Little Original Joe's

"Unlike the splashy, see-and-be-seen Little Original Joe’s in the Marina, the West Portal outpost is more straightforward—it’s takeout-only with just a few sidewalk seats. The menu covers the same crowd-pleasing Italian staples like crispy-edged pizzas, rotisserie chicken salads, and spicy vodka rigatoni. Our favorite dish is the salty-sweet chicken parmigiano with a thin layer of prosciutto that arrives in a to-go box looking like a lone island in a vodka sauce ocean. There’s also a market inside if you need to stock up on fancy hot sauces or fresh bread while you wait. photo credit: Julia Chen" - Julia Chen

"Little Original Joe’s is a restaurant that will feature Zanze’s Cheesecakes." - Lauren Saria

"Sibling business to red sauce hit Original Joe’s, Little Original Joe’s is a to-go counter and food market focused on “pizza, pasta, and parmigiana.” This is the spot to run into when work is over and the fridge is empty, or when friends are popping by for a casual meal. Rotisserie chicken, trays of lasagna, pizza, crunchy salads, and generous tubs of pasta sauce fill the space, plus wine and condiments. We love Little Original Joe’s for the sheer convenience and excellent selection of prepared foods and top-of-the-line pantry items that make great gifts. Images courtesy of Emma Morris. "

"Little Original Joe’s, a pizza-and-pasta-focused spin-off of North Beach and Westlake’s iconic Original Joe’s restaurants, is open in West Portal." - Eve Batey

"The Duggan siblings will open a new casual, neighborhood restaurant to be called Little Joe’s Pizza, Pasta, Parmigiana at the former Paradise Pizza location at 393 West Portal Avenue. An opening timeline for the new Little Joe’s isn’t clear." - Caleb Pershan