We know that pizza tastes best when it is wood-fired, that mozzarella should always be freshly made, and that meals are enhanced when paired with the perfect Italian wines. From our service to our atmosphere, our flour to our sauce, this is our tradition-passed down from generation to generation-of Napoli-style pizza. At Michael’s Pizzeria, food is heritage. When Michael Dene decided to open his restaurant in December 2007, he was told that it wasn’t in his best interest. Statistics, location and timing were all stacked against him – it was a risky undertaking where very few others had seen success. However, when the doors opened to Michael’s on Naples, the Brooklyn-born businessman and lifetime food enthusiast proved that quality and taste have no bounds. Today Michael’s on Naples is rated the #1 restaurant in Long Beach and the #2 Italian restaurant in all of Los Angeles, making it one of the highest Zagat-rated Italian restaurants in Southern California.