Chef Nicola's Kitchen in Downtown SLO
Every sauce is slow-simmered, every knot is baked fresh, and the Fettuccine Alfredo is still prepared right at your table — just like Mama taught him in Bari.
From the Kitchen
Catering and Party Platters
Planning a gathering? Give us 24 hours and we'll handle the food — from party platters to full catering for any occasion.
The Dining Room for Your Next Event
Our banquet space is ready for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and team celebrations — with a full Italian menu and the same warm hospitality every night.
Born in a Kitchen in Puglia
Chef Nicola Allegretta has been cooking since he was two years old, standing beside his mother in Bari, Italy. Everything on your plate traces back to that kitchen.
What our guests are saying
I went to Mama's meatball for lunch and I really liked it. One of the reasons we picked it is that they have a fairly wide range of items, and Osso bucco is one of my favorite Italian dishes. There was more than enough food, and I left some room for dessert. The tiramisu was good, even though the w
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I recommend making a reservation for Mama's Meatball on Higuera Street in advance, as it's one of the top three best Italian restaurants in San Luis Obispo and can get quite busy (we saw people being told that they wouldn't be able to sit without a reservation on a Friday night). They start you off
Meagan McCall
What a delightful restaurant! Our Waiter, Jaime, is such a professional, very friendly and thoughtful person. The atmosphere was perfect for time with close friends, dates or just to Treat Yourself. And the Food was refreshing delightful and fresh, great quality ingredients. Someone shared their sa
Christopher Payne
Truly a local gem of a restaurant….we recently had an extended family get-together for dinner, and chose Mama’s Meatball for their delicious Italian food. We had a comfortable table near the back. Service was great — very attentive, helpful and accommodating staff, and they were on top of everythi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located in San Luis Obispo, CA at 570 Higuera St #130
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University, Goldtree, Chorro, Serrano, Thyle, Los Ranchos, Edna, Avila Beach, Miles, Sycamore Springs, Tiber, Santa Margarita, Port San Luis, Los Osos, Pismo Beach, Verde, Garden Farms, Cuesta-by-the-Sea, Cushing.
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