Award-winning

Love and Salt

4.7

2015 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Hot spot

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.

Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 545-5252
Website
http://www.loveandsaltla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We love to make your events special and memorable with our tailored family style menus designed for drop-off or full-service. Explore the menus and see if one fits your event or we are happy to tailor one to you. https://www.loveandsaltla.com/catered-events/
Private party facilities
Our wine cellar is the perfect room for a private gathering up to 20 guests. We offer family style service with menus that pair well with our extensive wine list and craft cocktails.
Private party contact
Jennifer Hill: (310) 545-5252

Location
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
Highland Ave.
Parking details
Meter parking is available in the public lot directly behind the restaurant, along the streets or in the Metlox public lot. Parking is plentiful, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find parking as various local events can make parking more limited.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Warm Marinated Olives$7.00
orange, rosemary, fennel pollen
Arugula & Frisée Salad$19.00
toasted almond, sherry-shallot vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano
Shaved Fennel Salad$18.00
lemon, olive oil, parmesan, black pepper
Chopped Salad$23.00
salumi, provolone, cherry tomato, chickpea, red onion, Calabrian chili yogurt dressing, oregano bread crumbs
J.R Organic's Roasted Delicata Squash $17.00
pepitas, jalapeno, basil, honey
Arancini {ea}$8.00
sun-dried tomato, for di latte, fried basil
Wood Oven Meatballs$22.00
parmesan, toasted sourdough (ricotta +1)
Fett'unta$12.00
grilled bread, sea salt, garlic, olive oil

Main Plates

Whole Spiced Sea Bass $50.00
sesame carrot & cucumber salad
Roasted Free-Range Chicken
torn bread, wilted greens, pan jus
- Half$36.00
- Whole$55.00
Cherry Pepper Pork Ribs$38.00
smoked soubise, roasted cipollini "balsamico", all the peppers
Angus Ribeye $85.00
chimichurri, eggplant fritti, Calabrian quince drizzle

Pasta

substitute housemade gluten-free tagliatelle for preference +$4; Due to our style of service, we are unable to ensure that any items can be prepared without contact with these allergens

Pasta e Fagioli $22.00
rigitoncini, white bean puree, tomato, fried rosemary
Stuffed Shells $26.00
ricotta, heirloom tomato ragu, balsamico
Mafaldine Bolognese $26.00
ragu bolognese, parmesan $26
Trottole Salsiccia$26.00
fennel sausage, swiss chard, parmesan, bread crumbs
Creste di Gallo Midollo$28.00
bone marrow, garlic confit, bread crumbs, parmesan
Lasagna Arrotolato$32.00
bolognese ragu, bechamel, parmesan, tomatoes

Wood Oven Pizza

Toppings: prosciutto +$6 | arugula +$4 | white anchovies +$3 | L&S chili oil +$2

Margherita$24.00
crushed tomato, fior di latte, basil
Cadillac Marghereita$27.00
crushed tomato, mozzarella di bufala, garlic, pecorino, Genovese basil
Squash Blossom$26.00
cherry tomato, smoked mozzarella, garlic, honey
Japanese Mushrooms$28.00
roasted garlic, panna, taleggio, fontina, thyme, arugula
The Great Debate$26.00
crushed tomato, capocollo, pineapple, fior di latte, jalapeño
Duck Egg$28.00
pancetta, panna, potato, rosemary, fior di latte, parmesan
Spicy Soppressata$26.00
crushed tomato, Calabrian chili, fior di latte, oregano
Sausage Alla Vodka$26.00
fiore di latte, pickled peppers, pecorino

What 2,015 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Love and Salt in Manhattan Beach is celebrated for its "amazing every single time" food, featuring standout dishes like the squash blossom pizza, burrata, and "delicious" meatballs. Known for its lively atmosphere, the restaurant offers "consistent high-quality service" but is often "very loud." A perfect spot for a vibrant dining experience!

2,015 Reviews

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Jackie
VIP
Seattle
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this place. The location is fantastic, and the restaurant layout was great - good amount of table and bar space, but not jammed in. Every person who engaged with us was friendly and helpful. Our party of three started with cocktails, which included mocktails for our designated driver. The meatball starter was juicy and flavorful. The pear & persimmon burrata was outstanding (I would have been happy with just that!!!). The pasta shells and spicy soppressata pizza were so tasty. We splurged and got the passion fruit cheesecake which was a delicious way to finish the night. Everything was top-notch. I give 5+ stars.
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Sue
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We tried this restaurant when it first opened and our first impression was that it was very average but extremely expensive; we hadn't been back. We thought that we'd try it once more and sadly once again the food was very poor quality and over priced. There is a nice atmosphere but that's about all I can find that's positive.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
tables are too close to one another but food is delicious
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Mimi
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. It's my second time here. They do have a seasonal menu, so be mindful of that. But you can taste the freshness. I had the meatballs and squash. Amazing!
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Joseph
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared a pizza and a pasta. It was delicious. The restaurant has a great ambience. We will definitely be going back.
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Shawn
Los Angeles
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food is completely off. Taking good food and trying to be too “cheffy”. Winds up with tasteless food that doesn’t even look appealing.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have an amazing meal when here! The bread/burrata and fennel salad are incredible. Stuffed shells yummy! Very loud but lively.
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Johnny
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible find in the South Bay. The experience was incredible service, food and drinks. Do yourself a favor and check them out.
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SandraB
VIP
New York City
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Allergy friendly. Great menu. Highly recommend the pizzas and shaved fennel salad.
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Helen
San Francisco
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is amazing, but seating is crowded and noise level extremely high. Conversation is almost impossible
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FAQs

Love and Salt offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Love and Salt also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 545-5252.

Love and Salt is rated 4.7 stars by 2015 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Highland Ave.
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Meter parking is available in the public lot directly behind the restaurant, along the streets or in the Metlox public lot. Parking is plentiful, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find parking as various local events can make parking more limited.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.loveandsaltla.com/
Phone number
(310) 545-5252
Catering
We love to make your events special and memorable with our tailored family style menus designed for drop-off or full-service. Explore the menus and see if one fits your event or we are happy to tailor one to you. https://www.loveandsaltla.com/catered-events/
Private party facilities
Our wine cellar is the perfect room for a private gathering up to 20 guests. We offer family style service with menus that pair well with our extensive wine list and craft cocktails.
Private party contact
Jennifer Hill: (310) 545-5252

Love and Salt

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Shaved Fennel Salad

Chopped Salad

Duck Egg

Antipasti

Warm Marinated Olives$7.00

Arugula & Frisée Salad$19.00

Shaved Fennel Salad$18.00

Chopped Salad$23.00

J.R Organic's Roasted Delicata Squash $17.00

Arancini {ea}$8.00

Wood Oven Meatballs$22.00

Fett'unta$12.00

Main Plates

Whole Spiced Sea Bass $50.00

Roasted Free-Range Chicken

Cherry Pepper Pork Ribs$38.00

Angus Ribeye $85.00

Pasta

Pasta e Fagioli $22.00

Stuffed Shells $26.00

Mafaldine Bolognese $26.00

Trottole Salsiccia$26.00

Creste di Gallo Midollo$28.00

Lasagna Arrotolato$32.00

Wood Oven Pizza

Margherita$24.00

Cadillac Marghereita$27.00

Squash Blossom$26.00

Japanese Mushrooms$28.00

The Great Debate$26.00

Duck Egg$28.00

Spicy Soppressata$26.00

Sausage Alla Vodka$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Love and Salt offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Love and Salt restaurant rated?

Is Love and Salt currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information