Marlena

4.8

137 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Driven by Seasonality + Local Ingredients – Our kitchen artfully balances Italian + Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(562) 203-1500
Website
http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Ryan
Private party facilities
Group dining for events and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com

Location
5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Cross street
Naples Plaza at Cordova. Parking available after 5pm in the lots on Cordova
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table Family Feast
$854.00 per party
Dec 12, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
A limited seating per night chefs tasting menu experience. Gather up to 8 friends in the patio at our large kitchen adjacent chef's table and share Marlena classics in a family style feast. Crispy Fried Cauliflower. Little Gems Caesar Pachamama Pork Meatballs Spicy Salami Pizza Margherita Pizza Whole Butterflied Branzino 32 oz Dry Aged Creekstone Bistecca alla Fiorentina with rosemary-garlic potatoes and arugula salad Honeynut squash agnolotti Burnt Basque cheesecake

Mixed olives$7.00
fennel pollen, orange, rosemary
Grilled Spanish octopus$28.00
romesco, crunchy chickpeas, aged sherry vinegar
Baja Kanpachi crudo$22.00
sweet onion relish, capers, confit Fresno chiles, pickled ninja radish, lemon
Crispy fried cauliflower$15.00
chermoula, cilantro, lemon, breadcrumbs
Roasted baby yams$16.00
vegan pistachio pesto, maldon
Pachamama pork meatballs$18.00
Bianco tomatoes, Grana, grilled bread

GREENS

Brown turkey figs$20.00
dried figs, burrata, mint pomegranate molasses, pine nut dukkah
Little gems$17.00
boquerones, lemon, Grana
Schaner Farms arugula$20.00
pear, pomegranate, goat cheese, honey-rosemary vinaigrette, pepitas

PASTA

Spaghetti alla chitarra$24.00
cacio e pepe, pecorino Romano
Pappardelle$26.00
oxtail ragu, rosemary, Parmigiano
Honeynut squash agnolotti$26.00
browned butter, sage amaretti cookies, Parmigiano-Reggiano

FROM THE JOSPER GRILL

32 Oz Dry aged Creekstone bistecca alla Fiorentina$160.00
for the table, rosemary-garlic potatoes, arugula salad
14 Oz Creekstone prime ribeye$75.00
cipollini onions, balsamic
8 Oz Creekstone prime flat iron steak$38.00
salsa verde
Pistachio-crusted Australian lamb rack$45.00
spiced lebni, couscous, cherry tomatoes
8oz Iberico pork coppa$42.00
Polenta, braised swiss chard, chanterelle mushrooms, Calabrian chili glaze
Whole butterflied branzino$38.00
toybox squash, brown butter, capers, breadcrumbs

PIZZA

Bianco$20.00
tomatoes, Calabrian oregano, garlic, olive oil
- Gluten Free$4.00
Mozzarella$22.00
bianco tomato, basil, olive oil
Spicy salami$26.00
smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoncino, basil
Blue oyster mushrooms$28.00
Parmigiano cream, fontina, olives, marjoram
Prosciutto$26.00
sweet peppers, red onion, Parmigiano, mozzarella, hot honey, arugula
Spicy tomatoes$28.00
olives, piquillo peppers, almond ricotta
Honeynut squash$28.00
honeynut squash puree, braised kale, cipollini onions, Parmigiano, fontina
The calzone$85.00
Blue oyster mushrooms, truffle stracchino, smoked mozzarella, basil, shaved fresh black truffles from Umbria, Italy

DESSERT

Burnt Basque Cheesecake$15.00
- Gluten Free$0.00
Orange fennel olive oil cake$14.00
- Vegetarian$0.00
Soft Serve Gelato Mascarpone or Chocolate$10.00
- Gluten Free$0.00
Affogato$12.00
- Vegetarian$0.00

What 137 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Best Overall
Long Beach / Catalina
Best Ambiance
Long Beach / Catalina
Great for outdoor dining
Long Beach / Catalina
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlena is a vibrant dining spot praised for its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests enjoy the "innovative drinks" and "deliciously crafted dishes," with highlights including the pappardelle and branzino. The atmosphere is both "cozy" and "lively," making it a favorite for special occasions and repeat visits.

137 Reviews

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Maleesha
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the mozzarella pizza and fried cauliflower bites for the table. The pizza was great and although the cauliflower was good I didn't care for the seasoning used. I had the ricotta pasta and one of my girlfriends ordered the lamb chops. Both were excellent choices. The pasta was lightly sauced and soft like a pillow on the inside with good flavor. The lambs chops were seasoned nicely and had a slight hint of honey maybe. This wasn't my dish and I didn't read the description but that's what I remember. Woke up this morning looking for a reason to go back. Service was just as great as the food. One person in our party is allergic to olive oil and accommodations were made to each dish she ordered. Thank you!
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nadir
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice embience. Friendly staff. We’re seated promptly and served quickly. Cauliflower was very good. Greens needed a little oomph . A little more dressing. Pasta on the small side and a little over cooked. Cheesecake was very good. Wine pour was small for the price paid. Pizza needed a little more filling . Non alcoholic beer was ok but there are better ones around.
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Lauren
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience at Marlena! David and the team took excellent care of us and the food was an absolute delight. The lamb was succulent, the branzino cooked to perfection, and the bread with warmed cheese and tomato sauce was a perfect way to start our meal. Their wine selection is fantastic and the mezcal cocktail we had was lights out. We will be back for many more date nights - thank you to the entire team!
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Tunajock
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful evening at Marlena. Service was warm, as was the heated outdoor dining area. Food was brilliant, a very different version of Italian, almost Spanish. Even the booze-free drinks were innovative and a delight.
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Laura
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and service were welcoming and friendly. The Little Gem was tasty and bright, Seasonal Agnolotti with brown butter was divine, and the Orange olive oil cake was a perfect finish! We will definitely be back for cocktails and pizza at the bar soon!
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Marisa
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and ambiance was great! The is the experience you want when going out. I would recommend and repeat to this restaurant-which I feel is the best compliment.
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Alvaro
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 booms on the boom meter. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM. BUH BUH BUH BOOM 💪🏽
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John
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marlena has a great vibe with a unique indoor outdoor feel. They have a strong by the glass wine selection, I enjoyed a very good Austrian white followed by a delicious Italian red. The rosemary bread is delicious, try the cauliflower and burnt cheese cake. Marlena has quickly become one of the best restaurants in the area!
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April
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have enjoyed eating here a few times so was excited to try their NYE menu. What a disappointment! The menu looked great on paper but everything that came to our table was underwhelming or just plain bad. It felt like no one in the kitchen was really tasting for quality control. The oysters were way over cooked — too salty and also flavorless (needed a squeeze of acid), the rabbit ragu was seriously under-seasoned, and the fish with sunflower seed purée was odd and not delicious. Dessert was strong, the wines were great and the service fine, but overall the experience did not feel worth the money paid.
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Jade
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this place! This restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with impeccable service and deliciously crafted dishes.
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FAQs

Marlena is rated 4.8 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Naples Plaza at Cordova. Parking available after 5pm in the lots on Cordova
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Michael Ryan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
Phone number
(562) 203-1500
Private party facilities
Group dining for events and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com

Marlena

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Chef's Table Family Feast

BREAD

Rosso$8.00

Bianco$8.00

SMALL PLATES

Mixed olives$7.00

Grilled Spanish octopus$28.00

Baja Kanpachi crudo$22.00

Crispy fried cauliflower$15.00

Roasted baby yams$16.00

Pachamama pork meatballs$18.00

GREENS

Brown turkey figs$20.00

Little gems$17.00

Schaner Farms arugula$20.00

PASTA

Spaghetti alla chitarra$24.00

Pappardelle$26.00

Honeynut squash agnolotti$26.00

FROM THE JOSPER GRILL

32 Oz Dry aged Creekstone bistecca alla Fiorentina$160.00

14 Oz Creekstone prime ribeye$75.00

8 Oz Creekstone prime flat iron steak$38.00

Pistachio-crusted Australian lamb rack$45.00

8oz Iberico pork coppa$42.00

Whole butterflied branzino$38.00

PIZZA

Bianco$20.00

Mozzarella$22.00

Spicy salami$26.00

Blue oyster mushrooms$28.00

Prosciutto$26.00

Spicy tomatoes$28.00

Honeynut squash$28.00

The calzone$85.00

DESSERT

Burnt Basque Cheesecake$15.00

Orange fennel olive oil cake$14.00

Soft Serve Gelato Mascarpone or Chocolate$10.00

Affogato$12.00

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