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    L'Opera

    4.2 (892 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Happy hour specials

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    Super friendly staff
    Karen G.

    This was my first time dining at this historic Long Beach restaurant. Fun fact: the building at 101 Pine Avenue was originally the First National Bank of Long Beach, built in 1906, and now houses a true icon. My review is specifically for the Rombauer wine pairing dinner held last Saturday in their Wine Cellar literally built inside the old bank vault, which gives the evening a unique, atmospheric charm. To top it off, the restaurant was also celebrating its 35th anniversary. Phil (representing the restaurant) and Mike from Rombauer were both very informative and engaging throughout the night. As a Sauvignon Blanc kind of girl, I was surprised to discover that I actually preferred their Chardonnay something I didn't expect! Shoutout to Scott, who poured at our table he was attentive and made sure everyone was well taken care of. Two of us at the table are pescatarians, and they made sure everything was correct right from the start, which I really appreciated. The courses were thoughtful and well-paired: 1st Course: Tuna with mango and bell pepper chutney, paired with Sauvignon Blanc light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. 2nd Course: Bay scallops paired with Chardonnay the dish that actually made me fall for Chardonnay. 3rd Course: Wild mushroom ravioli paired with Pinot Noir not usually a red wine fan, but this pairing worked beautifully. I love mushrooms, and this dish was delicious. 4th Course: Some type of white fish (maybe seabass?) paired with Cabernet Sauvignon. By this point, the buzz had fully set in, so forgive me for not remembering the details, but I know I enjoyed it! 5th Course: Dessert... by then I was fully committed to my "liquid diet," so I skipped eating it to save the calories for more wine. Overall, this was such a fun and memorable evening. Great people, great food, great wine, and a truly unique setting. I'll definitely be back to experience a regular dining night at this iconic Long Beach spot.

    Halibut
    Linda C.

    Valet $10 if you pay inside at the bar with card L'Opera has that old school, fancy steakhouse vibe, the kind where you half expect Sinatra to walk in and order a martini. There's an upstairs and a downstairs, with the lower level often reserved for private events. I've dined in both, and the service is consistently top notch. The waitstaff here are true professionals: plates disappear the second you're done, and your wine glass never gets the chance to be lonely. It's the kind of attentive service that's hard to find anymore. As for the food, it's always solid. Today's lineup was arugula salad w/ mixed berries, gnocchi and halibut, and all were fantastic. The gnocchi was pillowy perfection, and the halibut was cooked beautifully. L'Opera nails that blend of timeless atmosphere, great service, and consistently good food.

    Lasagna di Pollo
    Christina P.

    Our server was friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the wine selection-- he picked out two great options we thoroughly enjoyed. The bread didn't seem very fresh but the calamari was so good-- not dry or rubbery at all. The chicken lasagna and rack of lamb were both delicious! Tried panna cotta for the first time and loved it, especially paired with the fresh fruit. I usually dread parking in LB but there was plenty of space in the structure across the street. Overall great experience!

    Grace C.

    Great food. Great service. Very attentive. The flavor of the butternut squash with brown butter sage was so good I wish I had more. The bread were warm and soft and so good. So finally happy to have tried this place and will def come back. We also had the calamari fried perfectly not chewy. Great flavor with bruschetta and the options of all the deserts say less.

    Happy Hour
    Joan S.

    I enjoy coming here for dinner and happy hour. Everything I ordered was delicious! Our servers have been great! Yonatan made me the best citrus margarita I've ever had! I loved it!! He did a great job hands down! The appetizers such as the fried calamari were made to perfection! Lightly breaded, just the right amount of salt, fried perfectly enough to have that crispy yet soft texture from the calamari. The pastas are very scrumptious!! My favorite Italian place in Long Beach

    Chicken Scaloppine Piccata
    Miranda R.

    The first impression of the outside very modern and elegant. The inside was nice and clean. We were greeted right away even after that our service was always spot on. There recommendations where definitely worth the try. Every dish was not only fresh but flavorful. I will definitely be back to try new items.

    Entrance
    Bill L.

    Came here for my birthday dinner and it was great!! Food was so fresh and delicious! They gave me a nice birthday dessert and our server Felix was a lot of fun and very attentive!! Had a great time!! Jose our bartender before dinner was also so nice!! Highly recommend!!

    Gelati
    Emmie H.

    This place was great! My partner and I came here before a show. Their bread basket is plentiful and comes with this delicious seasoned olive oil. For mains, I had the mushroom rigatoni which was nice but perhaps a little too garlicky, depending on the bite. I was blown away by the gelato, perhaps some of the best I've had. The service was great across the board from the host to our server and it made for a nice and vibrant date night.

    Rack of Lamb
    Sam S.

    A downtown staple for a long time. Great location at the corner of Pine and 1st. $10 valet or parking in nearby public lots. Excellent ambiance, food and service. We had the beef and chicken skewers for appetizers and I had the lamb rack for entree, which was outstanding. Pannacota dessert was very good. I would highly recommend for a romantic dinner in DTLB.

    Rigatoni al Ragu di Anatra
    Gregory C.

    Pleasant dinner at the bar, excellent attention and service. The decor is formal but the bar area had a relaxed vibe. The pasta was original and flavorful, but for the quality of the food I would say the price point is pretty high.

    It's been over 30 years, but we're back!
    Debi R.

    It's been a while, but nothing has changed. Same great food, great service and a relaxing ambiance that is elegant and familiar. I don't recall our server's name, but he was phenomenal! We felt like we were his only table, and that was certainly not the case! I wish we had room for dessert. I'll give an update when we come back next month!

    Lovely spread for the bread
    Kemlyn B.

    Impeccable service, beautiful ambiance! I had the house Prosecco. Light, crisp and refreshing. I had the Messalina: enjoy the richness of the anchovies in this Caesar Salad. This was half the Penne al' Arriabata. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The sauce was savory, divine roasted garlic and a bit of heat. I was so satisfied with no room for dessert. The service is attentive and helpful. I heard that the opera singer does not perform anymore and I am sorry to hear that. *note Valet Parking is $15

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    This place ain't cheap but you get what you pay for. It's delicious and beautiful inside with excellent service.

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    A beautiful restaurant. Service and food always great. When in Long Beach our place to enjoy.

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    9 months ago

    Dinner Jazz music good food Ambience service was good Recieved a gift card from my neighbor so Happy will be back

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    Service was great , loved the lady who was singing , the ambiance was beautiful but most the food was AMAZING

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    Ask the Community - L'Opera

    What is the parking situation (valet, street where available, private parking lot, etc.)?

    There is valet and a paid parking lot across the street.

    Can you accommodate reservations for parties of 30?

    absolutely! please email our event coordinator, Tiffany, for details. lopera.events@gmail.com

    Hi can i wear casual clothes or do I have to dress up? Thank you

    You can wear casual.

    Is there a way to request that the singer doesn't come to your table?

    Upon arrival let your server know and we will make sure he doesn’t come to your table. Our opera singer only comes on Friday and Saturday evenings

    Is there an opera singer that performs on certain evenings? If so, which days at what time please? Thank you!

    Hello! We have an opera singer who shows up on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30. He works for tips. So sometimes he is unable to make it due to other commitments. But, typically he is here.

    Do you have truffle Mac n cheese or fettuccine Alfredo or butter pasta or cheese pizza?

    We have Alfredo, butter pasta and cheese pizza

    What is the corkage fee?

    $20 for a 750ml and $30 for large formats

    I saw a pre-fixed menu on some of the pictures. Is that a daily occurrence or just for special events, such as Dine LB, etc?

    Dine LBC & Dine our Long Beach

    Will be having our dinner here later, what could you recommend for low calorie dish?

    A white fish with sautéed spinach

    Is this restaurant handicap accessible? I see stairs at the entrance..

    There are definitely stairs in front and I'm not aware of any other entrances, perhaps give them a call to be sure.

    Is your gnocchi gluten free?

    No. We do have other pastas which are gluten free.

    What's on the happy hour?

    They have selection of cocktails/wine for $7

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