. Your comments about the balance of salt and vinegar are being taken seriously, and we’ve shared your feedback directly with our kitchen team so it can be reviewed and addressed right away. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to make this right—please feel free to reach out to us directly at 510-526-7827 Thank you again for your honest feedback. It helps us improve, and we hope to have the chance to earn you back.

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  6. Kathy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch special -- personal pizza and mixed salad for reasonable price
    Little Star SolanoResponded on March 18, 2026
    Thank you for the great review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our lunch specials and thought the price was reasonable. We hope to see you again soon for another great lunch!

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  7. Kristin Gold

    San Diego27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I am sad to report this restaurant has fallen in terms of customer-service lately. The food is usually good, but after our visit Sunday, I don’t think we will return. The last three times we have visited, the servers act like they would rather be anywhere else, like just taking our food order is a hassle or a bother. I’m over these insolent kids huffing around at their jobs like I’m bothering them. It takes away from the dining experience. It’s just not worth it anymore.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on February 26, 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent visits, left you feeling unwelcome. That’s never the experience we want any guest to have. While we’re glad you’ve generally enjoyed the food, hospitality is just as important, and it’s disappointing to hear that our service has felt inattentive or dismissive. We take your comments seriously and will be addressing this with our Sunday team. Providing friendly, engaged service should never feel like a burden to our guests. We appreciate you being honest about your experience, and we hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide the level of service you deserve.

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  8. Sarah Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Saturday evening date spot! Food was delicious service was wonderful, we had a great time.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on January 7, 2026
    Thank so much for the great feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely Saturday evening with us. Delicious food and wonderful service is what we aim for here at Little Star. We hope you come back for another date night soon.

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  9. Allison Gold

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for families and for those with gluten allergies. Great pizza, nice vibe.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on December 28, 2025
    Hello Allison. Thank you for the great review. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the pizza and atmosphere, and that we can be a comfortable option for families and those with gluten allergies. We hope to see you back again soon!

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  10. Sheena

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience with delicious food. Cozy and accommodating.
    Little Star SolanoResponded on December 28, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you always have a great experience and enjoy the food with us. Creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere is very important to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Little Star Solano centers on a spacious dining room with high ceilings, comfortable booths and a long red booth along one wall; there’s also bar seating, outdoor tables/patio, and a separate takeout/pick-up entrance.

Yes, Little Star Solano is family-friendly: guests regularly bring children who enjoy the pizzas and salads, and the roomy dining room with comfortable booths makes it an easy spot for families.

Yes, the outdoor seating is dog-friendly: guests report sitting outside with their dogs and note staff often offer water (and occasionally a treat).

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating, guests report dining outside with their puppies and staff often bring water (and sometimes even treats).

Little Star Solano blends retro and modern: a spacious dining room with high ceilings, comfortable booths and a long red banquette, plus Art Deco lighting and artwork, lively at peak, with a quieter outdoor nook.

Portions tend to be generous, guests describe the pies (available in 9" or 12") as ample, with deep-dish 12" pies often yielding leftovers and salads frequently large enough for seconds.

Yes, Little Star has at least one other location: a second Little Star on Grand Avenue in Oakland.

Casual Dress is the guide, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Little Star Solano is regularly recommended for date night, with guests calling it a lovely Saturday evening date spot and the restaurant's Art Deco lighting and inviting dining room adding to the atmosphere.

Yes, Little Star Solano has outdoor seating in a small side/semi-alley; guests find it breezy and often quieter than the dining room, and many choose to sit outside on nicer days.

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Little Star Solano

4.5
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
Albany

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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