Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6

697 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Owner and Chef David Slay brings a “Rustic” Italian Menu to his beachside restaurant located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Slay Italian emphasizes a rotating menu with seasonally inspired stone fired pizzas, fresh and dried pastas, roasts, and seafood. Slay also offers fresh ingredients, vegetables, and his very own wine from his Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara … Slay Estate & Vineyard.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 257-8301
Website
https://www.slayitaliankitchen.com/
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Slay
Catering
Please email for more information
Private party facilities
Please email for more information

Location
1001 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
Manhattan Ave
Parking details
Street parking and parking lots are available. Please review parking enforcement signs.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch!
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Bottomless Bellini's & Mimosas while eating PIZZA, PASTA & Delicious Brunch Specials. Menu available through our website www.slayitaliankitchen.com Available for small & large groups.

Popular dishes

Soup$12.00
Cream of Tomato, Fresh Garden Herbs
Tuna Poke - Itale$17.00
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary, Garlic Chips, Calabrian Pepper
Shrimp Scampi$17.00
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce, Warm White Bean Purée
Steamed Mussels$16.00
Fresh Basil, Tomato, Grilled Bread
Toasted Ravioli$12.00
Chard, Spinach, Ricotta Filling, Tomato Basil Dip
Rainbow Carrots$12.00
Balsamic Glaze, Cipollini Onions, Honey
Venetian Polenta$14.00
Mushroom Ragu, Toasted Rosemary
Meatballs$15.00
Tomato Sauce, Caramelized Onions

Salads

From our Farm @ Slay Estate & Vineyard

Chopped Salad$16.00
Chickpeas, Salami, Pepperoncini, House Vinaigrette
Caesar$12.00
Chilled Romaine, Focaccia Croutons
Burrata$21.00
Roasted Kabocha Squash, Proscuitto, Toasted Pistachio, Honey Balsamic Vinagarette
Fresh Clipped Greens$15.00
Persian Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mornings Harvest of Beets$15.00
Orange Segments, Fuji Apples, Herbed Goat Cheese

Pizza

Margherita$23.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Sea Salt
Marinara$24.00
Roasted Garlic Slices, Crushed Tomato, Basil, Sea Salt
Funghi & Roasted Fennel$25.00
Shitake, Cremini & Oyster Mushrooms, Thyme, Fontina & Pecorino
Manhattan Market$24.00
Pork Sausage, Tomato, Mozzarella, Fennel Seed
Salami Chianti$25.00
Arrabiata Sauce, Calabrian Peppers, Goat Cheese, Mozarella
Vesuvio$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Fontina, Prosciutto, Greens

Pasta

Pappardelle with Beef Ragu$24.00
Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Marsala Sauce
Beet Ravioli Cacio e Pepe$22.00
Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach
Linguini Vongole$26.00
Fresh Clams, Garlic, Leeks
Spaghetti with Meatballs$23.00
Tomato Sauce, Basil, Garlic
Penne Primavera$22.00
Olive Oil, Pesto, Garden Vegetables
Lasagna$24.00
Slow Cooked Beef Bolognaise & Béchamel, Grana Padano
Rigatoni$23.00
Salsa Rosa, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil

Entrée

Chicken Picatta$32.00
Sauteed Chicken Breast, Lemon Sauce, Capers, Butter and Parmesan Lumache
Cioppino$29.00
Whitefish Clams, Mussels, Salmon, Tomato, Fennel, Wine Broth
Sole Oreganata$29.00
Sautéed Garden Greens, Parmesan, Citrus Sauce, Grilled Lemon
Grilled Branzino$35.00
Sauteed Escarole, Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette
Herb Crusted Beef Spiedini Skewers$30.00
Marinated Filet, Herb Crust, Pesto Risotto
Osso Bucco$32.00
Slow Cooked Pork Shank, Polenta, Marsala Broth
Grilled Skirt Steak$34.00
Fettuccine with Gorgonzola, Grilled Zucchini
Pan Seared Prime NY Steak$44.00
10 oz. Steak Roasted Pee wee's Potatoes, Mushroom Sauce

Beer & Wine

Corkage: $40 per 750ml bottle. Maximum 2 bottles

Beer

Birra Moretti l'Autentica, Italy 4.6%$8.00
Stella Artois, Belgium 5.2%$8.00
Firestone Walker 805 Ale, USA 4.6%$8.00
Ballast Pointe, Sculpin' IPA, USA 5%$7.00
Budweiser, Pale Lager, USA 5%$7.00
Bud Light, USA 4%$7.00
Buckler, Non-Alcoholic$7.00

Sparkling

Valdo One Sparkling, Rose, Brut, Italy NV$15.00
Stemmari Moscato 2018$12.00
Mionetto Prosecco, Italy NV$12.00
Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley NV$17.00
Taittinger la Francaise, Brut NV, Champagne$95.00

White

Terlato Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali 2018$15.00
Cordon Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez 2019$15.00
Roccolo Grassi Soave Broia 2017$16.00
Poggio Al Tufo Vermentino, Maremma 2018$50.00
La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi, Black Label 2019$75.00
SLAYER Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2017$69.00
SLAY Chardonnay, Verna's Vineyard, Santa Barbara 2017$16.00
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017$16.00
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017$85.00

Rose

SLAY, Santa Rita Hills 2018$16.00
Daou Paso Robles 2019$54.00

Tuscany

Piancornello Rosso di Montacino 2017$69.00
Villa Caffagio Chianti Classico 2013$16.00
Villa Nozzole Chianti Classico 2017$50.00
Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2017$69.00
Lavite Lucente Sangiovese 2017$65.00
Val delle Rose Aurelio, Maremma 2015$70.00
La Braccesa Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016$70.00
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2015$152.00

Piedmont

Ont Ratti Barbera d'Asti 2018$60.00
Borgogno Barbera d'Alba 2018$60.00
Paitin Nebbiolo Starda, Langhe 2018$16.00
Borgogno Barolo 2014$165.00

Other Reds

Pestoni Family Sangiovese, Napa Valley 2018$20.00
Aleksander by Sasha Vujacic, Bordeaux Blend, Paso Robles 2014$20.00
A. Raffanelli Zinfandel, Sonoma 2017$85.00
Justin Isosceles, Paso Robles 2016$125.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2018$15.00
Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017$17.00
Bella Union by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017$95.00
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Sonoma County 2016$75.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$185.00
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France$175.00
SLAYER Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2018$20.00
SLAY Pinot Noir, John Sebastiano Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills 2017$120.00

What 697 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Slay Italian Kitchen in Manhattan Beach is a delightful culinary destination that consistently impresses. Guests rave about its "amazing food and service," highlighting the "best pizza in town" and exceptional pasta dishes like the pork ragú. The atmosphere is "comfortable and relaxed," making it perfect for both family gatherings and intimate dinners. Enjoy a curated wine selection and remarkable dishes in a bustling yet inviting setting.

697 Reviews

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Patrick
Hawaii
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was delicious, love the lasagna!! Salads are always amazing too!! Great evening spent with friends!!
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Renata
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Service was good and food came fast. Nice ambience.
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Elaine
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service 5 stars! One of the best restaurants in manhattan beach! Highly recommend!!!
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Mary
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been coming to Slay Italian for several years as a tradition for one of our birthdays. We decided this would be our last year. The food is goodish but not great, with some dishes (flat iron steak, osso buco) being really sub-par. The service is always very good, but that alone is not enough to warrant our return. The straw that breaks the camel’s back is the wine list. The list is populated heavily by the Slay brand, with the one Chardonnay offered being $125. The price points of the wines do not match the quality of the food. With so many good Italian places nearby, e.g. Bottle Inn Hermosa and Di Roma Torrance, we will be scratching Slay Italian off our list.
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Roger
New York City
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great time good food. Friendly. Fairly priced enough variety.
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SergioR
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service and food. The staff were attentive to our needs. Will box up pizza for you if you don’t finish.
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Lori
Los Angeles
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an amazing restaurant. The food choices and quality, the service and the ambience are all divine. Was able to show it off with my out of town guests who loved it. Location is great too in the heart of Manhattan Beach shopping area and only couple blocks from the pier.
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Morgan
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t think of a better brunch setup. We got to sit day outside in the sun looking at the ocean in Manhattan Beach. Every dish was delicious. We had fresh oysters, the special of the day was squash blossoms which were phenomenal, a chopped salad, prosciutto and egg pizza, lemon shrimp fettuccine, and 2!!!! delicious desserts (tiramisu & olive oil cake also specials.) This is the spot! Cant beat it!
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Sue
Los Angeles
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upbeat atmosphere, friendly wait staff. Food was very enjoyable. We will go back.
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Roslaine
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always sit outside because of the weather this time we asked inside. Is too noise. Impossible to talk. We asked twice if they could put the volume a little lower but nothing happened and the music was not appropriate for the local. We will think next time before to go but inside, unfortunately was the last time.
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FAQs

Slay Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 257-8301.

Slay Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 697 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1001 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Manhattan Ave
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and parking lots are available. Please review parking enforcement signs.
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Executive chef
David Slay
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.slayitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(424) 257-8301
Catering
Please email for more information
Private party facilities
Please email for more information

Slay Italian Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Bottomless Brunch!

Margherita

Marinara

Chicken Picatta

Specialty Drinks

Carpano Antica$15.00

Veneziano Spritz$14.00

In House Breads

Focaccia of the Day$5.00

Garlic Bread$7.00

Appetizers & Veggies

Soup$12.00

Tuna Poke - Itale$17.00

Shrimp Scampi$17.00

Steamed Mussels$16.00

Toasted Ravioli$12.00

Rainbow Carrots$12.00

Venetian Polenta$14.00

Meatballs$15.00

Salads

Chopped Salad$16.00

Caesar$12.00

Burrata$21.00

Fresh Clipped Greens$15.00

Mornings Harvest of Beets$15.00

Pizza

Margherita$23.00

Marinara$24.00

Funghi & Roasted Fennel$25.00

Manhattan Market$24.00

Salami Chianti$25.00

Vesuvio$25.00

Pasta

Pappardelle with Beef Ragu$24.00

Beet Ravioli Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Linguini Vongole$26.00

Spaghetti with Meatballs$23.00

Penne Primavera$22.00

Lasagna$24.00

Rigatoni$23.00

Entrée

Chicken Picatta$32.00

Cioppino$29.00

Sole Oreganata$29.00

Grilled Branzino$35.00

Herb Crusted Beef Spiedini Skewers$30.00

Osso Bucco$32.00

Grilled Skirt Steak$34.00

Pan Seared Prime NY Steak$44.00

Beer & Wine

Beer

Birra Moretti l'Autentica, Italy 4.6%$8.00

Stella Artois, Belgium 5.2%$8.00

Firestone Walker 805 Ale, USA 4.6%$8.00

Ballast Pointe, Sculpin' IPA, USA 5%$7.00

Budweiser, Pale Lager, USA 5%$7.00

Bud Light, USA 4%$7.00

Buckler, Non-Alcoholic$7.00

Sparkling

Valdo One Sparkling, Rose, Brut, Italy NV$15.00

Stemmari Moscato 2018$12.00

Mionetto Prosecco, Italy NV$12.00

Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley NV$17.00

Taittinger la Francaise, Brut NV, Champagne$95.00

White

Terlato Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali 2018$15.00

Cordon Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez 2019$15.00

Roccolo Grassi Soave Broia 2017$16.00

Poggio Al Tufo Vermentino, Maremma 2018$50.00

La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi, Black Label 2019$75.00

SLAYER Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2017$69.00

SLAY Chardonnay, Verna's Vineyard, Santa Barbara 2017$16.00

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017$16.00

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017$85.00

Rose