Nonna Mercato

had a fantastic experience at Nonna Mercato! We started with the bruschetta appetizer, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off our meal. For brunch, I chose the Mafaldine pasta, and it was absolutely divine--perfectly cooked with a rich, satisfying sauce.The sparkling wine complemented the meal beautifully, and the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a relaxed yet refined brunch.If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors paired with excellent service, Nonna Mercato is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

Parking lot is small but there's street parking available. There was a small wait, it does get really busy. Food was delicious, the pasta was my favorite, sandwich has a sauce that was a bit too overpowering for me. Service was excellent, our waitress was so nice, knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be going back.

My galfriend and I came here for brunch. She ordered the quiche and I ordered the turkey Panini with a side of matcha croissant. The matcha croissant was so good. My Panini was decent. I think I'm one of those gals that need a hot sauce on the side like Tabasco. They were able to offer me a fermented hot sauce, which was decent. I enjoyed my panini. The server was decently attentive. I think it was just really busy, so she had to check on a lot of tables. The next time I come back. I want to try a bunch of their pastries. They look delicious and well made. It's a cute little place in Long Beach for brunch and lunch. It's a little hard to find parking, but that's typical of Long Beach, so you'll have to drive around to look for a spot close by.

This spot is going to have to work a bit harder for a five star.I had lunch on Valentines with a friend.The wait was 25 minutes and no reservations. But they had a table on hold for eight. I know I wasn't the only person confused. Contradiction?Our server was friendly but took a break. She apologized to the table next to us but never even let us know. We were just ignored after being served.The menu is not cheap.The food is incredible.But why aren't the proportions the same. I was confused by how much of a difference between dishes.Not sure if I will find here again. I did pick up treats inside and will suggest clarifying the reservation policy.

Fantastic food and drinks. Coffee is fun and thry have holiday drinks. Grab your bread when you see it as it does sell out. Really tasty food items and very well done. Service is on point as well.

Friendly service and very good at keeping the coffee filled! It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio and the jasmine flowers were very aromatic. The menu had a great variety and it was tempting not to order everything. However we settled on two great dishes and ordered some fresh bread and jam, and it was worth it!

The vanilla latte here is INCREDIBLE!!!! Definitely ranks in my top 3 in the best vanilla latte category!!!! A must for sure if you love vanilla lattes!!!! If I lived walking distance to Nonna Mercato, I would get one every single day. Superior to the ones I've had especially lately. It's so yummy!!!!! Service was fantastic!!!! It was busy and there was a line, but the staff are super friendly and it's busy for good reason!!!! It's super cute. The staff are great!!!! The food is yummy!!!! The almond croissant was de-lish!!!!Would definitely recommend!!!! : )

TLDR: Nonna Mercato is probably hands down one of the best places for coffee, baked goods and lunch in all of Long Beach. Handmade pasta and their various croissants are must haves (try the everything or the ham and cheese)!! Airiest, fluffiest quiche I've ever had. Consistently fantastic food and pastries. I bring my clients here frequently but also come for brunch and lunch whenever I can, with my husband or with friends. Everyone loves it; it's fresh and beautiful handmade food. My go-to food order is the tonarelli carbonara or the French omelet, but everything is good. I love to try any seasonal items they have and during the summer they did a delicious pre-fixe menu dinner on the weekends. They also serve beer, wine and champagne; perfect for day drinking or girls brunch. To-go items are available inside, anything ranging from their pasta and sauces to tinned fish and chocolate. The dining is entirely outdoors. It can get a bit noisy from the street: traffic and sirens and your usual city noise. Despite this, they have created a lovely dining ambiance: fire pit, plants, shade for the sun and heat lamps for the cold. It's pricey, but the quality is there. The bad: wait times can be long, service can be slow and parking can be challenging during peak hours. Try going before 11am or after 1pm. I'm so happy they are doing well, they are a great addition to the Bixby Knolls community.

Came here with a party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30PM. Was told it would be an hour wait; however, we were seated after 20 minutes. All seating is outdoors, and they have seasonal menus that change every so often. There is a bakery inside where you can purchase baked goods. Their cookies are delicious. I want to try their pastries next time.Food: -Mafaldine (nonna ginell's bolognese, percorino basil $23) 5/5 This was delicious! Had the perfect amount of salt, meat, and tomato sauce with cheese and basil as a garnish. Would definitely get this again.-Winter Panzanella (burrata, nonna vinaigrette, chicory, squash, dried cherries $19) 3/5. The vinaigrette was a little too bitter for my friends and my taste. We wouldn't get it again.-Spaghetti (nduja, pomodoro, pecorino, rosemary $22) 4.5/5 The spaghetti is what you expect but a little elevated. Personally, I would get the Mafaldine again over the spaghetti.-Tonnarelli Alla Carbonara (guanciale, egg, cracked pepper $23) 4/5 This pasta was the prettiest out of the 3. If you like more white/creamy based sauces, you should get this pasta. -Baked eggs (tomato & sweet pepper stew, goat ricotta, toasted bread $17 5/5) This is basically a shakshuka. I love tomatoes in general, but the flavor in this stew was delicious. The bread is also one of the better breads I've ever had. -Frites w/ Bearnaise Sauce $9 (3/5) Unfortunately, the fries were soggy. The sauce was also under seasoned. I wouldn't order this again.TLDR: Order the mafaldine if you like tomato sauce/Bolognese pastas OR if you like white sauce/creamy egg pastas then you should order the Tonnarelli Alla Carbonara.Also-- get their bread from the bakery. The country bread was amazing and tasted like one of the best sourdough breads I've ever had.

I briefly stopped at Nonna Mercato to look at their cafe selection. The cafe/restaurant is adorable and would be a perfect spot to meet up with friends! Staff are very nice and the service was quick.Since I was just stopping by, I only ordered a London Fog. However, I had to write a review because it was so delicious! It was the perfect balance of earl grey, vanilla, and sweetener. I ordered it with whole milk, so it tasted extra creamy. I also thought their to go cup was beautifully designed. I would love to come back and try one of their bakery items or even sit down for lunch at the restaurant!