Restaurants
Aji Peruvian Cuisine
Ají Peruvian Cuisine brings contemporary dining and great libations to Long Beach’s thriving Retro Row. Discover the tastes and flavor profiles that reflect the cuisine of Peru. Under the toque is chef-owner Mitto who executes each dish with flair. Discover more than 16 rotating taps of craft beer along with a thoughtful wine list curated to pair with each and every dish.
LEAP DAY SPECIAL | FEB 29 ONLY: $2.99 glass of wine
Naples Rib Company
For nearly 30 years. Naples Rib Co. has been the go-to place in Long Beach for saucy ribs. Slow roasted and fall off the bone goodness, coupled with onion bricks, salads, cornbread and a long list of libations makes Naples Rib Co. a neighborhood favorite.
Union Mezcal with Deleon Tequila, Lime and Strawberry Agave
Michael’s on Naples
Michael’s On Naples is the standard for creative Italian dining on Naples Island. Featuring a menu of small plates, classic and contemporary Italian fare plus a curated wine list and hand-crafted cocktails, this is the go-to place for everyday dining and special occasions. Select the more formal dining room on the ground level or make your way to the Rooftop Bar for apertivo and conversation.
Buono’s Authenic Pizzeria
Buono’s Authentic Pizzeria is locally owned for more than half a century with two Long Beach locations on Willow Avenue and on Ocean Blvd. in Downtown Long Beach. From the pizza fashioned from hand-kneaded dough made fresh daily, to the homemade sauces and sausages, to the fresh mozzarella and gas-fired brick ovens, eating at Buono’s is like dining at a pizzeria in the Old Country. When you order any of our Italian specialties, such as lasagna, spaghetti, eggplant parmigiana, or linguine e vongole, you are tasting a bit of Italy in the heart of Downtown Long Beach!
L’Opera Ristorante
For more than 30 years, L’Opera has been the premier dining destination for authentic Italian fare in downtown Long Beach. Located in a former early 20th-century bank at the corner of Pine Avenue and 1st Street, L’Opera is the perfect setting for an unforgettable meal and impeccable service. For those who want to simply sit at the bar for apertivo, L’Opera offers a stellar list of wines as well as hand-crafted cocktails.
Taittinger La Francaise Brut France
Dourthe La Grande Cuvee Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc
Carmel Road Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir