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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.8
4.8
2681 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Celebrating over 30 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.

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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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What 2,681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Overall

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Service

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for fine wines

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Opera in Long Beach stands out as a premier Italian dining destination. Known for its "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "beautiful atmosphere," it offers a memorable experience. Guests highlight the accommodating staff, including standout servers like Scott and Josh. Perfect for special occasions, L'Opera consistently "never disappoints" with its gourmet dishes and impressive wine list.

2,681 Reviews

  1. Cory

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Depressing and over priced. Boxed pasta and odd flavor combos (spicy red sauce with brown butter?) priced like they’re Funke made this a thoroughly disappointing meal. Our waiter was great but you’d be better off spending your money elsewhere.

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  2. Kelley

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for my wife’s birthday, we had a reservation at 6:30pm and we arrived 30 minutes early and they still sat us instantly. The noise level was great only reason it was “moderate” was because of a large party of people came in and made a bit of noise so nothing crazy. The servers were great and very knowledgeable about the menu. The price vs quality and portions were perfect and well justified, and the server even brought some chocolate covered strawberries over for my wife. Great experience.

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  3. Jess

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal we could ever imagine for our anniversary. Thanks Alfred for making our dinner date special!

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  4. phyllis

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place for Christmas Eve Dinner with loved ones. Food was great. Service was Great. Live dinner music was enjoyable and not too loud.

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  5. Cindy

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone in our family was in agreement that this was the best Italian we have had in a long time. We will be back.

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  6. Robb

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined at L’Opera since the early 1990s. It’s a sentimental favorite but we would not return if it weren’t consistently good. Our recent visit was no exception. The atmosphere was lively, we had exceptional service from professional wait staff, quality dishes (branzino and filet mignon). For those interested in wine, the list is extensive with options in many categories and price points.

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  7. Monica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As first time guests we felt completely spoiled. We had a fantastic dinner experience. The waiter was terrific and recommended a really lovely bottle of wine to complement our meal choices. We were headed to the ballet so our waiter made sure we got served in a timely but relaxed pace. Deliziosa!!!

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  8. Dino

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    307 reviews

    5.0

    307 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best homemade pasta this side of Italy - the chicken lasagna ( Lasagna di Pollo ) is delicious. The Chimichurri is addictive- it’s so fresh and pleasant to the palate. The duo stars are the delicate butternut squash Cappellacci di Zucca & the short rib raviolis of Lombardi. One may split and divinely dine on both. This restaurant is wonderful & such an enjoyable meal.

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  9. Jennifer

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience dining at L'Opera! And it is just that, an experience. You do not just go there to eat. From the ambiance, to the service, delicious food, all in a beautiful setting, it is a wonderful experience. Also for an Italian restaurant to offer so many gluten free options was outstanding.

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  10. Junelle

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was amazing! Our server was such a delightful human! I definitely recommend!

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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 2681 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'Opera

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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