There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you’re looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama’s Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama’s Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama’s Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama’s Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations.
Cozy, family-run eatery & caterer serving traditional Italian dishes, including pizza & many pastas. Based on 552 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
570 Higuera St #130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 544-0861
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Owen Schwaegerle
We were looking for food downtown and some other restaurants had a 1-2 hour wait. We were so hungry so we called here and they said they could seat us in the next 15 minutes! We went over there and were deeply impressed. The food was really good. The meat with vegetables was very flavorful. The homemade Mac and the salmon penne were sooooo good! We really enjoyed eating here. Mama Meatball’s is a restaurant you should definitely take a visit to soon.
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caitlin salmon
took my husband to SLO for the first time this past weekend and we ate dinner at mama’s meatballs last night. my first time being there as well, and it was amazing. the service was fantastic, it being a saturday night, they were SUPER busy, but the nice man at the front were able to squeeze my husband and our two dogs in outside with no wait and was our sever as well. he was so kind and we really enjoyed the food. i got the prosciutto pizza and my husband got the dune. fantastic! defintley coming back when we visit SLO. thank you for a great experience
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Shelby Gilman
Been here now twice and it is definitely one of my favorites. The pasta is pretty good and the atmosphere is so cute. All of the servers are very friendly and the cooks greeted us on the way in and out which was very sweet. If you plan on going here I HIGHLY recommend the tiramisu!!!! It is probably the best one I’ve ever eaten!
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Jonathan Reid
We always enjoy this place. Tonight I had their Mac & Cheese with braised short rib and it was excellent. The cheese wasn’t too heavy — more a cheese sauce — and the short rib was perfect, especially with the sauce. Very good Caesar salad to start off. The other members of our family also enjoyed their choices. The complimentary bread knots are addictive. Service was prompt and personable.
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Tiffany Olivo
The margherita pizza I had was truly the best of the margherita pizzas I’ve tried. My husband and I stopped here for dinner on the way back to Santa Barbara and we couldn’t stop talking about how delicious our dinner was. The atmosphere was really nice and the service staff were very friendly and attentive. You can tell that the owner and chef really care about making a great impression. We were visiting from the East Coast but would absolutely make a point to dine here again when we go back to California!
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Ashley McClendon (misshunny83)
Once again this was decided on a whim, whilst driving down the 101 to Solvang. We were looking for a replacement Italian restaurant since the one we were initially set on in Solvang would be closed by the time we arrived. The staff was friendly and offered full service even though we arrived within 30 minutes prior to closing. The Calamari was so delicious as well the accompanying marina and tartar sauces. The Chicken Alfredo…chefs kiss! Needless to say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much!
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Roe C
Wonderful homemade Italian food and relaxed ambiance. Went for lunch and it was empty. Had the spaghetti and meatballs and they were filling and tasted fresh and wonderful. My husband had the Lasagna and it had a semi sweet taste to it, hints of basil but very both dishes were excellent!
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Kimberly Johns
I love this restaurant. The food is so amazing and the service is friendly and oh so accommodating. A must try if you’re in the area.
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Grace Berg
We had Mamas Meatball deliver large party platters for my husband’s birthday dinner last weekend, and as always, I was so impressed with the food. Delivery was right on time. Everything was piping hot, but not overcooked at all. Even the salmon was moist and flaky, despite the fact the fact that we ended up eating one hour after the food arrived. The meal helped to make it an unforgettably perfect night! Thank you Luca and the whole team at Mamas!
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Michelle C. Torres-Grant
I’ve enjoyed food from Mama’s meatball catering in the past, but I recently dined at their restaurant for the first time at the “Flavors of the Creamery” event, which was a sort of open house for the newly remodeled open air shopping center (they turned the former parking lot into a central courtyard). We partook of the special two course tasting menu created for the event. In addition to that we ordered Caesar salad, and the calamari appetizer. Everything tasted delicious and the outdoor dining ambiance was superb. The wine pairings that came with our special menu items were well chosen and enjoyed. If I could change one thing it would be that are short rib had more meat and less fat. All in all we were very happy with our meal and we would definitely dine here again.
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