La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach

The food was good, little pricey for what it is, but overall good. Wine was overpriced as well. They aremt serving anything that I saw worth $15-21 a glass. The pasta itself was good, the sauce and meatballs lacked flavor in areas. I'm a snob when it comes to Italian food, though, so take that for what it is. The atmosphere was nice, just a tad too busy and crowded for my usual liking. Service was good as what can be expected with a place as crowded and busy as this.

From the ambiance to the bread basket and all the way through to desert, this spot knows Northern Italian cooking. Knew it was going to be a family recipe kind of place when most of the servers are speaking Italian. Hands down one of the best old country style restaurants in LB!

This restaurant was such a fabulous place to gather with colleagues. Several at our table commented that their meal was one of the most memorable they had eaten in sometime. Amongst the group of eleven, we had most of the pastas and the branzino. It was all absolutely fantastic. The ingredients are largely sourced from Italy, and the family who runs it (who we asked to meet and thank!) clearly put an immense amount of love and care into the dishes they prepare. Our service was thoughtful and thorough, and the space had a pleasant homey vibe. Will definitely come again!!! Don’t sleep on this place!

Italy in Long Beach. Felt like I stepped back in Tuscany coming here. Everything was perfecto. Got the seafood filet in lemon and basil sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetables. Chianti classico was really good. Pistachio gelato to die for.

Decided last minute to come for our anniversary on a random weeknight, arrived before 6pm and had to wait 25-30 minutes! Definitely a great sign when the restaurant just opened at 4pm and there were so many people already coming and going. We ordered the special and probably was my least favorite dish, it was missing something for us, but was also my first time trying mortadella, which was much lighter in flavor than I anticipated. The bread was amazing though! I ordered the lasagna and honestly, fell in love. It was the perfect size with enough sauce all around- warm, gooey, and the sauce really holds the dish perfectly. I would love a lasagna on a cold winter night. My husband enjoyed his pasta dish as well. My only complaint is that they did not have many options for non-alcoholic drinks- despite having what seems like a full bar near the front? Our Italian sodas were from bottles/cans that we’ve seen before, so that was less exciting for me. The vibe was cool because it was casual or dressy- depending on who was there and our food was served right away. Overall, I’d love to come back and try more items out and I will continue to dream about that lovely lovely lasagna.

Great, friendly service!Food was good, however it's authentic Italian and you really have to know the menu regarding what you order. They do offer nightly dinner specials and are happy to assist with explaining your meal options.

We went there Saturday evening to celebrate bday. It is busy, but it helps that you can make reservations. Appetizer to dessert, everything tasted perfect Service was really responsive and attentive. It definitely made sense this place has been around for a long time being loved by many. Would definitely come back. I got squid ink pasta and truffle pizza and they both tasted great.

This place is the real deal. Their pizza is so crunchy and salty and delicious. My Italian friend, outside of Rome, thinks it’s the best pizza in LA, and I do not disagree. He says the pasta is good too.