Mama's Meatball – Italian
Step into a sun-drenched corner of Italy where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered marinara and sizzling meatballs fills the air, inviting guests to linger over vibrant plates of bruschetta and creamy caprese. The kitchen balances rustic tradition with coastal refinement, artfully plating everything from golden, shrimp-filled arancini to delicate tuna tartare and scallops bathed in a rich Marsala reduction. Every meal feels like a spirited homecoming, celebrated through shared artisanal platters and the timeless warmth of authentic Mediterranean hospitality.
570, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 +18055440861 https://www.mamasmeatball.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Mama's Meatball
Dairy-Free at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetariana and Mista. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmone Piccata and Costolette di Agnello. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetariana, Fettuccine Alfredo and Ravioli di Zucca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cioppino, Costolette di Agnello and Lasagna al Forno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Costolette di Agnello and Carpaccio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Costolette di Agnello and Carpaccio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetariana, Mista and Lagunita IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mama's Meatball
Mama's Meatball in San Luis Obispo has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetariana, Fettuccine Alfredo and Ravioli di Zucca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mama's Meatball
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Dune | 85.3 g | 76.4 g |
| Carpaccio | 1.7 g | 58 g |
| Cioppino | 33.1 g | 55.6 g |
| Lasagna al Forno | 15.1 g | 49.2 g |
| Barbabietola | 108.3 g | 47.6 g |
| Cavatelli alla Norcia | 9.8 g | 42 g |
| Cesare | 17 g | 35.8 g |
| Tonno Salad | 10.6 g | 35 g |
| Baked Penne | 16.4 g | 33.2 g |
| Mediterranean | 23.3 g | 32.5 g |
| Rigatoni alla Salsiccia | 27.6 g | 32.5 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta al Fresco - $15: Burrata, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, bruschetta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17: Baked eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $15: Fresh buffalo mozzarella, organic tomatoes, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $19: Deep-fried calamari, served with lemon, marinara, and tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama's Meatballs - $14: Two meatballs with house-made marinara or meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini di Gamberi - $17: Sicilian shrimp risotto croquettes in vodka sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliere - $27: Assorted fine Italian cured meats, and cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, and breads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tartara di Tonno - $19: Yellowfin tuna, EVOO, lemon soy sauce, avocado, roe and Pane Carasau Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capesante al Marsala - $22: Seared diver scallop served over polenta and marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio - $18: Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, citronette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Minestrone - $11: Seasonal vegetables in a light broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta e Fagioli - $11: Cannellini bean soup, pancetta and pasta in a light broth Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crema di Asparagi - $9: Creamy asparagus soup Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa di Orzo - $9: Chicken barley soup Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mista - $11: Baby lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbabietola - $14: Mixed greens, roasted red beet, caramelized walnuts, Roma tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cesare - $14: Romaine hearts served with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pera - $14: Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, lime herb dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinaci - $14: Spinach, tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and bacon, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean - $14: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and lime herbs dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Salad - $16: Apulian Burratta, arugula, watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes, pesto aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonno Salad - $18: Seared Togarashi ahi tuna, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumber, oranges, lime herbs dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood Oven Pizza
- Margherita - $19: San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa - $19: San Marzano pomodoro sauce, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, black olives, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dune - $25: Alfredo, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, grilled chicken, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetariana - $22: San Marzano pomodoro sauce, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, fresh tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte Bianco - $25: Pizza topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mascarpone Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavola - $25: Fire roasted peppers, Italian sausage, Nduja and Olio Santo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta & Porcini - $25: Housemade pork roasted with herbs, creamy truffle porcini, mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand Crafted Pasta
- Spaghetti Meatball - $21: Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatball in Bolognese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $19: Homemade fettuccine in Parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Penne - $23: Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini al Fresco - $23: Angel hair pasta sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh diced mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $23: Spaghetti sautéed with Italian pancetta, fresh egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, in a light touch of cream Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli di Zucca - $23: Homemade ravioli filled with butternut squash, creamy sage sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli di Ricotta - $23: Homemade ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, served in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna al Forno - $23: Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, besciamella, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Pesto Lasagna - $23: Homemade lasagna, chicken, pesto, Besciamella, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Salsiccia - $22: Rigatoni pasta sautéed with fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms, white wine, in light marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - $27: Homemade gnocchi with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, served in a pizza crust nest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli alla Norcia - $25: Cavatelli pasta, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and Pecorino Romano, in creamy truffle sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Pescatoria - $34: Linguine pasta, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimps, salmon, scallops, white wine & light marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto Funghi - $23: Creamy Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, spinach and Parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette e Braciole - $29: Ear-shaped pasta served with top sirloin steak filled with spices, Parmesan cheese, Italian pancetta, fresh garlic, cooked in tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama's Famous Mac & Cheese - $29: Four-cheese rigatoni topped with braised short ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Al Salmone - $27: Penne pasta with sautéed salmon in a creamy vodka sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellacci - $29: Tortellacci pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Pesto e Gamberi - $27: Linguine pasta served with pesto sauce and sautéed shrimps Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ossobuco - $44: Braised veal shank with vegetables in a white wine sauce, served with Parmesan cheese risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $29: Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Romano - $29: Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, eggplant, capers, fresh tomatoes in light demi-glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $44: Seafood stew with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, salmon, scallops in a light white wine and fresh tomato broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costolette di Agnello - $34: Half rack New Zealand Lamb roasted with herbs, served in red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone Piccata - $29: Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers, lemon sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sogliola alla Mugnaia - $28: Sanddab cooked in white wine lemon butter sauce and roasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cannoli alla Siciliana - $12: Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tiramisu - $12: Lady fingers with espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Italian Cheesecake - $12: Baked cheesecake made with ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Torta di Cioccolato - $12: Rich flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberry, house whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $12: Classic crème brûlée with a thin, caramelized sugar crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mama's Gelatos & Sorbettos - $12: Mama's housemade gelatos and sorbets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bomba - $12: Spumoni gelato in chocolate shell
- Affogato al Caffe - $12: Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso shot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bignè al Gelato - $10: Cream puffs filled with gelato and topped with chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sodas - $3: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper
- Iced Tea - $3
- Lemonade - $3
- San Pellegrino Soda - $5
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $8
- Acqua Panna Sparkling Water - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Coffee - $5
- Espresso - $5
- Cappuccino - $5
- Latte - $5
- Hot Tea - $5
- Peroni - $7: Beer
- Stella - $7: Beer
- Lagunita IPA - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Mama's Meatball
- Is Mama's Meatball dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mama's Meatball has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetariana and Mista.
- What can I eat at Mama's Meatball on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetariana and Mista carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mama's Meatball have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetariana and Mista.
- Is Mama's Meatball gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mama's Meatball?
- The Dune, at roughly 76.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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