Best Quick Bites Champions Italian Restaurants in Long Beach
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Canadian Pizza & Grill
Distinctive cornmeal crust recipe and exceptional value with enormous portions
Notable Picks
8.2
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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
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7.9
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Since 2018, this casual deli specializes in Boar's Head sandwiches and house-made meatballs with 20 years of combined owner experience. The family-friendly spot serves generous portions of Italian sandwiches, pasta, and salads in a laid-back atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Long Shore Man Sandwich, Meatball Parmesan, Chicken Salad Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Generous deli-style Italian sandwiches with quality Boar's Head meats daily
7.9
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Outdoor Dining Oasis
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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
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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