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

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.

I very rarely hop on Yelp to leave a review. Having worked in restaurants since I was 15, I tend to…read moreassociate Yelp with people sharing negative experiences. However, I wanted to take the time to recognize Buona Tavola's incredible owner, Andrea Fabbretti. I couldn't help but notice Andrea personally serving the tables around us, including ours. You can immediately tell how much he cares about his guests and how passionate he is about both the food and the overall experience. He shared that he is from Italy, which absolutely comes through in the thoughtfully selected wine list and delicious pasta dishes. We had a wonderful experience, and I'm so happy to see his restaurant doing well. It is very well deserved!

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.

The meatballs were no better than decent frozen ones I've had. The sauce on them was sweet like…read morecheap tomato sauce out of a jar. The pizza crust was not good. Still ate the whole thing tho cause it's pizza. The salad and garlic knots were good. Overall a disappointing experience.

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.

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.

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.

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!