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La Locanda

4.4 (375 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Intimate
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Karly C.

La Locanda catered our wedding for us on their back patio! We had an amazing experience. The food was perfect, the service was wonderful, the owner Nicole was very easy to coordinate with. We highly recommend La Locanda for dinner or any special event!

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Michael S.

Pretty good meal but outstanding service. This place was situated right next to the hotel I stayed at so it was convenient to have dinner here. Super cute and quaint place. As I said, the service was outstanding. Very friendly server who was knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. The pesto pasta was delicious and I enjoyed that more than the lasagna which was just ok. The tiramisu was very good as well and I would definitely order that again.

Spaghetti alla limone (front) and spaghetti alla carbonara
Julia V.

Classic, hearty, and beautifully done Italian cuisine. We started the dinner with complimentary warm bread and olive oil/balsamic. As an appetizer, we enjoyed a simple yet refreshing arugula salad, with shaved parm and lemon-olive oil dressing (not pictured). We then each ordered a pasta dish. Good portion sizes, pasta was al dente, and sauces were both silky and creamy. The spaghetti alla limone was bright and creamy, with arugula for peppery flavor, and toasted almonds as a good crunch. The carbonara sauce was authentically rich, silky, and glossy, with plenty of crispy guanciale. The restaurant ambiance was romantic and clean. Servers were attentive and kind, and made sure we didn't have any questions about the menu. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant for anyone that's looking for a romantic and classic Italian spot!

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MiniTess D.

My review for this place is mixed. The pastas we ordered were really good, 5 stars, Fettuccine Funghi and Linguine Pescatore. However, the Minestrone soup was bland and boring, 2 stars. Service was fine, a hostess and a server holding down the fort. Good thing it was not a very busy Saturday night. We didn't like the fact that we were first seated in the very back tight corner where people pass to from the restroom, so we asked to be moved which they did. Overall, we'd order the pastas again but would steer clear of the minestrone soup. Complimentary bread was good but served few and in small portions.

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Alex Z.

My family of 4 made it in for dinner and had a lovely time. Our server was very friendly. He did a great job even though the restaurant was very busy. We were seated outside because we didn't have reservations. They turned the heaters on to keep us warm and it was perfect. Their outdoor dining area was very vibey and comfortable. We got the buratta, minestrone, risotto, butternut squash ravioli, linguini, duck, and finished off our night with the pistachio gelato and tiramisu. My mom liked the linguini. She was pleasantly surprised by the amount of protein in the dish. Here are my sisters thoughts on her food: "The roasted duck was delicious, but I found the orange sauce to be a bit too sweet for my liking. The duck itself was cooked to perfection, juicy tender meat inside and a nice crispy skin on the outside. The dish came with two legs and breast meat with some vegetables on the side. The pistachio gelato was also very good. Perfect flavor, texture, and portion size! I loved the pieces of pistachio in it as well." My dad wasn't a fan of his risotto but we all liked it, so it's a him problem. I got the butternut squash ravioli and it was the tastiest dish out of all of them. I love a good ravioli and they didn't disappoint :) if we were local, we would definitely be back.

Ravioli di Zucca
Kailey P.

The only good thing about this place was the butternut squash ravioli, and it only came with 6 ravioli..... for 26 dollars??? It took them over an hour from when we were sat to get our food. I'm pretty understanding as it was a Saturday night and pretty full, but I feel like over an hour for two pasta dishes and some soup is crazy. We each got a soup, one veal tortellini and one cheese ravioli. Both were extremely salty, I think it was the broth, so I just ate the cheese ravioli out of mine. And even that wasn't great. I got the spaghetti carbonara, and while it was a good serving size of pasta, the pancetta (or whatever meat) was overcooked and tasted like burnt bacon. It had almost a smoky taste? Not a fan. I'm glad other people seem to really like this place, but it was a miss for us.

salmon
Leslie C.

This will be a very short review. Service, ambiance and food are all 5 star. We ordered the arugula salads, the salmon, and an off menu spaghetti with olive oil and garlic. Every single dish was out of this world delicious! Our waiter was fabulous. We dined outside with our pup and it was just lovely. Eat here!!!

Cesar salad and eggplant with prosciutto
Carla T.

We arrived before the dinner rush so we got a table without reservations. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. We ordered the eggplant appetizer and the Cesar salad for starters. We both ordered the ravioli with braised meat. The sauce was delicious so we used our bread to sop it up like real Italians. It was just a tad salty. We had still water ($9) and iced tea and my friend got a coffee after the meal.

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Acira M.

One of my favorite italian restaurants in slo!! Such a small and cute place downtown, with an even better patio in the back. The pastas are always perfectly cooked and flavorful. My favorite dish (not pictured) is the lasagna, but the you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The cold burrata on the pesto would be such a great dish on a hot summer day!

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Great restaurant and great staff. Would recommend and would like to return on my next trip to SLO. Enjoy.

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Very good food - tried a couple different pasta dishes, staff were friendly and helpful. Will go back when we're in town.

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Amazing food and great service would strongly recommend. The ambiance is great all they are missing is a liquor license.

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6 months ago

The best food on SLO. Our favorite place. You feel like you are in Italy and wonderful wine selection.

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Food is amazing! We enjoyed sharing a variety items family style. Service was excellent. Enjoy the flavors in every dish!

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Great staff! Super good pasta. Everyone was very nice and attentive! Been here 3 times and it's always wonderful

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Excellent food. Wonderful service. And the back patio is like being in Italy again. They even had Italian music playing. Highly recommend!

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How do I make a reservation?

I make a phone call during open hours. Very nice and helpful staff at La Locanda

Is there patio dinning?

Yes we have patio seating and heaters if needed.

Is the risotto gluten free? I'd love to try your restaurant!

Does it offer wine by the glass?

Yes they do... Enjoy!

Is there any vegan options... if so what are they?

Hi Emma, we have quite a few options. Our minestrone soup is vegan as well as our rustica, rucola and marinated beet salads. We also have a risotto con funghi the chef can prepare with a vegetable broth. Do you eat any fish? If so, we have a… Read more

Is the patio dog friendly?

When I ate there once there were two golden retrievers on the patio, and staff seemed friendly to them, so I think they are allowed.

Is there a corkage fee?

Yes, $15

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We saw this place on DDD and our mouths started to water when we saw the Mezzi Paccheri Alla…read moreGenovese being made! We knew we had to plan a trip to Flour House. And we did just that for our wedding anniversary. Flour EXCEEDED our expectations and more!! OMG it truly was THE BEST Italian meal we've had since our trip to Italy! Here's why: We started with the arancini. You get three balls and they are so incredibly flavorful with a hint of smokiness to them at the end. OMG ORDER THESE. We also had the pizza special of the night which had mortadella. MORTADELLA is our favorite!!!! The pizza was so light and airy we could've easily had a pizza to ourselves. ORDER the pizza!! We originally we going to do separate entrees but decided to share the Mezzi. OMG it blew us away! The flavor of the meat sauce is so delicious! You can taste an onion base and you'll want to eat a bowl of it! The past noodles were big and held the sauce so well. Everything about this entrée was above and beyond our expectation! I ate this less than 24 hours ago and I'm still talking about how amazing the dish was. Thank you for the most incredible meal of our lives! We cannot wait to plan another trip just to come to your restaurant! It is perfecto!! Millie Gratzi!!

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