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Mama's Meatball, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mama's Meatball

4.5 (1162)
$30 and under
Italian
570 Higuera St Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 6/19/2025.

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What 1,162 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • 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

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Lively

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo is cherished for its "outstanding" food and "excellent" service, with Damian and Nico frequently praised for enhancing dining experiences. It's a favorite for special occasions and offers authentic Italian flavors. While some report delays in seating, many find the delicious cuisine worth the wait.
1,162 Reviews

  1. Lynn

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! This was our second time there and will definitely go back every time we are in the area!

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  2. Peter

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to eat for a son that is in Calpoly. Affordable yet enjoyable

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  3. Dana Marie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Damian was our waiter and his knowledge and personality only added to the great meal. Our drinks were always full

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  4. Jon P

    California Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had 10 people with us for our granddaughter who graduated from Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo and our experience was absolutely wonderful. Prompt service all entries served promptly and at the same time. Excellent wine choice for our desire and always quality entries. Great flavor. We go here often and love it.

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  5. Pam VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful graduation lunch for 9. Food was delicious and service was outstanding!

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  6. Tim

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here when we visit SLO for past 14 years and it was as delicious as ever. Damion was excellent as was entire staff.

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  7. Martin

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The chicken Alfredo lacked any real flavor, leaving it bland and forgettable. The mac and cheese with short rib was just okay—nothing special. The bread balls were hard and served cold, which made them nearly inedible. To make matters worse, the service was poor. Our waiter barely checked on us, and it took forever just to get a simple water refill. It’s especially sad because we had high hopes after seeing this place featured on television. Sadly, it didn’t live up to the hype.

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  8. Andrea VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We got seated for our reservation 20 minutes late. Our server had too many tables. We had to ask the host to get us our server when we were seated because he never came around.

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  9. Gail VIP

    California Central Coast147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in San Luis Obispo. Thank you.

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  10. Glenda

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! The food is outstanding, the service excellent, and the experience is always wonderful!

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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 1162 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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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 12 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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