Marlena

Name: Marlena
Address: 5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90803
Telephone: (562) 203-1500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (178)

$31 to $50

Italian

5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803

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2 people

May 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Driven by Seasonality + Local Ingredients – Our kitchen artfully balances Italian + Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of operation
Cafe and Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(562) 203-1500
Website
http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Ryan
Private party facilities
Group dining for parties of 9 or more and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com

Location
5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Cross street
Naples Plaza at Cordova. Park after 5pm at Medical Ctr Lot or on Syracuse
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

9+ Guests Prix Fixe Menu
$115.90 per person
Multiple dates available
For Groups greater than 9 guests we require a pre ordered prix fixe menu at $95 (plus tax and 22% gratuity) that features all of our offerings shared family style. We will prepare our house classics: Crispy Fried Cauliflower. Little Gems Caesar Pachamama Pork Meatballs Spicy Salami Pizza Margherita Pizza Whole Butterflied Branzino 32 oz Dry Aged Creekstone Bistecca alla Fiorentina with rosemary-garlic potatoes and arugula salad Sweet English pea agnolotti, guanciale, confit chiles, Parmigiano Burnt Basque cheesecake Or craft a menu of your own choosing with us. Preview the menu in our menus section above and email selections into us 3 days before your party.
Wine Maker Dinner - La Sibilla - Wed. May 14th
May 14, 2025 only
On Wednesday May 14th, between 5 PM and 8 PM come and meet the winemakers from La Sibilla and enjoy these very unique wines along with a paired menu. For five generations the Di Meo family has been the custodian of ancient vineyards perched on the hills of Baia in Campi Flegrei, northwest of Naples in Campania. Chef Michael Ryan has prepared a unique menu highlighting specialties from the distinct regions within Campania that will be available along side our usual menu. Choose to order a la carte or a tasting of all of the dishes on this special menu. Full special menu: $95 per person, Wine Pairings $50 per person. The special menu is available for view on our "Menu" tab above.
Chef's Table Family Feast
$854.00 per party
Multiple dates available
A limited seating per night chefs tasting menu experience. Gather up to 8 friends in the patio at our large kitchen adjacent chef's table and share Marlena classics in a family style feast. Crispy Fried Cauliflower. Little Gems Caesar Pachamama Pork Meatballs Spicy Salami Pizza Margherita Pizza Whole Butterflied Branzino 32 oz Dry Aged Creekstone Bistecca alla Fiorentina with rosemary-garlic potatoes and arugula salad Ricotta agnolotti, black truffle butter Burnt Basque cheesecake

Mixed olives$8.00
fennel pollen, orange, rosemary
Grilled Spanish octopus$28.00
romesco, crunchy chickpeas, aged sherry vinegar
Baja Kanpachi crudo$22.00
sweet onion relish, capers, confit Fresno chiles, pickled ninja radish, lemon
Crispy fried cauliflower$16.00
chermoula, cilantro, lemon, breadcrumbs
Grilled asparagus$24.00
Pioppino mushrooms, Parmigiano, egg *
Pachamama pork meatballs$18.00
Bianco tomatoes, Grana, grilled bread

GREENS

Bufala ricotta$20.00
blood orange, cara cara, beets, fennel, lemon vinaigrette
Little gems$17.00
boquerones, lemon, Grana

PASTA

Pappardelle$32.00
oxtail ragu, rosemary, Parmigiano
Sweet English pea agnolotti$32.00
Guanciale, confit chiles, Parmigiano
Strascinati$30.00
Sausage, ndjua, broccolini, tomato, caciocavallo

FROM THE JOSPER GRILL

32 Oz Dry aged Creekstone bistecca alla Fiorentina$160.00
for the table, rosemary-garlic potatoes, arugula salad
14 Oz Creekstone prime ribeye$75.00
cipollini onions, balsamic
8 Oz Creekstone prime flat iron steak$38.00
salsa verde
Pistachio-crusted Australian lamb rack$45.00
spiced lebni, couscous, cherry tomatoes
8oz Iberico pork secreto$45.00
adobo marinade, piquillo peppers, chimichurri
Whole butterflied branzino$38.00
toybox squash, brown butter, capers, breadcrumbs
8 oz Mary’s duck breast$42.00
Green garlic, spinach, pine nuts, fried cardoons

PIZZA

gluten free +$4

Bianco$20.00
tomatoes, Calabrian oregano, garlic, olive oil
Mozzarella$24.00
bianco tomato, basil, olive oil
Spicy salami$28.00
smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoncino, basil
Blue oyster mushrooms$28.00
Parmigiano cream, fontina, olives, marjoram
Prosciutto$28.00
sweet peppers, red onion, Parmigiano, mozzarella, hot honey, arugula
Pea puree (vegan)$28.00
Squash, herbs, pea tendrils, lemon
Asparagus$28.00
garlic puree, lemon zest, Parmigiano, stracchino

DESSERT

Burnt Basque Cheesecake (gf)$15.00
Orange fennel olive oil cake$15.00
Soft Serve Gelato Mascarpone or Chocolate$10.00
Affogato$12.00

What 178 people are saying

Marlena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 Food
Long Beach / Catalina
Best Service
Long Beach / Catalina
Best Ambiance
Long Beach / Catalina
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlena delights with "spectacular" food and "outstanding" service, creating a "special place" with a "great vibe." Guests rave about its "amazing" pizzas, "delicious" cocktails, and "unique indoor-outdoor feel." While some find it "a bit pricey," the quality of the dining experience is consistently praised.

178 Reviews

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Averie
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marlena is a true gem. Every employee that I came into contact with was kind & helpful. The bar was beautiful and they have a lot of “additive free” options for tequila which I appreciated. The drinks were fun & delicious. The brunch menu food was simple & great. I tried their steak & burger but what stood out to me the most was their spicy salami pizza. We had a gathering with 6 women here and each of us left happy, which is a victory! Lauren was patient, friendly & knowledgeable on the menu — what more can you ask for in a server?! Thank you for everything & I look forward to trying their dinner menu next!
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Karen
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the brunch menu. My mom and I shared the little gem salad, cauliflower, and snap peas with white chocolate. Excellent food and charming, efficient service. Will definitely make this a regular spot for weekend brunch and look forward to trying Marlena for dinner.
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Darlyn
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! Definitely coming back!!!!
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Jackie VIP
Seattle49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Every dish, every time is exceptional. We’ve been there several times with several friends and are never, ever disappointed. The food is always exceptional, and I highly recommend.
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mehdi
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tucked in a soft and beautiful spot. Clever and fun Menu. Excellent pizzas. Bread to die for. Small dishes plenty for two. We had the asparagus. 🥰🥰. The Branzino was cooked to perfection. Great value for a bang up great meal experience.
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Kathleen VIP
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our dinner was perfect. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and charming. His recommendations were spot on. The pace of dinner made the experience just right. We will all return soon.
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Elizabeth VIP
Orange County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful restaurant to go to. Francisco was amazing. He was so kind and attentive. The food is excellent. I would highly recommend going here
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Debra
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Long Beach. Great atmosphere! The food was amazing and the staff were so nice! Love this place! Highly recommend!
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Alyssa
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful atmosphere. Quaint and quiet but as people arrived it got louder but not too loud. Food was tasty and a good proportion. Great sharing place. Service was great. Very much enjoyed the experience
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Suzanne VIP
Central Coast12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Marlena. My only complaint is that they use canola oil to fry with instead of using a healthier alternative such as beef tallow. Why are we compromising people‘s health for money? Canola is cheap and I think it’s reasonable to assume that a restaurant of this caliber that serves really nice quality food should be using a better product to fry than canola. Come on, let’s make better choices and care about people‘s health more than your bottom line.
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FAQs

Marlena is rated 4.8 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Naples Plaza at Cordova. Park after 5pm at Medical Ctr Lot or on Syracuse
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Hours of operation
Cafe and Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Michael Ryan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
Phone number
(562) 203-1500
Private party facilities
Group dining for parties of 9 or more and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com

Marlena

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

9+ Guests Prix Fixe Menu

Wine Maker Dinner - La Sibilla - Wed. May 14th

Chef's Table Family Feast

BREAD

Rosso$10.00

Bianco$10.00

SMALL PLATES

Mixed olives$8.00

Grilled Spanish octopus$28.00

Baja Kanpachi crudo$22.00

Crispy fried cauliflower$16.00

Grilled asparagus$24.00

Pachamama pork meatballs$18.00

GREENS

Bufala ricotta$20.00

Little gems$17.00

PASTA

Pappardelle$32.00

Sweet English pea agnolotti$32.00

Strascinati$30.00

FROM THE JOSPER GRILL

32 Oz Dry aged Creekstone bistecca alla Fiorentina$160.00

14 Oz Creekstone prime ribeye$75.00

8 Oz Creekstone prime flat iron steak$38.00

Pistachio-crusted Australian lamb rack$45.00

8oz Iberico pork secreto$45.00

Whole butterflied branzino$38.00

8 oz Mary’s duck breast$42.00

PIZZA

Bianco$20.00

Mozzarella$24.00

Spicy salami$28.00

Blue oyster mushrooms$28.00

Prosciutto$28.00

Pea puree (vegan)$28.00

Asparagus$28.00

DESSERT

Burnt Basque Cheesecake (gf)$15.00

Orange fennel olive oil cake$15.00

Soft Serve Gelato Mascarpone or Chocolate$10.00

Affogato$12.00

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