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A must try! Zucca ravioli and Heirloom tomato - Salerno by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

4.8 (966)
$30 and under
Italian
220 Beach Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Salerno by Chef Pirozzi serves authentic italian cuisine, owned and operated by Certified Italian Chef Alessandro Pirozzi. It's menu consists of freshly homemade pastas such as Fettucini Alfredo, Black Ink Spaghetti & Clams, and Mamma's Meatballs, as well as authentic piattis Veal Parmigiana and Chilean Seabass.

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi serves a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages to complement each meal. This includes a wide selection of beers, wines, and now proudly offering a full bar! It is open during the dinner hour daily except Monday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Closed Mon–Wed 5:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Forest Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Parking (Lot 2), available directly behind the building. Also plenty of street parking available within a 1-2 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 966 people are saying

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salerno by Chef Pirozzi is a "treasure in downtown Laguna Beach," offering "amazing food" and a "cozy ambiance." Known for its "authentic and fresh" dishes, this charming Italian Trattoria boasts attentive staff and great value. Locals love its "delicious food" and inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit.
966 Reviews
  1. Alfredo

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Location, service and ambience were all above average. But the food, that looked amazing in my pictures, lacked flavor. Such a big disappointment! I really talked this restaurant up to my girlfriend too.

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  2. Stephanie VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing….the waiter did not have it together at all. Too many incidents to list but it was not a pleasant experience. The high point was the food which was delicious but it was not the kind of meal that warranted a meal lasting over 2hrs due to a waiter being disorganized and disengaged with the guests.

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  3. Ed

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salerno's is a treasure in downtown Laguna Beach. The little sister of the larger popular Alyssa on Forest Avenue with equally great food, cozier ambiance, attentive wait staff. Can't recommend it more highly.

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  4. Juanita

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! Authentic and fresh. Great value as well.

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  5. Mario VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, Daniel was our server, delicious food! Excellent as always.

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  6. sandra

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! The noise level can be a bit much at times, but other than this, great experience.

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  7. Rodney

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived just after opening and had the place to ourselves and the noise level was good but after 2 more tables were filled it started to become quite noisy. Outside of that, the staff were attentive, the service was efficient, and the food was excellent and plentiful.

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  8. Steve VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    👍🏻klk will weep all we’ll all weep so weep all weep all weep

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  9. Sienna Belle

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious! Me and my husband always love coming here. Everything is always the best. Thank you!

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  10. Joanne VIP

    Denver / Colorado46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this small local gem. Portions were way too large for me though. Wish they had some small plate choices.

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FAQs

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-2600.

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi is rated 4.8 stars by 966 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

220 Beach Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forest Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Closed Mon–Wed 5:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking (Lot 2), available directly behind the building. Also plenty of street parking available within a 1-2 minute walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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