Nonna Mercato 3722 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807

"Visited this place after hearing so much buzz, and I'm always on the lookout for great pastries. Opted for a baguette and a dessert after brunch. The place was bustling, with lovely outdoor seating and interiors resembling a modern European bakery. Looking forward to returning post-diet for a full pastry feast!"

"Arrived here after an event down the street at Kubo LB. We had a largeish party of 6. We were bow to get seated after about 25 minutes. The staff at the front was lovely and courteous. Great food. Service after then was a bit all over the place but overall still good. The man taking our order was a bit dry. They do not allow virgin versions of their drinks (I wanted to virgin Bloody Mary as I was healing from an accident and surgery). The bathroom was also for some reason locked and none of us were able to use it. We ended up going to a coffee shop nearby instead to use the bathroom"

"Amazing pastries in a super cute space. The staff were friendly and very helpful, although did forget our coffee. I appreciated them being cool with me eating some outside food on the patio."

"I love everything about this place. The ambiance is very lively but also kinda laid back, which is great for people watching but you could also bring a book and nibble on a croissant and be totally happy. On this first visit, I ordered the baked eggs and they were DIVINE. The dish is served with about a full 1/4 of a yummy warm tasty baguette and it was perfect for sopping up the stewy goodness. The folks-in-law both had the traditional breakfast spread and both cleaned their plates. Hubby had the lox bagel and he almost always complains about local lox but not today. He ate every bite. We left with a couple of delicious goodies from the inside market, which is a must-step-into when dining at this great little bakery/bistro."

"First time here and would recommend trying one of their pastas if you don't mind sitting outside where an occasional fly can land on your food/table. My experience was unique because a preying mantis landed on our table and startled my fiance. I recorded the experience as it was humorous to me, but it was also terrifying to say the least. A brave server saved the day by gently removing the creature and we learned the mantis was employed for pest control as there are various plants that surround the front of the restaurant. I enjoyed tasting the honey pistachio ricotta brioche thing and the rigatoni, highly recommend both. Wanted to try some pastries but was stuffed, so maybe next time."