Very late late review now that's it's closed unfortunately but I was just talking to someone that this 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 read more

Michael's On Naples - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I don't think I've ever really been wined and dined before, but my fiancé wanted to take me out--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. read more

Michael's On Naples - Melanzane pizza - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Brunch is back and we having been waiting for it's return! They have extended the brunch menu and some 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! read more

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The food, the service and the ambiance were perfect for a late evening celebration. Starting with the 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. read more

Michael's On Naples - Tagliata - grilled prime New York steak (medium rare) served on a bed of potato purée, with Jimmy Nardello peppers - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Michael's on Naples was an unforgettable dining experience on the rooftop, which also has an upstairs bar. As soon as you enter this restaurant, the elegant ambiance and beautiful decor is extraordinary. We truly enjoyed all the courses by Executive Chef Eric Samaniego and savored every bite!! Great quality ingredients and spectacular plating!! Each dish came out looking so beautiful!! The food surpassed all expectations! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious! Top Notch customer service!! read more

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The pizza is delicious. They have a wide selection of wines to choose from. There's a bar on the second floor that's covered in the winter and can be a rooftop open concept bar in the hotter months. They serve table bread with dinner that was great! Michael's is a place with a lot of regulars. They aren't doing anything out of the ordinary but their food service, alcohol selection, and dining options are great and reliable. read more

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Thursday nights at Michael's on Naples provides a unique experience. I am sure you are wondering what I mean by that. The restaurant itself is top notch-- one of the most sophistacated dining establishments in Long Beach. Thursday nights add an extra community element, think Cheers 'where everybody knows your name'. While noshing on burrata and homemade pizza, Mic Dangerously serenades the room with acoustic throwback tunes, original tunes and collabs with fellow musicians. You immediately feel welcome and cozy when you arrive and you leave with a big smile, ready to relax. read more

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Outstanding food, excellent service. Loved the outdoor seating on the second floor. We started with the squash blossoms, which were fantastic. For entrees, we got the paccheri (braised beef short rib sugo rigatonic pasta) and tagliata (steak, potato puree, peppers)- both were delicious and we like they took the care to split the entrees into 2 separate plates so we could share more easily. To drink, we had the Sbaglia-"no" mocktail, which we enjoyed. read more

Michael's On Naples - Sbaglia-"no" - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

We dined for the Dine out Long Beach as the menu looks good and creative. We have not been to Michael's for a long time and the price is very attractive for a 4 course set menu. We did enjoyed the selection and the food is great , friendly service and nice ambiance. We had a great evening. The service is a bit slow , we waited a little longer than we expected, however our server gave us a complimentary dessert wine to complement the dessert. read more

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Delightful restaurant. I can't believe this was my first visit. Street parking up front. There's a first floor area which includes a small bar. Upstairs is another indoor seating area with open windows/ skylight for fresh air and sun with an additional bar along with an outside rooftop eating area. We had reservations and sat outside. Got seated promptly. They have heating lamps if you get chilly. Loved the drinks and meal. I will be back to try more. I would skip the cheese plate appetizer or try something else. Everything else was delicious. Great for a date night or celebration. read more

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First time here to the well known Michaels on Naples. Burrata e onions. The burrata itself was delicious. Small portion for the price and the chips could have been replaced with a few slices of grilled bread. Zucca e ricotta Loved the squash. Baked to softness perfection. The pine nuts, pistachios all complimented the ricotta cream perfectly with the greens. Margarita pizza Perfect italian style ingredients. The dough and crust was so soft and flavorful. read more

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I grabbed a drink here with a friend and we had a lovely time! The upstairs is really where it's at- such a great vibe up there and beautiful seating. We sat at the bar and my friend got a frosé- there were lots of great frozen drink options. I got a glass of white wine and a one ounce pour of a lovely red- I really liked how they offered one once pours of their expensive wines for people who just wanted to try them out! We didn't end up eating here, but really liked our drinks and the overall vibe of the place. The service was quick and friendly and we had a great time. read more

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I took my wife here for her birthday. We'd been here once before years ago and liked it. I wanted to go somewhere really good and different for us. This is it. The space remains open and is comfortable. They have dining downstairs and a patio environment upstairs. They have a really nice wine list. But that was unnecessary tonight as we had tasting menus with wine pairings. I had the chefs tasting menu; she had the pasta tasting menu, The only dish in common was the amuse bouche, a cheese-stuffed deep fried edible flower. Surprisingly delicious. Other than the wine paired with the first course, our wines were different. I then had , tuna crudo, which was fresh, but under seasoned. This was followed by a pasta course with little spicy sausage filled tortellinis. A lovely piece of striped bass followed, which was delicious. The final course was what scared my wife off of this menu-prosciutto wrapped rabbit with a paprika sauce. Very well conceived. The desert was fruit compote with a creamy tart, with a desert wine. My wife enjoyed her pasta tastes, which I tried too. But I was focused on my food. The service was very attentive. The descriptions were excellent. This was a very good meal. read more

Michael's On Naples - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went here for dinner after movie during the holiday weekend. It was packed and we settle at the bar, which is perfect. The foods are great, perfectly prepared, except for the Lasagna, I love lasagna but it tastes not flavorful. It's good but to my liking. Great service and the bartenders are very nice and know what they're doing with the drinks. Had a wonderful time and will come back for more. read more

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Good atmosphere. Slow, like very slow service. Our server seemed inexperienced. Wish service was more attentive. Went for dineLA but ended up ordering off regular menu. Duck steak was little too rare for me other dishes were alright. read more

My dinner date and I loved this place! We ordered the burrata sampler and peaches (that included more burrata), which were so totally worth putting my two lactaids to the test. Fresh, went so well with the flavor packed pestos and peaches, and I definitely made sure the leftovers came home with me. Love branzino, which I'm used to just being served roasted or steamed a la carte, and the tomatoes were just the perfect touch of acidity and sweetness with this well-prepared fish. Next was an order of the lobster pasta, which had this great seafood-buttery sauce that clung to the pasta well and big, tender pieces of lobster. We brought several bottles of wine and the server was so, so nice, easy to talk to, and did a great job serving our wines in carafes and champagne stands. Great conversationalist, very warm, and I think was a great addition to our experience that evening. read more

Michael's On Naples - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for DineLa, wish we could have come back for Long Beach Eats also! It has a very trendy vibe upstairs, we sat on the rooftop tables which was amazing during sunset. Highly recommend. Got the lamb meatball, gnocchi, octopus ragu, and salmon. Everything was pretty good. The Ragu was a little acidic, the parmesan really helped the dish. The dessert was mid - got the cobbler and the panna cotta. Passion fruit panna cotta was soooo tart. Fair warning. It isn't sweet at all. Would definitely come back for the pizza because it looked bomb and I need to try lol also if you get there early, visit the bar. The bartender (didn't catch his name, darn!) was super nice and gave us a whole restaurant breakdown, and helped us try new drinks. read more

This is a cute place to dine. I've only sat upstairs and it's a great place to bring a date. This time we tried: Margherita pizza with pepperoni and salami - wow amazing!! Pizza is on point! Spaghettineri con aragosta- this dish was ok. I thought it was like warm. I like food hot, as in fresh out of oven temperature hot. Branzino - I thought the branzino was a tad fishy. I know it's a fish dish but usually it's very flavorful. Homemade ice cream- mint chip, hazelnut and pistachios. The consistency was amazing!!! I would say come here for pizza and the homemade ice cream!! The rest is fun to try too. Full bar with descent wine options as well. Staff was nice and accommodating which was appreciated:) Valet parking only and if valet is not available good luck finding parking. read more

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The food is fresh and well prepared. Five star dining with high-quality ingredients and preparation. The service is impeccable. We used to go to this restaurant when they had a little pizza business next-door. We have not been here for many years and decided to celebrate a holiday here. Surprisingly, our waiter recognized us from years ago when we used to eat at the pizza restaurant next-door. It was such a delight to have a waiter recognize its customers! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with enough space in between tables. The restaurant is spotless and well maintained. If you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a celebration for all, this place is definitely a gem! read more

Michael's On Naples - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good price point, great service!! Good times!! Pomodoro E Burrata Gnocchi Con Coda Di Bue Gnocchi Con Coda Di Bue- amazing - fresh and tasty!! My favorite- a caddy Margarita!!! Not bad Bread was fresh and crispy!! A special today!!! Mushrooms from oregon with a delicious pasta!! .. wow You must try!! A bar upstairs as well as downstairs!!! Spoke with the Chef, he's amazing and creates great dishes, 100% best in Long Beach for this concept!!! Thank you Chef, pasta was amazing. read more

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GOOD. NOT GREAT. Sorry folks. Wanted to love it. The cost to value ratio is the cause for the low stars. Here's the review: PIZZA REVIEW Margherita pizza cheese not melted. Crust is 1/4 of the slice and it is not seasoned. Dry crust. 5/10. PACCHERI PASTA Big expectations from the server but this dish did not deliver in size or flavor. I'm not looking for an XL portion but man this was like 1.5 cups of COOKED pasta. That's basically a handful of pasta. 4/10. VEGGIE ENTRE OPTIONS Literally Margherita pizza and risotto. That's it. That's all. SERVICE & AMBIANCE Very wonderful! Friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The vibe is very good for dates. Upstairs is open air BUT it's warm! I recommend upstairs on the patio. SUMMARY I just can't recommend based on what we had and the price. read more

I really enjoyed this delightful Italian establishment. We were put in an empty side room downstairs, which we appreciated from the noisy bar area. Yet, after 5 minutes, it started to feel a bit too silent and absent of our attention. I started to wonder if we were forgotten. At that thought, our waiter entered and took command of our experience. Shortly after that, the silent dining room tables quickly filled. Our waiter was knowledgeable, seasoned and quite the professional. The feeling for all of us was uphill from there. My husband and son enjoyed a plate of 10 fresh oysters. And we all entertained our pallet with the tri mozzarella appetizer. Simply incredible! My sea bass was perfectly cooked -- the dish was unique and pleasurable. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our dishes. I took a sampling of my daughter's steak dish and the potatoes with mushroom sauce was to me, magnificent! We all shared the almond cake-- it was reminiscent of my Italian grandmother's recipe, moist, not too sweet with balanced almond flavor. The thinly sliced almonds were a perfectly toasted accompaniment. I appreciated the authenticity of this Italian restaurant. I'd like to make a toast to chef Eric for his stunning delivery of dishes. And, Michael Dene, thank you for this rich experience! read more

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I adore Michael's. I usually sit at the bar. It is relaxing. The bartenders are knowledgeable about drinks and the food. They have a great happy hour! read more

Located right near 2nd street. Parking is on the street. Just be careful for signs. Ambiance was nice. The workers were very nice and informative. Ordered the octopus for appetizer. Was cooked to perfection, wasn't chewy or hard, just the right bite. Also ordered the squid ink pasta with lobster ragu, absolutely delicious. Had a little kick of spice to it which I didn't expect however still amazing. For dessert ordered the Jacopo Poli Vespaiolo Grappa drink and two cannolis. The grappa was very smooth and went down really well. The cannolis were fantastic, cream on the inside wasn't sugary which made it very pleasant to eat. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a great place to hang out in with great food and very nice staff. The absolute favorite is their pizza with chili oil on the side and share with someone while having a glass of wine. It is a bit upper scale restaurant and they are not that cheap. I expect even sharing a pizza a few glasses of wine that end up around $150. However great place to take someone out where you can wear fancy clothes and have something to eat. read more

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Michael's on Naples is an upscale Italian neighborhood restaurant that delivers on quality and flavor. The food here is far superior and incomparable to their sister restaurant in downtown Long Beach. If you go to one of them, Michael's on Naples is the only one to choose. The only negative is that it is overpriced for their smaller portion serving size. We sat in a semi-private room off the main dining room. It was comfortable and much quieter than the main dining room. I found the table setting quite exceptional. Their menu is somewhat limited. None of their appetizers or salads are reasonably sharable for more than 2 people. The burrata e pomedoro comes with 6 heirloom tomato wedge slices and a dollop of burrata in the center. The misticanza green salad is an individual serving. For an entree, I had the favorite Orecchiette pasta with pork sausage, which had a very nice flavor profile. As some diners may prefer it, the fresh pasta was prepared a bit too al dente for my liking. The portion size could be considered an adequate portion, but for $29, I was still a bit hungry. Be aware that strangely, they don't always serve chicken at all as an entree or even as an addition to any of their pastas which was the case during our visit. Service was excellent and met my expectations for a fine dining experience. Even though we were in the private "Chef's Lounge," we never had to seek out service from our wait staff. Our plates were removed promptly and water and drinks replenished. We never felt rushed. You can probably find better value elsewhere, but overall, Michael's on Naples is definitely an exceptional Italian neighborhood gem worth visiting. read more

Michael's On Naples - Orecchiette with Pork Sausage - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We started our dinner with their polipo. It was delicious. The octopus was soft and well paired with all of its dressings. Following their appetizer, we had their estate salad. The salad was a great followup to their octopus. It was light and refreshing. For our main course we had their branzino. Keep in mind it is grilled and it's served with charred marks. So it's gives the branzino an over the fire (like a campfire) taste. I enjoyed it. We had no reservations and walked in around 8 pm. To our surprise we got sat down immediately. Once they walked us upstairs the atmosphere was extremely pleasant. It feels like you're in someone really nice backyard. They played lots of Motown music and the lighting was dim. Overall I'd go back. read more

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We came here because of the pizzas! We got the margarita and pistachio and straciatella pizzas. The pizzas were delicious and a good size for personal or sharing tbh. The only reason I took off a star was because the service was insanely slow and we spent almost 3 hours there with the restaurant being mostly empty and it was earlier in the evening. But overall the food was really good! read more

This place is serving up some Italian brunch options and $1 mimosas with your purchase of any meal. They do limit you to one mimosa per person, and it wasn't filled up all the way which was a bit odd. They make their mimosas with freshly squeezed orange juice, and this paired so well with their homemade biscuits and jam! I love their carbonara pizza with two poached eggs on top, and their Calabrian chili oil added such a nice kick to it. The poached eggs were a bit too runny for my liking and I usually like runny eggs. Their eggs Benedict is such a classic, though the bread got a bit tough if you don't eat it fast enough! We also got their apple fritters for dessert that came hot and fresh, which was the perfect way to end our meal. read more

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Showed up to a late reservation here and they happily took us and went above and beyond with great service!! The food here is INCREDIBLE especially the carne crudo, the pistachio e stracciatella pizza and the chicken milanesa were all fire. This place is a must visit in Long Beach!! read more

I ate there last summer because they were supposed to have the best rated pizza in America. Unfortunately it was far from it as the sausage pizza gave me digestive stress later that night. Thereafter I called the restaurant and spoke to the manager Massimo who only offered me dining credit and no refund. Within 90 days I called to make a reservation to redeem the dining credit only find out the restaurant had been sold and closed. I tracked down the owners son Carl Dene who refused to refund my money. I guess the legacy of Michael's will be they cheat their customers read more

Michael's On Naples - Bad sausage pizza - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food and services are great! We ordered double mozzarella pizza, prosciutto pizza, and spaghetti pomodoro for 2 people. We first thought one pizza was enough, but their pizza was so good and ended up ordering another one. Ambiance was great as well! Will go back again:) read more

Michaels is a solid food experience, everything is great. I really love their margarita pizza, and the crust on all the pizzas is simply the best. They also have some really great craft cocktails. This place won't break the bank in service is impeccable. read more

Drove by here so many times on my way home and we finally stopped to have a meal. When you enter you're greeted by two wonderful ladies who will seat you. The bottom floor has a Bar and dining area that appears to be the main dining area. we were seated upstairs which appeared to be more of a relaxed atmosphere. The upstairs has a larger Bar seating area with additional tables. The Lasagna portion is large enough to share it is delicious, the Spinaci salad is good, the Drinks are well-made, and overall our dining experience was satisfying. Highly recommend Michaels. Parking is a little difficult; street parking only, and on certain nights they have Valet parking. Great service. read more

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Let me say, I take no pleasure in writing a crummy review, especially for a private restaurant, but I don't believe I have ever been more disappointed in a restaurant. We are new to Long Beach and looked forward to trying the famous Michael's. We went on Christmas Eve, and I was quite excited at the prix fix, which makes a lot of sense on a night like Christmas Eve. We arrived early as said we weren't in a rush, so we sat at the bar and had an excellent martini. Looking back at it, the height of the experience. The bar was my first red flag. I asked for sparkling water and we received water that had bubbles, then fell flat immediately. But let's be real, if that was the worst thing of the night, it wouldn't even have been worth a mention. But as I said, it was a harbinger. We asked to be moved from our first table because it was between the doors of the kitchen, which might have been ok if not for the very loud exchanges between the servers as they came in and out of the kitchen, so we asked to move and we were accommodated immediately, but then left standing there in the most awkward fashion. We made it to our table and settled in. It was 15 minutes before anyone came to the table, and when they did, there was just "what would you like to order?" No, "hi, can I answer questions?", "can I get you another drink?" Just straight to it, with the asterisk that they were out of several dishes. I did ask for bottled sparkling water so it wouldn't fall flat, but that wasn't an option. It was 45 minutes from when we sat down to our first dish. During that time, we were never checked on. I had my meal with the wine pairing. The first pairing was really excellent and I hoped that the night would turn around. In one or two cases, the wine pairing was genius enough that transformed the dish and without the wine, the dish was one-note. But overall, while so promising, dinner was really disappointing, under seasoned and in a few cases poorly cooked. I've no idea if this was a bad night, or if Michael's survives on a reputation from days long past. So, normally I sign off with a suggestion about going, but this time my suggestion is to pass. read more

Wow what a wonderful experience here! Was able to call around 6pm on a Saturday night and make a reservation for 3 at 7:45pm and they had room in the upstairs outdoor patio which was covered and had heat lamps (was perfectly warm despite it being chilly out and slightly rainy). Upon arrival Valet greeted us (which was only $7) and walked inside about 10 minutes early, however they greeted us and sat us right away. The service from hostess, waitress, and other staff was all very friendly and they were attentive to our needs. Our waitress took our drink orders which I decided on a Nonino spritz and it was a perfect aperitif! The ambiance was perfect with great music - mostly a calm mix of classic rock songs, early 90s, and some current tunes. What we ordered for appetizers: -Calamari (absolutely delicious and I was so happy it wasn't fried!) -Mozzarella tasting (burrata, buffalo, and mozz) which was tasty -they also offer bread with olive oil, balsamic, and salt/pepper which was sooo good! Dinner: -Prosciutto and arugula pizza which was INSANE how amazing it was! The crust was to die for!! -Margherita pizza with added salami - wonderful flavor on the spicy salami and the sauce was mouth watering -Tortellini - my friend said it was okay but with the price being nearly $30, the dish was a bit sad in serving compared to our pizzas. We shared some slices of pizza! *only thing about the pizza...having to cut my own slices with a tiny steak knife was not the most fun. Dessert: -Meyer Lemon Tart which left something to be desired for me unfortunately. It was good but nothing spectacular. -Mint and Hazelnut Gelato which my friend enjoyed -Hazelnut and Chocolate Tart with gelato which ended up being the best dessert! Very yummy! Overall loved my experience here and would be happy to go back next time I'm in Long Beach! read more

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This place has a 2 seating area, one when you walk in and another upstairs. When it's not raining or too cold it would be an open space. The bar is also located upstairs. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable on both food and drinks. The food wasn't too bad. It was done out Long Beach and we took advantage of the good ideas they had. Let's begin with the bread, so good!! Who doesn't love free bread!! The cocktails was delicious and presented well! The appetizer had a decent portion. My favorite was the croquette, the salad may not look presentable but it was delightful. The braised beef cheeks was off the hook, very tender and went well with the mashed potatoes read more

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First of all, Jason is probably the best server I have ever had! He made our dining experience so much more enjoyable. Initially we were sat in a corner table and our original server didn't greet us, until Jason noticed we weren't attended to and took over. The food is great. Short rib was amazing. We did the dine LA three course meal. Great value for the price. the rooftop is definitely more vibey. Overall 10/10 experience. read more

Michael's On Naples - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First thing I suggest is to review the menu choices prior to getting there. Menu is unique and if you are looking for traditional Italian food this is Another the place. I couldn't even get a pepperoni pizza. We ordered two pizzas. They were just ok nothing spectacular. The pizza dough was sort of hard. The bread served at the table was really hard as well. U comfortable to eat. If you order an old fashion be prepared for missing ingredient, there were no cherries which are signature for an old fashion. read more

Michael's On Naples - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I'm not sure how long Michael's on Naples has been serving their brunch menu on the weekends, but it was truly one of the best brunches I've had. Their homemade biscuits were to die for, I could've eaten 10 of them. There were six of us, and we all practically licked our plates at the end. One of the best parts was, each meal comes with a one dollar mimosa! read more