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Mama's Meatball, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mama's Meatball

4.5 (1150)
$30 and under
Italian
570 Higuera St Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 544-0861
  • Website
    https://www.mamasmeatball.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nicola Allegretta
  • Catering
    Mama's Meatball is offering a full service catering as well you can order off our party platter the perfect resolution to any occasion check in our website for more informations
  • Private party facilities
    We are offering privet dining for any size party for any occasion please email mamasmeatball@gmail.com or call 8055440861 for more informations
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    570 Higuera St Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Cross street
    Nipomo St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Mama's Meatball's menu was last updated on 4/24/2025.

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What 1,150 people are saying

Mama's Meatball reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • 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

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Meatball delights with "amazing" Italian cuisine and "great service." Guests rave about the unforgettable flavors and welcoming ambiance. Highlights include the Ravioli De Zucca and tailored vegetarian options. While parking and reservation delays can occur, the "unbelievable" dining experience keeps patrons returning for more.

1,150 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we had a reservation for 815 and we didn’t get seated till 845

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  2. Dave

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. It was a little too dark for me but overall 5 stars

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  3. Gail VIP

    Central Coast140 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food and perfect service. I could not ask for more.

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  4. Mandi

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our favorite place to eat on the central coast!

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  5. Lorna

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location, made reservations but seated 40 minutes late. Ordered wine, waited 30 minutes for clean glasses and another 15 minutes for wine to arrive. Dinner finally arrived one hour later, was hot and tasty. Sadly manager never visited our table with an apology as we understand difficulties happen, many other unhappy customers in the same situation. We hope they are able to manage their tables and reservations better as the food is good.

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  6. Joyce VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is exceptional and worth the wait. If you go on a Saturday night, be prepared to wait 30-45 min - even if you have a reservation. Space is limited and large parties take longer to turn over the tables. The restaurant does an outstanding job of setting up seating and getting people served. The wait is the price of a popular restaurant.

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  7. James VIP

    Central Coast14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always great Italian food. One of our favorite restaurants in SLO.

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  8. Johanna

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Italian flavors and overall cuisine of Mama’s Meatball remains unmatched against all other Italian restaurants I have been to. The food is still as great as I remember it from when I first had it 12 years ago. Ravioli De Zucca continues to be my favorite dish.

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  9. Sarah

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. My steak was cooked exactly how I wanted it. The appetizer was delicious.

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  10. Dave

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, great staff and even better food!

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FAQs

Mama's Meatball offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 544-0861.

Mama's Meatball is rated 4.5 stars by 1150 OpenTable diners.

Mama's Meatball does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Mama's Meatball

570 Higuera St Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nipomo St.
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicola Allegretta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.mamasmeatball.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 544-0861
  • Catering
    Mama's Meatball is offering a full service catering as well you can order off our party platter the perfect resolution to any occasion check in our website for more informations
  • Private party facilities
    We are offering privet dining for any size party for any occasion please email mamasmeatball@gmail.com or call 8055440861 for more informations

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