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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

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Updated 05 September 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (69)

$31 to $50

Sushi

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

Tucked away inside the vibrant San Luis Ranch Market, our speakeasy sushi bar offers an intimate, 12-seat experience designed to bring people together as a community. Inspired by the mission of the marketplace, we focus on serving high-quality food crafted with the freshest ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible. Every visit to our hidden sushi bar is meant to feel personal, authentic, and rooted in a shared appreciation for exceptional flavors and genuine connection.

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CindyGold

Dined on 27 Aug 2026

New restaurant for us, loved it! Private sushi bar with reservations, away from ‘open area’ seating. The owner and staff were very friendly and efficient. Unique menu items along with traditional items from the kitchen. We will go back 👍

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Omakase Experience

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Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo

4.8

4.8 (1906)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

For over four decades, the Rizzo family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in San Luis Obispo. At Café Roma, you can indulge in homemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Don't miss classic dishes like Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, shortrib pappardelle, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Inside Café Roma and you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy. From the vintage Italian bike hanging above the bar to the Murano glass chandeliers and Tuscan murals, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Italian culture.

Pair your meal with one of the many wines on Café Roma's extensive list, which changes monthly to include new and exciting Central Coast and Italian finds.

Café Roma is a popular destination for locals, vintners, families, travelers, and professionals alike. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a gathering place for friends and family, you'll find it here.

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LeslieJ

Dined 5 days ago

It was a birthday celebration with 6 adults and two children under 5. The team was very welcoming and our server ADAM was excellent!!! And, the food, well, SO GOOD! We'll visit again for sure. Wasn't our first time there and when you chose a restaurant for a special occasion you know that it's a place that has good food and good service.

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Bucatini Carbonara

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Chicken Parmigiana

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Kiko Peruvian Restaurant & Pisco Bar

4.4

4.4 (23)

$30 and under

Peruvian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

KIKO brings the delicious dishes that are staples of Peruvian Food to San Luis Obispo. Thanks to Peru's incredibly diverse landscapes, ingredients and cultural influences, it has become a world-renowned cuisine that we are excited to share with you!

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Alonso

Dined 3 days ago

Food and drinks were perfect. Staff was very nice and everything was wonderful. Would come back

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Nate's on Marsh

4.8

4.8 (307)

$31 to $50

American

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

An intimate restaurant on the edge of downtown San Luis Obispo, serving Michelin mentioned dishes, equipped with a full bar, and a California-focused wine list. Nathan Long founded Nate's on Marsh to share the ultimate in Central Coast hospitality with only the best comforting dishes worth craving.

For private dinning experiences, please visit www.natesonmarsh.com site and navigate to the "Events" tab.

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BethGold

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and great service. Love the menu and the drinks :)

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Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

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4.8

4.8 (98)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

La Locanda—meaning “the Inn”—is an intimate, welcoming space where guests are invited to eat, drink, and stay awhile. Since opening in 2013, our mission has been to blend the authentic flavors of traditional Abruzzi cuisine with thoughtful, contemporary culinary touches.

Our ambiance is warm and inviting, complemented by a knowledgeable and friendly staff dedicated to creating a memorable dining experience. Handmade from scratch each day, every dish reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that bring out the true essence of Northern Italian cooking.

La Locanda is also an ideal setting for private parties and intimate gatherings. Whether you join us for a quiet dinner or a special celebration, we take pride in offering a place where guests can savor genuine Italian hospitality and feel like part of our family.

Benvenuto—welcome to La Locanda.

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AndrewGold

Dined 2 days ago

food was memorable - we will be back! the pastas are creative and fresh. the caprese was one of the best we have ever had.

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Ravioli di Zucca

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Fettuccine Funghi e Crema

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Mama's Meatball

4.8

4.8 (1241)

$30 and under

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball

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Diana

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent experience, I would recommend to all. Great food, great drinks! Super friendly staff!!

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Spaghetti Carbonara

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Bear & The Wren

4.7

4.7 (238)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.

Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.

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MichaelGold

Dined on 21 Aug 2026

Always a great time at Bear & Wren! Innovative and ever changing types of pizzas never disappoints. Excellent service every time.

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Sausage & Pepperoni

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Il Cortile Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (4552)

$50 and over

Italian

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

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DaveGold

Dined 3 days ago

This is the first 5 star review I can remember making. We’d been to Il Cortile several times before but last night was really amazing. Food and service were absolutely 10/10.

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Crostini con Burrata

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4.8

4.8 (1885)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage. Our Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as lively as the country and biodiversity it celebrates. Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native Incan and Pre-Columbian culinary heritage with the Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences that embody the country's flavorful cuisine. Mistura is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.

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Holly

Dined 7 days ago

The food at Mistura never disappoints! It is always a nice dining experience and the waitstaff is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Chef's Table 5-Course

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Chef's Table 7-Course

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Nicola Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (282)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

Nicola Restaurant is the vision of Executive Chef Nicola Allegretta. After creating several successful concepts such as Mama's Meatball and Mistura Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola opened this new project as an homage to the *Bachiche*. In Peru, *Bachiche* refers to the unique combination cuisine born from the blending of Italian and Peruvian culinary traditions. It describes dishes that merge Italian ingredients and techniques with Peruvian flavors—or vice versa—a style that emerged after Italian immigrants, particularly from Genoa, arrived in Peru during the mid-19th century.

At Nicola Restaurant, you’ll discover both the latest trends in Italian and Peruvian cuisine as well as timeless classic dishes.

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Robert

Dined on 10 Sept 2026

Excellent service from Gavin and the crew and the food is amazing.

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