Sheeva Shahinfar
Wow wow wow. THIS place deserves all the attention & praise! I would dare to say it’s in the top 10 restaurants I’ve been to. From the moment we walked in, we loved the vibe, so cozy, warm, and family style. They have a wood fired oven where you can watch them make the pizzas. Service was outstanding, we were always attended to. I LOVE that they locally source all of their foods, everything was so delicious and fresh and someone even noted how happy he was that he ate so much food but didn’t feel bloated or gross. They also have a seasonal menu which is so fun! Our favorite dish was the yams with pistachios and favorite pizza was the spicy salami. The fig salad was amazing as well. We also got the cauliflower, prosciutto pizza, mushroom pizza, sage pasta, and radicchio salad. Dessert was the apple cake with caramel ice cream. Highly recommend and counting down the days until I can go back here!
… moreRobert Agar-Hutton
Lovely restaurant, friendly staff. Pizzas were good.
Couldn’t recommend the Beef Tartare, not made how I am used to. Not bad, just different.
We also had a salad which was OK but nothing special.
Would go back, but would only have pizza.
… moreVicky Patila
I’ve heard many good things about this restaurant and I decided to visit. Ambience and service are good, but that’s as far as it goes. The margaritas were mediocre, definitely not spicy enough. The salad bitter, the prime ribeye was just ok, but I really enjoyed the Bianca bread. I would give it another chance for some pizza and wine though.
… moreKristinn Borgfjord
I’ve been coming here for special occasions and date nights for a few years and it’s an amazing place! I usually make a reservation but when I haven’t the wait wasn’t too long. I always get the Spanish Octopus, the agnolotti (which changes with the season, the sweet corn is my favorite), the halibut, and the pork chop (which is also changes throughout the year). I had the duck here which was also amazing. I also highly recommend the burnt basque cheese cake for dessert. I really like how their menu will change throughout the year too so there’s always something new to try each time I come here.
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I was served hot ‘ gray ‘ hamachi spoiled raw fish ‘ which looked like it was prepared by a 5 year old with scissors. This is not crudo. Its food poisoning in the making. The atmosphere of the place was great but food is absolutely disgusting and can get you really sick. A beautiful restaurant that serves spoiled food. How sad. Highly recommend you hire a real chef if you want to call your self upscale. I do not recommend.
… moreMOE Saadi
Marlene Long Beach restaurant and bistro was a very nice experience. A mixture of modern authentic and real taste came on the table with a very nice collection of drinks.
… morePeggy Chism
Fabulous Experience with Alec as our attentive, adorable waiter. I believe that every restaurant has its best dishes. You have to find them. I was recommended to try Sunday Brunch by a Foodie friend. Wow …We all had the BEST Irish Coffee I have had since the Buena Vista in San Francisco. It baffles me why they don’t advertise it!!! Then we shared the Lemon Blueberry Pancakes….One again a huge winner! Finally we tried the Spicy Pizza…thin crust made n a great Pizza oven. If you haven’t tried these foods there…you haven’t had the Marlena experience… Thanks to Alec for a great fun time! Going back with more people soon! See you there…
… moreNidhin Varghese
Great place to go on a date night dinner. Amazing food, friendly vibes and attentive staff who took their time to make sure we had a good experience. My favorites were their Crispy Fried Cauliflower and Spicy Salami Pizza. It’s the best cauliflower dish I have ever eaten. The Basque Cheesecake we shared at the end of our meal was delicious so was their Espresso Martini. Will be returning to this spot again. Highly recommend making a reservation as this place can get super busy.
… moreMia Antonelli
I really enjoyed this meal! Charming atmosphere and delicious fresh pasta and pizza! If I lived in Long Beach this would be a go-to for me.
… moreCarl Foisy
An overall remarkable dining experience and culinary delight. First impression is visually pleasing with a beautiful aesthetic overall. Very welcoming and open vibes. The menu is concise with all of your favorites like duck, octopus, pork chop, halibut and some tasty veggie options including a tasty cauliflower dish. We had a party of 12 and shared some fabulous homemade pizzas, but also ordered several entrees and the tutti-frutti peas and pastas. Besides the approachable wine list, they also made a marvelous espresso and had some non alcoholic drinks too. The desserts were equally superb to the first part of the meal, and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Beyond the top notch food n drink, and the gorgeous atmosphere …the people made the place tops. Their attention to detail and high level of hospitality was also very enjoyable. Looking forward to visiting again. Things indeed a dining destination. Bravo Marlena LB!
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