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Salerno by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

4.6
4.6
943 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Closed Mon–Wed 5:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (949) 497-2600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

What 943 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salerno by Chef Pirozzi offers a "wonderful service" experience with standout dishes like the chicken limoncello and short rib pasta. Patrons rave about the "relaxed, Italy-like ambiance" and strong cocktails. While some service issues were noted, the "high-quality food" and charming atmosphere make it a must-visit in Laguna.

943 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Ed

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  3. Beverly

    Los Angeles

    118 reviews

    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 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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  4. PJ

    Los Angeles

    126 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 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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  5. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 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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  6. Netzher

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 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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  7. Anthony

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 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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  9. AngelaDavis

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time coming back to Salerno while on vacation. Fantastic as the first time. Our family loves the quaint feel of this restaurant.

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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 4.6 stars by 943 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 3 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
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Closed Mon–Wed 5:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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