Amazing little hidden gem in the heart of Long Beach. I almost don't want to speak of it because it's such a quaint perfect little restaurant . Homemade pasta , grilled focaccia , the meatballs were just perfect in our spaghetti. Sangria special is always appreciated and let me tell you , it was on point. We also shared both the minestrone soup ( huge portion) and the bomba for dessert. They do something amazing with their strawberry gelato here in Long Beach that makes me never want to leave . The owner and server were so sweet and attentive . Please do not hesitate to sit on the back porch to eat . I was told they have live music at night and it just feels like the perfect setting for a great date night . We will be back next visit for sure . read more

Had a group of 10 people for my mother's birthday. Service was great food was delicious. Great experience, and fun on the patio with live music. Probably should pave the back instead of the gravel, but otherwise excellent southern Italian restaurant. read more

Had a good dinner at Tarantella on 4th. The food was tasty - I enjoyed the seared ahi tuna and the Pappardelle Norcina. Both were well-prepared and flavorful. The ambiance inside was nice, though we were bummed the backyard patio was fully booked. Definitely reserve ahead if you want that outdoor experience! They had one IPA on tap, which hit the spot. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a solid option for Italian food. Would recommend! read more

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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

It's a chill & relaxing place for a good foods, good wines, and great pizza. Love the vibe here, cozy and easy going with great staff. They got both indoor and outdoor seating for your choosing. Highly recommended. read more

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The service was great, and the food was delicious. I'd always wanted to try cheese wheel pasta. I opted for a table in the back patio because the weather was perfect. I enjoyed my meal very much and would love to dine here again. read more

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

The owner and son and whole staff did an amazing job at service! Phenomenal food, drinks, and people.

We celebrated our 5-year anniversary at Tarantella on 4th and it could not have been a better choice. Our waiter recommended a Villa Cardini Edizione Privata, which paired beautifully with the meal and set the tone for the night. We started with calamari that came out perfectly crispy, still hot, and served with a light, flavorful sauce that complemented it without being heavy. The Salata Romana was incredibly fresh and crisp, topped with generous shavings of Parmesan and a few toasted crostinis with melted Parm -- the perfect balance of texture and flavor. For mains, we had the Tortellini al Tartufo, which had a subtle truffle aroma and a light red sauce that let the flavors shine without overpowering. Every bite was rich yet balanced. We finished with cannolis that were decadent, creamy, and exactly the right way to end such a memorable dinner. The service was top-notch -- everyone was attentive, made thoughtful recommendations, and seemed genuinely happy to take care of us. We sat in the cozy back patio, which feels like dining in a friend's backyard, complete with string lights, trees, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Tarantella on 4th made our anniversary feel special from start to finish. We'll absolutely be back -- and next time, I'm asking for that same back patio table. read more

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

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

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

The food and atmosphere were good, and I showed up mainly for the Ruota experience. Joke's on me--I should've checked the price beforehand. Sixty‑five dollars *plus* a mandatory gratuity for one dish? At that point, I expected fireworks, a choir, maybe a slow‑motion cheese pull. Instead, the "table‑side preparation" happened about 20 feet away. Technically visible, yes. Table‑side? Only if you consider "same building" close enough. If you're already in the neighborhood, it's a decent spot. But after driving from the San Fernando Valley and getting hit with a Ruota charge that felt like a luxury tax, I walked out feeling less impressed and more... financially lighter. read more

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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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

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

Went here with my Sis and family for her bday....really happy we went here. Think the last time we visited this location it was an overpriced Pho place. Such an upgrade! Great service and knowledgeable staff. Better yet the food was quite delicious. I even love how they have an eatery in the back and live music. I would love to try the pasta and cheese wheel concoction. We saw another table having it and it looked so entertaining to see that schlop of delectable cheese mixed in. Anyhoo give this place a go. Much better than the last Italian place we visited. read more

I only do my business at two Italian restaurants one in Los Feliz and here at Tarantella. Spumoni has always been my favorite ice cream but the Spumoni Bomba is officially my favorite dessert. The patio vibe is also cool. read more

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

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Just went for my Valentines day dinner and I have to say I'm EXTREMELY dissatisfied with my experience. We drove 49 minutes to this place to have dinner. Firstly, we had no idea there was a prefix menu for $90 per person. This wasn't noted anywhere online at all. The menu itself was a selection of not your typical Italian dishes (which is honestly what we were craving going to an Italian place...) and they didn't give us an option to order outside of the prefix menu. There was no actual pasta on the prefix.... I got a beet & lemon gnoochi and my boyfriend got the stuffed chicken. Mine was not what I expected at all. It was OK, not great. His chicken was dry and the vegetables were not good. The prefix also comes with an app, a salad, a dessert and a mimosa. The mimosa was incredibly small and served in a plastic cup..... on Valentine's Day. The dessert was frozen and not good. On top of that, we showed up 25 min early to our reservation and kindly asked to be seated in the yard since the seating everywhere else was cramped. The server told us that wasn't possible so we got sat at a wobbly picnic table out on the street.... also, the service itself was frazzled and scattered. I don't blame them, they were all very nice through it all. The absolute cherry on top was that when we got the bill back, without telling us or noting it anywhere online, they added a 20% tip onto the bill!!!!!!! On top of already charging us $90 each for that experience and quality. So we paid $300 for THAT. We feel extremely blindsided and sad. read more

Wanted to like this place due to all the great reviews but it is lacking. Maybe it is because I had the better but this place is definitely not my top three. The service was good and the back patio was nice. The food is decent but to me, it is not worth driving to as parking can be a problem. Everything is just A-OK, just don't expect too much. read more

Called before to see if there was a wait, was told no. Got there in 12 min close to 6pm. Apparently in that time there was a rush. My bad, should have made reservation. Was told 30 min or so wait, waited 45 min despite open tables, just didn't have quite big a table to fit 3 adults 2 children. After being seated asked the waiter to bring out food ASAP because children were starving by that time. To their credit staff was able to accommodate and bring out in about 15 min but the rest of the food took an additional 20min (felt longer), so about 35min from when we ordered which was immediately when we were seated. We were there over 2hrs including the waiting, I know because I had only put in 2 hours for parking and had to add time. There was a couple next to us that was already seated before we got there left when we were leaving. But they seemed to be enjoying themselves so maybe they just purposely lingered longer. From my experience 2.5hr minimum for parking. Food was decent. Glad they had cioppino, which is a very enjoyable dish when done right. Would give 4/5. Can't remember name, but lobster fettuccine was pretty good 4/5. Sausage fettuccine (?) 3.5/5 Cheese pizza kinda flatbread like, 4/5 During our dinner they brought out a giant block of cheese and melted it with a flame and made the dish at table side for another guest. Smelled good and was neat to see. Ambiance: front room decent, felt a little too warm and limited seating. Back patio: temperature much more comfortable. More seating, nice decorative lights. Music was too loud but we were seated right in front of the live music. Price: A bit pricey but probably average for this type of venue. Kid friendly: 3/5 Service: staff didn't go above and beyond but was cordial. read more

I will say the food wasn't great, wasn't even good... it was actually pretty bad. I was looking forward to some Italian takeout and was really let down. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt because we didn't dine at the restaurant but the problem was the lack of flavors and not much to do with the shortcomings that may happen with having a takeout meal. The meals were delivered hot still. Not one but both the dishes we got were near flavorless. Nothing stood out. I had the Carbonara and it tasted of heavy cream, black pepper and nothing else. The Ragu di Cinghiale didn't have much flavor at all either but was... less bad than the carbonara. I thought the tiramisu may be the saving grace but that too was a miss! I'm glad others seem to enjoy this place but it's certainly not for me. One star for effort and one star for the fresh strawberries. read more

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

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I been in this nice restaurant, and let me tell you the service is so good and friendly people attending table. the chef Cornelio he is amazing making really good and tasty foo. he is amazing chef THANK YOU TARANTELA ON 4. read more

This was such a good Italian food restaurant with great wines and a live back playing during the weekend!

My new favorite Italian spot!!! I loved everything from the ambience, service, food & wine, and the live music. Perfect for a date night or any celebration. I went for my birthday and they surprised me with serenading me It was a sweet gesture. We literally devoured our meals it was so yummy 10/10 recommend going! read more

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Absolutely LOVE. The amazing ambience and general feel of the place is amazing. This is an absolute wonderful treasure to find and can't wait to keep coming back! read more

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

This place was really great and delicious. I am new to Italian food so when I came in and saw pasta out of cheese I was like hey I want that! When I got my food it was good but when I got my bill it was not $65 good. I'll def come back for other inexpensive dishes but just want to warn everyone since it's not on the menu and I didn't question it but wish it was disclosed to me. I only give them 3 stars because for the price that dish doesn't meet the budget and it doesn't include protein so I had to pay for that separately on top. read more

Tarantella on 4th - $65 Cacio e Pepe was ok considering the price not including protein and the other dish is chicken Pollo alla Parmigiana was good! - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came here for a Saturday morning brunch about a month ago. I had seen Instagram posts about their patio and brunch service and it looked great. We couldn't find a menu online for their brunch to plan ahead (one of us is vegetarian). We got there at 10 am as it was opening. We were sat immediately and it seemed as if they did not have have customers right at 10 as it took a bit for them to get things going. But everyone was kind and friendly. The food- was good. My friend had an omelette a I had pancakes with a side or sausage. The sausage was so flavorful, high recommend. The packacakes, were fine. My friend said her omelette was great, very flavorful. The coffee - unfortunately was the worst i have had, it was either day old or someone who doesn't drink coffee made it- it was so thick and burnt. No amount of cream made it lighter or smoothed it out. The patio area is cute and would be great for groups or a party. I'd just ask for a fresh pot of coffee 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

I seriously felt like I got scammed by this restaurant and regret coming here for Valentine's day. The service was fine but it felt like they were rushing to get us out as they kept bringing food before we had touched the other courses. I hadn't even touched my main entree but they brought the dessert out, took it to the back again, and let the ice cream on the cake back. We ended up with a really sad dessert... I was also quite upset with the course menu which wasn't obvious when you make the reservation. The options were super limited and the food itself was quite mediocre for the price point of $90 per person. You'd expect great service, satisfying portions, tasty food, and great presentation with a price point like that but we got none of that. The only saving grace would be the ambiance... but the heaters they had for the outside seating must have been extremely dirty as black stuff kept falling onto our table and into my drink and the plates and table was dusty. read more

Tarantella on 4th - they brought out the cake with melted ice cream :( - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

A small but an intimate dining experience for just two of us, on the back patio of this 4th Street gem. 1135 Very friendly staff and service. Had the seafood cioppino and she had the gnocchi with pesto. Both delicious and good size servings. Tried their meatballs as well (how I normally gauge an Italian restaurant) and they were just about as good as my Noni's. All of this with a bottle of Barbaresco from Marco Bonfante vineyards. An excellent way to spend an evening! read more

Located in a 'hip' area of Long Beach there are many restaurants and shops to explore here, including the Art Theater which isjust down the street on the other side. There are 3 areas to dine at Tarantella: on the sidewalk up front; indoors (bit toasty) or outside in their back garden. We opted for the back garden on the advice from departing diners. We came close to 7pm on a Saturday and arrived with a group of 4 and another group of 2 waiting to be seated. We all went to the garden and it became quite clear that they were understaffed. A table next to us made it obvious: 3 of them had their food (getting cold) while two waited and waited. Once we (finally) got some water, wine and some focaccia, our food orders arrived quickly. The focaccia was not great in my opinion - too moist; but my dining companion enjoyed it. The Calamari Appetizer was very good. Crispy, non greasy pieces of calamari (not enough tentacles which I like but I get it that most people don't want these) lightly fried. The tomato sauce on the side was a zesty one, so I imagine this place can do a good arrabbiata sauce! We then shared a Caesar Salad. This was a win-win too with two crostini toasts nicely done with garlic. The salad dressing was superb and the salad a nice portion to share. We then shared the Ragu Cinghiale with is a wild boar ragu with Pappardelle pasta. Although tasty this was a bit disappointing, as there appeared to be little wild boar. I was expecting a much heartier dish. The sauce was good and the pasta fresh but I can not recommend this dish per se as they have other options. A highlight of the garden is the saxophone player. Not sure if he gets paid by the restaurant as he has a jar for contributions. I contributed but also hope he gets paid by the restaurant. The music is a fantastic addition and really adds to the ambiance of the garden (see my comments forthcoming about the garden). Feels a little like being in Italy. This appears to be a family run restaurant with great recipes and can do most dishes justice. I give them a 4 rating, because the garden needs some dusting off and service was off. Spider webs abound, dented heat lamps, etc. One bathroom is kind of a drag and not their fault per se but their own staff is delayed with this situation. Perhaps a sign inside and outside single bathrooms that reminds folks "Others May Be Waiting, Please Be Thoughtful" or something would be nice. I went to look for the kitchen staff woman who had been waiting but gave up but was reprimanded for peeking in the kitchen. read more

Cute little spot in Lb. There's street parking with meters, free after 7pm. The back patio has such a cute romantic ambience with live music. My friend and I got the chanita salad that had arugula, pears, sun dried tomatoes with balsamic dressing. It was refreshingly good! We tried their ragu de cinghiale, which was okay. I'm glad I tried it. I personally wouldn't order this again. We also tried the cheese wheel with mushrooms added. It was my absolute favorite. Overall a great experience. Staff here is also amazing. I would come back with my friends and family here again. read more

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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

It's not possible to give 6 stars, otherwise I would. I got the lobster pasta my fiance had the spaghetti and meatballs.. and we split the carpaccio. Everything was phenomenal! The bread they give, they GRILL and it's such a delicious texture (baked with rosemary??). I'm italian, so I'm very picky. This place is authentic and has my stamp of approval! Service was exceptional! And VERY quick. The servers are kind and attentive. Hidden Gem of Long Beach ! read more

Bucket list item checked off! Pasta alla Ruota was crazy good! thank you Carlos and Amy for making our date night amazing with the best pasta I have ever had! read more

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

Tarantella on 4th was the perfect spot for our Mother's Day celebration this year. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and genuinely cared for--especially Carlos, who went above and beyond to make sure my mom had a memorable experience. He checked in often, gave thoughtful recommendations from the special menu, and had a great sense of timing--never rushed, never slow. Each dish had that comforting, homemade feel but with a refined touch. We started with the burrata and prosciutto--absolutely fresh and beautifully plated. For the main course, my mom had the seafood pasta, and I went with the short rib ravioli. Both were rich, flavorful, and clearly made from scratch. Megan, our server, was kind, attentive, and full of personality--she made us laugh and even snapped a great photo for us. The ambiance really tied it all together: soft music, cozy lighting, and a relaxed but elegant vibe that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the moment. My mom said it was one of her favorite Mother's Day meals ever--and I have to agree. Tarantella on 4th delivered not just great food, but a heartfelt experience. We'll absolutely be back, and I'll be recommending it to friends for any special occasion. read more