I'm so happy they came to Belmont Shores! Amazing food and atmosphere. Specially love that you can get coffee and pastries in the morning. Espresso martinis and Carajillos are top tier.

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in southern California! Everything made fresh & from scratch. Flavors take be back to Italy

I went to L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele for my birthday dinner and was completely wowed. The restaurant interior is modern, but cozy. It was very inviting to see the pizza oven in the building as well. Our server, Cheyenne, gave a little intro about the history of the restaurant and the type of pizzas that they make. She also shared some of the popular items on the menu. My absolute favorite dish was the pesto pizza. The fresh burrata was phenomenal and had a delightful truffle oil flavor. The pesto flavor was incredible! The double margherita pizza was a solid take on a classic. I loved the extra cheese. I thought the Diavola would be insanely good, but surprisingly the spicy salami lacked a strong flavor. It definitely needed the side sauce/pepper flakes. The caesar salad was fresh with a beautiful umami flavor from the anchovy dressing. The radicchio provided some bitterness, but overall very tasty. For dessert, we got the olive oil cake with gelato. Our server also gave me a scoop of hazelnut gelato and some delicious cookies for my birthday! I can't wait to come back to L'Antica and order another pesto pizza!

My bestie and I find any excuse to go here and celebrate. We love the pizza appetizers and drinks. The pizza is top, by far my favorite dining experience in Long Beach. We love the zucchini blossoms and all the salads too!!

Allison was great! Second time she's served us. We tried the pesto pizza this time and it was great. We're excited to come back!

Visited on a weeknight, so we were seated right away. Ordered the Cesar salad, margarita pizza, and tiramisu. The Cesar salad was THE BEST Cesar salad I've ever tasted! The flavors, textures, and freshness were amazing! I highly recommend this dish! The margarita pizza had a very thin crust with fresh tomato sauce and delicious cheese! It tasted just like the pizza in Italy! Lastly, we ordered tiramisu, which was flavorful and light and had small bits of chocolate. I will definitely visit again as I'm curious about their sea bass and zucchini pasta dish.

We were craving for some good Italian food and A quick yelp search helped us find this. Situated on a busy popular street , parking can be a bit of challenge. Restaurant has a nice ambience and service was good too. We got the Margarita pizza (good flavor but they ignored our request of making it well done and this one came out soggy) , chicken entree (v good) , spicy margarita (Smokey and v well made) and bread pudding (very good !) Overall , we had a good meal and had it not been for a soggy wet pizza base , I would have definitely given this 5 stars . Note : Updated review to 5 stars as business manager reached out and took ownership of this issue and promised to make it right next time. I appreciate this attitude and will definitely be back. Thanks

A wonderful addition to 2nd St, Belmont Shore. This expansive restaurant has indoor, outdoor and bar seating. A lot of parking in the lot behind the restaurant- a big plus because parking in the area can be tough. The decor is beautiful. The food is excellent. We tried pizza and pasta and both were very good. Service is excellent as is the ambiance. I would highly recommend.

L'Antica is a great addition to the 2nd St., Belmont Shores dining experience. What this restaurant offers is a great selection of Italian influence dishes. They are all made with a very high-quality of ingredients and arrive at your table with a great presentation. You can really tell that everything is made with a lot of care at this restaurant. They have a nice selection of predominantly lunch, and/or dinner items. But, particularly on the weekends, I suggest coming in for their brunch service. During this timeframe, they offer a really nice selection of brunch orientated items. My favorite is their avocado toast. It's really tasty! In terms of a layout, this restaurant is large. It has a really nice interior dining space, with a whole lot of tables. Plus, they also have a nice patio area. This is outdoor area is particularly nice on the one side of the business where there is an awning covering the entire area, protecting you from the sun and/or rain. There, you can sit outside, catch the beach air, while enjoying your meal in the open air. The staff here are all great. They're happy to help you out if you need any help or direct you to what you may or may not want to eat. Overall, great restaurant.

Review is from June 2024. My husband and I had been wanting to try L'Antica for so long and I'm glad we finally did! Parking can be hard to find, so I recommend giving yourself some extra time to look for parking. We made a reservation and upon arriving were seated right away. First impressions were that the tables were a bit too close to each other and that the restaurant was quite loud. It could be due to the open concept but it was noisy and made it hard to converse. For the food: 1. Grilled Octopus - We never pass on octopus if it's on the menu! It was cooked well and the lemon dressing gave it a nice tangy flavor. The potatoes were also nice and crispy. The arugula was topped with carrots but I didn't think the carrots added to the dish. 2. Pesto Pizza - Thin crust, lots of pesto, fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata. It was delicious! 3. Pappardelle Genovese - The pasta had a great chew to it, the short rib was tender, and the sauce was creamy. On the heavier side but I enjoyed it! Our server was friendly and attentive and gave menu recommendations as it was our first time. Overall I enjoyed the food and experience and will likely be back again.