Mama's Meatball

570 Higuera St #130, San Luis Obispo
(805) 544-0861

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Kids Spaghetti Meatball
Spaghetti Carbonara
Fettuccine Alfredo
Arancini Di Gamberi
Mama's Meatballs
Bruschetta Fresco
Calamari Fritti
Chicken Alfredo
Mac and Cheese

Menu

Featured items
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti sautéed with Italian pancetta, fresh egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, in a light touch of cream.
Mama's Meatballs
Two meatballs with house-made marinara or meat sauce.
Baked Penne
Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella.
Risotto con Funghi Porcini
Tender Arborio rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, spinach, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese.
Cannoli alla Siciliana
Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate, pistachio.
Pollo Pesto Lasagna
Homemade lasagna, chicken, pesto, besciamella mozzarella.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast topped with fresh marinara sauce and melded mozzarella.
Tortellacci
Ring-shaped pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce.
Bruschetta Sandwich
Grilled Chicken , fresh buffalo, mozzarella, basil , fresh tomatoes and creamy pesto.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Calzone
Folded pizza stuffed with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta, San Marzano pomodoro sauce.
Salmon Piccata
Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers, lemon sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried calamari, served with lemon, marinara, and tartar sauce.
Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, organic tomatoes, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil.
Vegetariana
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, fresh tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, bruschetta.
Arancini di Gamberi
Sicilian shrimp risotto croquettes in vodka sauce.
Sogliola alla Mugnaia
Sand dab cooked in white wine lemon butter sauce and roasted pine nuts.
Artichoke Bruschetta
Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, topped with melted mozzarella.
Mediterranean
Mix green, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, lime herbs dressing.

Appetizers
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, bruschetta.
Artichoke Bruschetta
Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, topped with melted mozzarella.
Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, organic tomatoes, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil.
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried calamari, served with lemon, marinara, and tartar sauce.
Mama's Meatballs
Two meatballs with house-made marinara or meat sauce.
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, citronette. (GF)
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Focaccia Barese
Puglia focaccia bread topped with fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives and oregano.
Arancini di Gamberi
Sicilian shrimp risotto croquettes in vodka sauce.
Bruscetta Fresco
Vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, topped with burrata cheese with balsamic reduction.

Entrees
Pollo Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast with garlic, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, and Marsala vine in a demi-glaze sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast topped with fresh marinara sauce and melded mozzarella.
Pollo Romano
Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, eggplant, capers, fresh tomatoes, in light demi-glaze sauce.
Sogliola alla Mugnaia
Sand dab cooked in white wine lemon butter sauce and roasted pine nuts.
Salmon Piccata
Grilled salmon served in white wine, capers, lemon sauce.

Soups
Minestrone
Locally sourced organic vegetable cooked in a light broth. (GF)
Pasta e Fagioli
Canellini beans soup with pasta and vegetables in a light broth.
Crema di Asparagi
Creamy asparagus soup. (GF)
Zuppa di Orzo
Chicken Barley soup.

Salads
Mista
Baby lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, balsamic dressing. (GF)
Barbabietola
Mixed greens, roasted red beet, caramelized walnuts, Roma tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, balsamic dressing. (GF)
Cesare
Romaine hearts served with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese.
Pera
Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts, lime herb dressing. (GF)
Spinaci
Spinach, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, balsamic dressing. (GF)
Mediterranean
Mix green, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, lime herbs dressing.
Burrata
Apuglia burrata, arugola, watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes, pesto aioli. (GF)
Tonno
Seared togarashi ahi tuna, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumber, oranges, lime herbs dressing. (GF)

Pizza
Calzone
Folded pizza stuffed with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta, San Marzano pomodoro sauce.
Margherita
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, oregano.
Capricciosa
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, black olives, mozzarella.
The Dune
Alfredo, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, grilled chicken, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil.
Vegetariana
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, roasted red onions, fresh tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms.
Monte Bianco
Pizza topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mascarpone cheese.
Andrea's Special
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and fresh diced tomato bruschetta style
Prosciutto Porcini
Pizza topped with creamy porcini mushroom, white truffle, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma.
Mortadella
Mortadella, mozzarella , fresh burrata and pistachio
Panzerotti
Deep fried folded pizza filled with tomato, mozzarella and capers.
Diavola
Fired rosted bell peppers, italian sausage, Nduja , olio Santo.

Pasta
Spaghetti Meatball
Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatball in Bolognese sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade fettuccine in Parmesan cream sauce.
Baked Penne
Baked penne with marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, fresh ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella.
Capellini al Fresco
Angel hair pasta sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh diced mozzarella.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti sautéed with Italian pancetta, fresh egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, in a light touch of cream.
Ravioli di Zucca
Homemade ravioli filled with butternut squash, creamy sage sauce.
Ravioli di Ricotta
Home made ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served with marinara basil sauce.
Lasagna al Forno
Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, besciamella, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese.
Pollo Pesto Lasagna
Homemade lasagna, chicken, pesto, besciamella mozzarella.
Rigatoni alla Salsiccia
Rigatoni pasta sautéed with fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms, white wine, in light marinara sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Homemade gnocchi with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, served in a pizza crust nest.
Cavatelli alla Norcia
Home made cavatelli pasta, italian sausage , mushrooms, pecorino romano, creamy truffle sauce.
Linguine Pescatora
Spaghetti sautéed with fresh seafood with a white wine light cherry tomato sauce.
Risotto con Funghi Porcini
Tender Arborio rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, spinach, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese.
Penne Salmone
Penne pasta with salmon sautéed with fresh salmon in a creamy vodka sauce.
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.
Mama's Famous Mac & Cheese
Four-cheese rigatoni topped with braised short rib.
Tortellacci
Ring-shaped pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce.
Linguine Pesto e Gamberi
Linguine pasta with pesto and sauteed shrimps.

Panini
Toscano Sandwich
Toscano Salami, Smoked provola, artichoke cream,sundry tomatoes, grilled eggplant.
Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs, melted mozzarella cheese, and Bolognese sauce.
Porchetta Sandwich
House-made pork roast with herbs, creamy truffle porcini, melted mozzarella cheese.
Vegetarian Sandwich
Creamy artichoke, sundry tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella , basil, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini , grilled portobello, roasted bell peppers and pesto.
Bruschetta Sandwich
Grilled Chicken , fresh buffalo, mozzarella, basil , fresh tomatoes and creamy pesto.
Il Capo Sandwich
House made pork roast , fine herbs, mozzarella, calabrian nduja, arugola, grilled eggplant.
Steak Frites Sandwich
Grilled steak, caramelized onions, fries, arugula, horseradish, and chimichurri.
Italiano Sandwich
Prosciutto di Parma, Burrata , calabrian nduja, arugola, fresh tomatoes, grilled zucchini.

Desserts
Cannoli alla Siciliana
Roll shell pasta filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate, pistachio.
Tiramisu
Lady fingers with espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa.
Italian Cheesecake
Baked cheesecake made with ricotta cheese.
Torta di Cioccolato
Rich flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberry, house whipped cream.
Creme Brulee
Classic crème brûlée with a thin, caramelized sugar crust.
Bomba
Spumoni-style topped with chocolate.

Drinks
San Pellegrino Soda
San Pellegrino Sparking Water
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Acqua Panna
Niagara Water
Liquid Death Sparkling Water
Essentia Water
Health Ade Kombucha
Synergy Raw Kombucha
San Pellegrino Aranciata
Aranciata Siciliana
Limonata Siciliana

Sodas
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Blood Orange Italian
Shirley Temple
Arnold Palmer
Roy Rogers

Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate Bluphoria
Yerba Mate Engliten Mint
Yerba Mate Golden Mate
Yerba Mate Revel Berry
Yerba Mate Peach Please

Kids
Kids Pizza
A smaller side pizza made for kids.
Kids Pasta

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Recent Reviews

This is our second time at Mama's. They hire personable staff and are a joy to interact with. Our server was Grady and he was very nice, being his fifth day on the job a little pacing needs to be practiced. The bill came before we were finished and coffee wasn't brought until we were ready to leave. No real issues, but easily fixed as he becomes more acclimated to the rhythm of diners. As always, the food was wonderful and artfully presented. We dined outside and the...
August 2025
Mama's Meatball is our happy place, a place where we take visitors, meet friends for dinner and go as "just us" to enjoy a great meal with great service and wonderful food. The chef produces a terrific variety of dishes, with some changes each season. The wait staff is efficient and friendly, clearly recognizing our wish to be leisurely with friends, celebratory with family or left alone as a couple.
August 2025
There are certain dishes at this place that really wow you, but then there are others that just don't hit the mark. The menu is a little too big for everything to be amazing, but where they really shine is the people that they hire. Their service does a great job. I wish they had a better beer menu and wine list, and the ambience falls short for the prices they charge... But overall, you won't have a bad meal here.
August 2025

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Mama's Meatball

570 Higuera St #130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-0861