L'Opera Ristorante

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Long Beach Italian Institution

L'Opera Ristorante has established itself as one of Long Beach's most respected destinations for Italian cuisine. Situated on Pine Avenue in the heart of downtown, the restaurant has built a reputation serious enough to earn Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence — a distinction that signals not just a well-stocked cellar, but a genuine commitment to pairing great wine with great food.

The Wine List

Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence is not handed out lightly. It recognizes restaurants that go beyond a basic selection to offer lists with breadth, depth, and thoughtful organization — the kind of list that rewards both the curious diner and the seasoned collector. At L'Opera, that recognition reflects a dedication to the Italian table in its fullest sense, where wine and food are understood as inseparable.

Dinner on Pine Avenue

L'Opera is a dinner destination, the sort of place suited to an unhurried evening. The setting on Pine Ave. anchors it firmly in Long Beach's downtown dining scene, offering a more formal, considered experience than the city's more casual options. For those seeking Italian cuisine with genuine depth — in both the kitchen and the wine program — L'Opera remains a consistent and well-regarded choice.