Roman trattoria vibes, killer carbonara, and a waitlist that proves it's worth it
Must-try: Carbonara, Totti (half pizza/half calzone), Cappellacci di Zucca
📍 2945 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Michelin-listed ramen in Long Beach — 20-hour tonkotsu broth and fresh-made noodles every morning
Must-try: Tonkotsu ramen with black garlic oil, Crispy chicken karaage, Spicy cold dipping noodles
📍 610 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90807
Long Beach's beloved Greek institution — avgolemono, lamb chops, and spanakopita that have earned decades of devotion
Must-try: Avgolemono soup, Lamb chops, Spanakopita
📍 5316 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Long Beach's Colombian kitchen in the Zaferia district — smoked pollo, arroz and frijoles, and the warmth of a great neighborhood find
Must-try: Smoked pollo with arroz and frijoles, Patacones, Colombian brunch plate (Sunday)
📍 4137 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Long Beach's waterfront Cajun and Creole spot where gumbo nachos and live music define the Shoreline Village experience
Must-try: Gumbo nachos, Crawfish etouffée, Beignets
📍 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802