Let me start by saying I'm Italian. I know good authentic Italian food... and this place is it! We…read morehappened to stumble across this on the RESY app. Parking on fourth street is an issue, yes! But don't let that stop you. It's totally worth checking this place out. I was impressed by the Parklet seating in addition to the inside front. We were walked to the back and seated in the outside garden area. Tables are on small rocks, plants are pretty to look at -- it was a delightful ambience. There was one waiter serving ALL the tables, and to my surprise, he did a great job with such attention to detail. Overall, he was a delightful, professional waiter. The additional servers were so efficient, polite and on top of their game. We started with the flat bread: Wonderful crust, incredible roasted garlic paste with a habanero cheese that was not overpowering. Such a nice balance of flavor. The two of us devoured it. Enjoyed my peach Prosecco which appeared to be a Prosecco with peach nectar, perhaps? Not sure exactly, but it was very refreshing and not too sweet. The cioppino was out of this world! It's so hard to find a good cioppino in Long Beach. It had so much depth of flavor with a little hint of spice and the seafood was fresh! My partner wiped his bowl clean. My dish was the parpadelle in a lobster sauce. The pasta tasted homemade, the bits of lobster (about 6oz) were carried throughout the dish where I experienced a wonderful creamy lobster flavor in every bite. I usually take home what I don't finish, but I couldn't stop eating it. Lastly, Chocolate Spumoni ice cream bomb is a must to try. Priced well at $10. Great quality in this dessert all around. The Parmesan cheese wheel dish looked incredible as it was prepared table side next to us. That's going to be my go to when I return. This restaurant is a treasure for Italian food in Long Beach.

I had been wanting to visit Tarantella for quite some time and the opportunity presented itself a…read morecouple of Saturdays ago when I found myself all dressed up with no where to go after attending a networking event. I decided to check the Resy app to try somewhere new besides the 3 restaurants across the street from me, and surprisingly found an opening at 7:45pm on a Saturday night! I walked there from my house so thankfully did not have to worry about parking. I felt completely comfortable from the moment I sat down. The atmosphere is warm and casual, there was live music and a lively group of people on the covered outdoor backyard. My server was lovely as well, attentive, but never felt rushed. Everything I ordered was delicious and perfectly paced. I started with the fried artichokes which I had never had before, but I love artichokes thanks to my Italian grandmother. So light and crispy. Then I had the caprese, what a stunning salad this is! The avocado was a bit random to me as I have never seen one with a caprese before and it was hard as a rock, but still ate the whole thing. I ordered the pasta alla routa Cacio E Pepe which I did not realize was $65 upon the time of ordering, but that's on me for not looking that closely. They told me ahead of time when it was coming out so I could video it being made inside the cheese wheel if I wanted since they couldn't come to me being that the backyard is covered in rocks. Thought this was nice since I paid so much for it, may as well be able to share the experience with others. I enjoyed two glasses of sangria with my dinner and finished with some pistachio gelato. All in all a great experience, I just wish the pasta was like $20 cheaper but lesson learned. I don't know that I would come here often since I spent $190 on dinner for myself, but I would come back for date night, or an anniversary, or a special occasion, and have already recommended since going.

Last night, after the movies, we were craving Italian food, so we decided to stop by La Parolaccia…read morein Long Beach. This place is a classic and always packed, and we can see why! We love their pizza and pasta, and this time we went with our usual favorites: Margherita pizza, sea salt focaccia, and calamari. Margherita Pizza: Exactly how we like it! Light and airy dough, a bright, flavorful sauce, and silky, moist mozzarella that melts beautifully into every bite. Simply delicious! Sea salt Focaccia: Golden-brown and crispy on the outside, topped with sea salt, rosemary, and roasted garlic. Served with sun-dried tomato pesto, it was absolutely delicious! Calamari: Lightly fried to a beautiful golden crisp and served with arrabbiata tomato sauce. Really, really good! These are usually our go-to dishes whenever we visit, and they never disappoint. If you're craving good Italian food in Long Beach, La Parolaccia is always a solid choice!!

Food we ordered was great! Calamaretti ($20) - nothing…read moreextraordinary from any other good restaurant but good. We were recommended the following, and I was very impressed... Pappardelle e Burrata w/ braised short ribs ($30) - very good!! BF approved too. Pappardelle alla Vaccinara($30) - amazing!! The braised oxtail was scrumptious. The portions aren't big, but I don't eat much. I ate the leftover, and I wished I had more. Pasta was perfectly homemade. I haven't been back in many years and first time for my BF. We came here for his bday which I told them. I was a bit disappointed they didn't provide a little bday dessert. Service: we had a 6:30 res and got there 15 min early. We were seated on time. Server was ok. It went downhill a bit with 2 other people helping out. I figured our original server became overwhelmed with other tables(?). She didn't offer dessert menu, but we decided to let it go thinking it may take another 15+ min. I may not eat much but will finish dessert especially Italian dessert Overall, would go back.

Really enjoyed the experience! The food was so good! Highly recommend the chitarra pomodoro…read more Parking is a little difficult but well worth it. Our waitress Rihanna was super sweet, helpful, and great to talk to. My family and I will be coming back soon!

Amazing food but very poor and slow service. Also extremely expensive for small portions.read more

What an amazing experience I had last night. We have…read morevisited this establishment many times in the past, but yesterday was great and a bit bad. My wife and I ordered a pizza to start. Well asked for it to be welcome and perfectly it came out. Our main was Pappardelle with short rib and the lemon chicken. Unfortunately the mains were pretty cold. Small blame on the kitchen. Here is how my experience became a WOW. My server NASTASSIA was the reason my night was perfect. She was so understanding and empathetic about the cold food. She immediately asked what she could do to make it better. She requested a new dish to be fired up. New pappardelle came out perfect with another side of mashed potatoes. She once again asked blue the food was and if we're were happy. She also informed the manager of our experience. She came over and also apologized and offered my wife and I dessert. My wife picked the bread pudding. Overall I am a BIG believer that employees are the reason for the success of a business. More employees in the world need to be more like Natassia. THANK YOU

I've really struggled with how to rate this restaurant. One star? Two stars? I can't quite bring…read moremyself to give it one star because that feels too harsh, especially since I genuinely wanted this place to succeed. We waited forever for this restaurant to open. When it finally did, I was excited. It's in a gorgeous Spanish-style building with beautiful tile roofing, and they completely renovated the interior. The restaurant is beautiful inside, the outdoor patio is fantastic, and everything is clean and well-maintained. You really can't complain about the setting. But here's the problem. I have absolutely no issue paying a lot of money for great food or a great experience. What I do have an issue with is paying premium prices and getting neither. The prices here are comparable to what you'd expect at a Ritz-Carlton or Nobu. But you're not getting Ritz-Carlton service, Nobu atmosphere, or particularly memorable food. Nothing about the food or drinks stands out. Take Nobu, for example. You can arguably find better sushi at plenty of other restaurants. But people go to Nobu for the entire experience. The atmosphere, the energy, the people-watching, the social scene. It's a vibe. You're paying for more than just dinner. Here, you're paying Nobu prices without the Nobu experience. And here's how I personally judge a restaurant. When I get hungry, does that restaurant pop into my head? Do I find myself craving something they make? I literally live across the street from this place, and not once have I been hungry and thought, "Let's go there!" That says everything. What's especially disappointing is that the warning signs were there from day one. We had been eagerly waiting for this restaurant to open, along with so many other people in the neighborhood. When it finally opened, we went over, excited to try it. What happened? Complete disorganization. They couldn't seat us, wouldn't let us wait for a table, and had some strange system that seemed to make absolutely no sense. They were turning away customers left and right, frustrating people who had been waiting months to experience this new restaurant. I remember thinking, "What the heck are they doing?" There's an old saying: How you do anything is how you do everything. Looking back, that opening experience was the first red flag. Something just wasn't right. Unfortunately, after giving the restaurant two chances, that initial impression hasn't changed. The food is average at best, the drinks are nothing special, and the atmosphere doesn't justify the prices. And here's the thing: A restaurant doesn't necessarily need a great social scene if the food is outstanding. I'll happily pay top dollar to sit in a quiet, unremarkable restaurant if the food is incredible. Likewise, I'll pay premium prices for a restaurant with an amazing atmosphere and social experience, even if the food isn't the absolute best. But you have to give me something. Great food, an unforgettable atmosphere, exceptional service, something unique that makes me want to come back. Unfortunately, this restaurant doesn't deliver on any of those things. That's what makes this so frustrating. The physical restaurant is beautiful. The location is fantastic. They've clearly invested a tremendous amount of money into creating an attractive space. But a beautiful building doesn't make a great restaurant. After a couple of years in business, I still don't see the kind of excitement you'd expect from a truly successful destination restaurant. You don't see lines out the door or people clamoring to get in. And I worry about their long-term future because, at these prices, customers need a compelling reason to return. I genuinely wish the owners success. I wanted this place to become one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. Being directly across the street, I should be one of their easiest repeat customers. Instead, after giving them two chances, I have absolutely no desire to go back. There's nothing on the menu I crave, nothing about the atmosphere that draws me in, and nothing about the overall experience that justifies what they're charging. It's a beautiful restaurant with so much potential, which makes the disappointment even greater. I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, I just can't recommend it, especially at these prices.

What a wonderful restaurant! My husband and I are in Long Beach for 2 nights and happened upon…read morethis place. Nick, our server, was fantastic and Max, the manager, made us feel like family. The food was outstanding and the ambiance was perfect. We will definitely be back next time we're visiting family in LA.

The oldest restaurant in long beach! They have been open since 1954,…read more The food was fantastic , and the server Giselly was so kind and friendly! She even gave us the Tiramisu on the house ..! The interior was cute and cozy Anytime I am in socal I'll be sure to drop by!

The location is beautiful and intimately lit, perfect for a date night. Few restaurants in Long…read moreBeach or even LA can boast of such a beautiful venue. I had the filet mignon and my fiancee had the Lombardi, both were so, so good. I am typically very critical of steaks while out, but this one was beyond reproach. Perfectly cooked and delicious. The servers and the host were all incredibly polite and helpful. Lastly the wine selection and deserts were delicious. We will definitely be returning in the future

I'll start this off with. The exterior is beautiful. It's a…read morereally nice looking place. Upon walking in we were greeted immediately. Confirmed our reservations. It was a party of 4 adults and 1 child. We orders the salmon, ravioli, steak, meatballs and fettuccini Alfredo do with chicken. Salmon. This was basically the star of the show. Display was good. Cooked correctly and not overdone. However... I can't say the same for the rest. Let's move on. Ravioli. Far too rich in flavor. Because... it's hiding something. Restaurants get by thinking they can get away with shortcuts. Until they meet yelpers, food critics and chefs like myself. This ravioli IS made in house yes. However once made it's obvious it's frozen and re heated. Such a shame. Because I can guarantee you if it was fresh? Probably some of the best ravioli you'd ever have. Steak. Asked for medium rare. It came out like beef jerky. Burned and overcooked beyond edible. We told our server and they made another. The next one brought was spot on, medium rare. However lacking seasoning. This was the food our child had. And he's use to good steak. Nobu, Flemings etc. he was not happy with the lack of seasoning. Meatballs. Well you can't screw that up right? Wrong. Again previously froze. Now I'm sure they make the meat mixture in house. I'll give them that. But why are you guys freezing and re hearing? Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken. An American Italian staple. Pasta was actually cooked perfectly. I'll give them That. Pasta itself tastes it was made in house. However the chicken, overcooked, under seasoned again. Alfredo sauce WAY too rich again. The manager actually came over eventually. Asked how it was. I told her about the overcooked steak and the frozen ravioli/meatballs. She didn't even deny anything and said ok. Took the steak off the bill. It upsets me that this beautiful exterior and interior restaurant is like this. And the staff was pretty solid in the front of the house. However the food is severely lacking. I have this place a 3 star based upon the cleanliness, staff and exterior/interior. I wouldn't return for the food. Only for the ambience.

If you're looking for a classy, unique dining experience in Naples, Marlena is the place to go…read more Right in the heart of Naples, this restaurant has an incredible atmosphere, with beautiful decor and a great indoor-outdoor dining experience. The food is fresh, creative, and absolutely delicious, and the service is fantastic. There's really nothing else like Marlena in Naples. It has that cool, upscale LA vibe, like one of those trendy restaurants where celebrities hang out. It's stylish and sophisticated without feeling pretentious. Just a great place with amazing food, great service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back.

My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary. This place has a great local vibe and was very…read morebusy. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The service was very good and the food for the most part was excellent. We had the olives and blanco bread as an appetizer. The bread was fresh made and came out hot straight out of the oven. The olives were marinade in fennel pollen and orange. I couldn't get enough of them. We shared a beat salad that was very tasty and my wife had the rack of lamb which was delicious. I will say that I did not enjoy my main course of Porchetta. I felt like it had good flavor, but it wasn't cooked well and the center where the pork belly was supposed to be tender and melting was very tough, chewy and inedible to me. Despite this one dish I really liked the restaurant and I am eager to go back and try something different.

Very late late review now that's it's closed unfortunately but I was just talking to someone that…read morethis place was named one of the best pizzas in the entire country yes the country so I had to check it out and man it was banging Was it thee best? I mean it was really good and I enjoyed it and it had it all Service was good and the day I went it was rainy but still busy and happening I wish it was still open as I am now craving a pizza and a beer

I don't think I've ever really been wined and dined before, but my fiancé wanted to take me…read moreout--and she chose Michael's on Naples. It's classy, the kind of place you'd see in a late-90s/early-00s romcom date scene. The staff was attentive and kind, though we asked for coffee at the end and it never came--we had a show to get to, so unfortunately had to leave without it. We started with the melanzane pizza. It was tasty, but I just realized later it was missing the nduja sausage listed on the menu. For my entrée, I had the paccheri pasta with braised short rib. The beef itself was rich, tender, and full of flavor--reminded me of an Italian birria, which I loved. But the rigatoni tasted undercooked, which was disappointing. My fiancé ordered the tagliata, and wow--she definitely picked the better dish. The steak was perfectly seasoned, cooked to a beautiful medium rare, and paired with a silky potato purée that was absolutely delicious. Overall, it's a romantic spot with some standout flavors, but the small misses kept it from being a perfect experience.

Really good but the broccolini was really salty. They didn't enforce dress code though. Service was…read moregreat! Server was on point and very attentive.

We're splitting the baby and landing at 3 stars. My breakfast was not good, but my friend really…read moreenjoyed his meal. Let's start with the win: the burger was "the best he's had in a long time"--which says a lot. Kudos on the burger! The banana smoothie also got a thumbs-up. Everything else? Meh. The pancake was okay. The scrambled eggs were... weird. Tiny little egg bits that had me wondering, are these real eggs? I asked for crispy bacon; it wasn't, so I couldn't eat it. The breakfast potatoes tasted reheated--no crisp, not much flavor, no joy. And the London Fog? Don't expect Starbucks loveliness. The plain black coffee was better. I also had the grapefruit juice, it was bitter, but tasted fresh squeezed, which I appreciate. Service was good. My server saw that I didn't eat my food and tried to make it better. The venue is nice, but if you're coming for great food--burger aside--we didn't find it here. The velvet chairs are comfortable and beautiful, but the stains and spills were evident. I was worried when I sat down about what was on the chairs getting on my dress. Overall, it's a place we'd only return to if we were craving that burger, everything else was a fail. I left hungry. Last morning here at the Fairmont. Tried breakfast at Nettuno again... disappointed and leaving hungry again. This time we had oatmeal (needed to add water, so dry we stuck the spoon in it and it stood straight up and didn't fall over), fruit (good), boiled eggs (took 20 minutes), and the avocado toast with a fried egg. It was not good. The menu says it comes with kale, but I received mixed greens with it, not kale and the flavor was bad. It's hard to make bad avocado toast, but they did. Disappointing. Plus, service was very slow today. Our order came out incomplete and out of order. The atmosphere is beautiful, but this restaurant has a lot to work on to be worthy of its prices and the Fairmont brand. Second fail.

Absolutely love this place! We came here for lunch. The…read morepasta was so fresh and delicious. The service was next level. The waitress who served us was so sweet and attentive. I would highly recommend this place

Purely a service review because my young kids like the pastas here. Which is the reason why we came…read morebecause they were starving. Long story short we sat there for what felt like 20mins waiting for our food to be told our food wasn't put in. The server tried to blame my wife for saying to come back and get her order which another server did come back and my wife said she's not having anything because I was going to eat with my kids because we already place our order. 10 more minutes pass and the original server who took our order comes back and said what were you having again with this blank look on her face with so comprehension of the situation. I asked did you put in our kids order? she said we don't do that, we put in the orders all together (makes no sense, even when we asked already to put in their order). I tried to explain, it's okay will be leaving. We couldn't wait any longer for food and she proceeds with the nobody home look and tells me you have to wait for food wherever you go, like I was the kid when she was probably half my age. We won't be returning to this business.