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Love and Salt, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Love and Salt

4.7
4.7
2013 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 16:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,013 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Love and Salt in Manhattan Beach is celebrated for its "amazing every single time" food, featuring standout dishes like the squash blossom pizza, burrata, and "delicious" meatballs. Known for its lively atmosphere, the restaurant offers "consistent high-quality service" but is often "very loud." A perfect spot for a vibrant dining experience!

2,013 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    tables are too close to one another but food is delicious

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  2. Mimi

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. It's my second time here. They do have a seasonal menu, so be mindful of that. But you can taste the freshness. I had the meatballs and squash. Amazing!

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  3. Joseph

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared a pizza and a pasta. It was delicious. The restaurant has a great ambience. We will definitely be going back. 

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  4. Shawn

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is completely off. Taking good food and trying to be too “cheffy”. Winds up with tasteless food that doesn’t even look appealing.

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have an amazing meal when here! The bread/burrata and fennel salad are incredible. Stuffed shells yummy! Very loud but lively.

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  6. Johnny

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible find in the South Bay. The experience was incredible service, food and drinks. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

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  7. SandraB

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Allergy friendly. Great menu. Highly recommend the pizzas and shaved fennel salad.

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  8. Helen

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is amazing, but seating is crowded and noise level extremely high. Conversation is almost impossible

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  9. John

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, especially the salads. The wait staff was very attentive and service was prompt. The noise level was higher than we like, but we could hear each other without shouting.

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  10. Kristi

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have an amazing experience! Everything is delicious and the servers and management are always so pleasant. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Love and Salt offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Love and Salt also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 545-5252.

Love and Salt is rated 4.7 stars by 2013 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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.
  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 16:30–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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