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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.9 (2761)
$31 to $50
Italian
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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 2,761 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Overall

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Food

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Service

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambiance

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Value

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for fine wines

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Opera delights diners with "fantastic service" and "excellent food," offering an authentic Italian dining experience. The "beautiful ambiance" features live music, enhancing the atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "great wine selection." Ideal for special occasions, L'Opera promises a memorable evening with "delicious" dishes and elegant surroundings.
2,761 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott is a geat asset to this establishment! Thank you!

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  2. Joseph

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food service and atmosphere was wonderful, the acoustics do not have much sound deadening materials so it can get loud however, last night the conversation level was pleasant.

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  3. Ben

    Minneapolis - St. Paul13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service! From the front to the server, the staff was excellent. The were personable and knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back. Great for a business dinner.

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  4. Yashwanth

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pesto pasta was extremely bad. Sauce tasted like it was blended and was runny. Chicken tasted plasticky. Horrible experience overall

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  5. Ron

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! It did smell a bit like a sewer leak upon entering, but the ambiance, food and service more than made up for it. The vibe is relaxing and beautiful and the staff was super friendly. Looved the live music as well. They offer a variety of options, including vegetarian and vegan choices. would highly recommend if in the area.

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  6. Nancy

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was 5 star! Food was amazing and service was beyond excellent! Thank you Scott (and team!). Was for a birthday celebration and it couldn’t have been more special.

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  7. susan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic and overall food quality was spectacular!

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  8. Ross

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Our waiter was great and service was excellent with time in between meals to chat. Definitely a place you could order your entrees and eat them family style. We would repeat if ever back in Long Beach

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  9. Michael VIP

    Portland / Oregon70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Italian we have had and we have been to a LOT of Italian restaurants. The food was absolutely fantastic with flavor and presentation. Service was exceptional with Josh as our server. The ambiance and live music just added to that. My wife had the seafood special which was halibut with leeks and a lemon sauce and I had the Ragu Lasagna . Best lasagna I have had since my aunt used to make it from Italy… Next time we are in Long Beach, this will be top of our list to eat at again.

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  10. Wendy VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alfredo made our first experience an amazing time. He made spot on recommendations, we waited for nothing and even topped off the night with chocolate covered strawberries. Our table service was great, as well. The food was perfect portion sized, plated well, well seasoned and very tasty.

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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 4.9 stars by 2761 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 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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