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    Mi Piace

    3.8 (5.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Mimi A.

    The best tomahawk steak I've ever tasted! Tina, our server, was amazing--very professional, friendly, and attentive!Everyone at the restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent, and we had such a wonderful experience. The owner even came by to ask if everything was okay and gave us dessert. So impressive! We really appreciated the great service and hospitality.

    Brian N.

    Okay so I've always walked by this place and wonder what it would be like to eat here. I decided to go celebrate for my birthday one day and we did not have a really great experience. First, the ambiance - they're playing spanish music. The seats are super worn out and torn. The service - Sorry, I try never to call our waiters by name but Sandra was just horrible. She was cold to us from the start. When we asked for something she would answer "sure....." as if we were bothering her. She basically ignored us the whole time we were there. We had to flag her down, and even then we had to ask another waiter for service. The only time she came immediately was to pick up the check. As we were leaving, she didn't even acknowledge us as we walked out. While the host and other waiters thanked us for coming. I know I sound so entitled but this experience just left such a bad taste in my mouth. The food was also not that great.. We all got pasta. Bolognese (2/5) - The pasta was not cooked all the way. It kind of tasted like it was just microwaved. The pasta was all stuck together. I really had to pry it apart. My plate was black and you can kind of see fingerprints and smudges all over it. Kind of dry but the meat was good. Gnocchi (4/5) - Nothing really special, just tasted like Gnocchi! But I enjoyed it. Ravioli Costine (4/5) - This one was also kind of good, it had a slight weird after taste but was still pretty good. Bucatini Pomodor Pomodoro (2/5) - This was just okay, Super dry. Focaccia Bread (5/5) - This was probably my favorite. The bread with olive oil and vinegar is so good!

    Sunday Brunch
    Gee B.

    Sunday Brunch is great. Lemon Ricotta pancakes, Brown Butter Waffle, and NY Steak! Yummy. I've been for dinner but will definitely have Mi Piace as a brunch option. Service is exceptional !

    George T.

    Mi Piace, we look on yelp and find where we are going to have our monthly staff luncheon and we picked here. We started off the classic pizza and the calamari were very fresh. I really enjoyed the pizza I will in New York recently and had a lot of good pizza. I had the short rib ravioli it was very good. The ravioli is made fresh. Another co- worker had the same thing. The food presentation was very good. A co worker ordered Insalada de Tios I just call it the salad with onion rings it was good as well. My other co worker ordered the pescatore if you like food like this go to Mi Piace and order it I don't eat it but watching her eat and almost made me change my mind. We tried serveral deserts. We shared three deserts Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee chesecake and Lemon Meringue Tart. Lemon Meringue Tart was good give is 7-10. Creme Brulee Cheesecake give 9-10 because unique not a lot of people serve it. Creme Brulee give it 7-10. Rhonda, our waitress, was excellent and kind. The service was very good and I will definitely return. The restrooms were not very clean, but I don't think they're responsible for that.

    Chicken pacata
    Joshua F.

    Came here before a concert at the Rose Bowl. Was 15 minutes late but they sat us without any issue. Server came over to us quickly. We had a few different things including a chopped salad, chicken piccata and a fettuccine pasta with a meatball on the side. All were very delicious especially the chicken piccata. Everything on their menu looked very good. Some guy next to me guy a smoked old fashioned which smelled incredible. My only complaint would be the bathrooms that you have to walk up a ramp in a hot corner of a building to go get. The men's restroom ran out of soap. I had told one of the hostess and she said she'd get someone on it right away. I went back almost 15 minutes later and still no soap. A little concerned about the servers or cooks not washing their hands.

    Free range chicken
    Marshay D.

    I love Mi piace!!! Been coming here since I was a young girl. Every time I come, the food is always fresh and hot, and they have really good authentic Italian food. They even have brunch and a massive menu you can choose from from pastas, salmon, and chicken. Today I ordered the free range organic chicken, and it was definitely tender and very moist. I will give it a 5/5. For my drinks, I ordered a Prosecco and they give you a decent size but you may have to order two lol. The Customer Service is exceptional they have good server name Rhonda who was amazing!!! and the owner is always very amicable and generous. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Pasadena. I highly recommend you come here if you want some good Italian food and a good ambience. Very good for date night and celebrations. They have very good desserts here as well. I will continue to come back here!! Five stars all around for me! -Marshay D.

    Lobster (lunch menu)
    Tinamarie M.

    Mi Piace is one of my favorite restaurants. I had not been here for lunch and thought it would be a nice treat to take a new teacher before school started. The restaurant is still as beautiful as ever. The hostess is friendly and the service was impeccable. The food, however; was not impressive. I ordered the poached lobster sandwich and it had no flavor. The potato chips were good; I love the salt and vinegar taste and think it really complimented the sandwich. The lobster was perfectly cooked and although small, it makes for a perfect lunch size meal. My friend ordered the chicken on focaccia and she said it was good although it looked a little dry to me. Overall; I was disappointed. I told her we'll have to try coming back for dinner and give them another chance.

    Margherita
    Sue L.

    Truly excellent. The food, ambience, and service were wonderful. All the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. This was our second time dining here, and we will absolutely be back.

    Neil D.

    Service was phenomenal. I forgot the servers name but we were there on Saturday and he was great. Apps - bruschetta - this was so good. The tomatoes popped and the avocado added a great touch - skinny fries with sauce. My wife and niece liked the curry flavor I liked the truffle one. Very solid and addicting Mains - the pastas we selected were all good. From the vodka to the shrimp and ravioli. A lot of flavors and they look like small portions. But they were more than enough Dessert - favorite part of the meal. We tried the crème brûlée and a chocolate dessert. Both were crazy good.

    羊排很棒
    Jessica W.

    五月的風, 裹著的是康乃馨的香,因為上帝無法無處不在,所以創造了母親,其實擁有再多都不算富,家裡有娘才是福,不管幾歲,只要母親仍在,我們永遠可以當那個任性的小孩,少年不懂父母恩,懂時已是中年時,因為有媽媽,我是一個幸福的孩子,因為有孩子,我也是一個幸福的媽咪,來放一下幸福的媽咪吃的母親節午餐~ Mi Piace, 在 Pasadena 開幾十年的名店,來過幾次,每次我都很喜歡,小孩也來過兩次,只是他們太小都不記得了, 母親節過來,晚了 訂位15 分 , 再等就是半個小時了,這裡當天真的是人山人海,也太多人了, 小孩的pasta , 我們的前菜炸小卷,跟點的兩份pizza 都有水準, 唯一比較失敗的是我的羊排,要 medium rare , 來的時已經是medium well, 可能是母親節太忙,可以理解,我記得他家的點心很好吃,點了他們新開發的開心果 butter cake , 是很不錯,帳單來時才看到24 元一個, 跟他們的pizza 一樣價格, 小孩說~ 還好還好,吃不完所以只公家吃點一個~

    Guillermo A.

    I wanted to like Mi Piace, but overall it was a disappointing experience. Starting with the negatives: the wine glasses and napkins were dirty, the menus were falling apart, and the tables didn't match or sit level, which made the restaurant feel less polished than expected. The food also felt overpriced for the quality. The steak was overcooked and plated poorly, and the presentation overall was underwhelming. The Margherita pizza was disappointing -- the mozzarella both looked and tasted odd. The Caesar salad lettuce was clearly not fresh. I'm honestly surprised when people call this the best Italian restaurant in Pasadena, especially when there are so many places serving fresh pasta and higher-quality dishes. That said, the staff was friendly. The bartender and our waiter Miguel were both very nice and attentive, even though the cork broke while opening my wine bottle. The Brussels sprouts were excellent, and the filet mignon beef tartare was one of the better dishes we tried. Overall, I'd give Mi Piace 3/5 stars. Some good moments, but not enough for me to come back.

    Kisha L.

    I love Mi Piace I have been going here for years. The owner is always kind professional and he's always the same no matter when you see him. we went today and it was just a wonderful time. The food was made fresh and hot. I had spaghetti with meatballs and espresso drink that was delicious. I also had Caesar salad and I of course, dessert that was complimentary by the owner . The tiramisus and special custard with caviar was fantastic. It was so so good. Beautiful atmosphere with windows to see out of and nice small bar in the back. I will go and try the breakfast brunch since I haven't been there in a long time.

    Sesame Chicken in a lemon scallion sauce
    Evan W.

    First time back to Mi Piace in a long time, and I'm very glad to have rediscovered this top notch gem in Old Town. The space is as inviting as ever, bright and cheery, and sparkling clean. The white table cloths up the ante a bit at a time when so many places opt for bare tables and industrial funk. Our server was friendly and made sure to check on us repeatedly, offering refills and making sure we had everything we needed. Soft drinks arrived quickly, and our food arrived without any delay at all. I ordered the Italian Wedge Salad, which is a creatively-presented and generous offering that makes for a light-yet-filling lunch. The crisp, cool iceberg comes topped with a fresh and tasty melange of salami, olives, peppers, onions, tomatoes and croutons, enveloped with a rich and savory Gorgonzola Ranch Dressing. This is a terrific and flavorful salad that really hits the spot, and the dressing in particular is crave-inducing. My friend ordered the Sesame Chicken, served with a lemon scallion sauce, pasta and sautéed fresh veggies. While I didn't taste it, it looked fantastic, and my buddy said it was quite good. For at least 25 years, Mi Piace has been a reliably excellent Italian restaurant in Pasadena. I'm sure the menu has evolved, and changes have happened, but after an absence of a few years it's nice to see that the things that really matter have remained much the same -- which is to say, Great!

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    Ask the Community - Mi Piace

    How's the parking?

    There is a large parking garage behind Mi Piace. Directly behind are handicapped spots.

    Can they offer gluten-free options?

    Yes, they do!

    Is the patio seating dog friendly?

    Yes, Patio is dog friendly.

    Do you take reservations, I checked the website and the link to the reservation seemed to be broken?

    Yes Call their telephone number which is 626-795-3131

    Do you ask for vaccination cards and if so do they have outdoor for people that don't have it?

    No they don't

    What is standard seating ? Is it inside the restaurant or the sidewalk in front of restaurant? Is outdoor seating in the patio?

    Under guidelines when last there it was outside. As Davina mentions both sidewalk and under a tent. I like the under the tent space better personally, more separate from the foot traffic.

    Can this place's outside dining area accommodate a party of 6 for lunch?

    yes

    What is the corkage fee?

    It's $18 per bottle and magnum will be double the price.

    What time is the DJ on Fri and Sat night?

    Hi Victoria, The DJ is at 10:00p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Welcome!

    Do they serve gluten free pasta ? Also do they have scallops

    Hello. Yes to both questions.

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    "Hidden entrance." Make your way past the doors to Wanderlust Creamery and other food stalls, and…read morewalk all the way to the back. Go downstairs, whether by stairs or elevator... where there are multiple bathrooms. And ask the nearest person how to get to Ladies and Gentlemen, to be let in. Fun, and whimsical, and definitely a space with a theme. First and more importantly, the cocktails and the food is definitely quality. And they will charge you quality pricing for the luxuriousness of it all. Seating, tables, candles, ambiance. I mean, the walls lined up with crafted skulls ain't gonna pay for itself. The staff is friendly, and helpful. And classy. The places oozes class. A great place to chat and catch up with friends. Where the ambient noise isn't so loud that you really need to raise your voice to talk. As a single person who came with a book to read and study... it's dim lighting so I had to make use of candlelight. This really is meant to be more of a social spot. I came in on a weekday to catch the Suntory promotion, which came with some nice collectibles to pair with your highball. I feel like every cocktail I've had here so far has a great sense of balance and technique. I'll probably come back and try their omakase course of cocktails at some point. Is it "kami no glass?" (The Glass of God) - I haven't found one that has touched my soul to that extent, but they do have an extensive list to explore. The food menu consists of luxurious bites from burrata, crudo, bone marrow, oysters, and the like. Gourmet pairings for your expensive tastes.

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