Best Family Friendly Italian Restaurants in Long Beach
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
La Traviata
Historic venue with live piano and operatic ambiance since 1997
Notable Picks
#1
La Traviata
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Live Music Showtime
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Operating since 1997 in the historic Willmore Building, La Traviata delivers award-winning Nuevo Italian cuisine with live piano music on weekends. Owner Mario creates an operatic dining experience with ornate nineteenth-century opera house décor including crystal chandeliers and silk drapes, while the kitchen turns out fresh pasta and theatrical presentations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilean Sea Bass, Chestnut Mushroom Ravioli, Linguini de Mare
What Makes it Special: Historic venue with live piano and operatic ambiance since 1997
#2
Nettuno
8.4
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Brunch Bliss Spots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Fairmont Breakers' signature Italian restaurant features handmade pasta crafted by Executive Chef Giuseppe Musso and authentic Italian home cooking in an elegant coastal setting. The bright contemporary space balances refined elegance with warmth, making it suitable for both business lunches and family celebrations with accessible high chairs and accommodating service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carbonara, Ricotta Pancakes, Lobster Florentine Benedict
What Makes it Special: Hotel restaurant with executive chef expertise and coastal Italian authenticity
8.3
Family-owned Roman osteria since 2004 serving wood-fired pizzas and homestyle pasta in a casual atmosphere decorated with Ferrari collectibles and Italian soccer memorabilia. The expansive street-side outdoor deck seats about 40 guests with umbrellas and awning coverage, creating a lively neighborhood gathering spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Wheel Pasta, Linguine with Clams and Artichokes, Wood-Fired Calzones
What Makes it Special: Roman family recipes and theatrical cheese wheel pasta service on outdoor deck
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family-owned neighborhood pizzeria serving Long Beach since 2000 with a unique cornmeal crust and generous toppings. The casual spot offers huge slices and whole pies at budget-friendly prices, with locals returning for decades to this East Side staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lovers Pizza, Veggie Pizza, Italian Calzone
What Makes it Special: Distinctive cornmeal crust recipe and exceptional value with enormous portions
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Family Friendly Favorites
Northern California-based fresh pasta cafe established 2014 at 2nd & PCH shopping center, offering customizable pasta dishes with imported ingredients from Italy's Romagna region. Counter-service format with both indoor and outdoor marina-view seating creates a casual, affordable Italian experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi with Pesto, Fettuccine Bolognese, Butternut Squash Ravioli
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own fresh pasta with authentic Northern Italian ingredients under $20
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
An Italian-Vietnamese deli counter built around Boar's Head cold cuts, scratch-made eggplant parmesan, and homemade meatballs — with Vietnamese coffee as a quiet left-field addition that regulars know to order. The portions run generous for the price, making it a reliable lunch stop for anyone who treats a good sandwich as a serious meal. Expect a bare-bones deli setup next to a Taco Bell parking lot; come for what's between the bread, not the ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Longshoreman, Eggplant Parmesan, The Long Beach Special
What Makes it Special: Italian-Vietnamese deli built on Boar's Head premium meats, homemade meatballs, and scratch-made eggplant parmesan — with Vietnamese coffee on the side.
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family patriarch Nicolaniello Buono brought Old Country traditions to America in 1967, maintaining hand-kneaded dough made fresh daily, homemade sauces and sausages, and gas-fired brick ovens. The third-generation pizzeria serves authentic Italian specialties like lasagna and linguini e vongole alongside their signature pizzas with fresh mozzarella.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Pizza with Homemade Sauce, Lasagna, Eggplant Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Three-generation family operation since 1967 with Old Country authenticity
7.8
Long Beach's oldest restaurant operating since 1954, famous as one of California's first pizzerias serving ground pepperoni pizza and maintaining original recipes. The old-fashioned booth-filled dining room offers warm, cozy ambiance perfect for hearty Italian-American comfort food, though outdoor seating is limited.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ground Pepperoni Pizza, Rigatoni with Link Sausage, Classic Italian Salad
What Makes it Special: Oldest restaurant in Long Beach with 71-year pizza tradition