Best Risotto in San Luis Obispo

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Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball
93/100 (1689 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Pasta
Gelato
Salad
Minestrone
Calamari
Chicken Wings
Risotto
Cakes
Profiteroles
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Sandwiches
Paninis
Orecchiette
Shrimp
Meatballs
Lasagne
Carbonara
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our first time there. Great food, good menu with lots of variety. We’ll definitely be back since it will take us several visits (at least) to work..."
John K. Gayley
"My husband and I went to San Luis Sat. Oct. 8 overnight as my husband was running in the City to the Sea half marathon the next day and needed to..."
Tina Willett
"Chef Nicola is amazing! I'm so glad my family an I discovered this wonderful restaurant this past year. The food is deliciously consistent and the..."
Eric D. Shapiro
"Food was great. It made our vacation end on a high note. I had the Italian Salad with shrimp. The rose wine was great as well as tirimisu. All was..."
Gordon Waughan
"Whenever we visit the Paso/SLO wineries we enjoy dinner at Mama's Meatball it is by far the best Italian Food anyone could eat/enjoy. The serving..."
Lanna Insinga
"My family and I were in town for a quick visit, I found this place on Yelp, and we decided to give it a go. If you're looking for authentic, and..."
Benjie Upcher
"We've eaten at Momma's Meatball a few times. It's always been great but this last time was the best. I love the beet salad and we shared the salmon..."
Terry Delarosa Kurtz
"The BEST authentic Italian pizza in California! I took friends from Italy there, and they loved the food, service and atmosphere. A bit had to find..."
Ninette Bavaro-Latronica
"Amazing food, ambiance, service, and a hidden treasure. A must..."
Katrina Coelho Spradling
"Good food after a long time. Started with a Braised octopus salad. Then a prosciutto pizza, Chicken lasagne, spaghetti meatballs, linguine seafood..."
Vibhuti Bane
"Best spaghetti meatballs I've ever had and the Tiramisu is to die for �! I can't wait to return...maybe my family will bring me for my birthday in..."
Sylvia Lopez
"Absolutely the best Italian food I have ever eaten. And Mama Your meatballs are great! Owned by an Italian family and friends! If your in SLO you..."
Lothar Knieriemen
"Easily one of my favorite versions of Carbonara and Fettuccine Alfredo! So creamy and full of flavor I actually crave it. The charcuterie plate is an..."
Grace Miller
"The restaurant was recommended by our host Hilary from airbnb. The beet salad was scrumptious and the meatball spaghetti divine. We would also..."
Gail Powell
"Quality Italian food. Delicious! Great atmosphere. Informative staff. Wonderful..."
Ginny Giuliano
"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..."
Owen Schwaegerle
"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..."
Ashley McClendon (misshunny83)
"Wonderful homemade Italian food and relaxed ambiance. Went for lunch and it was empty. Had the spaghetti and meatballs and they were filling and..."
Roe C
"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..."
Michelle C. Torres-Grant
"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..."
Shelby Gilman
"4.5 stars. Finally got to dine in. Let’s get to it. Like the decor and plaza area. We had meatball spaghetti. Tasty meatball seasoned well and..."
Eddie B
"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..."
Kimberly Johns
"Food was great. Calamari was ok. We had 2 servers one was exceptional but we could've done without the other one he wasn't that friendly. Live music..."
TK
"FOOD: delicious variety of pastas, pizzas, soups and salads. The spaghetti carbonara and risotto seemed to be respecting the real Italian cuccina...."
Fabio Narita
"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,..."
caitlin salmon
"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..."
Tiffany Olivo
"My favorite restaurant for the last 7 years now, never disappoint me. Love the food and the service. Best Italian food in Central..."
Consuelo Botello
"The food was exceptionally well prepared and delicious. The establishment has the feel of an authentic Italian restaurant with a menu to match. The..."
Stephan Greenhill
"The noodles were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazingly well seasoned. The cheese was super fresh and had a great pull to them. Overall..."
Jerry Huo
"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..."
Jonathan Reid
"went here for a bite to eat after the farmers market and had a great time! the food was great and was made very fast. their garlic knots were amazing..."
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Koberl At Blue
Koberl At Blue
92/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Bruschette
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Halibut
Shrimp
Ribs
Beef
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We sat at the bar, the girl bar back was friendly. The food was ok. Calamari was very bland and the scallops were OK. The beef carpaccio was really..."
RaeAnn Avila
"Best service. Best food. Best atmosphere. Best in SLO period. I have no connection to this place outside of coming here a handful of times. Tonight I..."
Barrett
"I’ll start with the food. It was exquisite! My whole family enjoyed their meals and frankly we couldn’t stop eating even after we were full. The..."
Mariah F
"Classic cocktail spot! Great bar with attentive bartenders and incredible waitstaff. No problem coming here solo or with a..."
James Piper
"Beautiful atmosphere with white table clothes and table settings. Ryan, our server, was professional and fun. Oysters, butter lettuce salad, sea..."
Chris Ferguson
"5 stars I ate here a month ago and still thinking about that steak.... 😋 Service was excellent and the ambience was amazing. I did sit outside and..."
Sarena
"My hubby & I have always loved Koberl & were looking forward to celebrating our anniversary here post pandemic. We were not disappointed. The same..."
Donna Hunt
"Pricy like other nice restaurants but well worth it. Ordered just 3 appetizers, not dinner. Wanted to be satisfied without eating heavy food. Was..."
Tina Azevedo
"Highly recommend this location if you're looking for an upscale restaurant. The food selection is great, and the atmosphere is upscale, however, with..."
Russ Brown
"I love going to Blue. Patricia is a wonderful host! I always get the key lime martini hold the gram cracker rim. It’s my favorite! You can request..."
Lily Curtis
Gennaro's Grill & Garden
Gennaro's Grill & Garden
86/100 (426 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Osso Buco
Shrimp
Pasta
"Everything on the menu is fresh and excellent. Great service, homemade pasta, fabulous food and atmosphere! Mr. Gennaro and the staff are all..."
Barry
"Great food & service. I travel a lot and always looking for a comfortable place to eat with good food Will be returning when ever I'm in..."
Martini Bob
"Nate's on Marsh is the kind of Italian-style restaurant that you expect to find in a much larger city, and easily one of my favorite 3 restaurants in..."
Chris
"Easy to make reservation online. We ended eating at 745pm since the 5-730pm slots were all taken. We came on Monday so they had $10 vodka and gin..."
Jessica Fung
"Excellent food, generous portions, and all set in a lovely historical building. Food came out borderline too quickly for me, but that's a matter of..."
Kevin B
"I had an outstanding dinner with a friend at Nate’s. We were greeted upon arrival and waited less than 5 minutes for the table. Our server,..."
David Stanley
"Beautifully decorated restaurant with impeccable food, drinks, and service! We tried lunch here for the first time and were super impressed by the..."
J
"Wonderful place in town with tasty dishes! Fresh pasta and great recipes! Service beyond expectations! Had the pasta but can’t wait to return..."
Katherine McLain
"If you have never been to Nate’s On Marsh, you are doing yourself a disservice and missing out on the most delightful and delicious restaurant in..."
USC Aiken Campus Recreation & Wellness
"Our visit to Nate's on Marsh was for our 2nd anniversary. This is a very chic and cozy restaurant. We ordered the burrata and bread, which was..."
Jennifer Curtiss
"Nate’s on Vibes! Bates is energetic and always happy when I get the chance to dine here. The staff is always friendly, the drinks are flowing, and..."
Christopher Limon
"I had such a lovely evening with my fiancé ! The food was delicious!! Not one complaint about the food or service. Got a little rowdy with some of..."
Nova Giacalone
Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica
Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica
83/100 (3107 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Ice Cream
Calamares
Sandwiches
Prosciutto
Salmon
Gelato
Shrimp
Carrot Cake
Beef
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Eggplant
Fish
Pork
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Pasta
Bolognese
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Cannoli
Clams
Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
Risotto
Tortelloni
Mussels
Squash blossom
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Awesome Awesome Awesome, Food was on point. Bread good, Popeye Pizza-delicious, crispy crust, good char, salads were perfect size and flavorful,..."
Faro Trupiano
"What a beautiful place. The atmosphere of the building decor so heartwarming and rustic. The staff is amazing. A Boss bartender that waited on us..."
Patsy Rivera
"Happy, helpful, inviting staff! Outstanding hospitality and the cuisine is on point! Fresh local ingredients and preparation is very professional! We..."
Linda Fernandes
"The food was to die for - absolutely delicious from the appetizer to the dessert! The ambiance was warm and friendly. The hostess, waiters and..."
Terry Syracuse
"best pizza w sausage ever!!!! and that was after driving it out to morro bay!!! yum and..."
Gina De Michael
"The food, variety of seating areas, and staff are over the top! We love love love our meals out here in SLO. ..."
Katie Taylor Mendoza
"I can’t wait until Pismo reopens! But I do love the San Luis location! Can’t get enough of this place! Food, Dessert, and cocktails are..."
Melissa Drew
"Excellent restaurant for sure. Love the new location and the food was yummy! We will definitely go back and highly recommend the restaurant to our..."
Anna DeLiddo DeWitt
"We are never disappointed!!! The food is just so good. The staff is friendly. You will enjoy..."
Kp Laughlin
"It is an awesome place there chicken picatta is to die..."
Tammie Marie Casas Mueting
"The service was excellent, the food was superb and priced reasonably. All in all a great dinning..."
David Markridge
"Awesome food, beautiful and fun atmosphere! Wish I lived closer.. it would definitely be my go to..."
Dionne Vacca Stein
"We had our dogs with us, the restaurant offers a back patio for them to be included, the entrance is through the alley next to the restaurant. They..."
Jenny Curtin
"Excellent food! Superb service! Exquisite wine select! I can go on and on and on. What a gem of a place in the middle of San Luis Obispo. The..."
Israel Madera
"One of the best experiences to be had in SLO. I waited 2 hours to be seated for dinner on a Friday night but it was well worth it. The patio seating..."
Eugene Lee
"We truly love visiting Giuseppe’s whenever we are in town. They do not take reservations and this place is POPULAR. You have to get there early if..."
Lauren Rhyne
"I read up on this place as one of the best dinner spots in SLO and that it's been here for more than 30 years. After an hour wait (watch out no..."
Angela Adlish
"Great ambience, cozy. Love the appetizers. The main dishes were a bit on the heavy flavored side, still pretty good. Excellent..."
Tammy Liu
"Good Italian fare in a central location. Made reservations while visiting. Reservations were early-before seven on a weekday. Place was busy. We are..."
Dan C
"It you are craving upscale Italian food, this is the place. The food is fresh and portions are just right. Great place for a date or family meal...."
Octavio Navarro
"Fantastic food. Excellent service. Yes, there is a long wait to get seated during peak dinner hours, but worth it. We got seated right away since we..."
Marcel Stieber
"My favorite restaurant in town! If I listed all the reasons, id be here for days. Let’s just say their ambiance is amazing and their food is..."
Laney “Cl” Bee
Buona Tavola
Buona Tavola
83/100 (1218 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Tortelli
Tiramisu
Torte
Tortellini
Shrimp
Tortelloni
Prosciutto
Minestrone
Eggplant
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"MUST TRY!!! I may be biased as I used to be a team member at this restaurant back from 2006 to 2008, but this spot has my favorite type of Northern..."
Marina Machado
"My husband and I enjoyed a meal on the covered patio on a Friday night. The ambiance was warm and lovely - outside under a covered patio with cozy..."
Halle Uveges
"What a great place! About the only Italian with 4+ rating in the area. You want to experience this. I had home made scampi dumplings (5 stars)...."
Julia M
"Visiting SLO from Oklahoma today and decided to try this place. Had the Agnolotti and my Wife had the Capellini. Food was amazing and the service was..."
Nathan DeSelle
"Genuine Italian! Very fancy. Very delicious. Great ambiance with heated outdoor covered seating out back. But expect to pay for multiple small..."
Gabriel Staples
"Amazing. Best Italian food in SLO. Any of the pasta is top tier — highly recommend the fettuccine Al sugo or any of the dishes with..."
Jack Ratkovich
"We showed up to the restaurant at 730 on Saturday night, only to find out we accidentally made the reservation for Monday at 730. My wife was..."
rome singh
"I had a phenomenal experience I always have had amazing service here. Definitely my favorite Italian dining in San luis obispo county! Franchesco..."
Justin Hall
"We have eaten here twice. Food was excellent both times. The patio is nice during good weather. Service is..."
Brian Glas
"A really lovely, intimate Italian restaurant, run primarily by Italians. The beets, rucola and goat’s cheese salad was really good, as was the..."
David Simkins