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Star Pizza in Houston is a four star establishment. This is a great place. This very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 2 years. It's known for its pizza. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms and delivery. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love love love the pizza! If you go; get the Starburst considering you like veggies and meat on your pie. The seasonal lemonade is the bomb. If you are lucky to get a table outside do it;...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered the Starburst, which is advertised as having ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni, among other ingredients. I'm glad they told me, otherwise I wouldn't have known. Very skimpy with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the lunch buffet, so my opinion of Star Pizza is probably skewed. I arrived around 12:30 and completely missed the lunch crowd, but as a result, I got the leftover, only slightly warm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grumble grumble, okay, here's my beef- good pizza should not be mistaken for a place's ability to throw together creative concoctions with ingredients. I mean, sure it's cool to be able to select from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had worse, but frankly, this is nothing to write home about. I almost shouldn't bother with this review. I ordered a "Hank's, no mushrooms, white crust" and got an "Alfredo chicken, no mushrooms,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, the best pizza in town. Although that's a highly-contested title that involves lots of debate about crust and so much more, it's just plain my favorite. Whole wheat crust, cheese, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for NY style pizza, this place isn't for you. If you are in a hurry, go someplace else. But, if you want homemade pizza and the time to enjoy a meal, go here.We normally order the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i am sad to write a dismal report on an establishment that has produced stellar pizzas for years, but tonight was the 2nd time I was disappointed with both product and service. I ordered the Angel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzas take a while (40 minutes or so). If you're not into deep dish that you eat with a fork then look elsewhere -- though they do thinner crust as well. Personal faves are the Joe's, Hank's and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What sounds good anytime of day? A SLICE OF PIZZA! But not just any kind of pizza. I'm looking for a Chicago style, deep dish, pizza. Something that will fill my stomach up and satisfy my craving....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my little slice of Chicago here by having a late nite deep dish pizza... The crust was good (a little dry but still good) and even though the sausage wasn't all at the bottom, it was still a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Hey what's that funky looking place with the neon sign?" my wife asks as we drive past."That's Star Pizza," I reply."Are they good?""Dunno, never been there. I've heard good things though.""Feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't like pizza. I really just don't like any type of bread, pizza crust, tortillas, rolls, etc. I think of bread as either A) a utensil with which to eat other yummy food (rotis, naan,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took a little while for me to warm up to this place. I can say now I really enjoy the food. We had the garlic and goat cheese and cheese bread for appetizers and of course pizza and spaghetti. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice so far and I'm not sure what all of the fuss is about. I had the buffet the first time around and just recently tried the deep dish; neither of them have me wanting to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually call in my order and they have a record of my usual- 1/2 chicken alfredo and 1/2 margarita on wheat. I sprinkle on dried red peppers, too. It's amazing and feels pure since they use fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HANDS DOWN. THE BEST EFFING PIZZA ON EARTH!!! i love this place! love sitting outside drinking pitchers of shiner with friends and chatting with the waitstaff... at least a few years ago, two...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first tried their spinach and garlic pizza on wheat at my aunts house (she had leftovers). It was delicious! I ate 3 pieces and I didn't have that gross, full, greasy pizza feeling afterwards. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got into town pretty late, and Star Pizza brought us beer and a delicious margarita/"Joe's" (spinach and garlic) wheat crust pizza. The wheat crust seemed like a horrible idea, but it was so good I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents were eating here before I was born. Eventhough I actually live in Chicago now, I still crave Star's very own "Chicago Style" pizza. I have considered many times that these memories could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The deep-dish, whole wheat pizza here is awesome! Parking can be hard to find sometimes, but you can always call ahead for pick up and, I think, delivery. Tasty!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is extremely casual and laidback. I love that they have such a variety of ingredients and specialty pizzas to choose from, in addition to whole wheat crust. I've only had their hand-tossed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times now and it consistently does indeed deliver on good pizza. The wait times for seating, service, and food can be a bit unmerciful, particularly if you are dining with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it ... I mean yea its pizza its "ok" at best ... but definitely nothing to go crazy over. You pick up the slice of pizza and the topping literally slide off the wet greasy crust. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first visited Star after it topped the Houston Chronicle "Best Pizza in Town" list in 2002. From then on I was hooked. They use the freshest ingredients, but most importantly, they bake the pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime my friend gets his bonus from a certain energy company, he takes us out to eat. Last year, it was at Nelore's, this year it was Star Pizza. There were 10 of us, and we got seated upstairs to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the longest time, my parents hated that they couldn't find a good "sit-down" pizza place out in Katy. Finally, one day in high school, my boyfriend of the time introduced me to Star Pizza and oh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST Chicago-style deep dish pizza in Houston! My parents took me here when I was a kid and then I lost it till about 6 years ago. Still worth the drive across town! This place has character. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Star specializes in super deep-dish, eat-with-knife-and-fork pizzas. They make their own crusts, whole wheat or white, and it's delicious. You can get pretty much anything you want as toppings. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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absoluely loooooooove this place. its tasty pizza, no matter what you get. my fav is margerita pizza, but mushroom and pineapple is great. they also have good ceasar salad. The price is great & the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was OK. I expected better. I would rather go to Brother's Pizza for thin crust pizza and BJ's for deep dish.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to get a pizza- especially a deep dish pizza! This isn't your artsy fartsy type of pizza. It's a pizza pizza... all of the ingredients are fresh and top notch. It beats the pants...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a New Yorker that luurrrves her thin-crust pizza, you would think that I would scoff at this deep dish nonsense. Well, initially I did. My friend insisted that I try the Starburst pizza on wheat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Good atmosphere! Piss poor food with few fresh, locally grown products.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Alls i know is today things were not good. It looked like the staff just woke up. Everyone seemed confused and unhappy. The vibe was weird. I felt uncomfortable. I dont think I will be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to give any restaurant a five because I do put price as a factor. But, the pizza is pretty darn good. Service was great, the pizza was great. The only gripe is that the price can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great pizza joint. We order it all the time at the hospital. They make it fast and deliver it fast. My favorite is their deep dish wheat. It's nice to have a place that offers the option...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Peetzaaaahhh. What can I say, I love it. And I love Star's the best. This place is Yelp City so I won't go over what's already been said--but I'd like to express my love for the Portofino foccacia...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend raves and raves about this place so we finally went. At least from what we got, I can't say I'm hooked yet. Maybe I need to go more, because the one memory I've carried with me is an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta go with the chicken alfredo pizza with wheat crust. Mmmmmm. :)The other pizza we got was underdone on the bottom - I could tell since the pizza kept sticking to the spatula. Also was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For our first Star Pizza experience, we ordered the Hank's NY thin crust pizza (sausage, mushroom, olives). The sausage was some of the best I've had on a pizza. Like others have said, this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My ex got me hooked on this place! I love their Margherita pizza with Chicken! I order it NY style and it is great! I've also had pasta from them, but they are better at making Pizza. :) They also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza spot! If it were closer I'd probably get delivery from here. I've stopped by for the pizza buffet which is price equivalent to a hungry person's lunch at a better quick service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever tasted a Green Salsa Pizza, well you are lost if you have not experience this pizza, I was tired of all the traditional American Pizza until green salsa pizza was given to me. the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Deep Dish Pizza! I like both the thin crust and deep dish, but deep dish is the way to go. Good Ratio of toppings to cheese and sauce on the Deep dish! I have only had better deep dish in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Awesome pizza and great atmosphere!! Everyone should experience star pizza. I have never had such a good pizza, the types of pizza are very unique and delicious!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is the better star pizza location. Service is fast and great.Food is awesome!! Pizzas are great. plenty of vegetarian options.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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They use a wide variety of fresh, tasty ingredients and delicious crusts, and the staff is friendly and efficient. This is a comfortable, cozy place to go and always a treat.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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My fiance and I used to love Star Pizza. We would order delivery at least once a week. For some reason we tapered off last year, and for the first time in many many months we ordered it again last night. After...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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My girlfriend and I are both students, and as such enjoy unique (non-chain) joints with great food and reasonable prices - thats exactly what you're getting with Stars. If you go expecting plush decor and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best pizza in town and wildy unhealthy but god dammit its texas good
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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we went on a Sat and ordered a medium pizza and I am not making this up, it took over an hour and a half to get our pizza while we waited and waited 4 other people (who came in after us) ate before us....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite location of the two that exist. I love the psycho-muraling on the booths. Should be careful if sitting there though--could bring back bad memories. The pizza doesn't vary from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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If you can't get to Chicago, Star Pizza is the closest thing in Houston. It can get crowded on weekends, but they usually keep up with demand. Parking is not great, but you can usually find a spot on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wildly unhealthy and amazingly delicious. It's a small location, so if you're going during peak hours, prepare to wait. We had a party of 6 and got there on a Friday evening, but our wait wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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This place is really excellent for tasty, real pizza that is made to order. I have always had excellent service and a perfectly done pizza every time. The wait staff is friendly and attentive, there's always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's there to like?I don't like a lot of cheese on my pizza. I like the rightbalance so that I can taste the crust/toppings and cheese.Star Pizza is overly cheesey ! Bland Flavor, all you can taste...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, but the Chicago style isn't really Chicago style. Lacked in sauce, but it was still reasonable. I am a little bummed that this is supposedly the best pizza in town.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though the pizza gets the most credit here, my favorite is the antipasto salad, if for no other reason they actually pile on a variety of vegetables, meats and cheeses. For some reason, too many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love eating here.. it's like being in someone's house. I like the upstairs too with the big old TV.. it reminds me of my bday parties in the 80's in the party room at my local pizza place. The star...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time on Sunday. The 2 story layout was very cute and they had a rad patio. The staff was also friendly and service was great. Now the pizza.... we ordered the Margarita that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Star Pizza is supposedly the best pizza in Houston. I don't see it. If you prefer really cheesy pizza laid on thick, Star Pizza is your place. But NY style it ain't. For me, I prefer less cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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if you are a veggie this is a great pizza place to go to, especially love the crust! Good place to take kids too...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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This was my first time at Star Pizza. I would definitely come back for lunch, and even dinner. I love this place. If your in the mood for fantastic food in an uber-trendy atmosphere, you will probably love it,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a friend from work, and ohmygosh, had the BEST pizza this side of the world. I loved that they had a wholewheat option, and that you can literally build your own pizza, even by slice!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Star Pizza prides itself on being "the best pizza you have ever eaten." I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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One of few places in town that makes wheat crust.I used to get deep dish only, but I've switched to thin crust now that we have kids (it's easier for them to hold). I usually order the veggie pizza and add...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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They have great pizza, great service and a great lunch buffet. Salad bar is always good. It is easy to get in and out quick for lunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Not only does Star Pizza crank out delicious Chicago and New York-style...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place's spinach and garlic pizza. When I say love, I mean LOVE. As in Barry White's sweet lovin'. Or the Chef's. And I don't really like pizza all that much. So that's saying something....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Squeee Star Pizza! I'd been looking forward to trying this place out since I found out I was moving to Texas and first started exploring Yelp Houston. Needless to say, it lived up to all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place I've ever seen where you can get delicious deep dish whole wheat pizza. Makes you feel just a tiny bit better about the fact that you're eating pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best pizza you'll ever have but a solid choice nonetheless. I did really like that you can get whole wheat crust, which was good on the deep dish. Service was pretty slow, beyond waiting for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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The pizza I had delivered last night from Star Pizza in the Heights was DIS-GUS-TING and pretty much inedible. What was wrong with it? Well the main problem was WAAAAAAAAY too much cheese. That caused other...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I started going here with my friends somewhat regularly about 10 years ago. I live in Austin now, but I still visit Star Pizza whenever I'm in town. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten there on 2 occasions and found it quite good. Nothing really stood out but the pie was good. When in Houston I strongly reccomend Star until I find something a step up, , until then I must...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only one who is not a huge fan of Star Pizza? To me, the NY style pizza tastes like Texas style pizza, not NY style . Just eat at Star and then Romano's and you'll see the difference in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Star Pizza last night and I had forgotten how yummy this place is...nothing is better than a good pizza and a pitcher of Shiner...that's unless the shiner is no good...which is was last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm in the minority because this BY FAR isn't my favorite pizza joint or pizza pie. In fact I can't really decide if it's worthy of 4 whole stars!We went on a Friday night and it was packed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first encountered the term "over-Yelped" when reading Martin W's ( http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=qaeWOu0dfFOaF7bSfMUABQ ) review of Zuni Cafe in SF. The description fit Zuni perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love my pizza but my mom has always been sort of against it. Then came the first time we went to Star about 10 years ago, and it's totally changed everything she thought she knew about pizza. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is spectacular. The decor is awesome, the servers are incredibly friendly and the pizza... oh the pizza...This is BY FAR the biggest disappointment for me being wheat and dairy-free...I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, okay. Yes, I've lived in Houston for over a year and today was my first Star Pizza experience. A travesty to be sure, but don't worry--I'll be making up for the lost time.We drove by it on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Great tasting pizza with fresh ingredients!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best pizza parlor in town. Its environment reminds me of a typical 1960's pizza parlor in Steven Spielberg's "American Graffiti". But I'm here to review the pizza restaurant, correct?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've grown up with Star Pizza--been a customer for over 20 years now--and I can honestly say they have never disappointed me. You can't go wrong, but my favorite has always been "Joe's" spinach and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Star Pizza introduced me to *real* pizza, as in, not delivered. It holds a warm, special place in my heart just for that. But, Star also introduced me to the Spinach & Garlic pizza, and for that, it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have driven an hour just to get to this place on several occasions..By Far one of the best if not the BEST pizza i have ever had with really fresh ingredients (Had pizza in NYC, Chicago and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing.Simply amazing. From the options to the people to the ambience to whatever you can think of, great toppings and who else puts sprouts on pizza's?The only thing that I wish would change is how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I went to check this out after all (well almost all) the good reviews of Star on Yelp! The pizza, wheat with olives, peppers and sausage, was wonderful. Unfortunately, they don't show the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's with goat cheese on a deep dish, whole wheat crust.I'm not kidding here, folks.This was a staple when I was still in school, and it's still a craving many times each year. The service isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been My favorite and My mother's favorite since it opened! Do they still show movies on the big screen upstairs?
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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great atmosphere, but the pizza I'm not too fond of..., but the kids will enjoy the place... our little guy's favorite since he was 10 months old... go for the thin wheat crust... call ahead to have it ready...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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This place is awsome. I love the cozy feeling this place has. My girlfriend and I were seated very promptly and had a nice table with the angel babys but. It was a packed house but we felt alone because of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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I had heard such great things, but what a disappointment. Our waiter was lacking any personality and was very inattentive. The deep dish pizza was soggy and covered in mushrroms for lack of the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Since I am still looking for the quintessential pizza, I cna only give it a 9.8 rating..but this is as close as you get.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for one pizza and one pizza alone.. the Joe's Special with wheat crust. Maybe all you people are trying the wrong things but this one is so good it topples nations. Its sauteed spinach and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Star is the best and most original pizza joint in Houston. Pizzas take 30-40 minutes to cook, so either order ahead of time before you arrive at the restaurant or try the goat cheese truffle or the Chelsea...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good pizza. It was a very fun atmosphere and the service was great. I will definitely go back again to try something else.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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You must order the roasted head of garlic with goat cheese for starters! Each clove is like a warm, buttery explosion in your mouth! As for your meal, you can't go wrong with any pizza, pasta or entree. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: OKSelection: GoodLocation: GoodAmbience: GoodPrice: Good= 4.5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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I love Star Pizza...the Chicago style pizza is the reason I can't shed these unwanted pounds. The pizza does take some time to come out, however, it's worth the wait. The waitstaff is very friendly but you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I'm giving Star five stars for nostalgic reasons but I always had great experiences here. The pizzas always came out hot and in a timely fashion. The waitstaff were also genuinely pleasant and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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Great pizza, good service. Make sure that your little one is prepared to wait awhile for your pizza, or call ahead to order. Salads & bread are really good, too, so order some of these to keep the kids...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK pizza, but amazingly slow.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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The best pizza in town!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the first time in several years, I went to the lunch buffet at Star Pizza. I was a bit disappointed that I had to wait for a fresh batch of pizza to be brought out. I don't think they should...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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After reading the reviews here on CitySearch I decided to try this place out. Total waste of money and all around bad experience. The pizza was bland, very little sauce, and the dough tasted like a bagel. Will...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent pizza. A bit overpriced and kinda small though, if you ask me. Not the best in the city -- but I like mine Italian style or New York style. Star Pizza does not fit that bill.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A decent take on designer pizzas, but not as good as some of its fans would insist.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Star has the best pizza, and it has great other food as well. We love to sit outside and eat on a nice day, and we've never gone there and been so crowded that we coudn't get a seat, even on a Friday night...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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This is my second favorite pizza joint (first being Late Night Pie). I usually get the Margharita pizza. Their whole wheat crust is actually GOOD! The Harvard St. location has a Ms. PacMan machine.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Of all the pizza I've had, Star Pizza is my favorite. I've eaten there many times, and the quality is consistent. They make the best margherita pizza I've ever had, and it is my favorite there. The second best...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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I have always been a fan of Star Pizza since I learned about it, but for some reason never tried any of their specialty pizzas till recently. I would highly recommend the Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pizza, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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the pizza is really the star of this place- exquisite crust, fresh toppings, tasty sauce. the spinach and artichoke deep dish is my favorite- along w/the brocolli and cauliflower. decent caesar and great lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Star Pizza offers a great variety of pizza. When I went to start pizza, I noticed the environment was fine for a college student and the prices were moderately average. I got the zucchni pizza. I was ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Star Pizza creates everything they serve from scratch. Since the pizza is not made until you order it, make sure to order some appetizers or a salad, because you can expect a relatively long wait.H...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Best Chicago style pizza in houston- and we should know- we're from Chicago! A great little place with indoor and outdoor seating. They even serve Diet Dr. Peppers- and that's hard to find at restaurants....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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The first time I tried Star Pizza I was working at the hospital! From that point on I could not get enough of Joe's Pizza! The crust is absolutely marvalous as it practically melts in your mouth and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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I don't even like pizza very muc, but I'll always go to this place. The pizza is awesome and you can get it with different crusts and toppings. The drink glasses are HUGE so they dont leave you waiting for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best pizza in Houston. The neat thing is you can chill out upstairs and watch a movie on one of the big screens while waiting for your pie and drinking pitchers of Shiner Boch.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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Best Pizza in Houston! Busy place to go for dinner. The staff are wonderful. But the food can sometimes take a little too long. Better to order for delivery or pick up. Parking is limited also.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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great atmosphere but the pizza I'm not too fond of. But the kids will enjoy the place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Our little guy's favorite since he was 10 months old. Go for the thin wheat crust. Call ahead to have it ready when you arrive so the kiddos don't get restless.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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All you can eat pizza salad and Iced Tea for $6.50. What a deal. Add in the fact that the Pizza is outstanding and how can you go wrong.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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My husband had never been to Star-I recommended the spinach/garlic pizza-he thought he had died and gone to heaven-(He is 100% Italian)Now he wants no other and we live 15 miles from the nearest store! They...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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Not sure where the negative ratings are coming from for Star, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. My wife and I have ordered countless times from Star as have a ton of our friends...we've always had...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2003
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I love this place! Their whole wheat crust is awesome.. the Joe's Pizza rules.. spinach & garlic.. so good!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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Everything about this restaurant is exciting -- and they use unbleached flour to boot.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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Star Pizza is a non-rushed custom pizzeria with the best ingredients, staff, and ambience. If you want a quick meal, go to the Wendy's across the street. If you want fresh roasted garlic and a pizza with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2003
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Not sure why people always rank this place high for Pizza. I have visited almost every place in town and it always ranks at the bottom of my list. The quality of toppings is decent, but the flavor and texture...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2003
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To all those people who complained of not enough cheese, don't you know that cheese makes you FAT?!! Star pizza is geared toward HEALTHY pizza lovers. For those going for lower carbs, I think their New York...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2003
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Star Pizza's refusal to take reservations for large groups is infurating. Waiting time can be up to 30 minutes to an hour. They don't care. They do have a good product their pizza is stupendous. However their...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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too much cheese not enough sauce, resturant was busy not enough help
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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I LOVE PIZZA! Tried 'em all, but Star is the best, my good friends. Waltz in on a sunny weekend, grab a breezy outdoors table, an artsy booth, or catch the game on the large screen upstairs. Munch some salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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This pizza is not worth the Hype that claims it to fame. Crust is doughy and rough. The inside of the resturant nice and eventful, good beer.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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JOe's Special is the Best whole wheat deep dish pizza on the planet! It's a spinach and Garlic Pizza and even people who hate spinach love this one. Got to hand it to Star...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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The house salad dressing is exceptional. Joe's Pizza is our favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I blame Star Pizza for my "Pizza kick" I am in now...thank you. I used to never eat pizza, then I went with a friend after work and she introduced me to the Margrita Pizza. Now, I have tried many Margrita...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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This was great pizza. The ambiance was cool too. We took our pizza out, but we stayed in the restraunt while we waited for our pizza. The only con is the location. It is kinda hard to park.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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I don't understand the bad reviews Star Pizza has been getting. I think their prices are very reasonable considering the quality of ingredients used. You can get a 14" for $12, that's cheaper than Pizza Hut....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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I didn't really see anything impressive about this place. I thought the pizza was small and pretty much overpriced. It was nice, however, to see it served in a pan for each person, but I wouldn't recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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This place keeps getting worse. I have only went with friends but I will never visit again. The buildings are run down and dirty, prices are expensive, they charge for everything, salads are $5 and bread is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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The best deepdish pizza outside of Chicago, that I've found. The thin crust is excellent too.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Star Pizza definitely has the best pizza in Houston. It takes a while to cook, but worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Go for the Hanks deep dish. The pizza does take a while to cook but at least you know it's fresh hot out of the oven. :-)
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Star Pizza Rules...It was the first great pizza place I went to after I moved to Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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i think star pizza stinks it has the worst food and service.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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Excellent toppings but crust needs to be chewy. Roasted garlic and Greek salad best of there food
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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WHAT PIZZA SHOULD TASTE LIKE. VIBRANT TASTES, NOT AT ALL GREASY LIKE OTHER PLACES! TRY 'EM ALL !!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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The deep dish margherita pizza was incredible...even the next day. We like sitting outside and enjoying the evenings with good friends and good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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I go to this cozzy place a lot, and love it! The pizza is great and the environment is even better, with a group of friends or a casual date. Personally, I like the original better then the one in the Heights,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Great crust and toppings. Good service, tight seating areas. Second only to Fuzzy's.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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They have any type of pizza you would ever want. The waiters & waitresses are absolutley awesome and some of the most friendly people. I would recommend Star to my grandmother and my best friend... You just...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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great food and atmosphere.... prices are moderate and the original location make it the place to go for pizza
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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I wasn't impressed. I would have liked more herbs in the sauce and a thinner crust.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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The best pizza in town. Just got to love it. Fresh warm and Yumi.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Star's pizza is consistenly great with the freshest ingredients around. They offer GREEN olives on their pizzas, which are not available at most normal pizza joints. Their lunch buffet is the best around by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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excellent pizza - creative use of ingredients - great wheat crust - the caesar salad is great
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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I really dislike the whole wheat dough. It is especially bad as leftover pizza. The toppings are great and so is the sauce, but the dough's gotta go.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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I love the astomphere, service and the food is the best in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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Star Pizza is the best, especially the Margherita. I only wish they had more locations and a wider delivery area.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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My wife and I know Chicago very well and through the years we have tried to find another pizza place that comes close to what we know is the best pizza anywhere. Star pizza comes as close as we have been....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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hank and marilyn are friends of mine and know how to jam a really good pizza baby......
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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STAR PIZZA! Very funky, cool, delicious. So funky- it is a work of art! Simply- the best in town. And, you get so much food- you can split it with a friend. Have a good time. Spend that money you saved on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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The option of the whole wheat crust and delious toppings make Star's a clear #1.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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the margherita pizza is the best i have ever tasted!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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The best pizza I've had! Great service. Great atmosphere. Great food!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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Star is unique and has been in Houston for many years and they have yet to disappoint me. Great atmosphere and the option to watch the big screen upstairs at the Norfolk location. The cool thing about our town...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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First off, for all that complain and then mention another pizza place...your complaints fall on deaf ears...most figure its the competition putting complaints up..hahaha As for Star Pizza, it is very good...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2002
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Not only is the pizza suberb, but the staff is great, too....Ice cld beer and Star Pizza--the perfect evening!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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The crust on these pizza's are wonderful. Yes, the prices are a little high....but worth every penny.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Nothing special. Houston just lacks more than a couple of good pizza places so folks think this one is great. If you have pizza leftover you should box it yourself and use foil. They lumped 10 pieces of mine...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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It really pains me to write this, as I have been a star fanatic for years. However, my satisfaction with both the food and service has been downgraded significantly. My order has been incorrect six of the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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This restaurant is a very cozy place to hang out with friends, family, or to even go to a casual date. The pizza is very interesting. They do not have the typical pepperoni, pan, etc. They offer different...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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I normally have my food delivered and they have never failed me. Their pizza may cost a little more than what the chains charge, but it is well worth it; it's the best! Their meat lasagna is very tasty and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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maybe i got there on a bad night. The environment is great, but the last time i ate there the cheese pizza (no other topping) was soggy (unforgivable sin) and tasteless. i like the dinner salad with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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Love that chicken pizza! Not the traditional greasy pizza - Star has a wonderful choice of pizza's. From the traditional to the untraditional - they are mouth watering.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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great environment...gotta love the personal touches in the restrooms. very friendly place to grub the best pizza in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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This is the best pizza I've ever had. I've moved away from Texas, but I still dream of Star Pizza. Joes with feta on cracked wheat crust.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Great food, but the place is getting run down and needs some fixing up. We sat upstairs, it was hot, I think the air con was out and the lights were going on and off. Some people got up and either left or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Star Pizza is the best pizza in Houston by far, I love the spinch & moz.....to die for....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Our Friday night ritual is to order Star Pizza. It has the freshest, most varied ingrediants, in just the right combination (not too much sauce, not too much cheese). We especially enjoy the whole wheat crust...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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WHAT A RIGHTOUS EXAMPLE OF A PIZZA I HAVE SEEN. IT WAS SO LOADED WITH SUPREME TOPPINGS AND GENEROUS AT THAT. WELL WORTH THE TRIP ACROSS TOWN. I WAS IMPRESSED!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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We went to Star Pizza after a movie nearby and it was just a great top-off. The wait staff was so friendly and the food was wonderful! Possibly the best pizza I've ever had. The crust was excellent and topped...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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Not only is the pizza fantastic, but they give you plenty to feed yourself for several days afterwards. I definitely recommend their goat cheese appetizer.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Ate here when I first came to Houston 18 years ago. I've been coming back ever since. Great Pizza, all the time.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Love this place--great whole wheat crust--not too soggy, and they keep your last order in the computer so that if you order for delivery they can send your "usual". Also, they are helpful and always willing to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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The food is always super. The "scenery" is usually interesting and arriving in costume does not bother the staff. Star Pizza is one of the real "starz" of Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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This is by far the best PIZZA in town! Those who say otherwise could most likely be found at a Pizza Hut Buffet....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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This was the WORST pizza I've ever had!!! Friends and family wanted to go there, claiming it was the best and the sauce was horrible, the pizza was barely cooked and the waitstaff was the worst ever. I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Great pizza that is an old standby. Call-in orders are super because they remember your favorites!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The best pizza in Houston ,I'm also fuzzy pizza fan I rate Star's 1 and fuzzy's number2 and the reason is they use there own homemade sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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I drive all the way from Baytown just for Star Pizza. My favorite is the baked goat cheese bread and a Margherita pizza.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Best pizza I ever had in Houston. The Rosemary Chicken pizza is yummy.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Star pizza doesn't have the fastest service around, but definitely the best pizza in Texas!!! Its loaded with great toppings and cheese. Also, their salads are pretty good.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Star Pizza makes one of the BEST pizzas in town! The chicken rosemary on whole wheat crust is pure heaven. All the pizzas are handmade, which is the only downside - they seem to take forever to make... They...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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Star Pizza piles on the toppings so heavy you can hardly find the soggy crust beneath. Houston needs a real Pizza place and this isn't it!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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This pizza realy sucks! Where's the cheese??? Don't even waste your money on this crappy pizza!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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I can't believe the bad reviews! I've been eating Star Pizza for 5 years and I think it's great! Not only do they have numerous toppings to choose from (pesto, avocado, red peppers, potatoes, carrots and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2002
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rising star has a cool deck outside!
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i moved from houston to detroit almost 2 years ago and i still dream of star pizza...
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pizza goes gourmet at this award-winning restaurant, which opened in 1976...
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staris made-to-order specialty pizzas are well worth the 30-35 minute wait. they offer a choice of new york-style thin crust or chicago-style deep pan, but rest assured, these pizzas are distinctly...
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