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 passion for customer service have garnered numerous awards: "Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence" - 1995-2008, the "Golden Sceptre" - 1990-2007,the "Bacchus Award" - 1998-2007, and "Sommelier of the Year" 2005.
Ferraro's is kind of a fun setting if you like tacky, kitschy decor and the bread is good if it's warm, but everything else about it is spotty and inconsistent. I've been here when the food and service were good, which was why I kept going back. But
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The service was not attentive considering so few patrons that evening. The tapas I had were not authentic Spanish tapas. I was served American cheeses, and the empanada was actually spanikopita (Greek spinach & feta pie) which I believe was a premade
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