Great Local Italian Restaurant. One of my favorite restaurants in Laguna. This is a small, friendly Italian restaurant reminiscent of places in Little Italy in NYC. Great food, great service, fun wines. I've been a regular for 4 years and always look forward to my next visit.
This review is more like a 4.5/5. This is a popular spot on a Saturday night. The interior is small and well decorated. We started with the calamari which was solid but the breading was a bit loose, the flavor was there though. Our service also brought out focaccia with a pesto/olive oil dip.
I had the farfalline rose and the sauce was perfect. Fantastic dish. The others in my party had the filet mignon salad and the buccatini. I heard no complaints. Our server was attentive and checked on the table a few times to make sure we had everything.
Chris Schutte (Shopping Bag)
+4
Authentic recipes prepared impeccably, though the service could use some improvements. Thankfully, every dish tried by our large (Italian) party was scrumptious and well-prepared, which made the overall experience great and Salerno a place I could recommend when looking for real Italian dishes at a moderate price point.
The egg plant bites were amazing, nice and crispy full of flavor.
I had the short rib fresh pasta, wow was it a big dish. The beef melted in your mouth and the fresh pasta was tasty.
It's got to be one of the loudest restaurants in Orange County... the brick walls and the small tables make it very intimate and if you're into that type of a atmosphere it is great!
I would recommend sitting at the bar... at least you can speak side by side and have a little conversation.
But you will want to go here because the food is amazing... everything we tasted was fresh, high-quality, handmade and really delicious. Thinking back on the menu there are at least 12 things that I still have to go back and try. Think more red sauce southern Italian family-style then upscale northern and more refined dining.
Great food and service. I had the short rib pasta and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back
Perfect date night with my husband! The waiter was so good and attentive. We enjoyed our meal thoroughly.
I just dined here recently since I heard it came under the management of Chef Pirozzi, and I must say what a transformation! The restaurant has definitely expanded and feels much more open and airy than the previous Salerno's. In addition the decor is just lovely and full of beautiful details. Service was just excellent as well, everyone was very welcoming and attentive. But I must say the real star was the food, absolutely everything was delicious! Will be back again soon!
Great small eatery with outside space also! Fabulous menu items..fresh fish and amazing pastas and apps! All food we ordered was great..
We love Salernos! We went here when we were first married and for every celebration ever since. Whenever we have family in town, we take them here! We just went here as our last fancy night our before our baby is born! Amazing...INCREDIBLE authentic Italian food and wonderful staff. Love this place! ❤️❤️
Good food, decent ambience. Small patio. Menu is large, perhaps too large, but it includes an option for most everyone, including those seeking something different. I had the wild boar gnocchi, which was very tasty, although the arrabiata sauce could have been more spicy. Generous portions. Fairly priced. Poor service (had to send someone to get the wine we ordered from elsewhere, no water refill, staff was overall less than polished). Dessert was decent overall, the basil mint sorbet was very good in particular.
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