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Owners Terry Antonelli And Enzo DeMuro , a Brooklyn Italian and Roman Italian, believe in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining where marble columns never intimidate and smiles always charm. It is a story of old worlds tradition meeting the demands of new world creativity. They favor style of service both attentive and comfortable, that to quote the Zagat survey, "Bend over backward...
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Business Description from the Web
L'Opera...The perfect blend of Metropolitan meets Majestic! Vaulted ceilings and jade marble columns accent the historic "L'Opera" building in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Owners Terry Antonelli and Enzo DeMuro believe in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. A fusion of classic and modern Italian cuisine combined with an "awe"-inspiring wine list, knowledgeable staff, and a true...
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Inside the historic 1906 bank building with its magnificent marble columns and luminous hardwood floors and oil paintings produced especially for the locale is the maison of L`Opera. The original bank amenities such as the massive vaults with open doors and curly antique crown molding are visual highlights of an era gone by. Dimly lit and romantic the green and faded beige interior gives way...
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This South Bay restaurant in a landmark bank building (circa 1906) serves Italian cuisine as outsized and robust as a Pavarotti solo. The historic interior boasts Art Deco chandeliers, ornate plaster ceilings supported by massive marble columns and some modern touches, including large abstract paintings and a glass-ensconced kitchen. True to the restaurant’s name, a tuxedoed tenor wanders among...
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Tips About This Business
For those seeking to brush up on their Italian, lessons are played over the speakers in the bathrooms.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene Situated along Long Beach's historic downtown Pine Avenue, the elegant setting and upper-echelon clientele are likely to impress dining companions. Large jade columns, white linens and warm candlelight provide a romantic atmosphere, enhanced by live opera singers on the weekends. Service is impeccable. The Food Beautiful presentations, a commitment to...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 08, 2004)
Other Reviews from the web
Last time I dined at L'opera was a few months ago and I thought it was superb. I came back just last week for a quick lunch and I found new, interesting items on the Summer Menu that I didn't expect.
Lower prices, more varieties for Steak lovers (like the Bistecca al Gorgonzola, yummy and tasty) & three different Veal Scaloppine for the joy of palate.
I even found special pre-set menus...
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This is my first review. I was compelled to write my own review because, by relying of other people glowing reviews I got myself into an expensive flop, instead of the special dinner I was planning for.
1. OPERA : The name of the restaurant and description on the website implies that you should prepare yourself (at least on Sat night) to an dining with opera singer. In relaity the premis is a...
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Posted by volro
on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 22, 2009)
My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the decor inside the restaurant and the opera singer. However, our waiter was terrible! He did not seem like he had a real interest in us and he tried to charge us for a bottle of water we never ordered. The wine list is great. For our appetizer, we had the calamari, which I would not recommend because it tasted very...
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Posted by Angelica678
on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 27, 2009)