Marlena

4.7

102 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Cross street
Naples Plaza at Cordova. Parking available after 5pm in the lots on Cordova
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu
$100.00 per person
Dec 31, 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.

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

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Best Ambiance
Long Beach / Catalina
Innovative
Long Beach / Catalina
Healthy
Long Beach / Catalina
Neighborhood 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

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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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Nancy
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 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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Jenny
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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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Joel
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 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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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and beautiful restaurant & people & service
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Sonja
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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jennifer
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Maggie
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Alex
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 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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Kerri
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Marlena

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

Menu

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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