Restaurants near Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

L’Opera continues to deliver Italian dining at its finest! Start with the colossal shrimp cocktail, served perfectly ice-cold—among the best anywhere! An exceptional wine list showcases wonderful Italian, French, and California selections. The Lasagna di Pollo is pure indulgence, featuring homemade pasta layered with chicken ragù, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, and a luscious spicy tomato-pesto cream sauce. The Cappellacci di Zucca raviolis, stuffed with butternut squash and ricotta, are equally tempting. However, I asked to share the Lombardi on-the-same-plate, exquisite homemade ravioli filled with red wine-braised beef short rib and ricotta, finished in a luxurious Gorgonzola, green pea, and broccolini cream sauce. Absolutely double sensational! Another personal favorite is the Vitello alla Milanese—a beautifully pounded, breaded bone-in veal chop served over tomato sauce with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano, bright lemon dressing, and fingerling potatoes. A magnificent Italian classic. The real star is the fresh, house-made pasta. Every dish celebrates authentic Italian craftsmanship, generous flavors, and a passion for exceptional food.

Great service! Excellent food. Everyone exceed our expectations..

Chef Max and his team are amazing. The food is outstanding!!! Best place to be adventurous with food. My mom does not like raw fish and neither she nor I would ever consider trying uni. But, in Chef Max’s capable hands, we did and we were pleasantly surprised. My brother who never likes sauce on his steak nearly licked the bernaise sauce off his plate. The mushroom risotto was outstanding as were the bananas and the apple fosters. My only criticism is the young woman who checked us in. She just wasn’t very friendly. If you can, ask for Marissa - she is our favorite waiter. Really knows her stuff and absolutely lovely! She takes such great care of her guests. Thank you Sky Room crew. You are the best!

Great food and great service, and located in a fun part of town.

We went to Nettuno for breakfast on a Saturday morning at 10:30 am, and chose the breakfast buffet, which ended at 11 am. With only 30 minutes left in the buffet, I appreciated that they replenished it during that time. The food was terrific, and the servers were all very friendly and helpful.