My hubby and I were in SLO for one night and were really in the mood for Italian food. We'd walked…read moreto Giuseppe's (very crowded and loud and I hate sitting on high chairs - I like my feet on the ground when I eat!) but it really didn't smell good so we hoofed it over to Mama's Meatball. Ohhh what a difference! The nose doesn't lie. Our wonderful server, Carla, brought us a plate of garlic knots, which were so welcome as we were very hungry! We ordered the appetizer meatballs, which were as fluffy as clouds and so flavorful - served in a beautiful fresh marinara we dipped the garlic knots in. We also shared the Barbabietola salad, which I want to recreate at home but I doubt I could make as delicious a dressing. I always love to try gnocchi when I can and I was over the moon with these - lovely and fluffy and drenched in the same wonderful marinara as the meatballs - smooth and rich with just the right amount of acid - with a thick layer of mozzarella, ooey and chewy at the same time. My husband chose the Cavatelli Alla Norcia, which was as delicious as he'd hoped it would be. As hungry as we were, the portions were very generous, and we wanted to try dessert, so we opted to bring our leftovers to eat later, and ordered the tiramisu. We were surprised and delighted when Carla returned with a little cart and assembled our dessert right in front of us! (I won't give details - spoilers!) Everyone who took care of us was friendly and warm. We didn't feel rushed but the service was efficient and we were fed and done in very little time. I wish we lived in the area because I'd love to try everything on the menu - especially the pizza, as a nearby table ordered one and it looked *beautiful*! We will definitely come back when we're passing through SLO again!

My 3 young girls I arrived just after 8, for a late dinner. We were not met by a host and instead…read morehad to flag someone down to be seated. After being shown to our table, we were left without anyone so much as taking our drink order, for over 20 minutes. When I tried to get the attention of the waiter at the table directly across from us, who subsequently ended up being our waiter, he pretended he didn't see me, event though we had made clear eye contact. The waiter himself seemed to have no desire to do his job whatsoever and couldn't be bothered to care. He later finally came to take our order and could tell I was upset by the poor service. He offered up the worst apology ever, followed by telling me he would bring bread to the table, which never arrived. I wish I could offer an excuse that they were severely understaffed or incredibly busy, but neither of those were true. Another waiter had plenty of time to chat up the lady sitting at the table next to us for about half the duration of our meal. I don't intend on coming back due to such poor service, which is really too bad, because the food is excellent.

Best Clam Chowder I'ver ever had. Best Ravioli I've ever…read morehad. WOW oh WOW!!

2 scallops and 3 shrimp mixed with the smallest portion of pasta a restaurant could get away with…read moreand still charge $25... what more could you ask for...? Well food poisoning, of course! We were celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday! Her 2 friends who did not eat the pasta didn't get sick but my husband, myself, and our daughter who all ate the pasta were sick all night! What a terrible experience; we definitely will not be repeating. The service was okay but definitely could have been better with water refills and bread.

Wonderful place. A gem. We sat outside, which was really…read morecute, and had great food and great service. Loved the short ribs (amazing dish), the green goddess salad as well as the Napoli style pizza. The dutch baby was a perfect ending for dinner, i love it when restaurant focus on a central cooking area like a big oven (in this case), so desserts have a similar theme. It feels very authentic.

Solid 4.5 stars In town for a comedy show. Luckily my buddy…read morewas familiar with SLO & their fine eating establishments. Open airy industrial vibe. Helpful staff guided us with their patron favs. Started with: 1) meatballs: flavorful & tender (probably added panade). Marinara nicely balanced. Pistachio pesto added a nice nutty accent. Great dish. 2) mixed berry salad: spring salad greens with plump fresh berries. Pinkish berry vinaigrette was nice. Tasted similar to a 1,000 isle type dressing. 3) three pea pizza: buddy doesn't like goat cheese so ordered it on the side. Crust was great, veggies fresh & colorful. It really needs the goat cheese though. Otherwise it lacks dimension. I was able to sprinkle on my pieces. Made a world of difference. 4) bee stang: crust had crisp edges. Middle got a bit soggy from toppings. My NYC buddy loved the ability to fold it in half though. Great overall flavor. The hot honey added just the right amount of tang/tart. Tasted as good as it looked.

This place was amazing. The shrimp and sausage penne was one of the best pastas I've ever had. The…read moregarlic bread and meatballs were great appetizers and the caesar salad was also good. They also have a great wait staff. I'd recommend making a reservation or be prepared to wait. We showed up at 5:11pm (they open at 5pm) and we had to wait 40 mins on a Saturday night for a party of 3. Glad we made the decision to wait, because it was worth it!

Good food and service offset by lousy acoustics…read more We both had the beet salad which was tasty and nicely presented. The wife had roasted eggplant and I had the pork saltimbocca which were both tasty and generous in the portions. I noticed that a fair number of people took take-away boxes as did we. What threw things off was the terrible acoustics. All hard surfaces in a fairly small space meant that the any conversation anywhere added to a very high noise level even when the restaurant was only 2/3 full. And when people left towards the end of the night the musak was even worse, no clarity whatsoever just noise. It was difficult to carry on a normal conversation without leaning in to hear each other. We'll go back again, but just making sure that we sit outside.

Listen, their food is awesome! And, that is not even the best part. Their employees are super kind,…read moreespecially Edmond. He always brings a smile to my face whenever I get food from this awesome restaurant.

Yum! First time at this spot and had to try the gyro pizza. It met the hype and reviews. It was…read moreflavorful, cheesy, and tender pieces of gyro meat. The shawarma pita sandwich was also bomb. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. Gotta try the kabobs, garlic sauce, and rice next time. This one is a keeper.

Went on the soft opening at the SLO public market. I was not crowded. just as I expected and the…read moreowner takes pride on only serving the fresh sushi and sashimi. Their new building is spacious and good. I highly recommend them as always. Me and my longtime friends always come here for our birthdays. Oh! and I come here as much lunch as I can afford. lol.

Luckily was only a 15 min wait on a weeknight at 730pm. The inside is small and cozy with limited…read morebar counter space as well as regular table seating. I can see why the wait could be up to hours long. I love sitting at the counters and watching the sushi being made and was able to be seated there! Service was friendly and very attentive Got the sushi boat which came with a variety of items. As a sushi lover, I appreciate that the fish was so fresh and silky. A little on the pricy side but worth the quality and splurge

The food was delicious and service was impeccable. While visiting Morro Bay I wanted to dine at a…read morenice restaurant with quality food and came across Buona Tavola on yelp. The food matched and surpassed the rave reviews. One of the owners or managers informed me that I have the option of asking for half orders, which was wonderful. This allowed me to try different foods on the menu without feeling overwhelmed, and I was able to enjoy my Tartufo Italiano Al Cioccolato at end of my meal. Everything tasted delicious and the owner/manager made sure I was happy with everything. There was a bit of a wait for each course to arrive, but I appreciated that because it allowed me to rest after each course. It also made the dining experience relaxed and pleasant, without feeling like I needed to shove the food down my throat and get out. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. I will definitely return here next time I'm in town.

So, I just happen to be dining at one of my all time favorite restaurants tonight! It's been quite…read morea few years. Lo and behold, it's a surprisingly great restaurant for low carb. They have an extensive selection of gluten free dishes. I ordered the Timballo Valdostano, aka eggplant Parmesan. No breading on the eggplant. Had a favorite of mine for wine, the Tablas Creek white blend with Viogner, Marsanne, and Roussane grapes. Oh man, I've missed this wine! A real treat! Their Montepulciano by the glass was also excellent. As someone who's dined in Tuscany, tonight's meal took me back to that. Also, what restaurant now a days does this. Not only did they ask if I wanted my leftover boxed (not by me), but they brought it back with a cute little sticker sealing the box! I'm super bad at remembering server's name, but not tonight. Thank you Jackson!

Visiting Paso Robles for a quick getaway so we did not make reservations ahead of time. However, we…read morecalled on our way to Paso and was able to snag a dinner reservation. They only had outdoor seating for the time we wanted to dine. Which worked out great for us. There's a heater outside so we were warm seating outside on this windy day. I think this was a better deal as the tables inside were very cramped/close together. There's just enough room to get by between tables! Out side we had a nice table and able to spread out a little. A much more comfortable option. We had a trainee waiter (Julio) and his supervisor Lalo ( I think that's his name). They had quite a list of specials the poor guy had to recite! He did a great job. The food was really good and portions were generous. We had Linguine ai muscoli di Mare e porri (withshrimp, scallops, clams and mussels) in a white wine sauce -I asked for the cream to be omitted. We also had the Orecchiette con rapine e luganega. Delicious and very generous portion We were stuffed and had to decline dessert. Definitely will come back again.

Well visiting Paso Robles for my first time. We somehow found the little gem. The salmon was…read moredelicious. Food ~ Fantastic! Service ~ Tentative! Ambiance ~ Pleasant!

Truffle risotto was the special of the day and it was my favorite kind of risotto, so naturally I…read morewas thrilled. It did not disappoint. Portion size was perfect too, not so much that you're stuffed but enough that you actually feel satisfied. Service was flawless. Our server rattled off this massive list of specials completely from memory and it was honestly impressive. Only downside was our reservation put us on the outdoor patio and it was a little chilly for my taste, so I was a bit bummed we weren't seated inside. That small thing aside, I was really impressed with both the food and the service. Would absolutely go back, hopefully with a table in the dining room next time.

Menzamenz (half & half) (Italian slang): Wife and I made a…read morereservation for our Friday night date. Restaurant was packed with patrons in a very short time. It's quiet and comfortable inside. It was definitely upscale and I was able to easily park on the street. The bread they brought to the table was served with a type of spread. The waiter said they were out of olive oil tonight. We had to ask for butter. An extra basket of bread costs $5. and we had to wait for it! Our dinner was nearly done when they brought the second basket of bread to the table. Food was really good and prepared well. Dessert was good as well. They don't serve drip coffee. So, we ordered Americano instead. Service was good, too. Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

I came during graduation weekend but I haven't stopped thinking about Mistura since I left town!…read moreI'd been here once before this visit and was excited to come back..Mistura CLEARLY knows what it's doing, from the moment you walk in, the entire environment changes and it feels like you're in a new place! From the hostesses to the bartenders to the chefs, everyone knows how to create a beautiful experience for the guests! In the past I've tried the afrodisíaco dish and was blown away but I wanted to excite myself with a different dish so I chose the Mixto dish and wow! The flavors just burst in your mouth with how bright they are, the dish is set under Ceviche but this is so much more elevated than your typical view of ceviche dishes! My boyfriend ordered the Dragon Lake cocktail and absolutely loved it! The ingredients are so well incorporated you don't find yourself tasting a drink with overpowered liquor that drowns out the other ingredients! He's a bartender so he appreciates a well made drink! On his end he loved his plate although I didn't catch the name of it, it was beautifully plated and it showed through with the taste of each bite as well! This is a MUST visit if you're ever back in the SLO area.

5 stars for everything! Amazing ambience. Great Service &…read moreVery Tasty Food. Walked in & was seated quickly. Waitress was very attentive & provided great recommendations. Ordered the Ceviche Mixto, Paella (Arroz con Mariscos) & Filet Mignon over rice (Senor Lomo). The seafood is Fresh Fresh Fresh! Filet Mignon was tender & perfectly cooked. Wish I had room to try their desserts but will try on our next visit.