We had such a wonderful experience at Giuseppe's in San Luis Obispo. From the moment we sat at the…read morebar, the atmosphere was fun, lively, and welcoming. It is exactly the kind of place where you can relax and enjoy a great meal. A big thank you to Jeff behind the bar, who took amazing care of us and made the whole experience even better. We also had the pleasure of meeting Giuseppe, the owner's son, who was incredibly kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the restaurant. The food was absolutely unbelievable. The Italian baguette sandwich is a must. It is so flavorful and perfectly done. The beet salad was fresh, delicious, and a great complement to the meal. We truly love sitting at the bar here. It has such a fun vibe, and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you again to Jeff for the outstanding service and to Giuseppe for running such a fabulous restaurant.

My husband and I were visiting San Luis Obispo for the first time and decided to stop by Giuseppe's…read morefor our anniversary. We had our dog with us, and when we stopped in during the afternoon while walking around downtown, the hostess was incredibly pleasant and helpful. She was tall with dark hair and gave us a great recommendation on what time to come back for dinner before things got too busy. We really appreciated how welcoming she was. We came back later that evening and checked in for a table. The hostess working then, who had short brown hair, told us the wait would be about an hour, so we decided to wait. We walked around with our dog and came back to check on our table. When I asked about the wait, she told me in what felt like a very condescending and dismissive tone that we had about 45 minutes left. I mentioned that it had already been about 30 minutes, and she then corrected herself. I completely understand that restaurants get busy and that working a busy dinner shift can be stressful, but there's still a way to communicate with customers without making them feel like an inconvenience. Our table was eventually ready, and we were taken through an alley to the back patio with our dog. Unfortunately, there wasn't much interaction or warmth during that process--no "How is your evening?" or anything that made us feel particularly welcomed. That being said, the food itself was good, and our server was fine. The service was a little slow, but the restaurant was extremely busy, so I think they may simply need additional staff to keep up with the volume. We noticed people who arrived after us were we're going to have a two hour wait. Personally, I wouldn't wait that long. Overall, the food was good and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, but the customer service and extremely long wait took away from what was supposed to be a special anniversary evening. I think there is definitely room for improvement in how guests are treated while they're waiting.

We were craving a good homemade Italian meal and we read that Mama's meatballs were the real deal…read more We were not disappointed. We started with wine and they served little garlic bread balls as we went over the menu. We selected three appetizers (we had five in the group), the Bruschetta, caprese and the meatballs. The bruschetta came with three pieces, there were two meatballs and about six tomatoes and cheeses made the caprese. They were all delicious, but the meatballs were really good, a great homemade taste. We ordered a variety of mains: the salmon piccata, (nice size serving), baked penne (so good), Ravioli Di Ricotta (very tasty, less ricotta than the penne dish), Tortellacci Ring-shaped pasta filled with braised short ribs, served in ossobuco sauce (my favorite, paired great with the Chianti), and a penne with vodka sauce (my daughter raved about the sauce). For desert we forced ourselves to split up a bomba (Spumoni with chocolate shell) and a crème brûlée. Both were excellent, but we think we should have tried the Tiramisu because the menu said something about prepared table side. Well, I guess we'll have to come back, that and, we did not try the pizza! Well worth it, great meal, very attentive service, and a nice atmosphere with a formal dinner presentation.

We were really looking forward to trying out this place as I have had it bookmarked for a while. I…read moremade a reservation for a Saturday night at 7:00pm. We arrived and the hard working hostess sat us at a table for two. I wasn't thrilled with the table as it backed up to the order register so I felt like I had someone always standing over me. Our hostess quickly brought us waters and we began to wait. We probably sat for a good 15 minutes and we were ready to leave, however, Jaime saved the day as he approached our table and quickly made amends. There were other servers working but they seemed really lost or not interested in helping us. There were a lot of other large tables dining around us so I understand why we (a table of two) did not stand out. You never know who you are ignoring though. We quickly made our choices and selected Mama's Meatballs for an appetizer and we were excited to try the Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina served in a pizza crust nest. Jamie did everything he could to take care of us, but he was slammed. He made sure to drop off an order of their garlic knots which were tasty. The meatballs arrived and the flavors were very good which made us excited for the main dish. I found the gnocchi to be somewhat disappointing. The gnocchi itself was good but the pizza nest should have had the sauce poured over it with maybe some seasoning and cheese. The pizza nest was dry and just unappealing. We probably should have ate more meatballs. Overall our experience here was very mediocre (3.5) between the service not being up to par and the food being just ok. I appreciate Jamie doing his very best but he could have used some help from the other servers. I will give a huge shout out to the hostess (wish I knew her name) as she hustles. She was clearing tables and setting up for new customers and really going above and beyond. Will I be back? Probably not but glad we got to try the meatballs.

This was my favorite restaurant in SLO…read more Recommend making reservations in their courtyard, it is beautiful there. Service was prompt and friendly. The food here made our night. The pasta sauce was flavorful and we loved every bite. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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!

Had a fun date night here. We got the linguine and fettuccini which was some of the best I've had…read more The wine was also great and they were really on top of everything. Favorite restaurant from my visit to California so far.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more As always... excellent pasta! Lasagna Bolognese was delicious!! That béchamel sauce is incredible. Also had the Burrata Al Modo Puglia which was to die for!! Lastly, had the Fettuccine Alla 'Emiliana and I tell ya... that homemade pasta melted in my mouth... soo amazing!! Staff at first was a little non existent... they sat us and then ignored us while bringing bread and water to everyone around us ... but once Melissa came to greet us - all was good. She was very friendly and super helpful in choosing our meals and wine. And she just had great energy and a great sense of humor. It is a small place ... so be sure to make a reservation! Street parking only... make sure you check the meters! Would I go back? Yes

Really good hot honey pizza, well made and the staff is great! This will be our go to place when in…read moretown.

Ordered pizza here for pick up. It's in a food court type location with other food places but…read moreseems like most were closed permanently or just closed for Memorial Day Monday. Lots of take out orders and I used my Door dash/Chase reward to get $5 off their pepperoni pizza. Thin crust with lots of pepperoni but super oily . Tomato sauce isn't overpowering. 5 stars Staff- 3 people making pizza. Don't expect them to greet and say hello. When I entered the door and went to the counter, I tried to get eye contact with the staff but they didn't acknowledge and so had to wait at the register til someone finally got a chance to assist me. 3 stars Overall, not a place that peeps eat there since very little counter and tables If you're craving for thin crust pizza and like an outer slightly burnt crust on the edges, this place is worth trying

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.

Broadly recognized by many of the foodie faves (Diners Drive-In's & Dives, USA Today, and BEST of…read moreSLO), here you can find GYROS 4 ways! Traditional Mediterranean Gyro Plate, Sandwich, Bowl, or PIZZA! CHERRY COKE, YERBA MATE (MADRE), and ALWAZAH ARABIC TEA! Food is fast, good for enjoying on the large patio or watching sports indoors, also order by DoorDash or catering to-go. I was looking for greens so I ordered the GYRO BOWL, which was heavy on rice, but the Cali veggies are fresh & vibrant with savory gyro meat & cool tzatziki. Ingredients are customizable during on-screen ordering, and 5 kinds of self-serve VEGAN sauces add lots of flavor as you wish!

We decided to head to Nate's on Marsh on a whim as we had got into to town a little late and my…read morefriend finished an appointment a little later than expected. We had to wait a little while, but it wasn't that long, especially on a Saturday evening, which was a surprise to us. We decided to sit on the patio, we were concerned about the weather, but they had heaters which were nice.

I walked in at 2 PM and the host stand was in a really awkward position. When I spoke to the…read morehostess, I told her that I would consider bar seating, full dining, or to go. She told me none of them were available. - I thought this was odd because the website says the restaurant is open until 230 for lunch. She told me that the kitchen was closed. If you're gonna close the kitchen at 2 PM, then your website should say that the closing time is 2 PM. That's just common sense. - She told me that I couldn't do to go food because the kitchen was closed and that they only take to go orders in the first hour of service. This was not on the website and I think it's a ridiculous rule. There are so many other restaurants in San Luis Obispo. Don't go to this one.

Our first visit to Flour House was 2 years ago because we saw it on DDD…read more We're back in California and returned again with our family in tow. My mom kept saying we're going to a pizza joint and as much as I tried to explain it was so much more she wasn't getting it. Well, once we got there she realized what I was talking about. It was a true education for her from the Italian food titles to the descriptive culinary terms she was impressed. The outdoor patio was very comfortable with the heater on. Loved everything!

I did a pick-up order, and staff were really kind and helpful when I came to get my food. Ambiance…read moreseemed nice for the short time I was there. My pasta dish was good, but for the price point, I was expecting a whole heck of a lot more flavor beyond noodles and meat grease. On a side rant, why do expensive restaurants often have flimsy to-go containers? I would give them a 3.5 but rounded up for the good service.

An Unforgettable Creekside Birthday Brunch!…read more We reserved a table for brunch at Novo in downtown San Luis Obispo to celebrate my wife's birthday, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival, and we were thrilled to get a table right by the creekside--the atmosphere outdoors by the water is absolute perfection! The staff here is also wonderfully friendly and attentive. The food was incredible across the board: * Crab Omelette: I ordered this, and it was delicious. It came packed with a generous portion of blue crab, along with avocado, seasonal market vegetables, fresh hollandaise, and crispy roasted fingerling potatoes. * Portobello Benedict: Ordered by the birthday gal herself, my wife! It came served on a toasted English muffin with harissa-spiced portobello mushrooms, poached eggs, tomato, avocado, spinach, roasted fingerling potatoes, and fresh hollandaise. It was an amazing dish full of flavor. * Huevos Rancheros: Our kids shared this dish, which features two eggs poached in a fresh tomato sauce cooked with bacon, onions, fresh chiles, white cheddar, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips. It was super flavorful. * Chocolate Crêpe: The kids also got a special order of a chocolate crêpe, which they thoroughly enjoyed. * Caesar Salad: We ordered a side of Caesar salad to share, and it was fresh and great. To top off the celebration, they brought out a complimentary dessert for my wife's birthday, which was a very sweet and appreciated touch. Overall, I highly recommend Novo for delicious food, wonderful service, and an unbeatable creekside dining experience!

Came here for our first dinner in SLO. We really loved the patio dining and the ambiance was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Loved the sounds of the creek and the toads at night, it was very serene. Service was a little slow for my liking, but not too bad. The food was pretty good. I appreciated the fusion flavors like the curry. Overall, I understand why this place gets booked up for celebrations.

We had a 6:30 pm reservation but opted for an earlier dinner as a walk-in and were seated within a…read morefew minutes. The overall service from hostesses to servers was attentive, friendly, and quick. Our water glasses were filled and empty dishes were cleared from the table without being asked. The atmosphere really gives space to dress nice casual or casual business. The food was excellent! Compliments to the Chef and team for adding Asian flavor with the fried dumplings. The Kobe burger was fresh, soft, and had the right amounts of acidity with the pickles and jalapeños kick. My absolute favorite was the Wild Swordfish with Sardinian couscous, Picholine olives, tomato, basil, caper berries, and artichoke. Worth a stop~

Food is super good, and that's what's drawn me back thus far, but the menu really is limited to…read moresalads, pizzas, and a handful of entrees. The swordfish and burger is really all I return for. Service is weird. It's always incredibly minimal, zero conversation, and in my recent visit our server never even looked at us, just out the window. The place is rather empty most the time, which isn't always bad, but I assume since it isn't busy, the server would check in on my table a bit more intentionally than be loitering around chatting with coworkers across the way where I can see. I'll probably just order the food over at Region (which is incredible) and skip the mediocre experiences that are becoming commonplace at Piadina.