Restaurant Information:

Hours

Sun 5pm-11pm Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm Fri-Sat 5pm-12am

Live opera singers, upscale Italian fare and an air of romance charm the Long Beach supper crowd.

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 authentic Italian dishes and an extensive wine list leave customers fully satisfied. Appetizers like fresh buffalo mozzarella wrapped in paper-thin slices of prosciutto, and chunks of perfectly rare, center-cut ahi tuna melt on the tongue. Pastas are exemplary: A homemade beet tortelli filled with mozzarella is enhanced with truffle essence and champagne, and artichoke ravioli filled with duck and smooth marscapone cheese in a creamy walnut sauce is equally unforgettable. A wide choice of third-course entrees includes veal, chicken and fish, but the roasted rack of lamb stands out for its achingly tender meat and rich flavor.