Salerno by Chef Pirozzi

Authentic Italian Food that really feels like home! What a honest staff ! My mom and husband dined here last night and had a great time and we left out bouquet of flowers behind without realizing. A true gentleman who works at Salerno's we did not catch his name but he went out of his way to return our flowers with a smile in the freezing cold! Thank you Salerno's for the incredible evening and Thank you to that honest worker who came to find us to return my mom's flowers!

Great date night spot with a wide selection of wines and it's a cute restaurant with a romantic vibe.

We arrived more than an hour before closing, and there were people in the restaurant. We were refused service, as they said they were closed. It was once a great place years ago. I wanted to revisit Salerno, and it's not close to the restaurant it used to be..

My husband and I have been hoping to come to Salerno in years and finally made it. We are delighted with the pasta dishes we ordered. The Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp and Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli were two excellent choices! They were authentic and delicious. I think the secret to a good pasta dish would be how the sauce is prepared and these two dishes made the mark. They were perfectly balanced and flavorful. The bread and pesto sauce that came with the meal was very good too and served generously. The restaurant is quaint and nicely decorated. Service was attentive. We will definitely come back again!

My wife and I have walked by this restaurant numerous times and have wanted to dine there. Finally, one night we did. She ordered the Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp and I ordered the Nonna Titina cheese ravioli. My cheese ravioli was simple: spinach and ricotta filled ravioli with tomato basil sauce. It was really delicious and nicely plated too, with a flower in the middle of it when it was served. My wife's dish was equally excellent (also with a flower in the middle of it): seashell pasta, tiger shrimp, basil and pesto. Along with the meal delicious bread with a pesto dipping sauced was served. Our waiter was terrific: friendly, helpful and energetic. He served us a generous portion of parmesan cheese for our dishes. The decor is traditional Italian and it worked. The restaurant was full and had a pleasant vibe to it. For Laguna Beach, the price was reasonable. I would happily return for another meal here.

After spending the evening watching fantastic Cinderella Christmas at the playhouse, we topped it off with a fantastic dinner at Salerno.We had a large party, which was our second time there, and they seated is outside. Plenty of heaters to keep us warm. Quiet street in Laguna Beach.Food was really good. Got to get the calamari fritti for appetizer. One of the best. Seafood pasta and linguine and clams were fantastic. We topped it off with pannacotta. Service was A+.Highly recommend.

We made a reservation for 4 and were seated right away. We had meatballs and spaghetti, Cesar salad, chicken fettuccine, bolognese, mixed green large which was a big portion, some wine, and dessert- sorbet with limoncello. All was tasty. And wow that dessert was a strong pour. I should've said to keep the limoncello on the side. And took it slowly. lol. Inside was cozy, and service was friendly.

First and foremost thank you to Alberto, he is phenomenal and really deserves to be recognized as an outstanding server. He went above and beyond to ensure my friend and I had the most pleasant experience. I made a reservation off open table for Friday night at 6:30pm, and I would recommend you do the same! Their sister restaurant up the street is so great so we wanted to try this new one out. Located on a corner with a wooden front of house and flowers lining the outdoor patio seating it's gorgeous. My friend and I opted for a dirty martini and their sunset drink (they were both super strong!) you get your bang for your buck here.We ordered the Burrata appetizer and it was light and delicious, I just wish it had come with a large portion of Burrata. I had the chicken lemon and it comes with perfectly crispy potatoes! They made this dish gluten free for me, which I really appreciate by it by eliminating the flour. They do offer gluten free pastas as well! My dish was to die for good and I took 1/2 home to eat the following day. My friend had the short rib pasta and it was divine, so indulgent with the juicy meat and the fresh pasta. She finished the plate and loved it!We were too full for dessert/ but we'll try again when we come back.I left my credit card there on accident and they were so gracious about calling me back and getting my card to me. Thank you for the prompt service!Inside the restaurant you feel like you're transported to Italy, it was so reminiscent of being in a cafe there. Twinkling lights, beautiful bar, comfortable chairs and moody lighting. This place is perfect for a date night, girls night out, celebration etc! I can't wait to come back and bring more friends with me.

Salerno's is my family's favorite Italian spot in Laguna. We have all been coming here for years and will be coming here for many more. Every pasta dish is delicious, every waiter is kind and welcoming and the atmosphere of Salerno's is classic and romantic. Every table is typically filled at Salerno's and for good reason.

Pretty disappointed all around. 140 for very mediocre. If the service were good then it would be alittle better. But our server couldn't provide wifi password or wouldn't even tho there is a guest one. He forgot our bread for 30 minutes. And they were missing main ingredients from the cocktail menus and substituting it with making weird tasting drinks. The food itself is massively overpriced for what it is. Underfried calamari, portion size is lacking for price. As a east coast Italian this just missed on all levels. Save your money and just go to osteria la bucca in LA. ​Edit-Even more disappointing the owner and management have avoided responding to this post to make up for the meal or even find out the issues to improve their services. I'd say that's all you need to solidify to never go to this place for dinner.