La Tarantella Osteria Italiana - Long Beach, CA

Imported italian buffalo mozzarella fresh tomatoes, basil, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, a balsamic reduction, and a touch of pesto.

Fried calamari with our arrabbiata sauce (spicy tomato)

Fried artichoke hearts served with a fresh tomato sauce.

Chef's selection of fresh vegetables grilled with a touch of olive oil.

Thin slices of beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano, lemon, and a touch of olive oil.

Imported deli meats, cheeses, peppers, olives (minimum two people, priced per person).

Toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, basil, a hint of pesto, and a balsamic reduction.

Toasted bread with roasted garlic, topped with parmigiano and mozzarella cheeses.

Baby mixed greens, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, sliced strawberries and our pomegranate dressing.

Arugula, parmigiano, sliced pears, sundried tomatoes, and our balsamic dressing.

Chopped romaine, parmigiano cheese, traditional caesar dressing, and grilled crostini.

Baby mixed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and our lemon dressing.

Sauteed pancetta, red wine, and onions in our tomato sauce.

The same way it's made in Rome! Made with egg, pancetta, parmesan cheese, and crushed black pepper.

Tomato sauce with capers, olives, anchovies, and oregano.

Fresh clams in a roasted garlic white wine and tomato sauce.

Fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a roasted garlic white wine and tomato sauce.

Lobster and fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.

Pappardelle pasta with a wild boar ragu.

Our own pesto made daily with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.

Italian arborio rice, sauteed fresh mushrooms in a roasted garlic white wine sauce with a touch of cream and armigiano cheese.

Orechiette pasta, spicy italian sausage, broccoletti, and a roasted garlic white wine sauce.

Italian arborio rice sauteed with clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, lobster meat in a roasted garlic tomato sauce.

My Mama's meatball recipe! Spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce.

Large porcini mushroom filled ravioli with a touch of butter and sage.

Four cheese tortellini with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, white wine, and truffle oil.

Homemade with ground beef and pork, ricotta, parmigiano, mozzarella, and our tomato sauce.

Chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, roasted garlic, and marsala sauce.

Chicken breast with white wine, lemon, and artichoke hearts.

Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh pesto , and tomato sauce.

Chicken breast topped with spinach, mozzarella, and fresh tomato sauce.

Roasted eggplant, fresh basil, mozzarella, parmigiano with tomato sauce.

Our specialty: clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and fresh fish in a lobster broth.

Wild caught king salmon with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Slow cooked veal shank in a fresh vegetable and tomato sauce over polenta or pappardelle.

San Pellegrino Sparkling or Panna Acqua Naturale

Aranciata, Aranciata Rossa, or Limonata