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

Buona Tavola in San Luis Obispo -- Starting with a pro tip: reservations are highly recommended --…read morewe waited close to 40 minutes as walk-up customers. They have a pet friendly patio which is always a welcome amenity. Nights in SLO can be nippy -- but the patio heaters made outside dining quite comfortable. This evening's dinner: Cioppino -- the broth makes this dish, it tastes like the ocean, perfectly balanced with that patiently cooked-down acidity, crushed tomatoes, garlic, wine, and herbs. Luxuriating in this savory broth is a generous helping of clams, mussels, shrimp, and white fish. Linguine Fra Diavolo -- perfectly al dente, tossed with plump shrimp, scallops, and fresh mussels, everything coated in a velvety tomato-basil marinara sauce. Orecchiette del Campo -- more of that tomato-basil marinara, this time perfectly "cupped" by the pasta "little ears" with chicken sausages, broccoli rabe, and sun-dried tomatoes. Service is courteous without the hover. The locals outnumbered the out-of-town visitors this night, which made for lively conversations between tables. The vibe of this place is that of a neighborhood trattoria in Italy. Buona Tavola is worth the wait. Five stars!

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!

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.

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!

We saw this place on DDD and our mouths started to water when we saw the Mezzi Paccheri Alla…read moreGenovese being made! We knew we had to plan a trip to Flour House. And we did just that for our wedding anniversary. Flour EXCEEDED our expectations and more!! OMG it truly was THE BEST Italian meal we've had since our trip to Italy! Here's why: We started with the arancini. You get three balls and they are so incredibly flavorful with a hint of smokiness to them at the end. OMG ORDER THESE. We also had the pizza special of the night which had mortadella. MORTADELLA is our favorite!!!! The pizza was so light and airy we could've easily had a pizza to ourselves. ORDER the pizza!! We originally we going to do separate entrees but decided to share the Mezzi. OMG it blew us away! The flavor of the meat sauce is so delicious! You can taste an onion base and you'll want to eat a bowl of it! The past noodles were big and held the sauce so well. Everything about this entrée was above and beyond our expectation! I ate this less than 24 hours ago and I'm still talking about how amazing the dish was. Thank you for the most incredible meal of our lives! We cannot wait to plan another trip just to come to your restaurant! It is perfecto!! Millie Gratzi!!

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.

We came here in April -- but I wrote all the notes on the food below while eating -- on our way…read morehome from NorCal. Service here was excellent, we were checked up on enough and our server gave great recommendations. Thanks to our server Talia D! We sat in a cute garden area with vines, plants, and fairy lights, very cozy like you're in a friend's well-decorated patio. They also gave us complementary bread before we received our meal, and a lot of the dishes were unique and plated well. I would come back if I'm ever in the area and would recommend this place to all my friends! All ratings below are averaged (from me and my bf): salmon bisque // 9.25 // very yummy and unique. my bf didn't think he'd like it -- he usually dislikes seafood -- but it was great!! creamy, clear salmon taste but no unpleasant fishy/ocean taste that a lot of seafood has. i've never had this anywhere else, props to the chef! thai green curry // 8.5 // my bf says it's a 9. it's good but i feel like it was not my fave, it's lowkey your good, standard green curry that you can get at any thai place duck breast (curry) // 8.75 // very delicious and unique, i'd rate the curry, rice, and duck breast as 9/10, the duck breast itself was a 10/10. the curry was creamy, and they were all delicious and fragrant, pairing well together. however, the mushrooms, carrots, and other veggies it came with are too sweet. they seem like they're glazed with a sauce that has too much sugar. the black rice was surprisingly very filling strawberry matcha trifle // 8 // yummy, nothing majorly wrong with it. reminds me of a strawberry matcha latte. matcha whipped cream was a nice, unique touch i haven't really seen elsewhere despite it not sounding difficult to make. i'd order it again but i feel like it's on the sweeter side, so you can't eat too much of it.

I ordered the FILET MIGNON AU POIVRE (8OZ) and the description was grilled filet mignon topped with…read morea sichuan, pink, & green peppercorn-brandy sauce, herbed roasted potatoes, glazed baby carrots, sugar snap peas, crispy onions, over a charred onion puree. I ordered the filet medium but it was served more on the well side. I would not order this again. I also had two Lavender Linen cocktails that were great. My husband ordered the FRESH AVOCADO-SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS and the description was glass noodles, julienned vegetables, ginger soy and chili sauces, cilantro, mint, bell pepper garnish, roasted peanuts. He loved them. Normally, he eats spring rolls with peanut sauce but the sauces that accompanied the spring rolls were perfect. The outdoor setting is very romantic and not what you would expect from a downtown restaurant. We left at dusk but I'm sure it's spectacular at night. Service was spot-on. We were with a large party and our server was very accommodating; giving recommendations and double checking once items arrived that they were correct. I highly recommend trying the lavender linen cocktail and spring rolls if you're in the area.

Wonderful place. A gem. We sat outside, which was really…read morecute, and had great food and great service. Loved the short ribs (amazing dish), the green goddess salad as well as the Napoli style pizza. The dutch baby was a perfect ending for dinner, i love it when restaurant focus on a central cooking area like a big oven (in this case), so desserts have a similar theme. It feels very authentic.

The Ricotta & Honey pizza was so good, and the Bee Stang was another one of my favorite. The Spicy…read morePig was a bit too salty for our taste, the saltiness overpowered the toppings so it made it hard to fully enjoy the flavors. I like that you can choose between Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizza. Both were delicious, so I'd recommend getting one of each style to try. The ambiance is warm and cozy with a modern rustic vibe. There's both indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio. The service was okay. My only complaint is that I wish there were more than one restroom, especially during busy hours. A fun touch at the end of the meal was that they gave us gummy bears with the check. It was unique and left a great final impression.

Food, delicious. Service, excellent. Ambiance, lovely…read more Entrees: Flat iron steak Lasagna Shrimp Chicken Parmesan All well prepared, presented, and delicious. Wine: Cabernet (Which one escapes me... was too preoccupied with enjoying it.) Dessert: Tiramisu Creme brulee Need I say more? Perfect dining experience for our out-of-town guests, and for us.

I absolutely love this place--does that tell you enough?…read more As someone who is quite particular about Italian-style food, especially with having paternal grandparents from Puglia, Italy, I often feel disappointed by what I find. However, this restaurant truly exceeded my expectations. They don't attempt to be overly authentic, they are! They serve Italian food at its finest in the SLO area, and I greatly appreciate that. I was first introduced to this place by one of my colleagues in our industry. We decided to hold a speaker program here, and it turned out to be a brilliant choice. My second visit was just as enjoyable, and I would highly recommend the following dishes: - Bruschetta - Mozzarella Caprese - Calamari Fritti (a bit spicy) - Insalata Café Roma - Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa, Salsiccia, e Pecorino (this dish resonates with me since orecchiette originated in the region of my family's heritage) - Osso Buco alla Milanese - Scampi Piccata - Salmone Alla Griglia When it comes to dessert, here's what I would recommend: - Caffe Affogato - Spumoni Ice Cream covered in a chocolate shell You may wonder why I chose these. The Caffe Affogato and spumoni are what we, as true Italians, consider authentic. Tiramisu, while delicious, is a non-traditional dessert that was invented much later. Just "think about it and forget about it" ;-) lol, even though it's really good! Tell em Joey sent you. Ha! Ciao!