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Slay Italian Kitchen, Manhattan Beach, CA

Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
692 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

What 692 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Slay Italian Kitchen in Manhattan Beach offers an "amazing dining experience" with "phenomenal food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "best pizza in town" and "delicious pasta," while the "relaxed atmosphere" makes it perfect for any occasion. Patrons consistently praise the attentive staff and "beautiful setting."

692 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Roger

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. SergioR

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Lori

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Sue

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. john

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been going to Slay Italian since it opened and it never disappoints. Every time we leave we talk about how we should go more often ~

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  8. Anne Marie

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have great service and wonderful food at this restaurant!

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  9. Dean

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friday night, we had reservations, very crowded. Jacob, the manager runs a tight ship. Since we had to wait to be seated, he sat us at an outdoor table and had his staff take care of us until our table was ready. Great dining experience.

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  10. PJ

    Los Angeles

    126 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent food but pricey. Very loud. Only beer and wine unfortunately.

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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 692 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 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Slay Italian Kitchen

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
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