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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.8 (2747)
$31 to $50
Italian
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Celebrating over 35 years of award winning classic & modern Italian cuisine! Owner Terry Antonelli believes in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. Chef Walter Cotta shops at local farmer's and produce markets throughout the week to insure the best quality ingredients. Our pastas, raviolis, bread, sauces and desserts are homemade. His menu also includes a number of vegan and gluten free items that are sure to please all palates. For dinner or a private event, L'Opera is a must!
Zagat rated L'Opera as one of the top Italian Restaurants in the United States; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2005; Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Scepter, 5 Star Award, Golden Bacchus, Sommelier of the Year 2005 & 2016, Server of the Year, and Restaurateur of the Year Award Winner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • Website
    http://www.lopera.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • Catering
    L'Opera's catering options are endless - from take away trays, drop off catering, or full service catering events, we have a way to bring the heart & soul of L'Opera into your home! Please e-mail lopera.nicolelira@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    You can sit back & relax knowing that everything will run like clockwork in our Wine Cellar, La Scala, Aldo Luongo Room, or Main Dining Room thanks to our creative approach & attention to detail. Chef Walter Cota is ready to prepare a menu to delight all of your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Williams: (562) 491-0066
  • Location
    101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available on First Street for a $10 fee. From Ocean Blvd turn North on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave. From the 710 FWY exit Broadway. Make a Right on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
  • Public transit
    Metro
  • Entertainment
    Live Opera on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

L'Opera's menu was last updated on 4/19/2024.

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What 2,747 people are saying

L'Opera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Overall

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Service

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambiance

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for fine wines

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Romantic

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Opera in Long Beach offers "exceptional in every respect" dining with "super fresh dishes," a "great wine list," and "attentive service." Set in a historic building, it exudes elegance and features live music, making it "perfect for special occasions." Highly recommended for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance.

2,747 Reviews

  1. Rene

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with excellent food and service. It was my wife's birthday, and L'Opera was the perfect place to celebrate her special day. The live music was the cherry on top, and even though the trio was only a few feet away, the noise level did not interfere with the conversations at our table. Our server (Dean) and the restaurant Manager were very attentive. Definitely deserving of the 5 star rating and would highly recommend.

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  2. Glenn VIP

    Los Angeles85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The white linen tablecloth ambiance, outstanding service and dinner menu never disappoint. However, the addition of a new musical group has increased the noise level.

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  3. Richard

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Fantastic food and service. L'Opera is a very classy place and we will be back again. The cocktails were excellent, as was the dinner sourc\ses.

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  4. Michel

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic Service, everything was timely delivered and superb host , waiters and receptionist. Only good things to say about this place. You will never go wrong at L'Opera

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  5. Kenneth VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food and good service. Talented bar tender.

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  6. Stefan

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner...it was 15 years since we last dined @ L'Opera and the quality has remained the same!

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  7. Lynn

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are in the Long Beach area, please don't miss an opportunity to dine at L'Opera. It is centrally located near the Convention Center and major hotels. The food is always excellent, as is the staff and service. The restaurant is located in an historic building that lends itself beautifully to the elegant ambience and the feel that you are someplace special. I have been dining there for years whenever I am in the area and it has never failed to impress.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional in every respect, truly good. Super fresh dishes up and down the menu, outstanding quality wine selection, attentive service and fine ambience. Highly recommend this superb Italian restaurant.

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  9. Roger

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and wine. Was happy that the menu was very well marked for vegetarian options, as well as vegan and gluten free. Live music was great, and was a very nice evening.

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  10. Michael

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an amazing Italian dinner for my wife’s birthday celebration!

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FAQs

L'Opera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 491-0066.

L'Opera is rated 4.8 stars by 2747 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for L'Opera

101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available on First Street for a $10 fee. From Ocean Blvd turn North on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave. From the 710 FWY exit Broadway. Make a Right on Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
  • Public transit
    Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Walter Cotta
  • Entertainment
    Live Opera on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lopera.com/
  • Phone number
    (562) 491-0066
  • Catering
    L'Opera's catering options are endless - from take away trays, drop off catering, or full service catering events, we have a way to bring the heart & soul of L'Opera into your home! Please e-mail lopera.nicolelira@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    You can sit back & relax knowing that everything will run like clockwork in our Wine Cellar, La Scala, Aldo Luongo Room, or Main Dining Room thanks to our creative approach & attention to detail. Chef Walter Cota is ready to prepare a menu to delight all of your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Williams: (562) 491-0066

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