Absolutely loved this place! We went on a Saturday night and dined at the outdoor patio with our…read moredoggo. Staff were all so friendly and attentive. Food was amazing (definitely get the Papa Tony and wild boar pappardelle) and the vibe with live music at a cozy intimate patio was just so lovely and romantic! It was also my bday and the restaurant gave us a dessert and sang the bday song to me. What a beautiful way to spend a special occasion!

We visited Tarantella on 4th on a Saturday evening, and fair warning--parking was rough. All the…read morepaid spots were taken, and we ended up parking about three blocks away. I called ahead to let them know we'd be about 10 minutes late. I was told they hold reservations for up to 15 minutes, so I figured we were fine. Unfortunately, when we arrived, our table had already been given away, and we had to wait another 10 minutes or so. That said, once we got past the initial hiccup, things really turned around. The small waiting area had a cozy charm, and walking into the outdoor back patio--with a live saxophonist playing--felt genuinely magical. The food absolutely delivered. The spaghetti carbonara was spot on, and the lasagna was just as impressive. We finished with tiramisu and cannoli, and honestly, it felt like we were transported back to Italy. Despite the rocky start, the ambiance and food made it a memorable experience.

We came here for a family dinner with a group of nine and were stoked we made reservations a couple…read moreof days ahead because the place was absolutely packed by the time we got there. One thing I noticed immediately was how deceptive the space is from the outside. You walk in thinking you're stepping into a small Italian bistro, and then it just keeps unfolding room after room until you realize you're actually in a large, incredibly lively space. Each room we passed through seemed to gain even more energy. There seemed to be birthday dinners, family gatherings, and just large groups of friends celebrating everywhere, and the whole restaurant had a genuinely festive feel without feeling overly loud or chaotic. Service was fantastic. Our waitress felt less like restaurant service and more like a friend helping the whole table have a good night. Everything flowed really naturally. Timing was great. Drinks stayed full. Plates never piled up, and even little moments that could have felt imperfect somehow just added to the warmth of the experience. We ordered family style for the table and honestly every single thing disappeared. The Burrina pizza and Romana pizza were both excellent. The Caesar salad was fresh and balanced. The lasagna was a hit, and we also ordered a white pasta with fennel sausage that nobody could stop eating. We even had family visiting from Ecuador with us, and everyone cleaned their plates and had a great time. We skipped dessert because we had cake waiting at home, but judging by the number of tiramisus passing by our table, we may have made a tactical error there. The only real challenge is parking. Broadway parking is Broadway parking, and locals already know the situation near the beach can get rough quickly. If you live nearby, I'd honestly recommend Ubering or walking if possible. This immediately went onto my shortlist for large group dinners in Long Beach.

This will certainly be our last visit to La Parolaccia. My…read morewife and I have been coming here 4-5 times a year since 2013, often with friends. While it was never my personal favorite, I continued going because my wife enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our experience on Sunday, May 3, 2026 definitively closed that chapter. We arrived around 5:45 pm, at a time when the restaurant was clearly not busy. A young gentleman at reception greeted us warmly and was about to seat us, but was abruptly interrupted by a woman who directed us--without explanation--to sit along the wall. We waited there for about 10 minutes, despite a clearly prepared table sitting ready just a few feet away. When we were finally seated, it was at that very table next to the reception desk. Throughout the interaction, the woman showed no courtesy--no smile, no "please," no acknowledgment, and no "thank you for waiting." After years of patronage, this level of indifference was disappointing enough to ensure we won't be returning.

Food: Thank you to our waitress for recommending the lunch prix fixe! With the option of a salad or…read moreveggie an entree, my partner and I settled for the Roasted Cauliflower, Shrimp & Melon salad, Tagliatelle and Gnocchi, which were all very wonderful, with a nice flavor balance, to say the least. The meal also came with dessert, per chef's choice--this time it was a panna cotta that was to die for! Instantly became a fave. Service: Great! Always attended to, and food came in at a reasonable pace. Ambiance: Casual and simple, with a monochromatic interior. Really puts the focal point on the food. Parking: Street parking is available, but can take a minute to find a spot during peak hours.

Had such a great experience at Ellie's!…read more Arrived Friday night @ around 7:30pm thinking the wait would be long but luckily we only waited about 20 minutes :) Ordered the brussel sprouts 5/5 so good Tagliatelle 4/5 so creamy and flavorful Angel hair 5/5 nice and light but so yummy! This one was my fav bc you can rlly taste the pasta they made. Street parking only, I would suggest coming really early before your dinner plans to find a spot. The parking is always hard in Long Beach unless you get lucky.

Delicious food. Marlow was an amazing server. Very attentive and helpful. She made my first…read moreexperience here a great one. Overall look of the establishment is very comfortable and unique. I will definitely visit again.

We came here for a big birthday celebration and were seated in the outdoor area. It's located in…read morethe heart of downtown Long Beach so it's a great location to do some walking and shopping before or after. Parking is pretty easy in the surrounding neighborhood. We ordered lots of things! The fritto misto (calamari) was really tasty. It had sliced fennel in it as well which was a unique touch. We also got the prosciutto w melon which was divine. Super good and such a beautiful presentation. Great for groups and for sharing. We had a tuna salad, must have been on their other menu, not sure what the name of it was, but I loved it! It was fresh and delicious. The pappardelle Genovese had short rib and was rich but tasty. Really nice quality pasta. We also had the Salmone e Asparagi which nice too. Salmon was slightly overdone but it was still good. I also got an iced latte here which was decent but I prefer other coffees around the area. Amazing service too! Really professional and friendly staff.

Okay, I'm probably the only person in the county who hasn't tried Domenico's. Tonight that has been…read morerectified! What a great staff! Shoutout to Alex and the two Kyles. You laughed at my jokes and provided terrific, over-the-top service. Now the breakdown: Tasty bread basket with a delicious dipping sauce. I ate two. Hubbie was amazed. Eggplant Parm- one of my favorites when I go out for Italian food. Lovely, thin slices of tender eggplant over a generous bed of spaghetti. Enough to enjoy and enough for lunch tomorrow. Very good! Hubbie ordered the portobello stuffed ravioli in a creamy marinara sauce. I stabbed one quickly before he could jump in. He loves mushrooms. He loved it as did I. And he's not a pasta guy (or rice for that matter). I was surprised he put such a dent in the dish. Terramasu (sorry for the spelling) for dessert! So smooth! I took most of it home I was so full after such a great dinner. It's after 11pm now and I couldn't sleep without finishing it off. Domenico's has been in Belmont Shores for decades and the atmosphere is quaint, traditional decor with private booths. Now that I've FINALLY tried this Long Beach staple, I'm planning on going back with family and friends. Great job!

Okay, I will have to say my favorite Italian restaurant is Eatalian in Gardena, as it is absolutely…read morethe most authentic Italian pizza and pasta that you can find in the Los Angeles area. That said, Delmonico's does a great job with a more American-Italian dishes. I go here whenever I am in the area mainly to get their famous ground pepperoni pizza. Once to try a pepperoni pizza made this way, you will never want it any way else! Unique and delicious! The lasagna is very good, although it is made with ricotta cheese like most Italian restaurants do in the US. It is a large portion and you could probably share it with a friend. The apple - cranberry - walnut salad is large and excellent. Great combination of flavors, and quite satisfying. Overall, it is nice to go to an old school Italian restaurant for a change. The menu is concise and offers a good variety of appetizers, pizzas, and pastas and not screwing up by trying to offer way too many dishes as some places do. Good quality food prepared with care, and attentive staff. I reserved my 5 stars for Eatalian, but Delmonico's is an excellent 2nd.

What a convenient spot to visit while staying at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown. This restaurant…read moreexhibits old school elegance and the ambience is appealing. We stopped in to try the happy hour menu. We ordered the calamari and the arrabiata pasta (it is a half order for the happy hour portion). The calamari was cooked to perfection, and the pasta was deliciously spiced and also prepared well. We were given a delightful little bread basket that contained focaccia, crispy bread sticks, and cracker bread. The bread basket was accompanied by a unique, aromatic, dipping sauce with hints of citrus...fantastic! The happy hour beer and wine prices are very reasonable. We were lucky enough to be served by Jose, bartender extraordinaire. He was in charge of serving patrons seated at the bar, filling full service server orders, and serving the high top tables where we were seated. He managed it all seamlessly and with a smile. His service was exceptional and rarely, anywhere in the world, have we witnessed such excellence. Thank you Jose, we hope to return again soon!

A classy staple in Long Beach. Come here for a nice family dinner if you want to impress. Service…read moreis impeccable. Servers are accommodating. The lasagna is delicious, it very reminds me of my mother's home cooked lasagna she used to cook from scratch. Everything is amazing here.

10/10. Vibes, food, and service. We took my son here with…read moreour friends and I was almost nervous based on how fancy the place seemed but the staff was extremely outgoing and friendly, making sure we got coloring pages, kids cups, and even gave him a dessert after our meal. Truly the best pizza and parppadelle wagyu pasta I've ever had. And I kid you not, one of the best iced teas as well. I can't wait to come back next time I visit long beach!

I loved Marlena for dinner so much that I had to come back for brunch. I'm actually not a fan of…read morebrunch or breakfast foods in general, but I had a feeling that Marlena could change that. I got the biscuits and gravy, lemon ricotta pancakes, and breakfast pizza. The biscuits and gravy were SO GOOD, I just wish they gave me more! I might've been in a food coma all day though. The biscuits are very buttery, and the gravy is very thick, so it's a decadent and heavy breakfast for sure. The lemon ricotta pancakes were light, fluffy, and bright. I enjoyed them a lot compared to a classic pancake. The breakfast pizza was awesome. Charred pizza crust, topped with hollandaise, good bacon, and few leafy greens to make you feel better about yourself. I enjoyed everything with a fresh orange juice mimosa and thoroughly enjoyed my brunch by the bay.

The food, the service and the ambiance were perfect for a late evening celebration. Starting with…read morethe burrata accompanied by the house bread platter, followed by the main course...steak for me and various pasta dishes for the rest of the group. Combo platter of dessert served with 2 glasses of moscato (white wine) to finish a very pleasant evening on the roof deck.

Brunch is back and we having been waiting for it's return! They have extended the brunch menu and…read moresome fun new items! We ended up ordering our usual just because we were craving them! Next brunch visit we definitely plan to try the Dutch Baby Pancake as a shareable! Service is always great and very attentive. The roof top deck has great ambience and a wonderful place for brunch. There's a nice bar with comfy seats and a fun place for a drink. Happy Hour is returning after Father's Day. We loved going there on Sunday afternoons for pizzas and wine. Excellent selection of wines! They are also offering Bubbles and Shells (Sparking Wine and Oysters) on Friday and Saturday nights! Our food today, Michael's Burger with handout fries, N'Daju Toast, and The Benedict. Cocktails today, Ciacco D'oro and a Mimosa. Cappuccino and coffees were great. Cocktails at Michael's are excellent. Definitely one of the best places in Long Beach for a cocktail! Creative and consistent. The burger is the best one in town if you are craving that juicy type of burger, which I was. Done perfectly. I order it rare, they know how to serve it rare! Now served with handout fries instead of chips, still amazing! We finished our meal with a wonderful Gelato, on the house! Mint chip and just amazing! Looking forward to more Brunches and of course happy Hour!

I chose this restaurant for my friend's birthday dinner. It was an excellent Italian restaurant…read moreperfect for celebrations without being overpriced. Right from entering the hotel lobby we were met with a beautiful restaurant that made me feel confident I had chosen the right place. The lighting, the table settings, the decor, all culminated in a beautiful restaurant for a wonderful evening. We had the special spinach ravioli which was divine, and the carbonara (was great but slightly salty). The cocktails were absolutely delicious, i highly recommend the old fashioned and the nettuno spritz! The calamari was fantastic, and the bone marrow was okay and awkward to eat. Our waitress was amazing and provided top-notch service that made my friend feel extra special, especially with a complimentary dessert for her birthday! We didn't expect that and felt extra cared for. Will definitely be back for more special nights or just on occasions where I'm craving a high quality meal and experience.

Disappointed that the upper restaurant was closed on a Monday which led me to nettuno…read more Service was impeccable. Wine recommendation was outstanding. The food was fine. Salmon w broccolini was delicious and was devoured. The calamari appetizer was disappointing as it was flavorless without the spicy tomato sauce and the zucchini were soggy and limp. From a 4 star meal down to 3.5. Servers, bussers, etc. were all prompt but didn't make me feel rushed. Hostess was friendly. Hospitality piece of the experience was flawless. Ambiance is cozy, upscale and classy. Dimly lit with plenty of space between tables for privacy. Saw a couple celebrating their anniversary here along with business travelers dining during their stay. Would dinner again but the upper restaurant will remain my first choice.

I would give the food 4 stars but bumped it up to 5 because of the customer service. I'm not…read morecertain if he is the owner or the manager, but someone walked around asking each table how they're doing, and stopped and welcomed me for my first time eating there. That was very much appreciated. This is a fun casual spot in 2nd and PCH shopping center, so you get 90 minutes of parking free here. You order at the counter, and they bring you the food pretty quickly after. You can eat inside or outside, both are lovely options. You basically pick your pasta type and sauce, so it's kind of a create-your-own-dish. They also have weekly specials and a few other specialty dishes on the menu. I will say, the lasagna looks to be the dish to get. The person next to me ordered it and the dish was massive. Looked delicious! I got the pappardelle bolognese. Pappardelle is my favorite type of noodle, and they make a great pappardelle here! Perfectly toothy. The noodles themselves were 9/10. The bolognese didn't have the deepest flavor I've ever tried, but it was solid. I loved the beautiful plate that my pasta was served in. I would definitely come back here. It's great to "make your own dish". It's a fun spot right along the water as well.

Still 5 stars, absolutely perfect meal. It's such a great vibe for a date night. It's cozy,…read morecomfortable, not overly pretentious given how good the food is. I've eaten here a few times and the food is always exceptional. I have to call out that we had the focaccia, and I am a massive bread snob, and it was PHENOMENAL. Not greasy at all, gorgeous crust, fluffy interior, drizzled with a nice quality olive oil and served with a marinara I wanted to bathe in. Service is exceptional as always, the gals working were truly so sweet. We'll be back soon, this is truly such a gem.