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Dining Room - Italian  - Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo

4.7
4.7
1603 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
For over four decades, the Rizzo family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in San Luis Obispo. At Café Roma, you can indulge in homemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Don't miss classic dishes like Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, shortrib pappardelle, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Inside Café Roma and you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy. From the vintage Italian bike hanging above the bar to the Murano glass chandeliers and Tuscan murals, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Italian culture.

Pair your meal with one of the many wines on Café Roma's extensive list, which changes monthly to include new and exciting Central Coast and Italian finds.

Café Roma is a popular destination for locals, vintners, families, travelers, and professionals alike. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a gathering place for friends and family, you'll find it here.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 541-6800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Saro and Maria Rizzo
  • Catering
    Planning is orchestrated by Café Roma’s owners, managers, and professional event staff. If you are simply needing food prepared for your special event that you plan to pick up from the restaurant and service yourself, please take a look at the Catering for Pick Up Menu at caferomaslo.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Café Roma has a variety of event spaces, including the Deruta Banquet Room (capacity 80 lunch/dinner, 100 reception), the Garden Patio (capacity 50), and the Sala (capacity 40). Spaces ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners, celebrations, memorials, company parties, and medical or financial dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rizzo: (855) 781-6553
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Cross street
    Santa Rosa
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking in front of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Free Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Martini Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Join us every Monday for Martini Mondays at our restaurant! Start your week on a sophisticated note with our handcrafted martinis expertly mixed by our talented bartenders. Enjoy the perfect blend of elegance and relaxation as you sip your martini in our cozy bar. Make your Monday memorable with Martini Mondays – the ideal way to kick off your week with style. Cheers to a great start! All Martinis $10.00

    Martini Monday Photo
  • Raid the Wine Cellar Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Indulge in a little midweek magic at Cafe Roma every Tuesday! Join us in raiding the wine cellar for a heartwarming evening filled with half-price wine bottles, where every sip is like a journey to the vineyards of Italy and California. It's a perfect excuse to savor delicious cuisine, share laughter, and create unforgettable memories. Join us for this enchanting tradition that's bound to make your Tuesdays a little more special!

    Raid the Wine Cellar Tuesdays Photo

What 1,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambiance

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for business meals

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for groups

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Hot spot

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Lively

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

1,603 Reviews
  1. DavidS

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service and food. Good bar also. Highly recommend.

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  2. CJ17

    Tahoe

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. They accommodated 12 of us last minute on a busy night and service was excellent. Food was outstanding as usual.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our Thanksgiving dinner here. Food was excellent! It was very busy, but staff was courteous and friendly. It was a family-run restaurant with a traditional Italian atmosphere. You can tell the owners were passionate about giving guests an authentic Italian experience.

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  4. WendyC

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We spent a beautiful Thanksgiving at Cafe Roma! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

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  5. Birthday

    Central Coast

    256 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    256 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    My wife and I were excited for our second Thanksgiving with Cafe Roma since we moved to Downtown SLO six years ago. We still love Cafe Roma, but last night's meal wasn't up to their extremely high standard. We arrived five minutes before our 5:00 PM seating "Outdoors" on their lovely (more COVID safe) patio, which I reserved with my credit card to guarantee we would be there. The place was smashed (hooray for Cafe Roma's business), and we were eventually seated indoors a bit after 5:30 PM. Our server was awesome (our favorite thing about Cafe Roma is they tend to have the best service in Downtown SLO), and the menu was excellent and priced well. Our food was super-tasty as anticipated, but it all just felt rushed with frantic energy. So much so that on our way out (6:15) I forgot to grab our box of delicious leftover lasagna I'd just scraped off of my plate. We'll definitely eat at Cafe Roma again, but probably not on a future holiday.

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  6. JimR

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was perhaps our fifth Thanksgiving dinner at Cafe Roma and we’ll continue going as long as we can. It’s festive, fun and delicious. Perfect holiday ambience.

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  7. JackieY

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Cafe Roma. It’s consistently fantastic with the menu, the food and the service.

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  8. JanetM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated on time, had a charming excellent server (Grace), food was delivered in a timely fashion and at right temp ... desserts were delicious. And value great!

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  9. Granny

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Rizzo family presents a fabulous dining experience for an outstanding Thanksgiving meal. Cafe Roma has become our family Thanksgiving tradition. The menu offers a nice variety of entrees to satisfy varied tastes. Our group ordered the beef sort ribs, turkey, and salmon. Everyone raved about the presentation. The service was efficient and accommodating. We are already looking forward to next year!

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  10. Mick

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at Cafe Roma. 2nd time in 3 years we have dined there for Thanksgiving. It was busy but we were well taken care of, and the meal was great.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanksgiving dinner was perfect! Would do it again.

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  12. JudeA

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent Thanksgiving dinner along with the Autumn Salad/

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner in a lovely setting with great cocktails

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  14. StephenE

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marco and his staff are always very professional and the food exceptional.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific! Great food and service in a warm and welcoming setting!

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  16. RichardD

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They always take very good care of our family whenever we dine there. Food is always very good and pricing is reasonable. Family owned and you can tell they treat everyone as family..

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  17. Minou

    Central Coast

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Halibut was on special and we ordered that..think a little more sauce on the fish would have been good but overall the meal was delicious..please add a veal picatta to your menu also..Grace was our server and as always cheerful and service oriented..

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  18. RyanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is the kind of Italian restaurant I wish I had in my town. Classic but elegant, tasty dishes. Good wine list with excellent value and the ambiance was beautiful. We will be back again soon.

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  19. Judy

    Central Coast

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal here. We hadn't been for awhile and they remembered us which was nice. We had the best server (Grace)....so sweet, efficient and just seemed happy to be there. The food was great.....caesar salad had too much dressing but apart from that all 4 of us really enjoyed our meal. Best pizza around! We will be back for sure!

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  20. JaisenB

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding place … a must visit. We booked it randomly and what a pleasant surprise. Great staff and owner….. will visit again

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  21. SilCad

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    They were pretty busy, so that probably is the reason for less than five stars all the way through. We had to ask for certain things like olive oil for our bread and another set of silverware. The noise level was pretty bad. We could barely carry on a conversation across the table. If it was some kind of noise, baffling put in, that would be great. Overall it was a good experience though. We will be back again soon. 

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  22. TerriE

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    First time at Cafe Roma and it was great! We're from NYC and usually avoid Italian restaurants out in CA, but this was really delicious. Best test is the the tomato sauce over a simple pasta and we sopped up the sauce with the bread! Beet salad and the halibut were also fabulous and big portions that we shared. Our server was so friendly and the service was excellent. We'l be back!

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  23. MarkPH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    We have been coming to Roma for 30+ years for romantic dinners. Last night we made the mistake of coming on Saturday night of CalPoly "parent's weekend". Every seat was taken by LOUD college student groups with girls wanting their friends to meet their parents. You could not hear yourself or the waiter. Freshman girls were dancing in the aisles, giddy with the wine their parents served. We had to leave. Learned my lesson. Always check the CalPoly schedule for things like parent's weekend, graduation, homecoming, etc. before eating at this wonderful restaurant in the heart of SLO.

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  24. babs

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The owner chatted with us and is very friendly! Their waitstaff were thorough and so friendly. The menu has a wide variety and was delicious. Everyone in our party was happy.

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  25. CalPolyFam

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delicious and Grace is the best server!

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  26. LisaN

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a 7:30 reservation: seated by 7:45. Amazing food all around. Carpaccio was perfect, and mezzi pasta cooked to perfection. Calamari was less than perfect, but not bad at all. Could have been crispier and a bit more tender. Flavor was nice and sauce had a zingy mild heat to it. Wine list prices were very reasonable.

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  27. Msnd

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took our son to Cafe Roma for parents weekend. The food was delicious. Served hot and fresh. Portions are fair and just right. Loved the menu as we had a hard time deciding what to get. We look forward to going back.

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  28. Sljonz

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    We were seated inside and it was extremely loud. It was packed. We couldn’t hear each other talk. Good food and waitress was very sweet. Would only go back if we could sit outside. Inside is just too much. Too loud, stressful and chaotic.

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  29. Pammy

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Roma never disappoints! We enjoyed a pre-concert dinner this past Friday and they managed to serve us with ample time to get to our concert. And the food was delicious!

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  30. DedeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met some friends and sat outside. It was a nice evening, great food.

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  31. akemik

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wine special night and it was half price all bottle of wine. Great food and everything was perfect!

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  32. MAAH

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My first thought was "this food needs to be in the microwave longer." Poor service. Food arrived at different times. Little follow up by server. Will not return.

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  33. Pammy

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal at Cafe Roma this past Saturday! My fresh halibut was cooked to perfection and the setting was lovely!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Very average restaurant. The food will feed you but do not expect anything sensational.

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  35. punkin

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely Italian restaurant in San Luis Obispo, off the beaten path. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our meal started with a delicious bread basket. My husband had chicken parmesan which was delicious and I had ravioli with meat sauce that was also very good. We each had a salad, which were fresh and nicely presented. Our service was spot on, but never intrusive. We ended our meal with creme brulee---scrumptious. There is indoor and outdoor seating available.

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  36. Larry

    Central Coast

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Italian restaurants in SLO COUNTY. Food and wine is exceptional. Wish they opened at 4:30 pm on weekends, since some of the live theatte is over at 4 pm. At least the bar .

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  37. RobertB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful Birthday dinner. Our waiter was fabulous.

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  38. Hamster

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is one of our favorite places in San Luis Obispo. Architecturally pleasing and joyful atmosphere. Authentic Italian food. A small town treasure.

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  39. CalPolyFam

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and the service is amazing.

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  40. ConnieB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant was charming, and the service was great. My dinner was great, my husband's was slightly less so, but not horrible. There were seven of us, and we felt well taken care of. It was a little loud in there, and so hard to talk.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo using the Order Online button. Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 541-6800.

Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo is rated 4.7 stars by 1603 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo

1020 Railroad Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Santa Rosa
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking in front of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Free Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Saro and Maria Rizzo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 541-6800
  • Catering
    Planning is orchestrated by Café Roma’s owners, managers, and professional event staff. If you are simply needing food prepared for your special event that you plan to pick up from the restaurant and service yourself, please take a look at the Catering for Pick Up Menu at caferomaslo.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Café Roma has a variety of event spaces, including the Deruta Banquet Room (capacity 80 lunch/dinner, 100 reception), the Garden Patio (capacity 50), and the Sala (capacity 40). Spaces ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners, celebrations, memorials, company parties, and medical or financial dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rizzo: (855) 781-6553
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