Absolutely loved this place! We went on a Saturday night and dined at the outdoor patio with our doggo. 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! read more

Tarantella on 4th - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We visited Tarantella on 4th on a Saturday evening, and fair warning--parking was rough. All the paid 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. read more

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This is the first time I've ever written a review, but after this experience, I feel it's necessary. My fiancé and I made a reservation for Valentine's Day and were looking forward to a special evening. When we arrived, we still had to wait about ten minutes to be seated, despite having a reservation. The staff appeared disorganized and poorly coordinated from the start. At first, we were hopeful. The atmosphere was genuinely nice, the live music was excellent, and the outdoor scenery created a romantic setting. Unfortunately, the tables were placed extremely close together, making it difficult to have any kind of private, intimate conversation. The biggest surprise came when we scanned the QR code menu and discovered it was a $90 per person preset Valentine's Day menu. This was not communicated to us beforehand. That is a significant price point, and it should absolutely be disclosed in advance. While the menu sounded interesting on paper, the food was deeply disappointing. The salads tasted store bought. The caprese appetizer consisted of two tomato slices, a bit of pesto, and mozzarella. I ordered the beet gnocchi, and when it arrived, it was about 20 pieces of pasta sitting atop some pink sauce, not something I'd expect to see as $90 prix fixe entrée. My fiancé ordered the stuffed chicken, which was extremely dry and seasoned like airport food. Service throughout the night felt chaotic. We got the wrong appetizers, corrections took a while, and the pacing felt off. By the end of the meal, we were ready to leave and asked for dessert in to go containers. Instead, they brought out the seemingly store-bought frozen cheesecake on plates. We could literally feel frozen bits of cream cheese as we bit into it. The final frustration came with the bill. A 20% gratuity had already been added automatically to a table of two, which came out to roughly $40 on a $230 bill. As someone who works in food service, I understand tipping culture, but nothing about the service that evening justified an automatic gratuity at that level. It genuinely felt like it was several staff members' first day. We paid and left as quickly as we could. The only reason this review has two stars is because the scenery was beautiful and the live music was excellent. I have nothing but positive things to say about the musician. I'd like to believe this restaurant may perform better on a non-holiday evening, but based on our Valentine's Day experience, it did not meet expectations, especially at that price point. read more

Tarantella on 4th is located on retro row snuggled in the middle of the block. Don't walk to fast because you might miss it, like I did. When I walked back I don't know how I missed it because there's a seating area in the street. When I walked in I saw a small area with tables and chairs. I walked to the bar area where someone was there to check me in, we were seated right away. Our table was out back where it is set up very cozy; one of the employees told us they have live music on certain nights so we planned to go back to enjoy it. When you sit down they offer you warm bread and grass fed butter. Our food was good, think it mostly would taste better the next day. I usually enjoy pasta much more on the second day as the flavors have set in. Parking is a challenge, as they do not have a parking lot; there's metered street parking but you may need to drive around to find an open spot. There's also a small paid parking lot on the corner. read more

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Ok gang, I get it - - this is supposed to be a nice Italian spot. But the portions? Shockingly small. And the single complimentary bread basket didn't make a dent. SMALLEST RAVIOLI PORTION EVER ($28.50) $28 for nine small raviolis. Yes, nine. We ordered from the special menu--about a 6/10 on flavor, 2/10 on portion size. DECENT LASAGNA ($25) Really tasty and hearty, but still small for the price. 8/10 flavor, 7/10 portion. SIDE OF 2 MEATBALLS ($5) Pretty solid overall. 8/10 flavor, 7/10 portion. TOTAL BILL BREAKDOWN After tip, we paid $75 for a 3"x3" lasagna, 9 raviolis, 2 meatballs, and 6 small pieces of bread. Almost a week's worth of groceries. FINAL THOUGHT Only worth it if you sit on the back patio and enjoy the live music. Eating inside without any ambiance makes the prices feel insanely high for what you get. SERVICE Friendly, fast, and genuinely good - - only kudos in this section! read more

Tarantella on 4th - QR Code for the menu :) - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is a very cozy and intimate spot for dinner or a date. The interior is alright, but it's the backyard patio that steals the spotlight. They have quite a cute setup back there with string lights, plants, and live music nightly. While the live music was just 1 guy playing the saxophone, it was still a vibe. The food was pretty good and tasted very authentic. We ordered 3 dishes: fried risotto, lobster pasta, and the sirloin steak. The fried risotto did not taste very risotto-y, but was delicious nonetheless. The lobster pasta was also pretty savory, but I feel like the pasta quality itself could have been better. The sirloin steak was an interesting dish, steak itself was decent. The veggies that came on the side was quite refreshing with the slight tartness. The complementary bread that came in the beginning was also amazingly soft and fluffy. With some warm butter it was exquisite. Service was also pretty quick and welcoming. I would come back to try the other dishes if I were in the area. read more

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We booked this place on resy to utilize my amex credit. In the front it looks just like any other small italian resturant but the real charm is in the back. They even had a live performer playing the saxophone with cute decorations. I got the sirloin steak, fried risotto and lobster pasta. I think the fried risotto was definitely worth it and the pasta actually had a good amount of lobster chunks. The steak was very interesting with the sauce they used. However I think the sirloin cut or they might have slightly over cooked it. The meat was slightly rough but that's alright everything else made up for it. The service was very quick and food came out in under 15-20mins. Great vibes for dates or double dates but the rocks that they use is slightly annoying since the chairs and tables sometimes are uneven. I kicked more rocks underneath to make it a smooth surface so the table was stabilized. Parking is also limited to mainly street where you have to pay. I'd check it out! read more

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Truly everything here was so tasty. The outside patio is so cute but the reason it got four stars is the fly issue outside. Even thought they try to give you small motor fans, we were always fighting off the flies. The bread at first is so soft and toasted. With butter it makes the best appetizer. I tried the moscato de azi and omg it was the best tasting moscato I had in a while. If you're looking for something that basically tastes like great juice get the whole bottle. I got the entree with lobster in it and it was really good. I like things a bit salted so if I had a sprinkle more it would be divine. It was very flavorful and not too tomatoey, the flavors balanced well. One more critique is that I usually see larger servings at most Italian places in comparison to what were served, especially at the price point. But without that truly I would still come back and keep trying the rest of the menu, I would just recommend placing a reservation inside if you don't want to deal with the flies. Service was fine. Since it was small they seemed busy, but we got served when we could, it just take a while to get your entire to you, which was worth the wait in terms of taste. read more

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The overall environment is soothing, The staff is respectful, service is fast, the food was amazing and worth the price. This place is a hidden gem. Megan, Carlos, and Loscar were amazing. The chef cooked really delicious food. Everything was worth it. I'll be back. read more

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My husband and I came here on a yelp "surprise me" wheel date night, and we were not disappointed. We didn't have a reservation, so we weren't sure if they would be able to accommodate us... and they were able to seat us at a table right by the jazz musician playing the saxophone that night. The tables are in the back under bistro lights, great for a summer-time dinner. We ordered a special (a pasta with sage butter pesto - YUMMMMM) and pappardelle bolognese and a bottle of prosecco, everything was delicious. So much so, we ordered a desert to share. We thought it was gelato, but turned out to be a more of a mousse, it was still very delicious. The service was spectacular and the VALUE... can I tell you we both had to put on our glasses to review the check with disbelief. AMAZING DATE NIGHT or small get together dinner spot. 10/10 recommend. Metered street parking or residential. read more

I don't write reviews often.. but here we go. We made reservations for Valentine's Day dinner here and were surprised to learn, only after arriving, that the restaurant was offering a preset menu for $90 per person. That information wasn't communicated ahead of time, and it's a significant price point that not everyone expects or can accommodate. It also limits options for people with dietary needs. We decided to stay, but the experience didn't justify the cost. The seating was extremely close to other tables, leaving very little room for privacy or comfort. As for the food, both entrées were disappointing--my fiancé's dish was underwhelming overall, and mine was so heavily salted it was essentially inedible. Dessert was also not enjoyable. For roughly $350 for two people (including 4 glasses of wine) we expected a much higher level of quality. We've spent only slightly more at other fine-dining spots with cocktails, better food, and a much nicer atmosphere (hello Sky Room). Service also felt disorganized. We waited about 30 minutes for our salads, and staff eventually asked if we had received them (suggesting they were forgotten). On top of the high preset price, a 20% gratuity was automatically added for a table of two, and we were still presented with an additional tip screen at payment. Having worked 11 years as a server, I understand the industry, but this felt excessive and poorly communicated. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, the experience didn't meet expectations, especially for a Valentine's Day dinner at this price point. read more

Love 4th street and tried a lot on the street, Tarantella was one I had not so I made a resy and tried it for the first time fresh bread was served first with some butter and a couple drinks pretty good beer and wine selection. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and the specials they offered and explained them very well. We sat in the lil patio area which is neat lil pebble rock floor with tables and chairs and makes it feel more personable. Food was good I tried the Ragu and the chicken lemon dish with capers. I will be back to try some other dishes on the menu read more

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We are new to the area and my good friend told me about this restaurant and it's in walking distance from my house. We were greeted by Megan and were seated in the patio area. It's really cute back there with the stringing lights and a live singer. We ordered the calamari to start. My daughter got the spaghetti carbonara and I got the Papa Tony. The good was amazing and the service is attentive! We definitely recommend read more

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Absolutely mid-tier service and they do a great job at overcharging for small portions and average flavor. I read a review from last year's Valentine's Day having the same complaints as us this year (2026) although the restaurant did improve on giving customers 2 appetizers instead of 1 shared appetizer from last year's fixed menu. Additionally, our second course was given to us after our entree since they forgot about it. Then our dessert also came out later than expected when they forgot about it, but when we did receive it, it was frozen! When calculating the price, each course costs about $20 each which is INSANE. I will say, the servers were polite and apologetic, but it still doesn't take away from the bad experience we had on a supposed special day. I suggest an improvement on managing tables, having a better system on running the food out on time, and being more attentive to tables and asking them if they need anything would be a small change but a great improvement as we didn't experience any of this during our visit. read more

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All these beautiful restaurants are blossoming all over Long Beach. Went here for dinner with my friends and loved the ambiance, the service was fantastic handful of times they kept asking how we were doing and if we needed anything, that's amazing right there. The food was also amazing, I had their Cesar salad with calamari! To end it, I had their tiramisu! Next time I'm going back for their bowl of cheese! read more

Tarantella on 4th - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place is a complete rip-off. We were misled into ordering a $65 "cheese wheel pasta experience" that was supposed to be prepared in front of us. That never happened. It was done somewhere far away, so there was zero experience -- just an overpriced, completely ordinary pasta. The same dish is normally $26, and there was absolutely nothing special to justify the inflated price. The food itself was mediocre and lacked real flavor. This felt deceptive and dishonest. Save your money and avoid this place. read more

Food is great (especially the carbonara) and love the hidden back patio with the live musician!!!

Let me begin by saying this is a "worthy of ten stars" review. I was being less than positive about going back to Tarantella on Fourth, as it is now called, since our previously frequent visits had not been occurring in the past year or so. But Mr. Mama's Meatballs was yearning for Tarantella's version on his birthday and his other persona, "Mr. Get There Early So We Can Park, Then Leave Early" was in full gear. When we arrived the holiday streets were chaotic with revelers. Parking was worse than ever. Although we were told reservations are not usually necessary at that early time, three other birthdays showed up. ahead of us. It wasn't looking good. A true cluster- - -. Was I ever wrong! I'll never win the lottery, it's just not the way things work. But we did hit the jackpot for this birthday celebration. Now run by wonderful Mario and his wife, they have made Tarantella better than it had ever been. The brunch menu was inviting and the dishes we had, lemon ricotta pancakes and spaghetti carbonara with chorizo were inspired excellence. From the rosemary garlic bread to the delightful birthday cannoli and the scrumptious sparkling rosé everything was perfect. We felt like family and it was apparent the other customers were feeling the same. Contrary to many establishments, somewhat like Fitzgerald's Benjamin Button, this restaurant has been infused with new vigor. read more

Upon arriving at this place we had a reservation when we walked in there was nobody in the restaurant The Cook look directly at us didn't even acknowledge they claimed that they had live music on Thursdays and Fridays but when we got there the only thing we could hear was to cook making noise in the kitchen and flapping his gums we immediately walked out and went down the street to Lola's which actually gave us Supreme service save your money save your time the reviews you're reading about this place are true read more

We have been here multiple times and each experience has been lovely. It has become our "special occasion" dinner night out. The back patio is lovely and features live, but quiet, music. The food is delicious and fresh! I've had the lamb chop special quite a few times and it never disappoints. We've also tried the lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and ravioli with Italian sausage (I'm sure there are lots of things I'm forgetting) and everything has been incredible! The service is very good and attentive. Sometimes they get busy but the people who work there are very kind and will answer any questions you may have about the menu and will provide (good) recommendations on dishes. Highly recommend for date nights or if you are hosting people and want to have a nice Italian dinner! read more

Your Pappardelle all' Aragosta had either imitation or spoiled lobster!!! I was highly disappointed and even a little nervous after biting into "lobster" that was flaky, mushy, very fishy odor. I didn't want to complain to the wait staff because I had already received the wrong dish. Please check that your seafood is properly stored. read more

Visited Saturday at 5pm with reservations. The four of us were seated on the patio. Nice setting. But it was a bit drizzly and the patio only had a light shade cover. The place was empty with only a single person at 1 table. Not sure why we weren't seated inside. The waiter gave us 1 paper menu and said "QR code for the menu" as he pointed to the plastic QR codes on the tables. My phone wouldn't load it. When I asked for more paper menus, showing him my phone's black screen, he said they don't have enough - as if there was a rush of people outside trying to get one. He begrudgingly brought us 1 more, so we took turns looking. Our pals asked for a separate bill, and again he grumbled that he can't do that. Our pal told him to just treat this as a different table. The entire time he acted as if we were a bother. The menus were dirty and it felt cheap having QR codes in plastic holders on the table. The minestrone soup was not what we expected - it was filled with chunky vegetables like cauliflower, bellpeppers, and olives, no beans. Imo too much going on. Husband had meatballs and arugula salad, which he enjoyed. I had the pesto gnocchi. Pesto was lovely, gnocchi was a bit overworked as it was chewy. They did not offer any additional cheese or peppers once they served us. We were given the food and left alone. I had thought about ordering a secundi plate but never saw the waiter until the bill was brought over. Two soups, and 2 plates was $90. We won't be coming back. Food was okay but the wait- service was unwelcoming. Two others, one woman who took our payments and another gentleman in the front of the kitchen were very friendly. Just our waiter seemed to dislike us. read more

Small, local Italian restaurant. Cute front and back patios and small interior dining area. Very intimate and cozy; great for a quiet date night or a casual evening out. The night we went there was live music in the back patio and the vibe was just so upbeat but mellow. They have a nice wine list and provide fresh bread for the table. My friends both ordered the lamb special; it was a huge portion and the meat was tender and flavorful with mashed potatoes as the side. I ordered one of their pappardelles and it was delicious; perfectly saucy, with their house made pasta. The meatballs were also great and I loved their slightly-bigger-than-bite-size and the sauce they were smothered in. The service was warm, attentive but not overbearing. I had an issue with my wine tasting off and they replaced it promptly without issue. I appreciate this a lot because I hate complaining but I also don't want to pay for something that doesn't taste right. Everything feels fresh and simple, it's a great place overall. Parking can be challenging so I would walk or uber if those are options. read more

Tarantella on 4th - Lamb, meatballs and the pappardelle Nocina I believe. Everything was delicious. - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here on a Saturday night. Made reservations but honestly, they didn't seem necessary because the place was dead. Ambiance was nice. We sat in the back covered area with a few trees and heaters. I'm giving this place a 4 because the quality of the food was very good. My wife ordered the butternut squash manicotti and I had the Pappardelle Norcina. The serving size was plenty and the pasta was nice and light. The manicotti was a special that had a good blend of sweet and savory. It was on the specials menu which strangely, did not list any prices. I'm not giving 5-stars here and frankly, I won't be back even with my 4-star review. First the service was slow - strange for a night when there wasn't much going on. But most importantly, the place is too damn expensive. The manicotti (with no price) ended up being $28.50 and mine was $24. We didn't order drinks or dessert and with the two entrees, tax, the credit card charge of 2.5% and the tip, the bill was just over $71. I can make two plates of decent pasta at home for much less than that and as good as the food was, neither it nor the experience, was worth second trip. read more

AMAZING SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS! my whole party loved their pasta dishes. carlos was an amazing server!! very kind & attentive. beautiful patio! read more

Tarantella on 4th - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Got the caprese salad and lasagne and both were great. The caprese was super fresh with really good tomatoes and mozzarella. The lasagne was the star! Hot, cheesy, and really comforting with a rich meat sauce. Definitely hit the spot. Would come back when I'm craving Italian. Service was amazing. Live sax and flute added a nice touch to our evening. read more

Tarantella on 4th - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was one of the best Italian dinner experiences I've ever had. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the ambiance was amazing. I highly recommend sitting in the back patio. We were there on a Sunday for dinner and they had live music. The patio lights and the live music create a very intimate dining experience. I ordered the cacio e pepe with chicken and it was so good. The chicken is grilled and juicy and the pasta sauce is creamy and flavorful. Come check it out. I was also blown away by the warm hospitality and great service. read more

Tarantella on 4th - Ragu di Cinghiale - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Cool Italian restaurant on 4th street. We were walking around looking at cool vintage shops in the surrounding stores they have on 4th and we have seen this nice outdoor seating belonging to this restaurant before and now we decided to try it out. The food was mediocre unfortunately and the pasta carbonara did not hit the spot unfortunately. It had a peculiar taste. However the service was great and everything came out in time. Not sure if I will try it again but the place had a cool ambiance at least. read more

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The staff here were beyond friendly! I think that this place has really great customer service! The food was also super yummy. Both breakfast options (which were a surprise for me to see they have) as well as the lunch/ dinner options were extremely good. I also really liked the space. It didn't feel as though you were in a crowded area although it's not super big and I felt like I was able to enjoy my food which out feeling super close to others. I think this place is a really cute spot for lunch with friends or a cute date night! read more

Tarantella on 4th - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amazing experience! I found them on Resy because my Amex Platinum offered 100 credit to using their app. I was lucky to find tarantella on the app! What an amazing experience. Great moody atmosphere which is what I live for. The owner Oscar was amazing to talk with. The food was delicious! The pumpkin cheesecake is recommended. read more

Tarantella is my favorite Italian restaurant! They have the prefect service, staff are very welcoming, delicious foods/ desserts, and the ambiance is very romantic and relaxing. Carlos the manger is always making sure his customers are happy and pleased. As for the chef Cornelio, never fails with his cooking skills, literally the best in what he does! Highly recommend Tarantella for a date night or even just for a casual dinner. 100/10 read more

Tarantella on 4th - Pistachio Truffle - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This restaurant is a MUST if you are in the area or in the mood for Italian cuisine, from the calamari, to the lasagna, to the lamb chops. Every plate is to die for! The service is always of the best quality from the Manager Carlos, down to the best cook in town, Cornelio, you will feel like family coming here. This restaurant is good for date nights or even just casual dinner, the ambiance is amazing and even provides live music on the weekends, who doesn't love that? This will forever be one of my favorite restaurants in town. read more

Tarantella on 4th - Lasagna di Mama Bertha. - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very friendly staff and in the back of the restaurant, the outdoor seating it's such a beautiful atmosphere. The house bread with rosemary very delicious. Perfect calamari for appetizer, then always order the lobster pasta, with a side of mama peach sparkling wine read more

Tarantella on 4th - Lobster pasta, forgot the name of it. - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

we brought my cousin here for her birthday today! and it was sweet and fun!! Carlos was so amazing and kind! He accommodated for our little 7 year old we had (loved his pasta), shared about the Tarantella name, meaning, Italian culture, cuisine and how everything especially the cheese is authentic. We did the big cheese pasta Alfredo, they sang happy birthday in Italian with a chocolate cake piece and gave her a mimosa bottle on the house for her birthday! such a lovely place and definitely recommend! We will be coming back!! read more

The staff is so welcoming, I was treated like a close family member, the service is really great even tho' they were slammed, I never had an empty glass! The food & desert was exquisite! read more

Dear Tarantella on 4th, Overall the people and service were top and kind. The Long beach area is always a good community. The back patio is dirty, dusty, and we got bitten by so many bugs. The experience of being at a restaurant should always be worth it not harsh like flea bitten. Food was okay, definitely not worth the parking spots in LB area that it takes to come and go. Pasta sauce was extra sour with no flavor. Sausages and meatballs tasted like reheated cafeteria lunch food. The best dish was the habanero flatbread which is an appetizer dish. The presentation looked like frozen kids meal, which is unacceptable for adults priced at $16. Just the idea to pay over 100 for this day out is a pity when Italian food can definitely deliver so much better. read more

First time here and it was Amazing!!! The food was delicious. The staff was incredible. The ambiance was perfect with the phenomenal performance by Lexi Algar! I definitely will come back again. read more

Tarantella on 4th - Bruschetta and Caprese di Bufala - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

We went for Valentine's Day and weren't aware they had announced a prefixed meal 2 days prior. There were no options for any pastas which was the reason my wife wanted to try Taratella. It was $90 per person but after a glass of wine each, the 20% gratuity, and 5% for a card fee our total was $280 for 2 people. The staff was very friendly but the service was mediocre. They only gave us 3 small square pieces of bread. The food was good but definitely not worth the price. On a regular day and without the required 20% gratuity it might be worth it. read more

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Wish I can give this restaurant more stars! I love coming here it's my favorite place for authentic Italian food! LOVE the calamari & the seafood pasta is one of my favorites! The staff is always friendly and are great! Their dessert is also bomb too especially the tiramisu. Always a 10/10 when I come here I highly recommend this place! read more

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Sincerely enjoyed my experience here! Me and my friend had a long day at the beach and were very hungry. Little Coyote was closed so we decided to try out Tarantella. It looks crowded in the front but it has the most enchanting and beautiful little patio in the backyard. There were candles on every table - and someone playing a live saxophone! The food itself was a bit cold - but overall really delicious and enjoyable. We took home the soft rosemary bread to enjoy with leftovers later! Sincerely enjoyed our experience and will certainly be back! read more

Tarantella on 4th - Lasagna di Mama Bertha - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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