Cozy, family-run eatery & caterer serving traditional Italian dishes, including pizza & many pastas.
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.
4.4 – 517 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Mama’s Meatballs – Catering Menu | |
| ANTIPASTI | |
| Bruschetta With artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil with mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. |
$40.00 |
| Rustici Puff pastry filled with ricotta, mozzarella cheese and sautéed spinach. |
$50.00 |
| Fritelle di Zucchini Homemade round-shaped frittatas with zucchini. |
$50.00 |
| Caprese Skewers of buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. |
$55.00 |
| Meatballs Homemade meatballs served with marinara. |
$55.00 |
| Prosciutto e Melone Fresh slices cantaloupe melon topped with Parma prosciutto |
$50.00 |
| Asparagus Fresh steamed asparagus wrapped with Parma ham prosciutto. |
$50.00 |
| Spiedini di Salsiccia Skewers of Italian sausage and roasted garlic. |
$55.00 |
| Fruit & Cheese Platters Served with crackers. |
$60.00 |
| Sandwich Platter Ask for selection – served with crackers. |
$65.00 |
| INSALATA | |
| Mixed Italian Salad Baby lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers in a balsamic dressing. |
$35.00 |
| Traditional Caesar Salad Romaine salad with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. |
$40.00 |
| Novella Salad Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pine nuts and goat cheese in lime herb dressing. |
$40.00 |
| Spinach Salad Baby spinach, Roma tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon in balsamic dressing. |
$40.00 |
| Pear Gorgonzola Salad Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, gorgonzola cheese and caramelized walnuts in lime herb dressing. |
$40.00 |
| Mixed Grilled Salad Mixed greens, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, fresh tomatoes, roasted red onions, roasted bell peppers and sautéed mushrooms in balsamic dressing. |
$40.00 |
| Beet Salad Mixed greens, roasted red beets, caramelized walnuts, Roma tomatoes, red onions, and goat cheese served with balsamic dressing. |
$40.00 |
| PIZZA | |
| Margherita Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano. |
$40.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple. |
$50.00 |
| Diavola Pizza Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, oregano, pepperoni, and spicy oil. |
$50.00 |
| Capricciosa Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham and black olives. |
$55.00 |
| The Dune With Alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, olives, prosciutto, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. |
$70.00 |
| Vegetariana Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, and sautéed mushrooms |
$50.00 |
| PASTA E RISOTTI | |
| Pasta Primavera Fresh homemade pasta sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil and served with seasonal veggies and Parmesan cheese. |
$60.00 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo Homemade fettuccine pasta in creamy cheese sauce. |
$60.00 |
| Penne all’Amatriciana Penne pasta sautéed with onions, Italian bacon, fresh basil and white wine in spicy marinara. |
$60.00 |
| Gnocchi di Patate al Pomodoro Homemade potato dumplings served in fresh marinara sauce, basil and Parmesan cheese. |
$60.00 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatballs in Bolognese sauce. |
$25.00 |
| Rigatoni alla Salsiccia Rigatoni pasta sautéed with fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms and white wine in light marinara sauce |
$70.00 |
| Risotto con Funghi e Spinaci Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, spinach and Parmesan cheese. |
$60.00 |
| Paella alla Valenciana Saffron-flavored rice with mussels, clams, shrimp, chicken, and sautéed fresh vegetables. |
$100.00 |
| Lasagna al Forno Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, besciamella, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. |
$70.00 |
| Pollo e Pesto Lasagna Fresh homemade lasagna filled with pesto, besciamella, Parmesan, mozzarella and chicken |
$70.00 |
| Baked Penne Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta and melted mozzarella cheese |
$65.00 |
| Ravioli di Ricotta Homemade ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese and sautéed spinach served in marinara sauce. |
$70.00 |
| Ravioli di Zucca Homemade ravioli filled with butternut squash in butter and sage sauce with a touch of cream. |
$70.00 |
| Orecchiette con Braciole Ear-shaped pasta served with top sirloin steak, rolled and filled with spices, Parmesan cheese, Italian pancetta and fresh garlic, cooked in tomato sauce. |
$100.00 |
| Penne alla Scoglio Penne pasta sautéed with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, and salmon in a garlic white wine sauce. |
$100.00 |
| Create Your Own Pasta | |
| Choose a Pasta | |
| Choose a Sauce | |
| CARNE E PESCE | |
| Chicken Fiorentino Chicken breast sautéed in white wine sauce topped with spinach and mozzarella cheese |
$80.00 |
| Pollo Romano Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, eggplant, capers, fresh tomatoes in light demi-glace sauce. |
$80.00 |
| Chicken Marsala Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. |
$80.00 |
| Salmone Piccata Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers and lemon sauce. |
$90.00 |
| Pollo alla Cacciatora Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, a touch of marinara sauce and red wine. |
$80.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. |
$80.00 |
| SIDES | |
| Garlic Bread | $20.00 |
| Focaccia Bread | $25.00 |
| Roasted Potatoes | $25.00 |
| Fresh Steamed Vegetables | $35.00 |
| I DOLCI | |
| Cannoli alla Siciliana Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate and pistachio. Serves 8-16 |
$55.00 |
| Tiramisu Lady fingers with espresso coffee and mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa. Serves 8-16 |
$65.00 |
| Mimosa Cake Vanilla sponge cake filled with chantilly cream, pineapples and Malibu rum. Serves 8-16 |
$60.00 |
| Torta Golosa Chocolate sponge cake filled with peaches, yogurt, ricotta cheese and whipped cream. Serves 8-16 |
$60.00 |
| Torta di Cioccolato Torta di Cioccolato Rich flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberry and house whipped cream. Serves 8-16 |
$70.00 |
| Mama’s Meatball – All Day Menu | |
| APPETIZERS | |
| Bruschetta Fresco Vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, topped with burrata cheese with balsamic reduction. |
$15.00 |
| Artichoke Bruschetta Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, topped with melted mozzarella. |
$12.00 |
| Caprese Fresh buffalo mozzarella, organic tomatoes, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil. |
$15.00 |
| Calamari Fritti Deep fried calamari served with lemon, marinara, and tartar sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Mama’s Meatballs Two meatballs with house-made marinara or meat sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Carpaccio Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, citronette. |
$18.00 |
| Tagliere Assorted fine cured meats, and cheeses. |
$22.00 |
| SOUPS | |
| Minestrone Bowl of seasonal vegetables in a light broth |
$10.00 |
| Pasta e Fagioli Bowl of cannellini bean soup, pancetta and pasta in a light broth |
$10.00 |
| BEVERAGES | |
| Sodas | $3.00 |
| Iced Tea | $3.00 |
| Lemonade | $3.00 |
| San Pellegrino Soda | $5.00 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling Water | $5.00 |
| Coffee | $4.00 |
| Espresso | $4.00 |
| Cappuccino | $5.00 |
| Latte | $5.00 |
| BEERS | |
| Peroni | $9.00 |
| Stella | $9.00 |
| Italian Spritz | $9.00 |
| Menabrea Bionda | $9.00 |
| Menabrea Lager | $9.00 |
| Fat Tire | $9.00 |
| WOOD OVEN PIZZA | |
| Margherita San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, oregano |
$16.00 |
| Capricciosa San Marzano pomodoro sauce, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, black olives, mozzarella. |
$20.00 |
| Calzone Folded pizza stuffed with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta, San Marzano pomodoro sauce |
$16.00 |
| The Dune Alfredo, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, grilled chicken, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil. |
$22.00 |
| Vegetariana San Marzano pomodoro sauce, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, fresh tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms. |
$18.00 |
| Monte Bianco Pizza topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mascarpone cheese |
$22.00 |
| Prosciutto Porcini Pizza topped with creamy porcini mushroom, white truffle, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma |
$22.00 |
| SALADS | |
| Mista Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, balsamic dressing. |
$9.00 |
| Barbabietola Mixed greens, roasted red beet, caramelized walnuts, Roma tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, balsamic dressing. |
$11.00 |
| Cesare Romaine hearts served with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese. |
$11.00 |
| Pera Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, lime herb dressing. |
$11.00 |
| SANDWICHES | |
| Panino Sausage Sandwich Spicy Italian sausage with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese. |
$15.00 |
| Folata Sandwich Breaded chicken breast, melted mozzarella cheese, roasted onions, light house pesto. |
$15.00 |
| Meatball Sandwich Meatballs, melted mozzarella cheese, and Bolognese sauce. |
$15.00 |
| Porchetta Sandwich House-made pork roast with herbs, creamy truffle porcini, melted mozzarella cheese. |
$15.00 |
| Vegetarian Sandwich Grilled vegetables, fresh buffalo mozzarella. |
$15.00 |
| WHITE WINE | |
| Ferrari Chardonnay by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Pinot Grigio Barone Fini by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc Flat Top by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Ferrari Carano Chardonnay by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Fini Pinot Grigio by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Flat Top Hills Sauvignon Blanc by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| San Gregorio Falanghina by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Wolf Rose by the bottle |
$50.00 |
| Tolosa Chardonnay No Oak by the bottle |
$56.00 |
| Pieropan Soave Classico by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Prosecco by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Costa Molino Vermentino by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| RED WINE | |
| Sangiovese Le Vigne by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Chianti Classico Cecchi by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Silk and Spice Red Blend by the glass |
$14.00 |
| Le Vigne Sangiovese by the bottle |
$48.00 |
| Wente Vineyards Merlot by the bottle |
$40.00 |
| Silk and Spice Red Blend by the bottle |
$42.00 |
| Brancai Tre Rosso by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Cecchi Chianti by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Monrosso Tuscan Blend by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Meiomi Pinot Noir by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Marchesi Barolo by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Wienert Cabernet by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Cosumato Nero by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Montepulciano d’Abruzzo by the bottle |
$45.00 |
| Smith and Hook Cabernet by the bottle |
$48.00 |
| Ancient Peaks Cabernet by the bottle |
$55.00 |
| Piedra Creek Zinfandel by the bottle |
$58.00 |
| Palazzo Della Torre Veronese by the bottle |
$60.00 |
| Wolf Syrah by the bottle |
$60.00 |
| Nero Tenuta by the bottle |
$60.00 |
| Piedra Creek Pinot Noir by the bottle |
$62.00 |
| Tolosa Pinot Noir by the bottle |
$66.00 |
| HAND CRAFTED PASTA | |
| Spaghetti Meatball Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatball in Bolognese sauce. 1 |
$18.00 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo Homemade fettuccine in Parmesan cream sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Baked Penne Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella. |
$21.00 |
| Capellini al Fresco Angel hair pasta sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh diced mozzarella. |
$21.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara Spaghetti sautéed with Italian pancetta, fresh egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, in a light touch of cream. |
$23.00 |
| Ravioli di Zucca Homemade ravioli filled with butternut squash, creamy sage sauce. |
$23.00 |
| Ravioli di Ricotta Homemade ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, served in marinara sauce. |
$23.00 |
| Lasagna al Forno Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, besciamella, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese |
$23.00 |
| Chicken Pesto Lasagna Fresh homemade lasagna with pesto, besciamella, mozzarella, chicken. |
$23.00 |
| Rigatoni alla Salsiccia Rigatoni pasta sautéed with fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms, white wine, in light marinara sauce. |
$23.00 |
| Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Homemade gnocchi with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, served in a pizza crust nest. |
$24.00 |
| Gnocchi Tartufo Potato dumpling with black truffle, cherry tomatoes, mushroom cream sauce. |
$24.00 |
| Risotto con Funghi e Spinaci Tender Arborio rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, spinach, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese. |
$23.00 |
| Orecchiette e Braciole Ear-shaped pasta served with top sirloin steak, rolled, filled with spices, Parmesan cheese, Italian pancetta, fresh garlic, cooked in tomato sauce. |
$26.00 |
| Mama’s Famous Mac & Cheese Four-cheese rigatoni topped with braised short ribs. |
$26.00 |
| Penne Al Salmone Penne pasta with salmon sautéed with fresh salmon in a creamy vodka sauce. |
$24.00 |
| Spaghetti Al Frutti di Mare Spaghetti sautéed with fresh seafood with a white wine light cherry tomato sauce. |
$27.00 |
| Short Rib Tortellacci Ring-shaped pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce. |
$25.00 |
| DESSERTS | |
| Cannoli alla Siciliana Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate, pistachio. |
$10.00 |
| Tiramisu Lady fingers with espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa. |
$10.00 |
| Italian Cheesecake Baked cheesecake made with ricotta cheese. 1 |
$10.00 |
| Torta di Cioccolato Rich flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberry, house whipped cream. |
$10.00 |
| Crème Brûlée Classic crème brûlée with a thin, caramelized sugar crust. |
$10.00 |
| Profiterole Puffs filed with vanilla custard, topped with chocolate ganache, house whipped cream. |
$10.00 |
| Mama’s Gelatos & Sorbettos Mama’s housemade gelatos and sorbets. |
$10.00 |
| Bomba Spumoni-style topped with chocolate. |
$10.00 |
| MEAT | |
| Costolette di Agnello Imported half rack of New Zealand lamb roasted with herbs, red wine. |
$30.00 |
| Ossobuco Braised veal shank with vegetables in a white wine sauce, served with Parmesan cheese risotto. |
$35.00 |
| Tagliata Steak Grilled top sirloin, arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction. |
$30.00 |
| CHICKEN | |
| Pollo Parmesan Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella. |
$25.00 |
| Pollo Romano Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, eggplant, capers, fresh tomatoes, in light demi-glaze sauce. |
$25.00 |
| Pollo Valdostano Sautéed chicken breast with garlic, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, topped with Black Forest ham, melted mozzarella cheese, in a demi-glaze sauce. |
$25.00 |
| SEAFOOD | |
| Salmone Piccata Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers, lemon sauce. |
$28.00 |
| Pesce Spada Grilled swordfish, capers, Kalamata olives, tomato, oregano white wine sauce. |
$28.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Mama’s Meatball
Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 544-0861
Website: https://www.mamasmeatball.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
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