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AMMATOLI, Long Beach, CA

AMMATOLI

4.7
4.7
949 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
The Levant is the place where the sun rises, geographically it covers the region bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This region hosted a vast variety of cultures through history creating what is now known as the Levantine Cuisine which is the specialty of Ammatoli.

AMMATOLI is distinctive and extraordinarily fresh and healthy. We use only the finest quality ingredients, and all our produce and bread are delivered daily, honoring the traditional recipes and exotic flavors from the cuisines of the Levant... served in a welcoming ambiance!

Our Mediterranean influenced kitchen gains inspiration from the best cuisine the Levant has to offer. Our fresh creative menu items are made from scratch and health oriented. The result is a cuisine that is tasty and exotic. Levantine food is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet, cuisine that goes under the heading, healthy food, high on vegetables and big on flavor!

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–7:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (562) 435-0808
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Middle Eastern
  • Executive chef
    Chef Dima
  • Catering
    Impress your guests with AMMATOLI special catering packages for all your events!
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events up to 100 persons. Buy-outs are available.
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Cross street
    Long Beach Blvd.
  • Parking details
    The City of Long Beach offers 2 hour free parking in all public parking spaces. Our visitors can use Parking Structure Lot C; on E. 3rd St. and Promenade.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour at AMMATOLI

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM,Mon - Tue - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Enjoy some great food, beer and wine and welcoming ambiance with our Happy Hour specials. Mon - Fri 3:00pm - 5:30pm Dine-in Only.

What 949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Mediterranean

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambiance

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for brunch

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Good for business meals

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Innovative

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Healthy

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Most Booked

949 Reviews
  1. KarimW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible. Servers were great. Vibe was on point. New go2 place when I’m in the LBC. .

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  2. TerriG

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lily was an amazing server, full of energy and enthusiasm. She made great suggestions for food and we’re looking forward to returning.

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  3. LBCLiving

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always A+. One of the best restaurants in SoCal. Hands down.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sea bass was exceptional as was every item we ordered

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    food was not fresh. they just warmed it up and brought to the table

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drinks. Dessert is a must! Beautiful interior and friendly staff

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food!! Note: The mixed shawarma plate is enough to feed 4 people. Looking forward to having it again for lunch!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great just like the last time, it’s definitely a stop if we’re in the neighborhood.

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  9. Vero

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious here. Everything is so fresh ! We go back every chance we get

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  10. RobertS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great meal when we eat at Ammatoli and last night did not disappoint. We had exceptional service from Kile.

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  11. Darryl

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    I love Ammatoli and usually have a great experience. Food was very good. This time was a little annoying because the waitress we had was very pushy about trying to “sell” us more foods appetizers and drinks. To the point where she sometimes didn’t even ask. We wanted pita bread, which costs $6 but automatically said she was going to put in two orders when we didn’t ask for two. Also, she would say things like “and I’ll bring you another Prosecco” when I didn’t ask for another one. Just felt very pushy and aggressive which I did not like.

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  12. LynnT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food is delicious but overpriced especially when you have to pay $6 for 3 pieces of pita bread which to have to buy if you order humus or huhamarrah because they give you nothing with any order to eat your appetizer or humus with. Also, they were out of any of their non-alcoholic beers or wines early on Sunday.

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  13. NataliaK

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a wonderful time at Ammatoli. This time we dined and had wonderful service. Our server named Lily was fantastic!! Very friendly, welcoming, and attentive as she helped us make our menu selections and service throughout the evening. The food was so delicious. We love the warm and exciting beautiful ambiance of the dining area. Such an over all wonderful time, we can't wait to go back and dine again. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  14. Rz12345

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant I’ve ever been to . If you don’t go you’re missing out on life. 5 stars!!!!

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  15. SuehailaA

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely delicious. Authentic Mediterranean dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and bring joy to your soul! I am from Michigan and every time I come to the area, it’s the first place I want to go. The staff are absolutely fantastic. My favorite is Lily. Super kind and sweet, and very accommodating and helpful. The ambience is a vibe on its own. A beautifully decorated space with comfortable seating and aesthetically appealing surroundings.

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  16. KrisQ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Food and service are top of the line. 5 Star

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  17. MisterH

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best Middle Eastern food in Long Beach and maybe even LA. Wonderful service and the interior of the restaurant is very pretty.

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  18. PickyBoater

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We’ve eaten here several times. Dips and fresh baked pita are a must. Lentil soup is excellent. My wife loves the salmon. The gyro platter, shawarma and lamb chops are all great. I particularly like the lamb chop set up, very tasty! Suggest placing any appetizer order first and waiting a bit on the main, otherwise all food comes out fairly close together. Also, wish they had a full bar.

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  19. DiegoR

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, excellent service in a beautiful place. The food is just delicious, the kind of food that makes you think that you were invented to someone’s house. It has the “home-made” flavor. Nothing disappoints. A place like no other.

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  20. David

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great staff. We just felt rushed to finish at the end of the night. Seemed like they HAD to close the restaurant by 10:30 pm.

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  21. JaneT

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We love Ammatoli and it's one of our favorite places to go. The wait staff is very friendly.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarah and Alex are exceptional servers they made my experience so memorable and I will be coming back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. The flavors are amazing, everything is so well thought out and the attention to detail is fantastic. It is a family business and Chef Dima and her fantastic staff always makes you feel welcome. The brunch and regular menu do not disappoint. It is popular and there might be a wait at peak hours. I would encourage to make advance reservations.

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  24. MarisolG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the ambiance and decor , the entire location is beautifully decorated. The food was so flavorful , delicious ! I came for dinner, I will be back for lunch . Service was attentive !

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  25. vickiL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful experience. The venue was impeccable and the food memorable. If we lived closer we would be back often! Wish you had a location in Dana Point!

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  26. NohaA

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection. Ordered the shawarma w hummus, grape leaves, shawarma entree, masakhan, Turkish coffee, mint lemonade, and knafeh. Everything was delicious. This is a very special place.

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  27. Supi

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great services. I will definitely go back, especially for the dessert : Knafeh.

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  28. Zeena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ammatoli is the best restaurant in Long Beach, hands down. It reminds me of home and makes me feel at home, too -- from the cooking to the decor. I love that it is authentic to Palestinian/Arab cultures and traditions. Everything I have tried/eaten at Ammatoli has been 10 out of 10!

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  29. LaurieL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my new favorite restaurant! The hummus is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I also had the lamb kebabs which were cooked perfectly. Can’t wait to go back!

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  30. AlexG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Finally was able to get a reservation and four of us went last night with friends at 7:00pm. The hostess got us seated pretty quickly and we got a nice table and we immediately loved the ambiance. It’s current, architecturally interesting, nicely decorated and fun. We had a super sweet server named Harmony and we ordered the “feast” which was a perfect assortment of meats and sides. The pita came out warm and fluffy. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Could use a broader selection of wines. Dessert was okay, nothing outstanding, but overall we enjoyed it and would definitely go back!

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  31. 1TryPeche

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food a little overpriced and oversold by waitress

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  32. JessicaC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants! The food doesn’t ever disappoint so flavorful and perfectly portioned. The only thing I would say is that the wine selection could use a little sprucing. That doesn’t deter me from eating here any chance I get !

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  33. EstelH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food and ambiance were fantastic, except some issues with the waitstaff not communicating with one another. It made us feel rushed even though we'd been there only an hour or so while a big group cleared up around that time, and there were plenty of open tables. However, the male manager and female waitress were apologetic and professional, which we appreciated. My only feedback to this restaurant would be please serve extra spoons and forks for shared dishes at the table. I feel that this restaurant has the potential to stand alongside with Bavel and Saffy's. If they elevate their service, it can take them to the next level, which I have no doubt the chef has the potential to do so if that is their aspiration.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been here a few times and always have an exceptional experience. Highly recommend.

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  35. RosangelaD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is consistently delicious and satisfying. Indoor ambience is glamorous and pretty.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great atmosphere. A must go to place when your in town

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  37. MitchellF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impossible to overstate how delicious all the food is here. I should also say that you will never find fresher pita anywhere else in the area. I can’t stop giving them my money!

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  38. Audra

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was decent nothing spectacular. Made a reservation but we were sat in the bar area and our server was very short with us and didn’t make the experience very pleasant. We asked for a dessert menu - I was really looking forward to their desserts. The menu never came and our plates were cleared with food still on them so we got the feeling they were rushing us out of there.

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  39. Leone

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great location with personable and friendly staff.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Beautiful decor, fantastic service, and incredible food.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from AMMATOLI using the Order Online button. AMMATOLI also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. AMMATOLI also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 435-0808.

AMMATOLI is rated 4.7 stars by 949 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for AMMATOLI

285 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802-3141

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Long Beach Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–7:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The City of Long Beach offers 2 hour free parking in all public parking spaces. Our visitors can use Parking Structure Lot C; on E. 3rd St. and Promenade.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Middle Eastern
  • Executive chef
    Chef Dima
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (562) 435-0808
  • Catering
    Impress your guests with AMMATOLI special catering packages for all your events!
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events up to 100 persons. Buy-outs are available.
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