Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Luis Obispo

12 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball
93/100 (1689 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Orecchiette
Shrimp
Meatballs
Lasagne
Carbonara
Eggplant
Ice Cream
Pasta
Gelato
Salad
Minestrone
Calamari
Chicken Wings
Risotto
Cakes
Profiteroles
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Sandwiches
Paninis
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
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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Piemonte's
Piemonte's
90/100 (113 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Deli
Deli
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Italian
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
La Locanda
La Locanda
90/100 (574 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Carbonara
Tagliatelle
Eggplant
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Cod
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had seen this place several times and finally got a chance to dine here. Super good. I had the Spaghetti Al limone and it was absolutely superb...."
Lupe Serrano
"It was my daughter's birthday and she chose La Locanda for dinner. We had never heard of the place as we're from out of town so we had no..."
Rhea Sunshine
"Have been here three times since it changed ownership. Love the Angnolloti alla Piemontese. So few places serve these yummy meat filled pastas in a..."
Phillip Hasley
"We had a table of 4 who all got different dishes and we all really enjoyed each dish we had! Best butternut squash I have ever eaten, I highly..."
Hannah Miller
"Reasonably priced and deliciously flavorful and delicate Italian. I love the small and simple place with a bit of back seating. We loved our dinner..."
Cameron Embree
"As out of towners from the OC, we came across this little Italian gem of a restaurant. Wonderful people, our server was engaging. The owners 10 month..."
Malyn Roest
"Cozy Italian restaurant with great, friendly service and wonderful food! My wife had the gnocchi and I had the Salmon. Both were fantastic! We..."
David Segleau
"Easy-going ambiance coupled with a creative and delicious menu and ample wine list makes La Locanda a favorite destination in San Luis Obispo. The..."
Char Postlewaite
"Maybe the best butternut squash ravioli I have ever..."
Eugene Buczynski
"We had a fabulous dinner last night. One of the best red sauces I have had in a restaurant. I had the fettuccini with meat sauce and my husband..."
Carla DeMerritt
"Great food for a fair price! The food tastes great and the place is not only clean but the server has a one of a kind ability to describe food with..."
Connor Chavez
"REAL authentic Italian food! We’ve been to Rome, Milan and Florence and this place still is better than the majority of places in Italy...."
Selina Quiroz
"My favorite spot in SLO. A small intimate and authentic Italian place. You will likely be served by the wonderful Lucas who will make you want to..."
Seamus Seamus
"Had a wonderful meal with the kids. The food was amazing. I wanted to eat everything on the menu. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Very..."
Lourdes Garden
"This is an incredibly charming fine-dining Italian restaurant. Very spare and simple decor. Sweet and excellent service. I had the breseaola, meat..."
Daniel Talsky
"Early dinner for 6.. food was great! Service was professional and..."
Hoss Christensen
"Sweet little Italian place with a relaxed atmosphere and fabulous food. The one service person there the evening we were there was fast, very..."
Lynn Segleau
"Best Caesar Salad, dressing light and flavorful enhancing fresh romaine. Next their fresh pasta, Butternut Squash ravioli and beef ravioli with Demi..."
Sherri Anderson
"Many wonderful items on their menu, not only the lasagna. Service is usually enthusiastic and helpful. Prices very reasonable, as it is with the..."
George Drastal
Pizza Solo
Pizza Solo
88/100 (399 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Soups
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
"I was on a trip from Sequoia National Park and I was looking for a local place to eat before the 4 hour trip back home. Domino's was nearby but I had..."
CVerse
"Wonderful! Had the Solo Pesto and it was great! The large pizza is a perfect portion for..."
Chelsea Malcolm
"Service was really good smiles, very friendly and they have calzones. They brought the food out to our table outside and I had a great..."
Ryan Roman
"Consistently kind employees and good food. The solo sticks are well priced and..."
Eric Buck
"Definitely the best calzones in this area. I usually go with the pepperoni, sausage, and olive. Very tasty and filling. They also have Coke products..."
Bob Hallmark
"Tasty pizza! I ordered a large Thai Pie and split it with my fiance. We both had 4 slices and it ended up being pretty filling. I'm not usually a fan..."
Garrett Davis
"I love pizza, who doesn’t? This place is super yummy! I’m so glad it is still around, one of our favorite pizza places in San Luis Obispo! We..."
Cat Contreras
"The perfect lunch spot for pizza. They have a bit softer dough than other places (which I prefer) and a bunch of pizza types that you won't see..."
Brent Williams
"I took my wife and kids here thinking that it was going to be a quick meal before the movies (see ratings on the downtown center cinemas) but it..."
Michael Manning
"Probably the most underrated pizza place in SLO! I absolutely their pizzas and stixs here! They have the kind of pizza where if you save it for..."
Christa Lam
Gennaro's Grill & Garden
Gennaro's Grill & Garden
86/100 (426 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Osso Buco
"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
Flour House
Flour House
84/100 (1052 ratings)
Restaurants
Campania
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Neapolitan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Nutella Pastries
Pasta
Pappardelle
Salad
Espresso Martini
Queen Margherita Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Prosciutto
Eggplant
Neapolitan Pizza
Paccheri
Lasagne
White Truffle Oil
Pesto
Pizza Burrata Antipasto
Neapolitan pizza
Arancini & Crocchette
Cocktails
Pizza Tutti Gusti San Luis Obisco CA
Lasagna
Queen Margarita
caesar salad
Smoked Mozzarella Di Bufala
Carbonara Pizza
Affumicata Pizza
Neapolitan
Campânia
Italian
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a lovely dinner here, with amazing food, upscale cocktails and a mellow dimly lite ambiance. Perfect for a romantic date or just grabbing a..."
Scotty Shakers
"Beautiful pizza and cocktails in a hip setting. I'd love to hear less music (and fax machine-esque ticket printer) and more of my conversation...."
Sea
"Great Italian in the heart of downtown SLO! Would 100% recommend going. The pizzas are delicious! And the bread is the pizza dough! Friendly service..."
Tim Ficke
"I came here with a friend for dinner. There was a bit of a wait so we had a drink at the bar while we waited. Our table was ready quicker than..."
David Stanley
"Authentic pizza! Made to perfection. It deserves the awards and accolades it has received. It took me back to Naples! Was incredible. We will be back..."
Arash Ranjbaran
"I got the margherita and the 19th top. The margherita was phenomenal! One of the best pizzas I’ve had and definitely the best margherita. Usually..."
Eddy Hudson
"Mind blowing puffy wood fire pizza, super friendly staff, and romantic but fun atmosphere. Absolutely great experience. Definitely get the bread to..."
Nicola Young
"Amazing pizza! Original Naples style thin crust. They even made my dog a little bowl of delicious grilled chicken without any spices that my dog..."
Fernando Roth
"The food was incredible. Great dough on the pizzas. Chewy and soft with just the right amount of burnishing on the crust. Their ranking as one of the..."
Jordan Cherry
"Very impressive pizza. I had the “autunno” (autumn) pizza, a butternut pumpkin cream based pizza with prosciutto and pesto. Personal philosophy:..."
Eric
"We had a great dining experience. The food and service were..."
Dave Shipman
"The quality of pizza is excellent, although the size and quantity of toppings is scarce for the price you pay. The dough is fluffy, warm, soft, and..."
Afsheen Khosraviani
"One of the best pizza places. Plain butter pasta was also good for kids. Give a pass on the desserts. We tried the tiramisu and nutella pastries but..."
Lily T
"Flour House is a SLO must go. If you can, score a seat out on their back patio. Wonderful atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Some of the best..."
Connor Loudon
"Words cannot describe the pizza here. It's quickly become one of our "go to" stops when in SLO. The atmosphere, pizza and cocktails never disappoint...."
Brandon Goodheart
"Heated patio out back is cozy on a chilly November evening. Super friendly staff. Meter mondays are a fun way to try out multiple pizzas. Crust was a..."
Vivek Nair
"Got here around 8pm on a Wednesday and was surprised by the lack of line, given that we'd seen such a long one the day before. The food was..."
Caroline
Gino's Pizza Slo
Gino's Pizza Slo
84/100 (886 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Gino's has great calzones but order the personal size unless you are sharing with friends. I ended up throwing more than half away. It's a clean..."
Marisa Bennett
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Gino's Pizza in San Luis Obispo, and it was a delightful experience that I must share. Gino's offers an..."
Nicholas Seawater
"So the pizza is okay. I got the Gino's special. They put way too many black olives on it, couldn't really get good taste of the sausage or the..."
Tony T
"Great food and friendly staff. There is something on the menu for everyone. Great spot for a big or small group. Easy..."
Joseph Ramirez
"We wanted pizza for our wedding rehearsal dinner and Gino’s in SLO was the perfect spot for us. We called a month ahead of time to make a..."
Nicole Freche
"Really solid pizza spot, all pizza spots in SLO have their own unique flavors and doughs, and Ginos totally has an edge over some. Their crust is..."
StrafinJr
"Tasty pizza they also have lasagna. Big restaurant, family friendly location. Great for big groups. Not the cheapest pizza in town but definitely..."
Aries Ares
"This place is incredible. The pizza is so good and the crust is absolutely delicious; crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. Very generous..."
Daniel Aquino
"We had some great pasta at Gino’s. The restaurant is clean, not too loud and still there is a great atmosphere. Other guests and the staff were..."
Andreas G.
"First off the food was really good and the staff was really nice But even more amazing is the experience we had afterward We left some valuable items..."
Paul Ladewig
"I needed 10 pizzas last minute for a club event at Cal Poly and they were able to get them for me even faster than their 30 minute estimate, and the..."
Gabe Duval
"Bomb. Gino's special and spicy Mexican, highly recommend. Chicken wings taste fresh. Cheesy garlic bread is a good..."
Gio
"Loved their margarita pizza with chicken toppings. Ambience of the place is just right, staff are friendly. Would love to visit again, whenever we..."
sahithi thandra
"Great place to get pizza . We were stopping for the night. We got a large perreroni. It was great . Nice clean..."
Ken Myers
"This is a family owned restaurant situated across from the hotel we stayed. We went downtown SLO and turned back to come here because of the high..."
Sathiyan Kutty
"Awesome pizza, calzones, and lasagna. The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the manager treats everyone like family. My personal favorite..."
Jarrett Prichard
"Love this place. Best part of you like ranch it’s $1 per cup! Love two medium $50 pizzas. Thanks Gino hope I helped buy you a bigger..."
Ryan Habenicht
"Best Pizza in SLO! I am staying at Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo for the week. Just a 2 minute walk up the street I came across Gino's..."
Scott Hutter
"This place is awesome! DELICIOUS PIZZA. The dough is fluffy like bread. Super fresh ingredients. The garlic bread is good too. They have a ton of..."
Jessie Butterfield
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
Gelato
Fish
Carrot Cake
Pork
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Lamb
Eggplant
Tiramisu
Pasta
Meatballs
Bolognese
Salad
Squash blossom
Lasagne
Scallops
Cannoli
Clams
Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
Risotto
Tortelloni
Mussels
Ice Cream
Calamares
Sandwiches
Prosciutto
Pesto
Salmon
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
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
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tortellini
Shrimp
Tortelloni
Prosciutto
Eggplant
Minestrone
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Tortelli
Tiramisu
Torte
Sit down
Italian
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
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
Cafe Roma
Cafe Roma
82/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Osso Buco Alla Milanese
Shrimp
Bucatini Carbonara with Egg House Made Pancetta and Pecorino Cheese
Torte
Beef
Spumoni Bomba
Lasagne
Tomato Potato Bisque
Osso Buco
Insalata Cafe Roma
Cannelloni
Pizza Pepperoni Calabrese
Lamb
Pasta
Dolomiti Bianca Pizza
Insalata Mista
Bruschette
Salad
Calamari Fritti
Pesto
Fish
Calamari
Tiramisú
Ossobuco
Calamares
Cannoli
caesar salad
Salmon
Bruschetta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Escargot
Champagne
Tartufo
Pork Chop Milanese
Bison Short Ribs
Halibut
Classic Crème Brulle
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Healthy
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We sat outside since we had a dog with us, so that's why the 3 on atmosphere. Service was on the slow side, but waiter was very knowledgeable and..."
Wayne Muto
"We went with another couple and dinner and conversation was lovely. My husband tried the soup, a lovely tomato potato bisque and I had the beet..."
Mary Sendall
"It was very wonderful relaxing and romantic all in one place. Wine list was very complete. Highly recommend the evening special for a fantastic meal...."
Christopher Frasher
"What’s not awesome about Cafe Roma? I love it!!! My pasta was cooked to perfection and the cocktails were A+. The owner is friendly and it shows in..."
Alice Ruhl
"Excellent experience! The food was great, atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was outstanding. Would recommend Cafe Roma for any special..."
D MzczK
"I had a tomahawk ribeye steak medium rare. It was huge and cooked to perfection. Our server Grace was a delightful person who was friendly and..."
Kevin Steinmetz
"Excellent food and very attentive service. The pasta dishes we ordered were..."
Alex Aydin
"Absolutely fantastic food, drinks and service. The zucchini appetizer we ordered was fantastic and my porterhouse was cooked perfectly. We couldn’t..."
Thomas Medina
"The food was wonderful and Carlos was so welcoming and attentive. Definitely..."
Annette Aviles
"The food was quite good. Our server Sandra, was awesome! My wife is vegan/plant base. Alrhough there's no option on the menu for her, Sandra and my..."
Aaron DeHart
"A local favorite for the big wallet crowd, but the food tastes like a 70s family Italian restaurant. The staff knows and loves their regulars and..."
Rod “RocketRod” Kavanagh
"One of the top places in town. Excellent food. Proper service. The location is the kind of atmosphere you want for fancy Italian. easy to..."
Christian Valentine
"Osso buco was tender and had good taste. However, the risotto was a little too mushy for MY taste. The halibut special was very very good, all in all..."
David Lopez
"Very cozy, authentic food and decor. Great wine selection! My meal was amazing!!! Highly recommend this place for a fancy meal..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Quaint atmosphere, loved the house ravioli, great staff. Just too much good stuff on the..."
Roderic Kavanagh
"Cafe Roma is a wonderful restaurant with excellent food, great friendly staff and lovely ambience. Highly recommend..."
josephine brogan
"Shrimp Piccata and Short Ribs were just a good as the service. Beautiful restaurant with a very nice..."
Richie M.
"Stopped for a meal after arriving on amtrak train. I failed to get our server's name, but she was an absolute delight! Place opens at 5p. Getting..."
Joanne Robelen
Upper Crust Trattoria And Catering
Upper Crust Trattoria And Catering
81/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Lasagne
Shrimp
"We went here for a nice Bridal Shower. The food was delicious, servers were super nice and the ambiance was perfect. Highly..."
Dana Hodgkinson
"We live right down the street and it is so nice to have a good Italian restaurant within walking/rolling distance. The pizzas are excellent and..."
Gary Ray R
"Love this spot. Especially for lunch. Great ambiance with friendly staff. The bar is located right inside the front door so you can catch a couple..."
larry stokes
"Wonderful atmosphere/decor. All dishes we had looked and tasted great. Deep wine list. Crack team of servers and manager. All this and about 15% less..."
Cliff Stepp
"Well-thought-out selections, serviceable list. Amazing low prices. Everything executed perfectly and service also perfect and not cloying. Waitress..."
Stephen McConnell
"Great food, great service! I go here monthly to meet up with friends. The staff are so professional and friendly. They dont make us feel like we need..."
Hydro Jen
"The food was good and it arrived in good time. But service was off kilter. For instance, the waiter asked if we wanted to start with drinks..."
family munter
"We found such a lovely romantic dinner spot, a one of many firsts for us, the Host met us with a smile, and lead us to a secluded back area. Joseph..."
Deborah Reneau
"Our waiter Bryce was very good, he gave my husband a good recommendation about the lasagna and he loved it. We had some good white wine and really..."
Nancy Thompson
"I love their food! Always consistent, well prepared and presented, nice ambiance, and nice wait staff. BTW, they catered my daughter's wedding 10..."
Kathleen D
"The food was great! The prices reasonable. The service was awesome. A little too warm inside at first but after some ice water it was much better. I..."
Jaime Nordlund
"Been here a number of times over the years. It never disappoints. The service is great. The food is awesome. Be sure not to load up on the bread even..."
Shay M. Stewart
"Tim ( bartender) is such a hard worker. 7 of us sat at a table away from the bar and we got our food and drink order in a very timely manner. We..."
J T
"Good selection of wines and desserts. Wide selection of Pastas and antipastos. Wonderful personal pizzas. Must have their Raspberry Vinaigrette..."
Jackson Ho
"This was an amazing experience. The food was great and the setting was quaint. The only down part which I wish could make this 4.5 stars is that the ..."
Erik Appel
"Service was excellent. The food was really good. The mushroom appetizer was fantastic. We were seated pretty close to other parties but managed our..."
David Shuck
"I want everybody to know that I am very saddened because my favorite restaurant in the whole area has closed I understand why Ron the owner wants to..."
Aron Hiers
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
81/100 (2078 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Vegan Noodles
Sangrias Made with a Blend of Chilled Wine Fresh Fruit and a Splash of Fruit Juices
Tiramisú
Chicken & Gnocchi a Creamy Soup Made with Roasted Chicken Italian Dumplings and Spinach
Herb-Grilled Salmon
Soup Salad and Bread Sticks
Pasta
Salad
Chicken & Gnocchi
Our Famous House Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo Shrimp Scampi Lasagna Classico Salad
Green Apple Moscato Berry or Peach
Spiked Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Margarita
Vegetable and Cheese Piadina
Shrimp Scampi Lunch Special
Alfredo
Pesto
Cocktail
Minestrone soup
Fried Mozzarella
Red wine
Soup and Salad
Chocolate Lasagna
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I am on Virta, a keto like medically supervised diet and found a fantastic option, the salmon and garlic parmesean brocolli. With some salad, it was..."
Nan Andino
"I LOVE Olive Garden. If Olive Garden was a person, I would marry it. I don't go there very often, but when I do, It's a delicious treat. I recommend..."
Clara
"Olive Garden food is consistent, but this location has a super star server that made our experience really exceptional! My 14 year old son is..."
Amanda Zive
"The salad is um well you know basic. The Gnocchi soup was the best part. The chicken Marsala was a little strong, but at the same time, it just..."
Matteo Capanna
"Our server River R. was great. So positive, friendly, and accommodating. Each request served promptly and with a smile. We went for soup and salad...."
Julie Turney
"My favorite time to come is for the Lunch Specials, Monday through Friday. Price is much better than Dinners, plus Salad or Soup and the amazing hot..."
Valerie Dunham
"Robbie from the right bar area was fantastic! His service was excellent and he provided such a wonderful experience for us. We eat here a few times a..."
Katlyyn Arnoldi
"I had to take the time and do this review. The service was awesome and very welcoming! Sean was the best. We were starving too. Very attentive and..."
lisa rodriguez
"The reason I only gave 4 stars.I had to go in for a to go order. Had promo code for free desert for birthday. I requested cheese cake. But when I got..."
Bianca Goodnight
"Very nice and friendly. I'm from SoCal, and to be at an Olive Garden that is calm, nice, and friendly was amazing. Thank you to the staff for making..."
Joe Meraz
"Food is decent similar to all olive Garden locations, but the service was really lovely. Our waiter Troy was very warm and welcoming and super..."
saranya vemuri
"My mother in law and I split the chocolate lasagna dessert. Which was so good, although I couldn't finish my half because it is very sweet, but my..."
Renee R
"Great service, Chris did a excellent job! Very polite and professional, attention to detail. Had chicken parmesan, loved it and hubby had..."
C J
"Great dinner here Sunday evening. Food was delicious and came very quickly. Server Oswaldo was very humble and quick to help us, couldn’t have..."
《Bapa》李杰
"Oh olive garden, what a wonderful place. I was greated as soon as I walked in. Then I was met with the best server, Shawn. And when I say best I mean..."
Miles Coburn
"Basically one of our favorite spots. Love the never ending stuffed pasta or the never ending soup and salad. The lemonada drinks are bomb, you need..."
Brittny Perez
"Although food was great, I was quite disappointed to receive our salad, bread sticks, drinks and entrees all at the same time. It was quite..."
Miguel Chavez
"Lovely place, we didn't have to wait for too long before being seated, they are also observing covid protocols. Nice ambiance, good food. The lasagna..."
Queeneth Iwuamadi
"Super friendly service and the waiter kept coming back to check on us and asked if if needed anything. Definitely will come back. The food here is..."
Derek Olivas