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Marlena, Long Beach, CA

Marlena

4.7
4.7
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Driven by Seasonality + Local Ingredients – Our kitchen artfully balances Italian + Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (562) 203-1500
  • Website
    http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ryan
  • Private party facilities
    Group dining for events and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com
  • Location
    5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Area
    Long Beach
  • Cross Street
    Naples Plaza at Cordova. Parking available after 5pm in the lots on Cordova
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

    US$100.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Chef Mike has curated a special tasting menu to ring in the new year on the Marlena patio. Small plates with choices from Grilled Oysters to Wagyu Tartare. Pasta Course including Rabbit Ragu, Lobster Ravioli and Truffle Gnocchi. Main Courses of Wagyu Ribeye, Black Cod or Duck Leg Confit will start your New Years eve celebrations with style and comfort. Dessert and wine Pairings TBD. Vegan options available.
    New Year's Eve Tasting Menu photo

Menu

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What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambience

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Innovative

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Healthy

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marlena in Long Beach offers a delightful dining experience with a "charming waitstaff" and a "beautiful outdoor setting." Known for its inventive menu, standout dishes like the "pistachio-crusted lamb" and "branzino" receive high praise. Guests appreciate the "amazing food," "superb service," and "fantastic ambiance," making it a must-visit spot.

102 Reviews

  1. Fred

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice outdoor experience. Your greeted with a smile and very friendly staff. A variety of pasta, pizza and steak that is very tasty. The pizza is excellent. The meat is well prepared and flavorful. Other than the olives, not a big fan of their appetizers, but everything else is well worth the visit. Only reason I won't give this restaurant a perfect score is the value/cost of their beef selections. They have a 32oz. meat dish (incl. bone weight) that was excellent and would feed 2 or 3 adults. However, at $160, this is $70 more than a comparable selection at Mastro's Steak house. Their 14oz rib-eye is also the most expensive steak you will find from any other fine dinning steak house. I would go there for the pasta and pizza, but the steaks are WAY overpriced!

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  2. Nancy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening, delicious food. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. The lamb and squash past was delicious.

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  3. Jenny

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Marlena! Loved the wines and lemon drop cocktails, and enjoyed the olives! And we had two pizzas which were outstanding!

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  4. Joel

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dos was amazing! Vibe was perfect. Very friendly staff who all helped give recommendations with plate options. Will definitely come back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beautiful restaurant & people & service

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  6. Sonja

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to catch up with a friend over fabulous food and coffee

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  7. jennifer

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We indulged in some truly outstanding food! For appetizers, we enjoyed mouthwatering meatballs, perfectly roasted carrots, and a zesty Caesar salad that set the stage. The main dishes were nothing short of spectacular—juicy lamb chops, tender flat iron steak, and a delightful butternut squash pasta that left us all raving! Every bite was a triumph of flavor and quality. Our party was completely satisfied but not a hint of discomfort from overeating. What a feast to remember!

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  8. Maggie

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved It! The service was great.. very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious, drinks were nice. Definitely going back.

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  9. Alex

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. They also have some very tasty vegan-friendly options. Highly recommend!

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  10. Kerri

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good. The service was just okay. I felt like I had to flag people down more than I should’ve.

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FAQs

Marlena is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Marlena

5854 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90803

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Naples Plaza at Cordova. Parking available after 5pm in the lots on Cordova
  • Area
    Long Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ryan
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.marlena-longbeach.com/
  • Phone number
    (562) 203-1500
  • Private party facilities
    Group dining for events and holiday parties on our patio is available by contacting us at info@marlena-longbeach.com
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