La Opera - Long Beach, CA

Seasonal vegetables, herbs

Traditional tuscan cannellini bean soup

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Hand- torn market greens, hearts of palm, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, prosecco vinaigrette, herb goat cheese crostini

Gluten free upon request. Romaine, shaved parmigiano cheese, croutons, anchovy filet, homemade caesar dressing (contains raw egg)

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Baby greens, feta, strawberries, toasted almonds, balsamic dressing

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Shaved green apple, fennel, celery, tarragon, spinach, arugula, strawberries, shaved parmigiano cheese, apple juice reduction, shallot vinaigrette dressing

Marinated quinoa, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sautéed white kale

Toasted baguette, chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, feta

Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil

Deep fried calamari, white bait; marinara & roasted red bell pepper, tomato aioli

Deep fried polenta, wild mushrooms, parmigiano, demi glace

Trio of meatballs presented with three different sauces spicy tomato sauce; arugula horseradish pesto; cucumber tartar sauce, balsamic reduction

Local burrata, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pesto

Crispy italian flatbread, ahi tuna tartar, white bean hummus, dry cured olives, marinated fennel, harissa aioli, red pepper jelly

Chilled black tiger shrimp, homemade cocktail sauce

Grilled italian sausage, bocconcini cheese, roasted bell peppers, red onion, basil, garlic tomato sauce, wild arugula

Grilled calamari skewers, melted leeks, oranges, green olives, green onions, celery leaves, caper aioli, balsamic reduction

Crispy italian flatbread, raw beef, marinated cucumber, basil oil, capers, mascarpone, mustard, shallots, spices

Grilled filet mignon slices, porcini mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, melted asiago cheese; mixed baby green salad

Prosciutto san daniele, vine ripened tomatoes, basil, mozzarella; served with grilled vegetables

Homemade beet & spinach tagliatelle pasta, jumbo lump crab, black truffle peelings, truffle oil, butter

Penne pasta, white kale, seasonal tomatoes, roasted garlic, yellow tomato sauce

Homemade spaghetti, clams, mussels, shrimp; choice of garlic white wine or spicy tomato sauce

Rigatoni pasta, wild mushrooms, parmigiano cheese, garlic, white wine sauce

Penne pasta, roasted garlic, spicy chopped roma tomato sauce, imported romano cheese

Homemade spaghetti, tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, anchovies, parmigiano cheese, tomato sauce

Homemade butternut squash, ricotta cheese ravioli, spicy marinara, shaved parmigiano cheese, brown butter sage sauce (this dish contains small traces of pine nuts & walnuts)

Homemade Rolled Pasta, Slow Cooked Veal Osso Buco, Ricotta Cheese, Porcini Mushrooms, Brandy Veal Sauce

Homemade sheet pasta, chicken ragu, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, spicy tomato sauce, creamy pesto sauce

Homemade red chile ravioli, roasted chicken, ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, golden tomato sauce, fresh arugula

Homemade sheet pasta, beef ragu, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, béchamel sauce, garlic tomato basil sauce

Homemade ravioli, red wine braised short rib of beef, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, gorgonzola cream sauce

Italian arborio rice, lobster, porcini mushrooms, asparagus, asiago cheese, shallot saffron white wine sauce

Breaded chicken breast, tomatoes, basil, melted mozzarella, parmigiano; patate al parmigiano, farmer's market vegetables

Grilled new zealand lamb chops, deep- fried baby artichokes, balsamic mint reduction; sautéed spinach, patate al parmigiano

Filet mignon, thyme demi glace reduction, grilled onions, gorgonzola cheese; zucchini, asparagus, patate al parmigiano

Thinly sliced veal, white wine caper sauce; farmer's market vegetables & pasta e olio

Sustainably- raised salmon, shaved apple, fennel, watercress, cider mustard sauce; fingerling potatoes, leeks, smoked pancetta (italian bacon)

Sustainably- raised salmon, caper aioli; patate al parmigiano, farmer's market vegetables

Stew of fresh fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab, calamari, clam juice, tomatoes; crostini

Grilled tenderloin medallions, fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, spinach, capers, white wine sauce

Grilled rolled eggplant, tofu, spinach, caramelized onions, pine nuts, tomato, basil sauce

Seasonal vegetables, herbs

Traditional tuscan cannellini bean soup

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Hand- torn market greens, hearts of palm, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, prosecco vinaigrette, herb goat cheese crostini

Gluten free upon request. Romaine, shaved parmigiano cheese, croutons, anchovy filet, homemade caesar dressing (contains raw egg)

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Baby greens, feta, strawberries, toasted almonds, balsamic dressing

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free upon request. Shaved green apple, fennel, celery, tarragon, spinach, arugula, strawberries, shaved parmigiano cheese, apple juice reduction, shallot vinaigrette dressing

Marinated quinoa, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sautéed white kale

Toasted baguette, chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, feta

Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil

Deep fried calamari, white bait; marinara & roasted red bell pepper, tomato aioli

Deep fried polenta, wild mushrooms, parmigiano, demi glace

Trio of meatballs presented with three different sauces spicy tomato sauce; arugula horseradish pesto; cucumber tartar sauce, balsamic reduction

Local burrata, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pesto

A choice of 3 imported cheeses served with fruit paste, nuts & infused honey parmigiano, testun al barolo, cacio di bosco, drunken goat, gorgonzola bontazola, robiola

Crispy italian flatbread, ahi tuna tartar, white bean hummus, dry cured olives, marinated fennel, harissa aioli, red pepper jelly

Chilled black tiger shrimp, homemade cocktail sauce

Grilled italian sausage, bocconcini cheese, roasted bell peppers, red onion, basil, garlic tomato sauce, wild arugula

Grilled calamari skewers, melted leeks, oranges, green olives, green onions, celery leaves, caper aioli, balsamic reduction

Crispy italian flatbread, raw beef, marinated cucumber, basil oil, capers, mascarpone, mustard, shallots, spices

Homemade beet & spinach tagliatelle pasta, jumbo lump crab, black truffle peelings, truffle oil, butter

Penne pasta, white kale, seasonal tomatoes, roasted garlic, yellow tomato sauce

Homemade spaghetti, clams, mussels, shrimp; choice of garlic white wine or spicy tomato sauce

Rigatoni pasta, wild mushrooms, parmigiano cheese, garlic, white wine sauce

Penne pasta, roasted garlic, spicy chopped roma tomato sauce, imported romano cheese

Homemade spaghetti, tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, anchovies, parmigiano cheese, tomato sauce

Homemade butternut squash, ricotta cheese ravioli, spicy marinara, shaved parmigiano cheese, brown butter sage sauce (this dish contains small traces of pine nuts & walnuts)

Homemade rolled pasta, slow cooked veal osso buco, ricotta cheese, porcini mushrooms, brandy veal sauce

Homemade sheet pasta, chicken ragu, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, spicy tomato sauce, creamy pesto sauce

Homemade red chile ravioli, roasted chicken, ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, golden tomato sauce, fresh arugula

Homemade sheet pasta, beef ragu, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, béchamel sauce, garlic tomato basil sauce

Homemade ravioli, red wine braised short rib of beef, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, gorgonzola cream sauce

Italian arborio rice, lobster, porcini mushrooms, asparagus, asiago cheese, shallot saffron white wine sauce

Breaded chicken breast, tomatoes, basil, melted mozzarella, parmigiano; patate al parmigiano, farmer's market vegetables

Grilled new zealand rack of lamb, deep fried baby artichokes, balsamic mint reduction; sautéed spinach, patate al parmigiano

Filet mignon, thyme demi glace reduction, grilled onions, gorgonzola cheese; zucchini, asparagus, patate al parmigiano

Thinly sliced veal, white wine caper sauce; farmer's market vegetables & pasta e olio

Braised veal ossobuco; soft polenta

Sustainably- raised salmon, shaved apple, fennel, watercress, cider mustard sauce; fingerling potatoes, leeks, smoked pancetta (italian bacon)

Sustainably- raised salmon, caper aioli; patate al parmigiano, farmer's market vegetables

Stew of fresh fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab, calamari, clam juice, tomatoes; crostini

Grilled tenderloin medallions, fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, spinach, capers, white wine sauce

Grilled rolled eggplant, tofu, spinach, caramelized onions, pine nuts, tomato, basil sauce

Italian Creamy Milk Custard Intoxicated with Frangelico, Topped with Fresh Fruit & a Light Berry Sauce

Pastry Chef Dora's Cheesecake of the Day

Caramelized Crushed Pineapple Baked Over Poundcake, Drizzled with Hot Caramel Sauce & Crème Anglaise

Mascarpone Cheese Whipped with Rum, Sandwiched Between Layers of Ladyfingers Soaked in Illy Espresso, Over Mocha & Crème Anglaise Sauce

Burnt Caramel- Sugar Crusted Crème Brulee, Mixed with Fresh Strawberries, Garnished with a Chocolate Covered Strawberry & Chocolate Dipped Wafer Cookie

Warm Dark Chocolate Cake Infused with Gianduja Chocolate, Topped with Vanilla Gelato & Callebaut Belgian White Chocolate Shavings

Callebaut Belgian Chocolate Box, Filled with Chilled Zabaione & Fresh Fruit

Assorted Gelato & Sorbetto, Over a Crisp Hazelnut Meringue Cookie

homemade spinach pasta layered with beef ragu, mozzarella, ricotta & parmigiano, baked in a béchamel sauce, served over garlic tomato basil sauce

tube shaped pasta sautéed in a fresh spicy tomato sauce

penne pasta sautéed with our homemade alfredo sauce

penne pasta sautéed with our homemade pesto sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese

penne pasta sautéed with our homemade bolognese sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese

homemade mixed desserts prepared by pastry chef dora

Wild strawberry and watermelon aromas are interwoven with Herbs de Provence, citrus and mineral notes. 86% Syrah, 6% Cinsault, 4% Grenache, 2% Counoise, 2% Mourvedre

50% Grecanico, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier, 10%Fiano. Lychee & Wild Mint

Aromas of white flowers, mint & apricot. Palate is fresh & elegant with a silky texture & fine acidity

100% Cortese

85%Garganega, 15% Trebbiano. Light Body, Dried Apricots & Floral

100% Vermentino. Floral & Citric with Aromatic Herbs

Malvasia & Semellion. Medium Body, Butterscotch & Dry Fig

Sauvignon Blacn, Chardonnay, Ribolla, Malvasia & Picolit. Full Body, Dry & Mellow

50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Biodynamic Viticulture, suitable for vegetarians & vegans. Querciabella means Old Oak. Beautiful, supple, spicy, super Tuscan blend

100% Montepulciano. Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full-bodied & robust, wellbalanced with tannin & oak features

85% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Syrah. "For a bountiful harvest". Intense flavor concentration & uncommon depth. Rich red fruits & hint of spice, balanced with approachable tannins

100% Malbec. Deep & velvety with a long finish of black & red berries

`64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Syrah, 3% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Sangiovese. This wine is loaded with blueberry, chocolate, toffee & mahogany. Deep, lush, complex & wonderfully individualistic

Clean & elegant with vibrant red fruit and subtle tannins

70% Syrah, 15% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot. "An Alluring Expression of sweet blackberry, violet, green olive and black pepper flavors matched to a firm structure intense and harmonious. WS 92 points

100% Dolcetto. Vibrant Color, Silky Texture, Intense, Fruity Flavors with ideal balance

45% Carignon, 25% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre & 15% Syrah. An impressive red that's rich, dense, focused and layered, with tiers of vibrant red berry, pomegranate, black licorice, spice, road tar and cedar, ending with dry, gripping tannins. 91 Points Wine Spectator

Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 20%, Syrah 15%

85% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Colorino, Canaiolo & Merlot. Well Structured with longevity & perfumes that are intense but not exaggerated. Faithfully expressive of deep, Tuscan roots & the ancient bond between the soil, man & culture

40% Frappato & 60% Nero d'Avola. Medium Bodied, Fresh flowers, hint of Mediterranean herbs, red berry fruity, volcanic rock aroma, good acidity, some fine grained tannins with average length

40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby-red color, intense & complex aromas of dark cherries, prunes, chocolate, coffee & vanilla. The palate is balanced with a nice acidity, velvety tannins & a fine, lengthy finish

Beautiful aromas of cherries & cassis, followed by fresh mineral, tobacco & spices along with subtle hints of dried earth. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot

Blend of Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. Elegant, Balanced, Fruity, Fine Silky Tannins. Everything comes together without any one element dominating. This wine is ideal to drink young. The pheasants on the label represent the beautiful birds that inhabit the forest adjacent to the Gaja Vineyards

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Aglianico. Red Fruit, flowers, spices. 91 Points Wine Spectator

80% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso. Porcini mushroom, dried herbs, charcoal. 3/3 Bicchiere Gambero Rosso

100% Montepulciano. Black raspberry, tart cherry, roasted meat

Every bottle purchased Iron Horse Donates $4 to National Geographic, providing support for research expeditions to find solutions to protect the ocean

Crisp, aromatic, refreshingly sweet. Bursting with flavors of pineapple, peach & honey

Classic blend of late harvest Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is brought forth in small, unpredictable quantities due to the incredible difficulties presented every year in the effort to make Dolce. Perfect ending to any meal

An intense yellow with amber highlights. Notes of toasted hazelnuts, hay, dried figs, and dried apples. Full-bodied and long, initially with intense honeyed sensations which then evolve towards notes of hazelnuts, dried fruit, and chestnut flour

Grilled Ciabatta Bread Topped with Creamy Burrata Cheese, Hand-Ground Pesto, Marinated Yellow & Red Cluster Tomatoes

Deep Fried Calamari & White Bait, Served with a Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce

Thin Slices of Beef Tenderloin Topped with Arugula, Capers & Shaved Parmigiano, Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tube Shaped Pasta Sautéed with Roasted Garlic, in a Spicy Chopped Roma Tomato Sauce, Tossed with Imported Romano Cheese

Potato Dumplings Sautéed with a Tomato & Basil Sauce or Homemade Traditional Pesto, Finished with Fresh Mozzarella

Homemade Pasta Filled with Yellow Butternut Squash & Ricotta Cheese, Served Over Spicy Marinara Sauce, Finished with Shaved Parmigiano & a Brown Butter Sage Sauce (Contains Pine Nuts)