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Salerno by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

4.5
4.5
945 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–20:30 Closed Mon–Wed 05:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 497-2600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salerno by Chef Pirozzi is celebrated for its "fantastic dining experience" and "fresh" homemade pasta. Guests rave about the "explosive flavors" and "high quality" service, making it a "must-experience restaurant." While some note occasional service hiccups, its warm ambiance and authentic Italian feel are perfect for a memorable night out.

945 Reviews
  1. adam

    Orange County

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute place, good food. Drinks WAY overpriced. Be careful as it's >$20/drink

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was very slow. Chef Pirozzi has gone with pictures on the menu (Dennys?). Not like it used to be. We overheard a group of diners leaving who said they would not be back.

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  3. Ed

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salerno’s is our favorite go-to restaurant when we are in Laguna. My husband’s favorite dish is fettuccine Alfredo and Salerno’s is The Best according to him. The wait staff is so friendly and accommodating and the restaurant so comfortable and “Italian”…. We highly recommend it!!

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  4. Beverly

    Los Angeles

    119 reviews

    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was fabulous! Drinks great and food fantastic!

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  5. PJ

    Los Angeles

    126 reviews

    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent food, good portions. Especially good for right before Pageant of the Masters. Service was a little bit spotty, went from attentive to inattentive. Had to ask for some things several times.

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  6. Elizabeth

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After one visit, this will be a staple when visiting Laguna. The pasta is so fresh and the dishes we had were packed with explosive flavors and a delight at every bite. Next time, we are bringing our foodie friends. This is a must experience restaurant!!

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  7. Netzher

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Will go back!

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They accommodated our large group. Daniel provided excellent service to us.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had high hopes as I had not been to Salerno’s in years… unfortunately the experience and dinner was not up to expectations… The service was really bad, had to ask for napkins, water, silverware replacements after appetizers… waiters were more focused on flirting with hostess than serving customers. Food was ok, but not great - a shame as it was much better years ago.

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  10. AngelaDavis

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the decor on the inside, feels like you’re in Italy. Homemade pasta, burrata cheese, short ribs all were delicious. This restaurant is perfect for a date night. We took our Italian family from Chicago and they loved it. It is also right in downtown Laguna walking distance to shops and the beach. Dress is nice casual.

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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 4.5 stars by 945 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 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

220 Beach Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Forest Ave
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–20:30 Closed Mon–Wed 05:00–00:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
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