Highly recommend Michael's on Naples, Zagat Rated and is said to be the best Italian restaurant in Long Beach and the second best in the L.A. area (so there Wino!
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) We had the 5 course Chefs Tasting menu…all very good. Michael came by the table and chatted for a while, very personable and justifiably proud of his restaurant. Seems he is a Brooklyn boy and full blooded Italian.
My dining companion was a Detroit native and also full blooded Italian so you can only imagine all of the waving of arms going on during the communications. I later stated that if I tied up his arms he probably couldn’t say a word…ain’t cheap but very good.
We Had:
Burrata E Pomodoro Heirloom tomatoes, burrata, ciabatta crostini and Taggiasca olive tapenade.
Ricotta stuffed squash blossoms with honey basil pesto.
Risotto Con Aragosta Canaroli rice with Maine lobster, leeks and cream.
Tagliata Di Manzo Carved Prime New York Strip steak with cipollini onions, potato gnocchi and rosemary reduction
Torta Di Mandorle Almond cake with rosemary cream
Torta Di Formaggio New York cheesecake with mascarpone and strawberry jam.