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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.8
4.8
2727 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • Location
    101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • 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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Menu

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

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What 2,727 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 in Long Beach offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food, good service, and beautiful atmosphere." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant accommodates gluten-free needs and serves a "great wine list." The ambience is elegant, often enhanced by live opera performances. Highly recommended for special occasions.

2,728 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, great meal! Recommend if you are in the Long Beach area.

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  2. Alice

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, beautiful building! Scott was our server and he helped us in our decision on the menu. The food was gloriously delicious and the service was impeccable. I would highly recommend to my friends! We split a salad, we also split the fish special, which was so yummy, and the ravioli w short ribs and the most creamy sauce! ! Scott assisted in paring the wine.

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  3. Sheri

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful celebration at L'Opera. The service & food was terrific. There was 10 in our party. Everyone raved about this restaurant. I can not wait to come back to Long Beach and this amazing restaurant.

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  4. Kris

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall excellent experience, this was my second time to eat here and it was just as good if not better than the first time. The atmosphere and vibe was great. There was a guy walking around singing Italian songs to different tables, the food was perfect and our waiter was excellent - the only feedback I’d have is that it would have been nice if he explained any chefs choice or recommendations. He did place a special chef menu on the table, but didn’t explain anything about it. Considering how busy it was, our food came out in a very reasonable amount of time. Look forward to coming back though.

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  5. ARTHUR VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Handsome and elegant restaurant with food and service to match. Prices are very fair for the quality and presentation you get. We enjoyed everything about dinner here.

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  6. David

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I who have a love of fine wines in common met in Long Beach and looked for a good restaurant with a great wine list. L’Opera, a Wine Spectator Best Of award winner was fantastic in every way, and we had no problem finding a special, pristine, perfectly aged bottle to celebrate with. The food and staff were top shelf.

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  7. Chris VIP

    Detroit24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience but nothing special. I ordered the 3 course special and it was ordinary. Maybe one of their specialties would have wowed me more. Still I would recommend it for dinner.

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  8. Jason VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took a group of clients out to dinner and I can tell you I was greatly impressed with the restaurant. The food was incredible. The drinks were great. The ambience second and none. But, when you add Scott to the equation and the service he gave the table it made it one of the most amazing dining experience I’ve ever had. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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  9. Dan

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening with outstanding food, service, and recommendations. L'Opera is still one of the best places in Long Beach, by far!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and wonderful service. Food was full of flavor, chicken Parmesan is a must!

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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 2727 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 17 times today
Google Map for L'Opera

101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • 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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