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Find out what Pizza restaurants to try in Long Beach. For some, a tour of the Queen Mary, docked here since its retirement in 1967, evokes waves of nostalgia for the days of the huge ocean liner with its opulent rooms, 1930s deco décor and teakwood decks. Others, particularly the younger set, are entranced by the spine-tingling haunted ship stories on the nighttime ghost tour. But for everyone, a visit to this floating hotel and museum is a must on any trip to Long Beach. At one time a less-than-appealing place to visit, Long Beach has transformed itself into an upscale tourist resort, with many waterfront attractions, including a new, state-of-the-art aquarium with a fabulous shark exhibit, two excellent art museums, charming shops, public golf courses, the annual April Grand Prix international auto race and lots of recreational activities along its eight-mile stretch of beach. Take the kids to the waterfront entertainment complex with rides and live performances or to the farming demonstrations at Rancho Los Alamitos. Feeling romantic? Cruise the canals of Naples (that's right, Naples Island in Long Beach) in a genuine Venetian gondola. One thing is for sure: tensions and stresses dissolve in this laid-back, friendly city.
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6. Marri's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Gail G
Marriâs is, for me, another gastronomic time machine, or perhaps more accurately, a sensory one. Just through the doorway the sensation hits by means of the intoxicating aroma wafting through from the kitchen. One whiff and Iâm hooked; and no matter how busy they may be, Iâm waiting.Service is enthusiastic, sometimes erring on the edge of overly so. Our first visit, we were approached no less than four times within a five minute period to see if we were ready to order. One of our party of three had left for the restroom, so no, we werenât ready. Mind you, this wasnât actually a problemâjust perhaps a bit overzealous. Worth noting for those who think: great! Fast service! Weâre in a hurry! Well, no. Not really. Things wonât be bouncing off your table in record time. Good food takes time. So once youâve placed your order, you can expect to wait.Hot wings here are mighty tasty, not to mention generously sized, tender and juicy. Fried mozzarella is crunchy and satisfying. For those wondering, a House Salad for Four seems about right portionwise. There were three of us, all pretty big eaters. We ordered the salad for four and had more than two servings apiece. Salad dressing comes to the table in bottle for diners to add as desired. Our first visit we ordered ravioli with meat sauce and cheese bread; both were good though not necessarily noteworthy. But I'm not writing this about any of those other dishes. It's the pizza where Marriâs excels. Ahhhhhhh, that pizza.Both visits we ordered a large sausage, mortadella and mushroom pizza. It arrived deceptively disguised as plain cheese with extra cheese. Underneath the blanket of cheese lay a treasure trove of lovely toppings, some of which actually fell out as I was eating. The sauce wasnât sweet (I prefer my sauce on the slightly tart end of the spectrum) and was in perfect proportion to the cheese. The sausage was some of the best Iâve ever had (of the crumbly, rather than dense variety.) This is a pizza best eaten by fork; itâs hearty, very filling, and utterly delicious. Just writing about it makes me want to eat it again. Go. Mangia.Marriâs is located in a strip mall on the corner of Stearns and Palo Verde. A lot serves all businesses on the block and space may be at a premium during peak hours. Thereâs additional street parking on Stearns. Marriâs is gloriously informal, a sawdust-floored throwback to the sixties with roomy booths in the back.
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5. Buono's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By PeterM10606
Easily found after a 30 minute walk from our hotel. Wanted to know whether the reviews were correct. And indeed! Delicious pizza, cooked with a super tasty crust and delicious fresh toppings.
4. Domenico's Belmont Shore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By jerjon
Like a trip back in time, Domenico's serves up traditional Italian American dishes in a relaxing setting. Heavy wood decor and cozy tables will make you feel relaxed. Really enjoyed the food; good selection of items from which to choose. Nice wine choices too. Our service was also very good.
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3. California Pizza Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By InnaYYZ
CPK is a long time favourite of mine. This time we had spicy buffalo cauliflower, asparagus and arugula salad, tomato basil bisque, cedar plank salmon, king pao spaghetti, BBQ chicken pizza, and a Sicilian pizza. All the food was good. My favourite was the BBQ chicken pizza.
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2. Michael's Downtown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
A Long Beach favorite since 2013, Michaelâs Downtown transforms the freshest locally sourced ingredients into Italian-inspired dishes for our guests to enjoy. Our menu ranges from hand-made pasta and wood-fired pizza to wholesome salads and grain bowls. I
Reviewed By ilduovagabondo
Being an italian and stop by Michael is Like to be home far from home. Real italian dishes and tasty pizza made with Wooden howen makes our stay in LOng Beach less difficult. We love to stop there every Friday and enjoy their pasta and pizza. Must: tiramisù! Thanks Michael!
1. La Parolaccia Osteria Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By sjworldtravels
Good Italian good with a wide selection of specialties on the menu. Pasta, fish and meat options are available. Our group all had different pastas and were very pleased with the creative flavors. Gluten free pasta available and it was very good too. Nice option to satisfy a carb craving.
