Marlena

Marlena NOW OPEN DAILY Located in the Naples neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.

Inspired by travel, our kitchen artfully balances Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

06/05/2026

So this is love...

Cooking on the takes skill as it combines the technique of grilling with the precision of oven-roasting. ⁠⁠⁠Swipe for s...
05/28/2026

Cooking on the takes skill as it combines the technique of grilling with the precision of oven-roasting. ⁠
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⁠Swipe for some of our favorites cooked on the Josper.

05/22/2026

The perfect ending? Our Chocolate Olive Oil Cake.

05/15/2026

Corkscrew-shaped pasta from Trapani, Sicily, tossed in pistachio pesto loosened with butter and pasta water, then finished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a breadcrumb crunch.

Our Scallop Crudo is a light and bright way to start to your meal.⁠⁠Made with dry-packed East Coast scallops, celery roo...
05/12/2026

Our Scallop Crudo is a light and bright way to start to your meal.⁠
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Made with dry-packed East Coast scallops, celery root puree, piparra relish, and sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) that add a subtle nutty flavor and crisp texture.

05/07/2026

This is your sign to make brunch reservations to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend! We still have some availability for Saturday brunch.
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Plus we’re walking distance to the Naples canals!

05/06/2026

Our newest spring addition 🌿 This pizza highlights shaved asparagus, quickly cooked in our wood-fired oven with melty stracchino.⁠
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Stracchino is a soft, creamy Italian cow’s milk cheese with a delicate tang and buttery texture.⁠
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Finished with garlic purée, lemon zest, Parmigiano, and fresh herbs.⁠
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Gluten-free crust available upon request.

05/05/2026

Roasted Baby Carrots from our Spring menu.
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Carrots are roasted, then finished on the for a light char.⁠ Served over spiced feta and topped with walnut gremolata. Garnished with microgreens.

04/30/2026

A fresh, vibrant take on pizza 🍋⁠
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Pea purée sets the base, layered with Parmigiano, fior di latte, piquillo peppers, and sweet fresh peas. Finished with a touch of lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and sea salt for that perfect bright finish.⁠
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Fior di latte is a premium Italian cheese made from 100% whole cow’s milk. Delicate, slightly sweet, and known for its perfect melt, it’s what gives every bite that soft, creamy finish without ever overpowering the flavors.

NEW 14 oz Pachamama pork chop, creamed Bloomsdale spinach, burnt spring onion puree, crispy pork skin.⁠⁠Our Pork Chop is...
04/21/2026

NEW 14 oz Pachamama pork chop, creamed Bloomsdale spinach, burnt spring onion puree, crispy pork skin.⁠
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Our Pork Chop is sourced from , a 100 acre farm in Days Creek, Oregon known for its 100% organic, chemical-free, free-range, and forest-raised animals.⁠
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Grilled on with precision.

Introducing our new Barramundi dish, served with artichokes, asparagus, shelling beans, and lemon.⁠⁠Barramundi is a deli...
04/16/2026

Introducing our new Barramundi dish, served with artichokes, asparagus, shelling beans, and lemon.⁠
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Barramundi is a delicate white bass from Australia which is grilled on our .⁠
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It’s then finished with artichokes à la barigoule, a classic Provençal preparation of braised artichokes with olive oil, white wine, garlic, and herbs.

Our Long Beach Last Call cocktails by and are live on our menu as our newest additions! ⁠⁠GRAN PALO⁠⁠Blanco Tequila, G...
04/15/2026

Our Long Beach Last Call cocktails by and are live on our menu as our newest additions! ⁠
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GRAN PALO⁠
⁠Blanco Tequila, Gran Classico, grapefruit⁠ shrub, soda, lime, smoked salt⁠
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MAID IN SPAIN⁠
⁠Gin, Manzanilla, cucumber, celery bitters, salt, lemon, soda

04/14/2026

It’s back for the season! 🫛 Our spring English pea agnolotti is filled with sweet pea purée and finished with prosciutto and browned butter.

04/10/2026

A look at our new spring menu 🌿 Some favorites have made their return, alongside a few new additions.

S⁠pring menu has arrived at MARLENA! ⁠⁠14 oz Pachamama pork chop, creamed spinach, ⁠burnt spring onion puree, crispy por...
04/09/2026

S⁠pring menu has arrived at MARLENA! ⁠
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14 oz Pachamama pork chop, creamed spinach, ⁠burnt spring onion puree, crispy pork skin⁠
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English pea puree, mint, basil, piquillo peppers, fior di latte, lemon⁠
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Busiate, pistachio pesto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, breadcrumbs ⁠
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Barramundi, artichokes, asparagus, shelling beans⁠
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Snap peas, feta, white chocolate, lemon, pea tendrils⁠
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Asparagus, garlic puree, Parmigiano-Reggiano, stracchino, lemon⁠
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English pea agnolotti, browned butter, prosciutto, peas, amaretti cookies, Parmigiano-Reggiano⁠
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Grilled baby carrots, walnut gremolata, spiced feta⁠
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Scallop crudo, celery root, piparra chili relish, sunchoke chips⁠
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Red butter lettuce, market beans, mixed radishes, green goddess

The perfect starting lineup.⁠⁠Brussels sprouts, tahini-cashew yogurt, pomegranate molasses, mint, dill, baharat⁠⁠Chicori...
03/27/2026

The perfect starting lineup.⁠
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Brussels sprouts, tahini-cashew yogurt, pomegranate molasses, mint, dill, baharat⁠
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Chicories and apples, goat cheese, spiced walnuts, cippolini onion vinaigrette⁠
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Hamachi crudo, grilled leek puree, confit kumquat, pickled fennel, blood orange

03/23/2026

Spend your work day at our peaceful cafe by the Naples canals! Coffee and pastries served all day, plus sandwiches from 11 AM–2 PM.

03/17/2026

A Thursday night well spent at MARLENA in Long Beach.

All of our pizzas are wood-fired with .⁠⁠Gluten-free crust available upon request!
02/25/2026

All of our pizzas are wood-fired with .⁠
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Gluten-free crust available upon request!

This pizza starts with honeynut squash slowly roasted and blended into a silky purée that becomes the base. It’s layered...
02/25/2026

This pizza starts with honeynut squash slowly roasted and blended into a silky purée that becomes the base. It’s layered with cippolini onions cooked gently in olive oil, finished with saba, balsamic, and wilted spinach. A drizzle of agrodolce ties it all together.⁠
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Thoughtful, seasonal, and also entirely vegan!

beef cheeks are slowly braised until tender, folded into a rich ragu, and tossed with handmade pappardelle. Finished wi...
02/24/2026

beef cheeks are slowly braised until tender, folded into a rich ragu, and tossed with handmade pappardelle. Finished with fennel pollen and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

02/19/2026

Spend your weekend brunch in Naples, Long Beach at MARLENA! Open Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM!⁠
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Reminder, we serve pizza ALL DAY LONG on the weekends!

02/16/2026

Brussels Sprouts meant to be dipped, shared, and savored.⁠
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Our Brussels Sprouts are halved, blanched, and fried to order on the pick-up for the perfect crisp. They’re tossed in warm baharat, pomegranate molasses, and za’atar, then laid over a tahini-cashew yogurt made with garlic, lemon, and salt. It’s then finished with fresh mint and dill.

MARLENA artfully balances Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your s...
02/13/2026

MARLENA artfully balances Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses. Don’t miss out on our latest Winter menu refresh.

Address

5854 E Naples Plaza
Long Beach, CA
90803

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
5pm - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
5pm - 10pm

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