Looking for a tasty Italian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Deli News Pizza

Topping the list is Deli News Pizza. Located at 5555 Stearns St., Suite 104 in Long Beach, it's the most popular affordable Italian restaurant in Long Beach, boasting four stars out of 1,249 reviews on Yelp. The Italian deli and restaurant serves up sandwiches, pizza, pasta and more.

2. Santa Fe Importers

Next up is Long Beach's Santa Fe Importers- Long Beach, situated at 1401 Santa Fe Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 283 reviews on Yelp, Italian eatery and market has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. The business offers freshly made Italian beef and sausage sandwiches alongside rigatoni with meatballs, lasagna, pepperoni pizza and chicken cacciatore.

3. JJ Italian Deli

And then there's JJ Italian Deli, a downtown favorite with 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews. The shop serves hot and cold Italian sandwiches as well as Boar's Head meats and pastas. Stop by 649 Long Beach Blvd. to hit up the Italian spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.

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