Visited this place after picking up my running bib for the Long Beach Marathon. From the initial look, this place may not look like a place that could whip up a tasty Italian dish but you would be wrong I had the Chicken Bowtie Pasta and my friend had the lasagna + meat. The prices were pretty good for the portion that was provided! Majority of the pastas were $14.95 and came with a small side salad and practically a foot long of garlic bread. The chicken pasta was light and the lasagna was full of flavor. We may or may not have used the garlic bread to soak up the sauce but the garlic bread was good just by itself! I will have to come back to order one of their sandwiches as I head around 5 people in a matter of a few minutes order either the Pastrami or the chicken parmasean sandwich! It was pretty hot inside, but the view of the beach along with the beach breeze made it great! Parking can be tough as it is street parking and is metered. If you are at the Long Beach Convention Center, it is only about a 5 minute walk up to the restaurant! read more

Modica's Deli - Outside seating - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I had dinner with my wife and a friend last week. Sat outside, it was a lovely spot. We all had pasta dishes. They were fantastic. One of the best values for Italian in Long Beach . The pesto was amazing, and my red was perfect. I had a chocolate dessert from the case for dessert. It was awsome. Service was friendly and professional.. Can't wait to go back. read more

Visited modica's on a lovely afternoon and it was great. I had the French dip and it was absolutely delicious! I was able to get a table looking at a view of the ocean and it paired with the sandwich beautifully! The vibe in here is great! Kevin helped me out and he was so kind and quick to help if I needed it! Definitely recommend and get the French dip!! read more

Modica's Deli - French Dip Sandwich 8" - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great sandwiches and h9tnfood too! The employees, especially Kevin, are fantastic! You won't regret trying it out.

Best pastrami ever! Best bow tie pasta yummy pesto pasta. Rich desserts. Basically anything you get is amazing!

Suicide by chocolate cake was divine!! Friendly cashier. Casual vibe and a good size menu read more

Modica's Deli - Dessert case - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Anthony was amazing!! They were so busy during the chaos of the Grand Prix and didn't bat an eye! Got my party of 9 and 2 kids sat even though they were packed full of customers, and were so nice! read more

Great OVERALL food and service. Would definitely come back to this place :) Many menu items i'd like to try,.

I always saw this restaurant driving past it in downtown Long Beach and it always looked so appealing to me. The outdoor seating area looked so nice. Also another time when I was on 4th street a lovely lady let me know this place had the best pastrami. Finally I got a chance to come here and try their food. The outdoor seating did not disappoint! Service is impeccable. It's better than restaurants in Venice. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. It was a cold winter day in the middle of March and we didn't have to ask for an extra heater. Staff just immediately brought another one out for us and made sure we were well taken care of. A group of three couples, we each ordered a pasta dish and a pastrami sandwich and wow do those go well together! I got a half order of pesto with a 16 inch pastrami. We def had more than enough food but really everything tasted so fresh and yummy. The pastrami wasn't too oily and they really packed the meat into the sandwich. We forgot to get cheese but we will save that for next time. The pesto pasta tasted so fresh and the sauce was honestly -- I couldn't stop eating it, I even dipped my pastrami into the pasta sauce. I highly recommend this place. It's so cute and a very good ambiance and vibe. The staff is so nice and they make sure you're taken care of. Their desserts (affogato and tiramisu) are delicious! The tiramisu is super wet just the way I like it and affogato was such a perfectly sweet balance of espresso and ice cream. My friends and I had a fantastic time here and I'm really glad I finally made time to check this place out! Exceeded all expectations! read more

Modica's Deli - Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had the pleasure of dealing with Kevin. He was very catering and attentive. My food was made exactly how I asked it to be made, no complaints. I had the pastrami sandwich very delicious and worth the price. I got the 8 inch pastrami sandwich cut in half. read more

Modica's Deli - World Famous Pastrami Sandwich 8" - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

I get lunch about every other month from here. Usually a lunch special. The ravioli, spaghetti and sandwiches are always good.

Front desk woman was wonderful, whoever made the sandwiches was not. Paid for Extra pepperoni, got literally six small pepperonis in a giant bread. The order was made wrong, the other sandwich wasn't what I asked for and also was quite literally 90% bread. Then called and asked for a refund and wouldn't be refunded, was told they would only refund it if I drive all the way back and showed them both sandwiches ??? I live 30 minutes away I'm not going to drive back so you can look at em lmao. Like why would I be trying to pull one over on Ya'll lmao. Really strange to demand me to come back in and show you the sandwiches like I'm lying ??? I don't leave reviews but they were that disappointing. So now I'm $35 dollars out and bothered that you wouldn't even in the least give me a discount on the next one.and no, we didn't eat them. read more

Have had a couple hot sandwiches and cold. The pastrami is by far my favorite. Pastrami is cooked and sliced to perfection, not super greasy and the portion is great! Also, the bread compliments it well and is not soggy or dry. Definitely the best Pastrami sandwich in the area! read more

This place has amazing food. The staff is sweet and the vibe is so relaxing. I will continue to go and eat there.

Got daily special spaghetti with meatsauce, was good as was the salad. I'll go back when in the area. Service was quick and employees friendly. read more

Always an amazing experience! I eat here often. The food is homemade and tasty. The staff is attentive and the prices are lower than most places. read more

First time here after hearing some murmurs that they had some decent food...... wow. Just wow. I asked one question. If you had to pick one item to represent the quality of this place what would it be. She said the pastrami sandwich. 10/10. The freshly made bread on the inside soaks up the grease of the pastrami, the mustard and pickles while the outside stays crispy and delicious. A lot of flavour here. We also got the east coast hoagie which was really good as well. Again great bread, a generous amount of meat, and the ratio of oil and vinegar was perfect. We loved this place and can't wait to come back and try more of their pretty big menu. Next on our list is that lobster ravioli and the carrot cake! Thanks for the amazing food and great customer service we will be back very often hopefully! read more

Modica's Deli - East coast hoagie - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food, service, and ambiance here was great! I don't usually use yelp but this place was so great I came back to grab lunch and do homework and it was a wonderful place. The workers are friendly, the French dip and pastrami were great, and I felt welcomed and safe. read more

Modica's Deli - View - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food here was amazing as well as the service! My friend picked this place so I wasn't sure what to expect. They have wonderful outside seating, the weather was perfect but I do recommend a coat just in case it gets a little breezy. It was fancier than anticipated making me slightly nervous for the bill but it was extremely reasonable and the food was worth every penny. I ordered the 8 inch pastrami and a half order of the spaghetti so I could try a few different things and they were both amazing. I'll definitely be coming back on my next visit to long beach! read more

Modica's Deli - World Famous Pastrami Sandwich 8" and 1/2 order of Spaghetti Pasta - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been here so many times over the years and they have been always consistent with their sandwiches, cold or hot, and their soup! I love their chicken veggies soup! And their sandwiches I either get the east coast hoagie or the cooper! Their baked goods or slices of cakes are also super yummy! Highly recommend this place! read more

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STILL one of my top Deli spots this side of LB. Lemme begin with the bread. Everyone knows that the foundation of a great sandwich starts with the bread and their bread is fresh and toasted to perfection. The sandwiches, hot or cold are ALL pretty tasty! And the service during this visit with Tyler was A+. We ordered/split the 16" pastrami with provolone and it hit. The. Spot! Happy this deli survived the pandemic and is still serving up top tier quality food. Thanks Modica's, please don't change a thing...(praying hand emoji) read more

Modica's Deli - Pastrami w pro alone - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came here for lunch on a Saturday. At the time there wasn't a crowd but right after we ordered a line started to form. We got the Saturday special which was a ham and cheese w/chips and fountain drink. The sandwhich was ok. The bread was slightly toasted which made it really good! Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle! We also got a Pastrami sandwhich which was pretty good. The bread was also toasted and soft on the inside. It had a great amount of mustard and pickles inside to balance out the pastrami. Lastly, we got the French dip. The French dip was loaded with meat! The Au jus sauce was pretty flavorful. Overall it was pretty good. Would I come back, probably not, I'd try other places. One thing is, I wish the meats were hotter, like, temperature hotter. Our sandwiches were just a little under room temperature. read more

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Went here for my birthday last year and the food was so good. I always get the linden sandwich and it turns out great everytime read more

Modica's Deli - Linden sandwich - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was a great stop on my weekend in Long beach for the marathon. I had a plan. Carb up at lunch. Did just that with the spaghetti and sausage hit the spot. It could of had a little more flavor but it was good. The garlic bread same. Wasn't bold enough for me and my liking of garlic bread. I ordered a sandwich to go for dinner, more carbs. Did I say I ran the marathon. Lol. The sandwich to me was delicious. But the star was the bread. Soft and tender. If I eat shit bread it hurts my hips. Long story. This didn't have shit ingredients. That's a plus. And I ate the sandwich about four hours later. Th coffee was equally good. Would I come back? Yes, I would. I'd even order the same thing. But I do want to try some of there other items. The out door seating was definitely nice. 100% will go back. Try them out for yourself. read more

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I came across Modica's while on Ocean in downtown Long Beach as they were getting into the Halloween spirit that influenced me to give the place a try. It is a cozy corner restaurant that accommodates both indoor and outdoor dining. I am not sure if they have table service at night, but I ordered and paid at the inside counter during a late lunch hour from their extensive huge posted menu. Modica's has an eclectic menu that includes various deli sandwiches but also tends to skew Italian. I ordered their chicken bowtie pasta in a creamy red wine sauce which was absolutely delicious. It came with a side salad which balanced the meal well. Service was adequate for a place where you order at a counter and they fairly quickly deliver the food to your table. Prices were reasonable. Parking is metered and non-metered street parking. The food here is very good and I am anxious to try their desserts on my next visit. Modica's is certainly worth a try for a quick but well prepared meal if you live or are near downtown Long Beach. read more

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I was able to check out Modica tonight after my other half was feeling like Italian food. Parking was pretty easy at some metered spots that were not active right around the corner. I ended up getting the special to go - it was $13 for spaghetti and meat sauce, a side salad, garlic bread, and a drink. My partner got the chicken parmigiana and we got a slice of the chocolate cake. The salad was great - a simple spring mix with some baby spinach and parmesan cheese, served with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This was fresh and well-dressed. The spaghetti was a massive portion and so good! It came out piping hot and the meat sauce topped with parmesan cheese was tasty. The garlic bread was also plentiful and was packaged in separate paper, as not to get soggy. The chocolate cake at the end was so decadent and the perfect way to finish off the meal. I wasn't able to finish all the pasta and the bread - that will be my next day lunch! Portions are generous and the team is efficient and polite. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Orsa, on her way out - she is such a sweet person! I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

Modica's Deli - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - to go - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great spot to grab sandwiches and alcoholic drinks for a day at the beach! Sandwiches were delicious, and the sides looked just as tasty (but we opted for just sandwiches that day). read more

One word..... meatball. And please don't pass up a delicious salad. Thank you Modicas

It amazes me how something so simple can taste to delicious. The chicken on the salad was seasoned perfectly, juicy, and tender. I got the cesar dressing on the side but wow it's so good. The combo sandwich was perfect. The service was great, a very sweet young lady took care of me. My first time here as a new Long Beach resident and I'm just around the corner so I'll definitely be back. read more

Modica's Deli - Combo Sandwich 8" and a garden salad with grilled chicken - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It was pretty good... I had it delivered and left a few notes (modification requests: add salt, pepper and red onion, don't over do it with the mustard, no vinegar, no oil) because DoorDash didn't give many options to customize the sandwich and the store accommodated me... not the store's issue... but I wish you had the option to choose a different bread when placing a delivery order. I got the Italian sub... it was pretty good... everything tasted fresh... nothing really special about it... but good enough that it's a place I will be frequenting to try other things... I've passed by here plenty of times... so next time I'll grab something and enjoy the outdoor space. I also got a side order of two meatballs... wanted to try them out w/out committing to a sub or full plate of pasta... just in case they were nasty lol... but they were not... they were really good! I think the might be pork because of the flavor and the bite/texture... I could be wrong... but I really enjoyed them... I also think they're reasonably priced... besides the $8 slices of cake... yea... I won't be doing that read more

Service - very good - quick to order and was greeted Ambiance - nice looking spot. Casual meal time. Food- ... pretty underwhelming. I got the chicken parm sandwich. Sauce was solid. Cheese was okay. Bread was nice and crispy. Chicken had no flavor. I wouldn't come back for the chicken parm, but rather to try the desserts. I'm sure there's better stuff on the large menu. Overall it's a 6.5-7 out of 10. Great service and people tho. read more

Modica's Deli - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich 8" - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

Pretty solid place! My friend was telling about this place and how great it was! Ok so i decide to go after work. He was impressed with the pastrami sandwich so that's what i decided to get. I actually got a WHOLE one which was so big that it's basically two sandwiches you could easily share with a friend and go halves. It was very tasty and PACKED with pastrami. They had TONS of options in the windows from fresh salads, fruit, mac salads, asparagus, cannoli, roasted potatoes and the list goes on. They have a very nice outside patio and seating inside with TV's. It's a big place! Next i want to try the roast beef or the lasagna and for sure some of the desserts. It's a good place to meet friends for lunch or to bring a date. The only downfall is it's hard to find parking in the area sometimes but overall a good downtown option for food. read more

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Despite being on a busy corner in downtown Long Beach, Modica's Deli beckons with the promise of delightful culinary experiences and an enchanting ambiance that feels like a whimsical escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Having long anticipated our visit, my family and I arrived with hearts full of excitement, ready to indulge in an evening of new experiences and delectable flavors. As we entered the outdoor seating area, we were immediately captivated by the lush greenery that enveloped the space, creating a serene oasis that feels both intimate and inviting. The thoughtful decorations, with their delicate fairy lights twinkling like stars above, added a magical touch to our surroundings. It was the perfect setting for a date night or a cozy family dinner, where laughter and conversation could flow freely under the gentle embrace of nature. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the comforting presence of heater lamps that radiated warmth, ensuring that even as the sun dipped below the horizon, we remained enveloped in a cocoon of coziness. Shade umbrellas swayed gently overhead, casting playful shadows that danced across our table, inviting us to unwind and savor the moment. Our delightful server, Paola, was the epitome of attentive service. With her radiant smile and genuine warmth, she made us feel as if we were the only guests in the establishment. Paola's recommendations were spot-on, revealing her deep knowledge of the menu and her passion for the culinary arts. Her presence added an extra layer of charm to our evening, making our dining experience feel not just like a meal, but a cherished memory in the making. We ordered the Mediterranean dip, the vegetable lasagne, the chicken Parmesan pasta (bowtie), and the heart attack jack sandwich (16 inch). We got the Bundaberg guava soda and the Stubborn soda (black cherry, lemon blueberry açaí) from the soft drink machine. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu to complete the meal; although rich and delicious, we wished it had more lady fingers in it to balance its sweetness. However, while the ambiance and service were nothing short of exceptional, the the sandwich-- failed to blow us away. Perhaps it was the lofty expectations set by the enchanting environment or the tantalizing descriptions that danced on the menu, but the sandwich we ordered fell short of the culinary magic we hoped to experience. It lacked the robust flavors and textures that one anticipates from a deli of such promise. While it was certainly edible, it felt like a missed opportunity. The sandwich tasted of prepackaged lunch meat, which isn't bad, but we expected something more fresh. Despite this minor disappointment, the overall experience at Modica's Deli was deeply fulfilling. The combination of a picturesque setting, attentive service, and delightful company allowed us to bask in the warmth of the moment. As we sipped our drinks and shared stories, the ambiance enveloped us, reminding us that sometimes, the magic of a meal is found not just in the food itself, but in the atmosphere and the people who share it with you. In conclusion, Modica's Deli is a captivating destination that deserves a place on your culinary list. While the sandwich may have faltered, the delightful service and enchanting environment more than compensated, creating a memorable evening that will linger in our hearts. We left with smiles on our faces, already dreaming of our next visit, when perhaps we might discover the sandwich of our dreams amidst the romantic charm of this lovely deli. We are looking forward to our next PASTA dishes with Modica's. read more

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Love this place! The staff is so wonderful and welcoming and the food is also really good. Overall great experience. Cameron was so nice! We will definitely be back read more

Had a delicious lunch with a nice view. Service was awesome. Can't wait to come back to try more read more

Modica's Deli - Ravioli Pasta - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California

The pastrami is probably the best pastrami I've had in my life, it's like beef bacon with all the strands of fat, it was perfect. Kevin was awesome! Very sociable and told us all the cool spots in LBC. I love this place and we'll be coming back again before we leave from our stay. read more

went in for a lunch time sandwich. waited 20 minutes and once it was ready cook slammed my sandwich on the counter. I guess because I inquired 2 times when my sandwich would be read. read more

The food was amazing! It was so rich and filling! The dessert was also delicious! The staff were very friendly and the food came quickly. Highly recommend if you're hungry for a sandwich. read more

Good corner location and lots of options for lunch. I really liked their tuna salad on rye with lettuce, tomato, and mustard. You order and they bring your food to the table. read more

Stayed in an Airbnb upstairs from this little gem. Loooved their delicious pasta (big portion for the price) and the chocolate cake was die for!!! I would definitely come back read more

Modica's Deli - Delis Near Me - Long Beach, California