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    Mama's Meatball

    570 Higuera St #130

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


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    Featured Items

    • Spaghetti Meatball

      Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatball in Bolognese sauce.
      $21.00
    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      Spaghetti sautéed with Italian pancetta, fresh egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, in a light touch of cream.
      $23.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Baked eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
      $17.00

    Appetizers

    • 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.
      $19.00
    • Mama's Meatballs

      Two meatballs with house-made marinara or meat sauce.
      $14.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Baked eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
      $17.00
    • Arancini di Gamberi

      Sicilian shrimp risotto croquettes in vodka sauce.
      $17.00
    • Mistura Secret Sauce

      Mistura Peruvian Anticucheria Secret Sauce - Aji Marinade for Grilling, Chicken, Stir Fry, Carne Asada, Roast Beef, Pollo, Fish, Vegetables, Beans & More, 12 oz Bottle
      $14.00

    Entrees

    Served with steamed organic vegetables and potatoes.
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded chicken breast topped with fresh marinara sauce and melded mozzarella.
      $29.00
    • Pollo Romano

      Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, eggplant, capers, fresh tomatoes, in light demi-glaze sauce.
      $29.00
    • Salmon Piccata

      Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers, lemon sauce.
      $29.00

    Soups

    • Minestrone

      Locally sourced organic vegetable cooked in a light broth. (GF)
      $11.00
    • Pasta e Fagioli

      Canellini beans soup with pasta and vegetables in a light broth.
      $11.00

    Salads

    • Mista

      Baby lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, balsamic dressing. (GF)
      $11.00
    • Barbabietola

      Mixed greens, roasted red beet, caramelized walnuts, Roma tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, balsamic dressing. (GF)
      $14.00
    • Cesare

      Romaine hearts served with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese.
      $14.00
    • Pera

      Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, lime herb dressing. (GF)
      $14.00
    • Spinaci

      Spinach, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, balsamic dressing. (GF)
      $14.00
    • Mediterranean

      Mix green, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, lime herbs dressing.
      $14.00

    Pizza

    Gluten Free Option +3
    • Margherita

      San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, oregano.
      $19.00
    • Capricciosa

      San Marzano pomodoro sauce, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, black olives, mozzarella.
      $19.00
    • The Dune

      Alfredo, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, grilled chicken, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil.
      $25.00
    • Vegetariana

      San Marzano pomodoro sauce, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, fresh tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms.
      $22.00
    • Monte Bianco

      Pizza topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mascarpone cheese.
      $25.00
    • Porchetta & Porcini

      Pizza topped with creamy porcini mushroom, white truffle, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma.
      $25.00
    • Diavola

      Fired rosted bell peppers, italian sausage, Nduja , olio Santo.
      $25.00

    Pasta

    • Spaghetti Meatball

      Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatball in Bolognese sauce.
      $21.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Homemade fettuccine in Parmesan cream sauce.
      $19.00
    • Baked Penne

      Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella.
      $23.00
    • Capellini al Fresco

      Angel hair pasta sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh diced mozzarella.
      $23.00
    • 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

      Home made ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served with marinara basil sauce.
      $23.00
    • Lasagna al Forno

      Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, besciamella, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese.
      $23.00
    • Pollo Pesto Lasagna

      Homemade lasagna, chicken, pesto, besciamella mozzarella.
      $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.
      $27.00
    • Cavatelli alla Norcia

      Home made cavatelli pasta, italian sausage , mushrooms, pecorino romano, creamy truffle sauce.
      $25.00
    • Linguine Pescatora

      Spaghetti sautéed with fresh seafood with a white wine light cherry tomato sauce.
      $34.00
    • Risotto con Funghi Porcini

      Tender Arborio rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, spinach, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese.
      $23.00
    • Penne Salmone

      Penne pasta with salmon sautéed with fresh salmon in a creamy vodka sauce.
      $27.00
    • 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.
      $29.00
    • Mama's Famous Mac & Cheese

      Four-cheese rigatoni topped with braised short rib.
      $29.00
    • Tortellacci

      Ring-shaped pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce.
      $29.00
    • Linguine Pesto e Gamberi

      Linguine pasta with pesto and sauteed shrimps.
      $27.00

    Panini

    Served with house-made salad.
    • Toscano Sandwich

      Toscano Salami, Smoked provola, artichoke cream,sundry tomatoes, grilled eggplant.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Meatball Sandwich

      Meatballs, melted mozzarella cheese, and Bolognese sauce.
      $14.00
    • Porchetta Sandwich

      House-made pork roast with herbs, creamy truffle porcini, melted mozzarella cheese.
      $13.00
    • Vegetarian Sandwich

      Creamy artichoke, sundry tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella , basil, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini , grilled portobello, roasted bell peppers and pesto.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Bruschetta Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken , fresh buffalo, mozzarella, basil , fresh tomatoes and creamy pesto.
      $15.00
    • Il Capo Sandwich

      House made pork roast , fine herbs, mozzarella, calabrian nduja, arugola, grilled eggplant.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • Steak Frites Sandwich

      Grilled steak, caramelized onions, fries, arugula, horseradish, and chimichurri.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • Italiano Sandwich

      Prosciutto di Parma, Burrata , calabrian nduja, arugola, fresh tomatoes, grilled zucchini.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00

    Desserts

    • Cannoli alla Siciliana

      Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate, pistachio.
      $12.00
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers with espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa.
      $12.00
    • Italian Cheesecake

      Baked cheesecake made with ricotta cheese.
      $12.00
    • Torta di Cioccolato

      Rich flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberry, house whipped cream.
      $12.00
    • Creme Brulee

      Classic crème brûlée with a thin, caramelized sugar crust.
      $12.00
    • Bomba

      Spumoni-style topped with chocolate.
      $12.00

    Drinks

    • Acqua Panna

      $8.00
    • Essentia Water

      $7.00
    • San Pellegrino Sparking Water

      $8.00
    • San Pellegrino Aranciata

      $5.00
    • San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa

      $5.00
    • San Pellegrino Limonata

      $5.00
    • Iced Tea

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Liquid Death Sparkling Water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Health Ade Kombucha

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Synergy Raw Kombucha

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Niagara Water

      $2.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Dr Pepper

      $3.00
    • Blood Orange Italian

      $5.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $5.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $5.00
    • Roy Rogers

      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate Bluphoria

      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate Engliten Mint

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate Golden Mate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate Revel Berry

      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate Peach Please

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    Kids

    • Kids Pizza

      A smaller side pizza made for kids.
      $10.00
    • Kids Pasta

      $10.00

    Merch

    • Gray Sweater (Large)

      Sweater, with Pasta design on the front and location on the back
      $45.00
    • Gray Sweater (Medium)

      Sweater, with Pasta design on the front and location on the back
      $45.00
    • Gray Sweater (Small)

      Sweater, with Pasta design on the front and location on the back
      $45.00
    • Gray Sweater (Extra Large)

      Sweater, with Pasta design on the front and location on the back
      $45.00

    Pera

    $14.00

    Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, lime herb dressing. (GF)

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Conveniently inside the Creamery Marketplace, a retail destination in downtown San Luis Obispo, Mama's Meatball is the neighborhood's favorite cozy Italian restaurant. We offer authentic, homemade Italian food and catering with slow-simmered sauces and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. ​ As part of our authentic Italian experience, we prepare some of our signature dishes all from scratch . It can't get any fresher than that.

    Location

    570 Higuera St #130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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