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Love and Salt, Manhattan Beach, CA
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Award-winning

Love and Salt

4.6
4.6
1854 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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/
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Hill: (310) 545-5252
  • 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

What 1,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

1,854 Reviews
  1. ImanG

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The seabass was very good but the bone marrow pasta, pizza was mediocre at best. The entire experience just did not live up to the expectation.

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  2. JRGPR

    Los Angeles

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and they deserve their stellar reputation. We had many different dishes to share...fennel salad, 2 pastas, pork chop, and brisket and bread. Aside for a bit dry brisket but flavorful, everything was great.

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  3. jenS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant for any occasion in Manhattan Beach!

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  4. AmandaL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and fantastic service - as always at Love & Salt! Our server was helpful with recommendations and we loved the Chicken Liver Mousse, and the Rigatoni dish. We love their specialty cocktails - The Lady in The Ballroom is our all time favorite!

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  5. SusanS

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I organized a business dinner at L&S. Had never been, so a bit risky. It was a big success all around. Service for rez confirmation, hostess, bar and at the table was friendly, efficient and informative. Interested menu with spins on familiar dishes. We'll be back!

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  6. ShannonLemiere

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was delicious and the service was excellent!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, and absolutely delicious food!!! 9/10 would recommend!!

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  8. RShine

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love and Salt is fabulous dry time! Doesn’t matter what you order it’s all perfectly prepared and graciously served The food is original and traditional all at once. The chef is an individual yet not at all contrived. We will be back and sprea the word. Love and Salt is a treat!

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  9. Kim6973

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks. We always choose Love & Salt for a special night out.

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  10. Ally

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our waitress was very helpful and describing cocktails, and her knowledge of the menu, helping us decide on which choices to make .

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  11. LaurieR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, price were all wonderful, will be back again.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The pre fix meal was dry and uninspiring. Should have just ordered from the regular menu.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food definitely going back !! The location is cute was hoping for something more quite but it was amazing overall 5 stars for me

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  14. FamilyOf4

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mackenzie did a fantastic job accommodating additional guest on a Sat night. Our waiter was excellent. Knew the menu very well and great guide for both the food and wine. Chef table experience was great. Thanks for a great night.

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  15. CraigR

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service. Entries are served family style so it is easy to share.

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  16. me760

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. We started with the persimmon salad. It was delicious. I've never liked persimmons until I had this salad. Then we had the roasted chicken. I appreciated that they asked about food allergies and left the thyme out. The chicken was moist, and the bread that was soaked in the broth is something I will try to recreate at home. Finally, we had the butternut squash ravioli. I thought it would come out after the salad, but it was perfect at the end because it was both savory and sweet. I tried to add photos, but the app won't let me.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Food was delicious, but the space is sooo small. That made intimacy feel communal, as you’re sitting very close to others and yet can’t hear across the table. Excellent, excellent pizza and drinks just really squashed and loud.

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  18. shahr

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best restaurant in mb hands down. cool vibes and great food!

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  19. DEdiner

    Philadelphia

    140 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very interesting takes on traditional dishes and very good pizzas.Excellent service by Faith.

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  20. AnnMB

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had stopped going several years back as we thought the food quality had dropped. What a delight to see it back in force! There are the great classics: Fennel salad, pizzas and delightful pastas. But innovative surprises: Wood Oven Mushroom Toast, Big Eye Tuna Crudo (pear, yuzu, crispy onion, mint) and across-Cross applesauce Cocktail. Yum!

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  21. KenB

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Chicken is amazing! As is Futunta and fennel salad.

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  22. ThomasP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic pastas. Very nice wine list. Overall a great place!

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  23. LeslieG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great. A little pricey. Atmosphere is fun and energetic but perhaps a little too loud. Had a pizza, pasta and dessert. All were exceptional. Cocktails were unique and flavorful too.

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  24. Nina

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The rigatoni and the butternut squash pastas were muah, chef's kiss! The meatballs were amazing too! This place was very lively, and the tables were a little tightly squeezed in, but we didn't mind. It was a fun night and a wonderful dining experience. Hope to be back soon.

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  25. Calvisitor

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always delicious and the service was great! Thank you.

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  26. laurens

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We had fennel salads, mushroom toast, Hilo Ken pizza and chicken. There were 5 women and it was the perfect amount of food. Service is friendly and helpful. Especially the manager Jen who accommodated us for a change in the number of guests. The room was a bit loud we sat in the middle of the room but the delicious flavors and generous portions made for a really nice evening

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was fantastic. Get the chicken.

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  28. ScottW

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    Let the restaurant know about a fowl allergy when booking. Never responded, when we went to order food, 90% of the menu utilized chicken stock in the dishes (except pizza). Way too loud! Finally the Manager was able to have the Chef make a special sauce for the Kobi beef. Food was excellent.

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  29. DDKL

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service on point. Had a great time.

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  30. SimiM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious pasta and pizza. Nice ambience for family dining, group get togethers and date night.

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  31. JimN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had our first experience last night. The food is OK, no more no less. The venue is quite nice, the service was good, the overall is ok. I would certainly say that it is very poor value for the money.

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  32. chodo

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Duck Egg pizza was delicious! But the noise was awful. Very loud

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  33. FayeV

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food; a little noisy :-) Good service - would visit again :-)

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  34. BrianA

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great location with good food. The drinks took quite awhile to get.

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  35. Gemma

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was good but server was a little rude at the end. I know she wants to go home but it was only 9:30pm and closing time is 10pm according to Yelp and their website as well. She poured the rest of the wine on my friend's glass without asking. This was already our second bottle and he didn't want to drink anymore. We also had a couple more bites of our desserts but she took the plate without even asking if we were done. Such a shame because everything else was good. Maybe management should train their staff.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, great people absolutely always delicious

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. We will be back! Awesome foos, great service!

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  38. emilyc

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    This place is so loud. They pack you in like sardines and our waiter was not even a little friendly. We were seated about 15 minuets after our reservation but waited another 20 before anyone even came over. He didn't introduce himself and we had an awkward exchange trying to figure out if he was the person we ordered with. Once we established he was , we immediately ordered drinks and appetizers. Meatballs and olive spread. The drinks took another 20 min to arrive. When they finally arrived and realizing the food would probably take forever to come out we ordered our entrees. We reminded our waiter we were still waiting on our appetizers and wanted to make sure they were going to come out first, which he said they would. The olive spread came out about 15 min later, almost an hour after we arrived, and the meatballs came out as one pizza came and an pasta dish, so not before. The pasta portion was tiny. About 15 min later our second pizza came out along with a chicken dish we didn't order. Our waiter who had zero personality apologized; for some reason he mistook my sons Wagyu steak order for chicken, maybe because it's so loud in the restaurant or he just didn't listen? He had an attitude like were were an inconvenience. So we waited another 20 min for that to finally come out. The portions were so small we ordered another pizza and an extra French fries to make sure we didn't leave hungry. My two tiny margaritas were $20 each my son had to wait and re-request another Diet Coke. When we checked in to our reservation I told the host we were celebrating my sons birthday so at dessert I would like something brought out. Our waiter clearly knew nothing about that and unless I wanted to shout it at him across the table it was not going to happen. He didn't seem the least bit interested in even serving us dessert so we just asked for our bill and went to baskin robbins for dessert. Conclusion; this place tries to hard to be hip and cool. The service was terrible the wait

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  39. BizFoodie5000

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Excellent meal, great service. Will definitely be going back to try some other menu items we didn't get to. Only complaint is noise - when full (we were there at on a Sat night) it's impossible to have a normal conversation, you have to yell to each other and same with servers. With all the thought that's gone into the space - surprised there isn't more thought given to acoustics and customer experience.

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  40. Carol25

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Ambiance is great, service was great, food & drinks were great! Way way too loud in there, they need to fix that! Could barely hear the people at our table.

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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 4.6 stars by 1854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Love and Salt

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
  • 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
  • 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/
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Hill: (310) 545-5252
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