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L'Opera, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera

4.9 (2773)
$31 to $50
Italian
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 2,773 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
  • 4.6Value

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 in Long Beach offers a luxurious dining experience with "magical" food and "exceptional" service. The ambiance feels like a European fine dining establishment, complemented by live entertainment and an "extensive" wine list. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "gloriously delicious" dishes. Perfect for special occasions or casual dinners.
2,773 Reviews

  1. ARTHUR VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant atmosphere, attentive, professional service and creative cuisine. Shared a mushroom gnudi pasta and lamb chops main. Barely room for an exquisite pana cotta. Extensive wine list at all price levels, lots of interesting Italian selections. Quiet to moderate noise level good for dates and business diners.

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  2. Kelly

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great in a historic older building. Our waiter was the best. He paid attention to detail and we were well taken care of. He was knowledgeable, made suggestions off the menu and daily specials, refilled drinks, and made sure my gluten free needs were met. He was very polite and delivered service with a smile and some Italian words.

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  3. Victor

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is just magical! Everything tastes perfect! Order something with truffle oil and it will make your visit worth while. Try the fillet mignon too! 😋 Service is awesome! Gonna be back for sure! 👌🏼

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  4. Christopher

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The LOpera is an pure luxury dining experience in Long Beach. If you have never been to an Opera house your are in for a beautiful evening I recommend the entire menu. And you never know what celebrity you might encounter there🙂

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  5. LYNN VIP

    Los Angeles60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is amazing, professional, prepared, knowledgeable about the food/wine offered and personable in such a natural way like you were in their home!! BRAVO!!!!! Thank you

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  6. Row

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Roberto was fantastic. Server Felix was a little too busy so it took 15 minutes of wait before we can order. And he did not scrape the crumbs off the table like your servers normally do. He did deliver the food in time so the wait wasn’t too bad for that.

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  7. Mark VIP

    Orange County26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed a L'opera Gem salad, Frutti di mare pasta dish and a tiranisu - all were excellent dishes. My 3 friends also enjoyed a variety of other dishes. Some live entertainment in the background aids in creating a very pleasant dining experience. A couple of bottles of Rombauer Chardonnay didn't hurt either! Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.

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  8. DR

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came back twice becoz it was so good the first time. However, disappointed that the second time, the complimentary bruschetta appetizer was only one piece when the evening before, it was one full order of bruschetta. $14 for a two pieces of bruschetta was way too expensive as written on my receipt. Although it was comped, to know that two pieces would cost $14 is outrageous.

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  9. Todd VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our 2nd evening at L’Opera in a week. What stands out is the the service which is very attentive! The food is excellent and the table thoroughly enjoyed every item. I was amazed at the extensive wine list. The live entertainment was an excellent touch. 5-stars all around!

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  10. Victoria

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the meal, but the atmosphere wasn’t exactly what was expected. The restaurant had a sour/funky smell when we walked in.

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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 2773 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
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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