Little mom and pop. Food is amazing. I never order...I just ha e them bring me something like going to someone's home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morbidly Odd
BEST Raviolis I've ever had. Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and service. We ordered the, Michelangelo which was very flavorful and in a large quantity, The Chicken Marsala, which was very easy to cut through, the mushrooms were cooked to perfection and the amount of sauce added was just right. And last but not least, the Ravioli, thick but creamy gorgonzola sauce that blended beautifully with the Raviolis.
Will definitely be coming back here and highly recommend visiting.
-Alt/goth couple that came in around 7:15 pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M H
We discovered this restaurant on a walk from our air bnb. Everything about it is phenomenal! The serving staff are attentive and kind, and the menu knocks it out of the park. Each entree comes with salad/soup and a fresh hot roll. We’ve come here several times and will certainly be returning! Our favorites so far are the seafood pasta, chicken piccata and chicken Parmesan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Hlebak
One of our favorite places on second
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Sabatino
We were looking for a small uncomplicated restaurant this evening after a very long day. We found Cafe Gazelle on a side street in an unassuming building and it was one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. We felt transported to Italy. The food was the best Italian food I have ever eaten (and I'm Italian).....We had the shrimp scampi and the chicken piccata. The sauces on our meals was so delicious we couldn't stop sopping it up with bread. What a find!!!! A small restaurant but luckily we didn't have to wait on a monday night but we will go back and wait as long as we need to to get in.......
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan
Family owned authentic Italian in the heart of Belmont Shore. House made pastas and extensive wine list. Intimate and friendly service and delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peony T
Adorable spot 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonja Bressner
Such a cute place!!! Delicious food, good wine and very attentive to their guests! It is a very small place so be prepared to be close to your neighbors table. However, that makes the whole atmosphere 👌 We are definitely coming here again to try more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara
Ant Serr
Hidden gem..
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisel Wells
A well-recommended place for Italian specialities, the cafe seemed cute and unassuming. But staff simply stared at us when we arrived, then one made a vague gesture for us to sit anywhere. The wine was good. Salad was uninspired and served on a plastic plate. My veal needed a steak knife, which I did not have. The pasta was gummy and flavorless, in a generous serving. Green beans were quite tasty. The plates disappeared with a speed that made us certain our table was needed for the next party. A truly dreadful experience.
Took my friend out for her birthday dinner. GPS directed us to parking a block over but there were spots right in front of the restaurant. We arrived right before opening time, so we were the only ones there; there are about 10 tables and a very small kitchen, so it has a cozy and intimate ambience. The owner warmly greeted and seated us, brought us water and warm bread with butter. We ordered the fresh bruschetta for an appetizer and the delicious lasagna for our entree, which came with a salad with raspberry vinaigrette. For dessert, we ordered the smooth chocolate mousse cake and citrusy lemoncello cake. All of the food was SO GOOD; I can honestly say this was the best lasagna I've ever eaten at a restaurant and even better than my own. The owner and server were perfectly attentive and we had a delightful visit. I would 100% return and highly recommend! Was so hungry that I didn't get pictures. *The only improvement would be to the bathroom/storage room: you have to walk through the kitchen to use it, it's a tight squeeze, the lock doesn't work, there were no paper towels, and the doors on the vanity cabinet were broken. I initially asked for the code to the bathroom in the hall next to them but he said I could use theirs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Fresh Warm Bread and Salad, Lemon Cake
Brandon Garrity
Best Italian food I’ve ever had. Great date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marne Chiccarelli
Amazing authentic Italian experience. The bread was warm and the butter portions were generous. The caprese was light and fresh. Chicken Marsala was delicious. The Micheangelo was very good, as well. We paired it with a bottle of Montepulcciano. ?? The orange cheesecake with raspberry was our favorite. We also had the hazelnut chocolate cheesecake, which was good but thick and heavy. This is our new favorite spot.
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine, Caprese
lm Dalgic
Legit Italian, probably the Best you will ever have outside of Italy, no joke! I have had many dishes here and they have been equally wonderful! Owners and Staff are super friendly, cleanliness and food quality is above and beyond, and reasonably priced. For sure if your craving italian, this is the place! Street parking is well..street parking, guess you cant have it all..after all it is in the cut on 2nd street .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli with Gorgonzola, Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Chicken Limon, Caprese, Angel Hair Basil Tomato Mushroom
Nicole Brown
My family’s favorite Italian restaurant in Long Beach. A true hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Clams with Linguini, Soup and Small House Salad, Bruschetta, Ravioli with Gorgonzola, Chicken Marsala Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine, Fresh Warm Bread and Salad, Chicken Tetrazini, Raspberry Creme Brulee, Chicken Limon, Lemon Cake, Carbonara, Gnocchi
Little mom and pop. Food is amazing. I never order...I just ha e them bring me something like going to someone's home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
BEST Raviolis I've ever had.
Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and service.
We ordered the, Michelangelo which was very flavorful and in a large quantity, The Chicken Marsala, which was very easy to cut through, the mushrooms were cooked to perfection and the amount of sauce added was just right.
And last but not least, the Ravioli, thick but creamy gorgonzola sauce that blended beautifully with the Raviolis.
Will definitely be coming back here and highly recommend visiting.
-Alt/goth couple that came in around 7:15 pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We discovered this restaurant on a walk from our air bnb. Everything about it is phenomenal! The serving staff are attentive and kind, and the menu knocks it out of the park. Each entree comes with salad/soup and a fresh hot roll. We’ve come here several times and will certainly be returning! Our favorites so far are the seafood pasta, chicken piccata and chicken Parmesan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite places on second
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were looking for a small uncomplicated restaurant this evening after a very long day. We found Cafe Gazelle on a side street in an unassuming building and it was one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. We felt transported to Italy. The food was the best Italian food I have ever eaten (and I'm Italian).....We had the shrimp scampi and the chicken piccata. The sauces on our meals was so delicious we couldn't stop sopping it up with bread. What a find!!!! A small restaurant but luckily we didn't have to wait on a monday night but we will go back and wait as long as we need to to get in.......
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family owned authentic Italian in the heart of Belmont Shore. House made pastas and extensive wine list. Intimate and friendly service and delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adorable spot 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute place!!! Delicious food, good wine and very attentive to their guests!
It is a very small place so be prepared to be close to your neighbors table. However, that makes the whole atmosphere 👌
We are definitely coming here again to try more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara
Hidden gem..
Food: 5
Service: 5
A well-recommended place for Italian specialities, the cafe seemed cute and unassuming. But staff simply stared at us when we arrived, then one made a vague gesture for us to sit anywhere. The wine was good. Salad was uninspired and served on a plastic plate. My veal needed a steak knife, which I did not have. The pasta was gummy and flavorless, in a generous serving. Green beans were quite tasty. The plates disappeared with a speed that made us certain our table was needed for the next party. A truly dreadful experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Took my friend out for her birthday dinner. GPS directed us to parking a block over but there were spots right in front of the restaurant. We arrived right before opening time, so we were the only ones there; there are about 10 tables and a very small kitchen, so it has a cozy and intimate ambience. The owner warmly greeted and seated us, brought us water and warm bread with butter. We ordered the fresh bruschetta for an appetizer and the delicious lasagna for our entree, which came with a salad with raspberry vinaigrette. For dessert, we ordered the smooth chocolate mousse cake and citrusy lemoncello cake. All of the food was SO GOOD; I can honestly say this was the best lasagna I've ever eaten at a restaurant and even better than my own. The owner and server were perfectly attentive and we had a delightful visit. I would 100% return and highly recommend! Was so hungry that I didn't get pictures.
*The only improvement would be to the bathroom/storage room: you have to walk through the kitchen to use it, it's a tight squeeze, the lock doesn't work, there were no paper towels, and the doors on the vanity cabinet were broken. I initially asked for the code to the bathroom in the hall next to them but he said I could use theirs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Fresh Warm Bread and Salad, Lemon Cake
Best Italian food I’ve ever had. Great date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing authentic Italian experience. The bread was warm and the butter portions were generous. The caprese was light and fresh. Chicken Marsala was delicious. The Micheangelo was very good, as well. We paired it with a bottle of Montepulcciano. ?? The orange cheesecake with raspberry was our favorite. We also had the hazelnut chocolate cheesecake, which was good but thick and heavy. This is our new favorite spot.
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine, Caprese
Legit Italian, probably the Best you will ever have outside of Italy, no joke! I have had many dishes here and they have been equally wonderful! Owners and Staff are super friendly, cleanliness and food quality is above and beyond, and reasonably priced. For sure if your craving italian, this is the place! Street parking is well..street parking, guess you cant have it all..after all it is in the cut on 2nd street .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli with Gorgonzola, Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Chicken Limon, Caprese, Angel Hair Basil Tomato Mushroom
My family’s favorite Italian restaurant in Long Beach. A true hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Clams with Linguini, Soup and Small House Salad, Bruschetta, Ravioli with Gorgonzola, Chicken Marsala Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine, Fresh Warm Bread and Salad, Chicken Tetrazini, Raspberry Creme Brulee, Chicken Limon, Lemon Cake, Carbonara, Gnocchi
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