Our story
Modern Peruvian cuisine in downtown San Luis Obispo.
A wondrous blend of cultures
The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage.
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. It is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.
- Incan & Pre-Columbian
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese
Chef & owner
Nicola Allegretta
Chef Nicola’s inspiration to open a Peruvian restaurant on the Central Coast came from his insatiable curiosity about the essence, traditions and influences that created Peruvian cuisine.
A passionate traveler, Nicola wanted to explore ingredients that embrace new flavors, be challenged by new techniques that bring depth to his creations, and honor Peru’s history and diversity.
A garden in the city
Our chef tends and harvests most of the organic produce on our menu from our own garden, keeping us in constant contact with nature and making Mistura a genuine farm-to-table experience.
- Most of our organic produce comes from our own garden
- All poultry, fish, beef and pork are sourced locally
- Free-range, organic and never hormone-treated