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Love and Salt, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Love and Salt

4.7
4.7
1994 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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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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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cheers to 10 Years!

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 24, 2024 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of Love & Salt! On Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, we’re throwing a party to honor the flavors, memories, and community that have made the past decade possible. Your $75 ticket includes two drinks, charcuterie, and tray-passed bites of our most-loved dishes. Plus, every hour, we’ll be giving away exciting door prizes! A portion of the proceeds will support Regarding Her https://www.regardingherfood.org.
    Cheers to 10 Years! Photo

What 1,994 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Love and Salt offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and impeccable service." Delight in creative pasta dishes, pizza, and standout salads. While the "fennel salad was divine," the restaurant is "very loud," making it ideal for lively gatherings. Consistently praised for its "friendly staff" and "exceptional" culinary creations.

1,994 Reviews
  1. Laurel

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The delicious food and excellent service are the reasons to come to Love and Salt. Be prepared for a crowded and very loud dining space. Wish there was a little more ambiance and breathing room.

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  2. Debbie

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some unique selections that were perfectly coursed.

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  3. Daniel

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We highly recommend this restaurant! It is one of the best restaurants in Manhattan Beach. The cocktails pair well with the menu, and the food was fresh and delicious! The chopped salad, meatballs and pizzas were superb! Couldn’t have asked for a better night out. We will be returning to this restaurant!

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  4. Danielle

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful experience. Service was great. Took our family for their first time and it was lovely. Thank you!

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  5. Chloe

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was DELICIOUS!! service was very nice too. i had marked that it was our anniversary and the hostess wished us a happy anniversary when we sat & our server brought us a dessert on the house which was very thoughtful. it was pretty loud and i think we were under a vent so it was a little chilly, but still very enjoyable. highly recommend!!!

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  6. Max

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy!! Can’t hear the server or my dining companions.

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  7. elizabeth

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible! The whole staff is so friendly. Love the decor and the vibe of the restaurant. One of my favs!

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  8. Fernanda

    Zacatecas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos encantaron los alimentos y servicio!!! Todo perfecto!

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  9. Michal

    Düsseldorf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, nice food and wine selection. Great value for money

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  10. Lloyd

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food starting coming before our drink order. Date night out in total 47 minutes. Won’t be back

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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 1994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

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