Salerno's Ristorante

Fantastic food, good service, and fun date night spot. The space is small and loud, so do yourself a favor and book a spot at the bar or window corner.

It breaks my heart that this restaurant has new ownership, who ripped the beating heart of the place apart, but still kept the name in the hopes of luring people in.We went once under this new ownership.We'll never return again.Salerno's is dead. This new thing is not Salerno's. It's a muted, dull fabrication. The food is downright awful. The serving staff is pleasant, but the new owner swaggered over to "chat" after we had received our food, only to realise that none of us were liking it, or him, and he ran away. Smartest thing he could have done.What a sad, sad day for the once-great home of the most delicious dishes. They live only in my memory now. This new creature of a restaurant is nothing like the old.

Very good Italian food. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The vegetables that came with the meat were so-so. The pasta is really good. Recommend the black tagliatelle pasta. I also recommend themamma Mia meatballs. I do not recommend the salmon octopus carpaccio. They gave us very tiny slivers of salmon and octopus. Not worth $20. Overall it was a good restaurant

Nice atmosphere, great service! Will put together any type of pasta dish you desire.

Was good but pricey for what I got. Had the lobster ravioli. If there was lobster I did not taste or see it beyond the cheese filing. Yet still tasty. Small portion compared to others I dinner with.

Best Italian food

Right outside Balboa yacht club, pasta is good but not as fresh as I'd hope.

I can’t speak for the food but I showed up basically when they were closing and I had to use the restroom urgently. I offered to buy a drink or something but the owner/worker said I could use it without purchase. Thank you!

Foods are delicious but place is crazy loud we cant stay more than 30 minute

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.

Excellent gluten free ravioli!

When you stay in laguna beach don't forget to visit: """POLINA'S SALERNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT""" Its the best food... and the best wine... if you wana have at great time... SALERNO waiting for you.... HURRY!!!

Very nice pace. Great Italian feel. Friendly service. Great arancini

I go with my wife to this lovely spot quite often! This is my favorite place to grab a bite. I visit this place at least once a month. The cooking is just great, the staff is welcoming and the charge is decent. I enjoy going in this restaurant to have a decent dinner.

Outstanding food! Fresh! Excellent service! Beautiful presentation! Have the sea scallops in Meyer lemon caper sause!