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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.8
4.8
2739 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

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2 people
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9:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Celebrating over 35 years of award winning classic & modern Italian cuisine! Owner Terry Antonelli believes in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. Chef Walter Cotta shops at local farmer's and produce markets throughout the week to insure the best quality ingredients. Our pastas, raviolis, bread, sauces and desserts are homemade. His menu also includes a number of vegan and gluten free items that are sure to please all palates. For dinner or a private event, L'Opera is a must!
Zagat rated L'Opera as one of the top Italian Restaurants in the United States; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2005; Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Scepter, 5 Star Award, Golden Bacchus, Sommelier of the Year 2005 & 2016, Server of the Year, and Restaurateur of the Year Award Winner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • Website
    http://www.lopera.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • Catering
    L'Opera's catering options are endless - from take away trays, drop off catering, or full service catering events, we have a way to bring the heart & soul of L'Opera into your home! Please e-mail lopera.nicolelira@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    You can sit back & relax knowing that everything will run like clockwork in our Wine Cellar, La Scala, Aldo Luongo Room, or Main Dining Room thanks to our creative approach & attention to detail. Chef Walter Cota is ready to prepare a menu to delight all of your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Williams: (562) 491-0066
  • Location
    101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available on First Street for a $10 fee. From Ocean Blvd turn North on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave. From the 710 FWY exit Broadway. Make a Right on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
  • Public transit
    Metro
  • Entertainment
    Live Opera on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

L'Opera's menu was last updated 2024-04-19.

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What 2,739 people are saying

L'Opera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Overall

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Service

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambiance

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for fine wines

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Romantic

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Opera offers an unforgettable dining experience with "absolutely amazing" dishes like Tagliatelle pasta in truffle cream sauce. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "great ambiance," and "delicious food." The restaurant features live music, enhancing its "outstanding" atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, L'Opera consistently delivers on quality and charm.
2,739 Reviews

  1. Roger

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and wine. Was happy that the menu was very well marked for vegetarian options, as well as vegan and gluten free. Live music was great, and was a very nice evening.

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  2. Michael

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an amazing Italian dinner for my wife’s birthday celebration!

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  3. Stephen VIP

    Orange County125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and top notch, again, at this valued venue, from the time we entered and were greeted promptly and graciously, to a genuine “Thank you for dining with us” when we left 2 hours later. The service was first rate — helpful, efficient, courteous and all without overdoing it. Our server Josh and busser couldn’t be more pleasant. The food was delicious, per usual and to the standard set at this fine restaurant. We were celebrating a birthday in a private fashion and were seated at a table for two in a quiet alcove. The special occasion was acknowledged by the server and the establishment in an understated fashion, which was much appreciated by us. Another very memorable visit to this reputable fine dining establishment. We will be back again.

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  4. Robert VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We lived in Italy for several years and can be picky about Italian food in the US. However the dishes here are authentic excellent even just basic Bruschetta is "accurate" and delicious. Bonus is the Indy car teams, and some drivers eat there Sunday night!!!

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  5. Steve VIP

    Indiana108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. From the time you arrive until you depart, the service is incredible.

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  6. Chris

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a must for us on Grand Prix Friday night. Scott, our go to server, is always available with recommendations from the menu and great wine pairings to go with them. Do not miss L'Opera

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  7. John

    Central Coast26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. This is an annual dining spot for us when in town for the Grand Prix Race. Nice to see many of the same staff over the years. Food is outstanding.

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  8. Mike VIP

    Indiana111 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistent first from visit to visit. The service group understand the customer by taking ownership. A great experience.

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  9. Sophie

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tagliatelle pasta made inside of the Parmesan cheese wheel with a truffle cream sauce and truffle mushrooms (special ) was absolutely amazing. Just thinking about it and writing this is causing my mouth to water. The staff is so friendly and makes wonderful recommendations. We had a wonderful evening at L’Opera.

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  10. Danny

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant, great ambiance and delicious food!

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FAQs

L'Opera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 491-0066.

L'Opera is rated 4.8 stars by 2739 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
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101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available on First Street for a $10 fee. From Ocean Blvd turn North on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave. From the 710 FWY exit Broadway. Make a Right on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
  • Public transit
    Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • Entertainment
    Live Opera on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lopera.com/
  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • Catering
    L'Opera's catering options are endless - from take away trays, drop off catering, or full service catering events, we have a way to bring the heart & soul of L'Opera into your home! Please e-mail lopera.nicolelira@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    You can sit back & relax knowing that everything will run like clockwork in our Wine Cellar, La Scala, Aldo Luongo Room, or Main Dining Room thanks to our creative approach & attention to detail. Chef Walter Cota is ready to prepare a menu to delight all of your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Williams: (562) 491-0066

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