Ammatolí
Ammatolí serves Levantine Mediterranean cooking and was ranked No. 36 in the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants in 2024.
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- Address
- 285 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Phone
- (562) 435-0808
- Website
- ammatoli.com
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Levantine Mediterranean signatures
Levantine Mediterranean cooking anchors Ammatolí, with family mashawi feast, moussaka, roasted beet hummus, and Palestinian msakhan among its signatures. Local sourcing also shapes the kitchen’s approach.
LA Times 101 and James Beard attention
LA Times ranked Ammatolí No. 36 in its 101 Best Restaurants in 2024 and No. 43 in 2025. The restaurant was also a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2026.
285 E 3rd St with wine and private dining
285 E 3rd St is the address, and the format covers lunch, dinner, and brunch. An extensive wine list, private dining, conversational noise level, and smart-casual dress make it suited to planned group meals.
Style and Standing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammatolí | Levantine Mediterranean | $$ | Downtown Long Beach | |
| Bacari W. 3rd | Venetian-Inspired Mediterranean Small Plates | $$ | , | Beverly Grove |
| Momed | Modern Mediterranean | $$ | , | Glassell Park |
| Gjelina Take Away | California Mediterranean Wood-Fired Pizza | $$ | , | Venice |
| Sunnin | Authentic Lebanese Mediterranean | $$ | Little Persia | |
| The Exchange | Israeli-Mediterranean Fusion | $$$ | , | Financial District |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #43
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #36
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Modern
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Brunch
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Airy dining room with high ceilings, tall windows, big windows, tiled walls, long leather banquettes, and limestone elements evoking a welcoming Levantine city atmosphere.