Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6

719 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

19 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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
Website
https://www.slayitaliankitchen.com/
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

Location
1001 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Area
Manhattan Beach
Cross Street
Manhattan Ave
Parking details
Street parking and parking lots are available. Please review parking enforcement signs.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

SoupUS$12.00
Cream of Tomato, Fresh Garden Herbs
Tuna Poke - ItaleUS$17.00
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary, Garlic Chips, Calabrian Pepper
Shrimp ScampiUS$17.00
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce, Warm White Bean Purée
Steamed MusselsUS$16.00
Fresh Basil, Tomato, Grilled Bread
Toasted RavioliUS$12.00
Chard, Spinach, Ricotta Filling, Tomato Basil Dip
Rainbow CarrotsUS$12.00
Balsamic Glaze, Cipollini Onions, Honey
Venetian PolentaUS$14.00
Mushroom Ragu, Toasted Rosemary
MeatballsUS$15.00
Tomato Sauce, Caramelized Onions

Salads

From our Farm @ Slay Estate & Vineyard

Chopped SaladUS$16.00
Chickpeas, Salami, Pepperoncini, House Vinaigrette
CaesarUS$12.00
Chilled Romaine, Focaccia Croutons
BurrataUS$21.00
Roasted Kabocha Squash, Proscuitto, Toasted Pistachio, Honey Balsamic Vinagarette
Fresh Clipped GreensUS$15.00
Persian Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mornings Harvest of BeetsUS$15.00
Orange Segments, Fuji Apples, Herbed Goat Cheese

Pizza

MargheritaUS$23.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Sea Salt
MarinaraUS$24.00
Roasted Garlic Slices, Crushed Tomato, Basil, Sea Salt
Funghi & Roasted FennelUS$25.00
Shitake, Cremini & Oyster Mushrooms, Thyme, Fontina & Pecorino
Manhattan MarketUS$24.00
Pork Sausage, Tomato, Mozzarella, Fennel Seed
Salami ChiantiUS$25.00
Arrabiata Sauce, Calabrian Peppers, Goat Cheese, Mozarella
VesuvioUS$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Fontina, Prosciutto, Greens

Pasta

Pappardelle with Beef RaguUS$24.00
Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Marsala Sauce
Beet Ravioli Cacio e PepeUS$22.00
Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach
Linguini VongoleUS$26.00
Fresh Clams, Garlic, Leeks
Spaghetti with MeatballsUS$23.00
Tomato Sauce, Basil, Garlic
Penne PrimaveraUS$22.00
Olive Oil, Pesto, Garden Vegetables
LasagnaUS$24.00
Slow Cooked Beef Bolognaise & Béchamel, Grana Padano
RigatoniUS$23.00
Salsa Rosa, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil

Entrée

Chicken PicattaUS$32.00
Sauteed Chicken Breast, Lemon Sauce, Capers, Butter and Parmesan Lumache
CioppinoUS$29.00
Whitefish Clams, Mussels, Salmon, Tomato, Fennel, Wine Broth
Sole OreganataUS$29.00
Sautéed Garden Greens, Parmesan, Citrus Sauce, Grilled Lemon
Grilled BranzinoUS$35.00
Sauteed Escarole, Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette
Herb Crusted Beef Spiedini SkewersUS$30.00
Marinated Filet, Herb Crust, Pesto Risotto
Osso BuccoUS$32.00
Slow Cooked Pork Shank, Polenta, Marsala Broth
Grilled Skirt SteakUS$34.00
Fettuccine with Gorgonzola, Grilled Zucchini
Pan Seared Prime NY SteakUS$44.00
10 oz. Steak Roasted Pee wee's Potatoes, Mushroom Sauce

Beer & Wine

Corkage: $40 per 750ml bottle. Maximum 2 bottles

Beer

Birra Moretti l'Autentica, Italy 4.6%US$8.00
Stella Artois, Belgium 5.2%US$8.00
Firestone Walker 805 Ale, USA 4.6%US$8.00
Ballast Pointe, Sculpin' IPA, USA 5%US$7.00
Budweiser, Pale Lager, USA 5%US$7.00
Bud Light, USA 4%US$7.00
Buckler, Non-AlcoholicUS$7.00

Sparkling

Valdo One Sparkling, Rose, Brut, Italy NVUS$15.00
Stemmari Moscato 2018US$12.00
Mionetto Prosecco, Italy NVUS$12.00
Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley NVUS$17.00
Taittinger la Francaise, Brut NV, ChampagneUS$95.00

White

Terlato Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali 2018US$15.00
Cordon Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez 2019US$15.00
Roccolo Grassi Soave Broia 2017US$16.00
Poggio Al Tufo Vermentino, Maremma 2018US$50.00
La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi, Black Label 2019US$75.00
SLAYER Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2017US$69.00
SLAY Chardonnay, Verna's Vineyard, Santa Barbara 2017US$16.00
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017US$16.00
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017US$85.00

Rose

SLAY, Santa Rita Hills 2018US$16.00
Daou Paso Robles 2019US$54.00

Tuscany

Piancornello Rosso di Montacino 2017US$69.00
Villa Caffagio Chianti Classico 2013US$16.00
Villa Nozzole Chianti Classico 2017US$50.00
Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2017US$69.00
Lavite Lucente Sangiovese 2017US$65.00
Val delle Rose Aurelio, Maremma 2015US$70.00
La Braccesa Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016US$70.00
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2015US$152.00

Piedmont

Ont Ratti Barbera d'Asti 2018US$60.00
Borgogno Barbera d'Alba 2018US$60.00
Paitin Nebbiolo Starda, Langhe 2018US$16.00
Borgogno Barolo 2014US$165.00

Other Reds

Pestoni Family Sangiovese, Napa Valley 2018US$20.00
Aleksander by Sasha Vujacic, Bordeaux Blend, Paso Robles 2014US$20.00
A. Raffanelli Zinfandel, Sonoma 2017US$85.00
Justin Isosceles, Paso Robles 2016US$125.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2018US$15.00
Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017US$17.00
Bella Union by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017US$95.00
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Sonoma County 2016US$75.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUS$185.00
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, FranceUS$175.00
SLAYER Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2018US$20.00
SLAY Pinot Noir, John Sebastiano Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills 2017US$120.00

What 719 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Slay Italian Kitchen delivers a blend of "outstanding food" and "friendly service" in a cozy atmosphere. With dishes like the "phenomenal squash blossoms" and a "10/10 margarita pizza," it's a top choice for Italian cuisine in Manhattan Beach. Its inviting ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

719 Reviews

D
Demetrios
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always consistently great. Every time we go to any of the sleigh restaurants. It seemed like last night. It was a little loud but shockingly so usually it’s not that loud.
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Leigh
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Food was delicious and the service was outstanding!
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Jolie
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The garlic bread was FANTASTIC. I would go here again and just order that- absolutely a must have if you go here. I went for Valentine’s Day, I felt the music choice was a little weird, but other than that I would say pretty good overall!
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Adam
Unspecified
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was just okay and service wasn’t the best. Went in for 2 and to start it off we had the toasted ravioli as well as the garlic bread. The toasted ravioli lacked flavor and we personally weren’t a fan of it. The garlic bread was pretty good. We then got the Margarita Pizza ($25), the Penne Primavera ($26) and the Flat Iron Steak ($48), and everything we had just lacked flavor. Expected more out of this place, especially with these prices and the ratings/reviews. The best thing we had was the Garlic Bread. Not only that but, our waiter just seemed as if she didn’t want to be there and as she was pouring our water, she missed the cup and spilled a lot of water on our table, then just walks away. I get that it was valentine’s day but overall, not a great experience.
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Shelley
VIP
Los Angeles
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is consistently good. We had the foccacia, flat iron steak, lasagna, and a bottle of the restaurant's pinot noir. The restaurant is extremely loud. Our server was uncomfortably intense.
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Jerry
Orange County
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a completely enjoyable experience, the servers were really well trained and attentive. The food was marvelous and not only did it taste fabulous the aesthetic of the plating was also awesome. Good to see the owner chef come out and circulate through the tony eatery. Definitely would recommend.
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joseph
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, outstanding food!! Staff friendly and addressed all of our needs.
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Mccall
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love Slay! It was my second time visiting and it didn’t disappoint. Started with the fried ravioli it was so good. The chopped salad was so fresh and delicious. Margarita pizza was 10/10 and the pasta alla vodka was my favorite. Such a cozy great spot!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in cozy but lively atmosphere! The pasta was delicious without being too heavy.
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mark
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & great service. If you’re looking for a more quaint, intimate experience (than chain Italian food) with authentic tasting food, this is it. Plus you are only a 5 minute walk to the Manhattan Beach Pier. Relatives from out of town loved it too!
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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 719 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

19 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1001 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Manhattan Ave
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.slayitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(424) 257-8301
Catering
Please email for more information
Private party facilities
Please email for more information

Slay Italian Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Specialty Drinks

Carpano AnticaUS$15.00

Veneziano SpritzUS$14.00

In House Breads

Focaccia of the DayUS$5.00

Garlic BreadUS$7.00

Appetizers & Veggies

SoupUS$12.00

Tuna Poke - ItaleUS$17.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$17.00

Steamed MusselsUS$16.00

Toasted RavioliUS$12.00

Rainbow CarrotsUS$12.00

Venetian PolentaUS$14.00

MeatballsUS$15.00

Salads

Chopped SaladUS$16.00

CaesarUS$12.00

BurrataUS$21.00

Fresh Clipped GreensUS$15.00

Mornings Harvest of BeetsUS$15.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$23.00

MarinaraUS$24.00

Funghi & Roasted FennelUS$25.00

Manhattan MarketUS$24.00

Salami ChiantiUS$25.00

VesuvioUS$25.00

Pasta

Pappardelle with Beef RaguUS$24.00

Beet Ravioli Cacio e PepeUS$22.00

Linguini VongoleUS$26.00

Spaghetti with MeatballsUS$23.00

Penne PrimaveraUS$22.00

LasagnaUS$24.00

RigatoniUS$23.00

Entrée

Chicken PicattaUS$32.00

CioppinoUS$29.00

Sole OreganataUS$29.00

Grilled BranzinoUS$35.00

Herb Crusted Beef Spiedini SkewersUS$30.00

Osso BuccoUS$32.00

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$34.00

Pan Seared Prime NY SteakUS$44.00

Beer & Wine

Beer

Birra Moretti l'Autentica, Italy 4.6%US$8.00

Stella Artois, Belgium 5.2%US$8.00

Firestone Walker 805 Ale, USA 4.6%US$8.00

Ballast Pointe, Sculpin' IPA, USA 5%US$7.00

Budweiser, Pale Lager, USA 5%US$7.00

Bud Light, USA 4%US$7.00

Buckler, Non-AlcoholicUS$7.00

Sparkling

Valdo One Sparkling, Rose, Brut, Italy NVUS$15.00

Stemmari Moscato 2018US$12.00

Mionetto Prosecco, Italy NVUS$12.00

Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley NVUS$17.00

Taittinger la Francaise, Brut NV, ChampagneUS$95.00

White

Terlato Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali 2018US$15.00

Cordon Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez 2019US$15.00

Roccolo Grassi Soave Broia 2017US$16.00

Poggio Al Tufo Vermentino, Maremma 2018US$50.00

La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi, Black Label 2019US$75.00

SLAYER Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2017US$69.00

SLAY Chardonnay, Verna's Vineyard, Santa Barbara 2017US$16.00

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017US$16.00

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2017US$85.00

Rose

SLAY, Santa Rita Hills 2018US$16.00

Daou Paso Robles 2019US$54.00

Tuscany

Piancornello Rosso di Montacino 2017US$69.00