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Love and Salt

Name: Love and Salt
Address: 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, United States, 90266
Telephone: (310) 545-5252
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1710 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Owned/operated by
Women
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. To inquire click on the links below for information. https://www.loveandsaltla.com/inquiry/

Location
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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

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Popular dishes

Shaved Fennel Salad$17.00
lemon, olive oil, parmesan, black pepper
Freekehlicious Salad$19.00
4 grains, purple daikon radish, black currants, toasted hazelnuts, torn herbs
J.R. Organics Farm Arugula & Frisée$19.00
toasted almond, sherry-shallot vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano
Smoked Mozzarella Fritters$18.00
quince crema, pimentón
Kanpachi Crudo$22.00
Acqua Pazza, Castelvetrano olive, tangerine, crispy caper
Wood Oven Meatballs$18.00
parmesan, toasted sourdough (ricotta by request)
Grilled Heirloom Carrots$17.00
vadouvan butter, yogurt, sumac, crispy wild rice
Fett'unta$11.00
grilled bread, sea salt, garlic, olive oil

Main Plates

California Halibut$37.00
risotto nero, snap pea, Tokyo turnip, crème fraîche
Roasted Free-Range Chicken
torn bread, wilted greens, pan jus
- Half$34.00
- Whole$53.00
Klingeman Farm Pork Chop Milanese$36.00
smoked pecorino cream, snow pea, little gem, mostarda di Cremona
Santa Carota Bavette Steak$38.00
celery root, honey-roasted squash, agrodolce radicchio, crispy oregano salsa

Pasta

substitute housemade gluten-free tagliatelle for preference +$3

Wild Mushroom Cannelloni$24.00
Chanterelle, wild nettle, ricotta, mushroom caramel
Spaghetti al Limone$25.00
Meyer lemon, bottarga
Bucatini all'Amatriciana$24.00
tomato, La Quercia guanciale, red onion, pecorino, black pepper
Trottole Salsiccia$25.00
fennel sausage, swiss chard, parmesan, bread crumbs
Tagliatelle Bolognese$24.00
ragu bolognese, parmesan
Creste di Gallo Midollo$27.00
bone marrow, garlic confit, bread crumbs, parmesan

Wood Oven Pizza

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

Margherita$21.00
crushed tomato, fior di latte, basil
Japanese Mushrooms$24.00
roasted garlic, panna, taleggio, fontina, thyme, arugula
Broccoli di Ciccio$24.00
roasted broccoli di ciccio, ricotta, black olive, fior di latte, pickled goathorn peppers
Anchovy & Fried Caper$20.00
crushed tomato, basil, Calabrian chili
Duck Egg$25.00
pancetta, panna, potato, rosemary, fior di latte, parmesan
Spicy Soppressata$24.00
crushed tomato, Calabrian chili, fior di latte, oregano
Krikorian South$26.00
Calabrian sausage, fior di latte, fontina, taleggio, parmesan, fried sage, honey

Desserts

Nonno's Tiramisu$13.00
mascarpone, lady fingers, dark chocolate
Basque Cheesecake$13.00
burnt orange caramel
Torta Caprese$13.00
chocolate almond cake, chai spiced drinking chocolate, crème fraîche

What 1,710 people are saying

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Embarrassment
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favourite restaurant in LA Manhattan Beach area. Everything I tried was awesome. Going back.
G
Gary
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
The ambiance is very lively, and some menu items have an unusual twist to them. I'm a pretty simple diner though so I appreciate a more traditional menu. However, the locals love it and the food is high quality.
P
bridgetP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and Freon was delicious! Rod, the Manager was very attentive.
MJ
MaryJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious- the pizza and the cannelloni we bought were absolutely yummy.
PE
PatE
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, beautiful and cozy dining room. Had the special artichoke antipasti and meatballs with grilled bread. Delicious! Excellent pasta and pizza. Cheesecake was light but filling.
K
Kelly
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience4
Cacio Pepe (off menu item). Watery, no cheese or pepper stuck to noodles. Just sitting in pasta water. Waiter asked directly how the pasta dishes were, I mentioned that it was soupy and under cooked noodles. He shrugged and moved on. Been going for years but this was definitely the last time. Food was not good overall. Tomato sauce was sweet, pizza was bland. Cacio was inedible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! We celebrated a friends birthday and it was perfect!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grace was amazing. She was so kind and helpful with the menu as this was our first time dining at Love and Salt. The staff from the hostess to the servers ect were beyond welcoming and we truly felt like they were happy we were dining there. There was a genuine spirit about the restaurant. The food was INCREDIBLE. The fennel salad was SOOOOOOO good. We will definitely be back.
TR
TimothyR
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pizza was great! And cocktails and service were top notch!
B
Btruong
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This gem in Manhattan Beach features a bold and unique menu that can be described as Californian New American Italian. The flavors were on point, atmosphere is welcoming, staff was warm and inviting and ambiance was modern rustic and charming all at the same time. We definitely recommend that you make Love and Salt your next dining destination.
CB
CynthiaB
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal here. Last night, MacKenzie and Peter advised us well on what to order and assured that we had a nice evening, and we did, thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience2
I don’t like restaurants that seat you so close to others that you hear there conversations. Pizza was luke warm at best. The two people that walked in got a better table, while we had the reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful ambience but later in the evening did start to get very loud. Service was very kind, perhaps over-attentive, but never aggressive. Food was very good. Great ingredients and execution - I just wish the main dishes came out at the same time or at least closer. That would’ve made it so much more enjoyable. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would go back for sure!
TT
TTSS
Tucson
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The chicken was amazing, and the fennel salad was delicious. I had a good time with a great friend.
JT
JeniceT
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious and service was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant.
DB
DianeB
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Halibut was delicious and my husband had half a chicken and he said it was awesome! And of course a bottle of wine, 👍🏻 👍🏻
JH
JHodgey
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love & Salt did not disappoint! From the beautiful and tasty Whiskey sours, then sharing the roasted carrots, freakalicious salad, and the pizza with sausage and honey, we enjoyed our dinner immensely! Can’t wait to return.
DL
DeborahL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Even though this was a Valentine’s dinner the food delivery was extremely slow. I don’t know whether this was understaffing or just poor performance. The waiter was attentive to providing plenty of opportunities for alcohol but never once asked how the food tasted. Not sure whether this was merely apathy or undertrained staff. One person in our party never received a meal until the other companions were finished. The manager took it back with the excuse that it was Valentine’s Day. We saw several empty tables. This restaurant does not meet the standards of other Manhattan Beach establishments. Needless to say we will not go back.
C
Cynyoga
Los Angeles
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Valentine/Anniversary dinner was wonderful! The scallops were delicious & perfectly cooked, & husband's mussels were also fresh & perfect. It was the perfect ambience, very pleasant atmosphere, & the Prosecco, was point on. We will definitely go back to this very lovely, special upscale restaurant.
AS
AllisonS
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
This was my third time at Love & Salt. The food is fantastic. It's good for families and date nights. It's dark inside and a little loud, so that's possibly why we were brought and charged for a salad we didn't order. But I do love this place and will be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mussles and service. I will be back!
DD
DinnerDiva
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite place in the area. Great food, great ambiance. We couldn’t have been happier with our meal.
GB
GBauer
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I have eaten here several times but last night it was really noisy so that made it a bit less enjoyable. But our food was excellent. Prices a bit high but quality was good.
BT
BobbyT
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
Menu is very limited. Main dishes were tasteless. Pizzas may have been better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Coming From Las Vegas where there is no shortage of great restaurants Love and Salt is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced, Amazing food drinks and service. Visiting CA for 2-3 times a year Love and salt has been a tradition for the past 5 years. And never disappoints . Jennifer is one of the warmest friendliest managers we have ever encountered. her beautiful, bubbly personality is the icing on the cake for Love and Salt…..
M
Margaret
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Enjoyed the food, and service. Next time will ask for outdoor seating the noise level inside made it hard to carry on a conversation. Maybe we'll try a different day and time.
JT
JillT
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. Martini pour was a little weak but overall we had an amazing dinner. Returning soon.
J
Jonathan
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
L&S is always the best! Great food, service, atmosphere in the heart of MB!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bone marrow pasta was so amazing !
LJ
LandonJ
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food here is very consistent and it arrived in a timely manner. I recommend this for date night or a small group get together.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere! Menu was slightly limiting for anyone who is a vegetarian. But otherwise good was very good. Service was okay. Our server seemed distracted and was impatient for me to sign the bill. It was awkward. Hostess and busters were great though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was fantastic! Servers were wonderfully kind and very attentive. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Would absolutely return. It was a bit cold in the restaurant. I wish they would have closed the door as it was very windy and cold outside.
DH
DHan
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service at the bar and once seated, excellent service at our table. Food is consistently great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great drinks. Great service.
CK
CheriKS
Central Coast
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. The Roasted Chicken is phenomenal. We also loved the fennel salad and the Krikorian South pizza…delicious. We sat outside and the heat lamp kept us warm. Highly recommend Love & Salt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
We had a great meal. At the end. We asked the waiter what single malt scotches they had. The server came back w a list I asked him what the prices were. He went away and came to say the Pappy’s bourbon was $35-$50 and $75 per glass. I asked him how much the scotches were. He said, “I don’t know. Do you want to come look at the computer?”. I said no, I’d prefer he get the prices and come back. He never did. But when he came back for something else, I said did you get the prices? He said, “I thought you were kidding”. He did say that an Ardberg was $35. For that kind of money, I’d like to know before I order. Rude.
LM
LafayetteMom
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall experience - trout stole the show!
BW
BrittanyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Love & Salt was beyond amazing. Our appetizer, pizza, pasta, and dessert were all so delicious. If we lived nearby, we would eat here every week!!
LA
LauraA
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Here on vacation!!
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foodfanatic
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food is great. The food is slightly on the saltier side depending on your preference. The only down side that it is extremely loud so if you don’t like that the outdoor seating is better!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Love and Salt using the Order Online button. Love and Salt also 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 1710 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

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
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
Owned/operated by
Women
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. To inquire click on the links below for information. https://www.loveandsaltla.com/inquiry/

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Love and Salt

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Dining areas

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Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in LA

Wood Oven Meatballs

Krikorian South

Shaved Fennel Salad

Antipasti

Shaved Fennel Salad$17.00

Freekehlicious Salad$19.00

J.R. Organics Farm Arugula & Frisée$19.00

Smoked Mozzarella Fritters$18.00

Kanpachi Crudo$22.00

Wood Oven Meatballs$18.00

Grilled Heirloom Carrots$17.00

Fett'unta$11.00

Main Plates

California Halibut$37.00

Roasted Free-Range Chicken

Klingeman Farm Pork Chop Milanese$36.00

Santa Carota Bavette Steak$38.00

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Cannelloni$24.00

Spaghetti al Limone$25.00

Bucatini all'Amatriciana$24.00

Trottole Salsiccia$25.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$24.00

Creste di Gallo Midollo$27.00

Wood Oven Pizza

Margherita$21.00

Japanese Mushrooms$24.00

Broccoli di Ciccio$24.00

Anchovy & Fried Caper$20.00

Duck Egg$25.00

Spicy Soppressata$24.00

Krikorian South$26.00

Desserts

Nonno's Tiramisu$13.00

Basque Cheesecake$13.00

Torta Caprese$13.00

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