L'Opera

Name: L'Opera
Address: 101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States, 90802
Telephone: (562) 491-0066
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2678 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Celebrating over 30 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.

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Private dining

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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
Neighbourhood
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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What 2,678 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Best Overall
Long Beach / Catalina
Best Service
Long Beach / Catalina
Great for fine wines
Long Beach / Catalina
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Opera in Long Beach stands out as a premier Italian dining destination. Known for its "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "beautiful atmosphere," it offers a memorable experience. Guests highlight the accommodating staff, including standout servers like Scott and Josh. Perfect for special occasions, L'Opera consistently "never disappoints" with its gourmet dishes and impressive wine list.

2,678 Reviews

C
Cindy
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in our family was in agreement that this was the best Italian we have had in a long time. We will be back.
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Robb
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve dined at L’Opera since the early 1990s. It’s a sentimental favorite but we would not return if it weren’t consistently good. Our recent visit was no exception. The atmosphere was lively, we had exceptional service from professional wait staff, quality dishes (branzino and filet mignon). For those interested in wine, the list is extensive with options in many categories and price points.
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Monica
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As first time guests we felt completely spoiled. We had a fantastic dinner experience. The waiter was terrific and recommended a really lovely bottle of wine to complement our meal choices. We were headed to the ballet so our waiter made sure we got served in a timely but relaxed pace. Deliziosa!!!
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Dino
Los Angeles
306 reviews
5.0
306 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best homemade pasta this side of Italy - the chicken lasagna ( Lasagna di Pollo ) is delicious. The Chimichurri is addictive- it’s so fresh and pleasant to the palate. The duo stars are the delicate butternut squash Cappellacci di Zucca & the short rib raviolis of Lombardi. One may split and divinely dine on both. This restaurant is wonderful & such an enjoyable meal.
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Jennifer
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience dining at L'Opera! And it is just that, an experience. You do not just go there to eat. From the ambiance, to the service, delicious food, all in a beautiful setting, it is a wonderful experience. Also for an Italian restaurant to offer so many gluten free options was outstanding.
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Junelle
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was amazing! Our server was such a delightful human! I definitely recommend!
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Wendy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely experience. From meeting with our group for happy hour at the bar...to dinner. The service was impeccable.
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ronna
Sacramento
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Reliably great food and service!
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Cindy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Scott, was amazing, he definitely made our experience! The restaurant is beautiful, our group had a wonderful time.
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Mette
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in great setting, wonderful service as always by the attentive and professional Lopera staff. We look forward to every time we return whether it be for a business event or privately.
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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 2678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Additional information

Cross Street
First Street
Neighbourhood
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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L'Opera

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Featured in

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Popular dishes

Lasagna di Pollo

Pasta Romana

Rigatoni ai Funghi

Menu

What 2,678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does L'Opera offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'Opera restaurant rated?

Is L'Opera currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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