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San Luis Obispo
Take a culinary journey to Mistura
Restaurant & Mama’s Meatball
Whether it’s the multicultural
flavors of modern Peruvian
cuisine or authentic Italian dishes
you’re craving, there’s something
to satisfy every appetite at Mistura
Restaurant and Mama’s Meatball.
Located just a few steps away from
each other in downtown San Luis
Obispo, these long-time local favor-
ite eateries are owned and managed
by the husband and wife team of
Satisfy your
cravings for modern
Peruvian cuisine
and authentic
Italian meals
ing of dining in that particular
country – a little piece of Peru,
or a little piece of Italy – you will
actually feel that right here in
San Luis Obispo because we take
pride in making sure our res-
taurants have a really authentic
flair,” says Chef Nicola.
Flavorful Peruvian cuisine
Loosely translated, Mistura
means mix or blend and is a
nod to Allegretta’s upbringing.
Born in Germany, he was raised
in Italy and was inspired by his
mother’s cooking to obtain a
degree from the Italian Culinary
Institute of Bari in Puglia. Al-
legretta traveled the world and
sharpened his skills in eateries
from Italy, France, and England
to Germany and the Dominican
Republic.
The Mistura menus showcase
this blend of cultural influ-
ences, most notably his wife’s
family recipes from Peru, with
its flavorful cuisine. One of the
more popular dishes, the Seco de
Cordero, features New Zealand
free-range lamb shank marinated
for 24 hours with ají panca, a
mild, smoky, and fruity Peruvian
chili pepper, before being cooked
in a mild cilantro and chicha de
jora reduction.
Be sure to try El Misti, a hot
stone ceviche with shrimp, salm-
on, avocado, aji amarillo, cancha,
sweet potato, and crispy quinoa.
The Arroz con Mariscos is similar
to what you’d expect in a paella,
with fresh, locally sourced seafood,
yet somehow the Peruvian style is
a step above. A variety of quality
options are featured. including
Nikkei-style (Japanese-Peruvian
fusion) at Mistura’s raw bar.
“We have a vast menu, and our
indoor décor and design reflect
our various offerings,” Allegretta
said. “Mistura is a cozy place
where people can find comfort and
calm, but it can also be vibrant and
energetic. There are so many dif-
ferent vibes here, from the Andes
to the coast to the old jungle, and
the entire interior was designed by
Jackeline.”
Intimate dinner or family
feast
Two separate, divided areas
bring a different flair. Whether
holding a business meeting, meet-
ing friends and family for dinner,
or sharing an intimate meal for
two, the Mistura team strives to
accommodate your needs.
“The entire atmosphere at
Mistura is very unique, very nice,”
Allegretta said. “There’s almost
Nicola and Jackeline Allegretta.
“If you want to have the feel-
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