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Slay Italian Kitchen, Manhattan Beach, CA

Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
702 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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

What 702 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Slay Italian Kitchen in Manhattan Beach is a delightful culinary destination that consistently impresses. Guests rave about its "amazing food and service," highlighting the "best pizza in town" and exceptional pasta dishes like the pork ragú. The atmosphere is "comfortable and relaxed," making it perfect for both family gatherings and intimate dinners. Enjoy a curated wine selection and remarkable dishes in a bustling yet inviting setting.

702 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Slay was very gracious, and spent time getting to know our table...Very real guy with the food to match...Some real old school hospitailty and a very personal touch...Only wish it were closer to home...Loved the Spinach pasta and Ossobuco....And the Pizza, great crust

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  2. Timothy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Brianna was lovely and did a marvelous job managing our happy group… We had the pleasure of meeting Chef David Slay and look forward to visiting again…

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  3. No

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were celebrating a birthday, so I just expected more, but I guess restaurants don’t give you more and excitement when they ask if you are celebrating anything and you tell them you are celebrating a birthday. The restaurant does not have their own outdoor patio. There are just tables and chairs they put out on the side walk. We had garlic bread, calamari, ceasar salad with salmon, fettuccine with shrimp, squash blossoms, and lasagna, all the food we ordered could have used a little salt. The bottomless mimosas is just some frozen fruit comes out to you in a glass and then the waitress pours champagne over it. I like a very attentive and helpful waitress but this waitress came coming over to our table so much so that it felt like we could hardly have a conversation because she was interrupting us. I think this place is not for celebrating any occasions but is perfect if you are walking or cruising the neighborhood and would like to pop in for a bite to eat. The holiday music coming from the various businesses was a plus but I think that was because everyone was getting ready for the holiday fireworks that were to take place later in the night.

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  4. Ninnett

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had been to Slay 2 times before and found the food to not be a good as it had been. The cioppino broth was very salty but had waited to sit so chose to not send back. Staff was great but for the price would not go back.

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  5. Hemlata

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very expensive loud server not helpful Seating in awkward spot pizza was dry and cold

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    Hawaii

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was delicious, love the lasagna!! Salads are always amazing too!! Great evening spent with friends!!

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  7. Renata

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Service was good and food came fast. Nice ambience.

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  8. Elaine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service 5 stars! One of the best restaurants in manhattan beach! Highly recommend!!!

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  9. Mary

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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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  10. Roger

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    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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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 702 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
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Slay Italian Kitchen

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
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