L'Opera restaurant the Best Italian restaurant in Long Beach and Los Angeles
L'Opera restaurant the Best Italian restaurant in Long Beach and Los Angeles
Web Address: www.lopera.com
Category: Restaurants
Customer Reviews for L'Opera restaurant the Best Italian restaurant in Long Beach and Los Angeles
Laurie Auricchio on 8/21/2013 1:22:05 PM
Laurie Auricchio on 8/21/2013 1:22:05 PM
Fantastic vegan options that actually taste good!
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
L'Opera had it's 27th birthday on April 19th, 2017
What is your primary product or service?
Homemade Northern Italian Food.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Terry Antonelli has owned multiple restaurants throughout the years. In 2001 he owned L'Opera, The Madison and Alegria, all located on Pine Ave. I began my employment at the Madison, a fine dining supper club, across the street from L'Opera. I worked there through college and once I graduated left to work as an event planner at a golf course. The experience was great, but I missed my Dell'Opera family and they missed me. So off I went to L'Opera. Terry now owns just L'Opera and I have worked for him since 2001. I adore L'Opera and could not imagine working anywhere else. Nicole Lira
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
L'Opera is a fine dining Italian restaurant that is both comfortable and attentive. Our Executive Chef, Walter Cotta, creates unique and exciting dishes that ultimately won him the prestigious award Chef of the Year by the Southern California Restaurant Writer’s Association. Chef Cotta selects only top quality produce, premium choice meats and fresh seafood. Our pastas, sauces, bread & desserts are housemade daily. At L'Opera our wine list is extensive and our bar is sure to please
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location- corner of First Street & Pine Ave in Downtown Long Beach
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the 710 South Exit Broadway (exit is on the left side of the freeway). Go up a few lights and make a right on Pine Ave. L'Opera is located on the right, on the corner of First Street & Pine Ave. We have bright gold awnings. From Ocean Blvd turn North (away from the ocean) onto Pine Ave. L'Opera is located on the left, on the corner of First Street & Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Which areas do you service?
Long beach
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owner: Terry Antonelli, General Manager: Nicole Lira, Executive Chef: Walter Cotta, Private Events Manager: Justine Nevarez, Sommelier: Scott Fisher
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday 5:00-9:00 Monday- Thursday 11:30-10:00 Friday 11:30-10:30 Saturday 5:00-10:30
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I love it when someone calls me to the table and says "Everyone here is SO NICE!" Our food is fabulous, the ambiance is historical and unique, BUT all it takes is for an employee with a bad attitude to ruin an experience. The L'Opera staff are genuinely kind people. We want to make all of our guests happy and we want you to enjoy being at our restaurant. When a guest recognizes the service with a smile, it truly makes my day.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
For myself: "Work smarter, not harder" For my staff: "Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether you let it affect you or not"
L'Opera had it's 27th birthday on April 19th, 2017
What is your primary product or service?
Homemade Northern Italian Food.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Terry Antonelli has owned multiple restaurants throughout the years. In 2001 he owned L'Opera, The Madison and Alegria, all located on Pine Ave. I began my employment at the Madison, a fine dining supper club, across the street from L'Opera. I worked there through college and once I graduated left to work as an event planner at a golf course. The experience was great, but I missed my Dell'Opera family and they missed me. So off I went to L'Opera. Terry now owns just L'Opera and I have worked for him since 2001. I adore L'Opera and could not imagine working anywhere else. Nicole Lira
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
L'Opera is a fine dining Italian restaurant that is both comfortable and attentive. Our Executive Chef, Walter Cotta, creates unique and exciting dishes that ultimately won him the prestigious award Chef of the Year by the Southern California Restaurant Writer’s Association. Chef Cotta selects only top quality produce, premium choice meats and fresh seafood. Our pastas, sauces, bread & desserts are housemade daily. At L'Opera our wine list is extensive and our bar is sure to please
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location- corner of First Street & Pine Ave in Downtown Long Beach
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the 710 South Exit Broadway (exit is on the left side of the freeway). Go up a few lights and make a right on Pine Ave. L'Opera is located on the right, on the corner of First Street & Pine Ave. We have bright gold awnings. From Ocean Blvd turn North (away from the ocean) onto Pine Ave. L'Opera is located on the left, on the corner of First Street & Pine Ave. Valet is located on both the East & West side of Pine Ave.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Which areas do you service?
Long beach
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owner: Terry Antonelli, General Manager: Nicole Lira, Executive Chef: Walter Cotta, Private Events Manager: Justine Nevarez, Sommelier: Scott Fisher
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday 5:00-9:00 Monday- Thursday 11:30-10:00 Friday 11:30-10:30 Saturday 5:00-10:30
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I love it when someone calls me to the table and says "Everyone here is SO NICE!" Our food is fabulous, the ambiance is historical and unique, BUT all it takes is for an employee with a bad attitude to ruin an experience. The L'Opera staff are genuinely kind people. We want to make all of our guests happy and we want you to enjoy being at our restaurant. When a guest recognizes the service with a smile, it truly makes my day.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
For myself: "Work smarter, not harder" For my staff: "Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether you let it affect you or not"
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