Famished Girl
Little Star Pizza, Western Addition
With its dark blue-gray walls, black curtains, cool artwork and globe pendant lights, this is quite possibly the hippest pizza joint I have ever been to. Although I’ve heard some people gripe about the waitstaff’s attitude, during my recent visit, service was not a problem at all. But then again, neither was parking. So maybe my dining companions and I just showed up on a really good night!
The four of us were starving, so we kicked things off with an order of garlic bread — a wise choice. A loaf of sourdough arrived at our table, alongside a helping of butter and a whole, roasted garlic bulb. This is definitely the way to eat/make garlic bread. It was delicious.
But I know, I know, you’re wondering about the main attraction here, the pizza. If you like deep-dish, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I did not try any pizzas of that variety. (I realize that people rave about the deep-dish at Little Star, but it’s just too heavy for me.) We went with three thin-crust pizzas: the white pie (garlic olive oil, mozzarella, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, feta); the classic (sausage, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers); and our own creation that included onions, roasted garlic, artichoke hearts and gorgonzola (crazy, right?). All three were so outstanding, we could not agree on which was the best. The cracker-thin crust was crispy and buttery. The toppings were fresh and high-quality. We were too full to order dessert, but the cheesecake came highly recommended.
The big downside of a meal at Little Star is that they are now a cash-only establishment. (There is an ATM at the front of the eatery.) Also, they don’t take reservations and this place can get very crowded. Luckily, you can order up a drink (Cherry Kool-Aid cocktail!) and select a few songs on the jukebox while you wait for a table.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 441-1118
