I can't believe it took me this long to post a review, but life got busy and this one deserved to be done right. Mi Piaci is hands down one of the best pasta restaurants in El Paso. The ambiance is elegant and comfortable without feeling formal, making it perfect for a business lunch, a date night, or a relaxed dinner where the food actually matters. Service is attentive and professional without hovering. You can tell the staff is well trained and takes pride in the experience they're providing. The portions are generous, the presentation is thoughtful, and the flavors are exceptional. The sauces are truly the standout. Rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. The Caesar salad is excellent and often overlooked, but it deserves credit. Dessert is not an afterthought here and is absolutely worth ordering. Yes, it's a bit on the pricier side, but it's worth it. You leave feeling like the quality, service, and overall experience matched what you paid. I'm genuinely glad they reopened. El Paso is better with Mi Piaci back. read more

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We had dinner at Mi Piaci on 5/27/26. I have to rave about the sea bass. That is the best sea bass that I have ever had. Not dry, not rubbery, simply delicious. My only complaint is that the dish was a tad salty. I dont know if it was the topping on the fish or the fish itself. I left the plate clean. The vegetables and the couscous were good also. read more

Love the new location! Wowsers! Were thrilled to have Mi Piaci so much closer to home! Finally opened and we stopped by. We asked if they still offered the Southern Jimmy and the bartender casually answered "I invented it." Score!! Amazing drinks. Took pictures of all the food. Everything was absolutely delicious! cant wait to come back! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Love the new location and great service and yummy food! We plan to be here often! read more

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I made reservations for Valentine's Day for my girlfriend and I this year and since I am from out of town, I wanted to surprise her with a place that served really good food and felt romantic. After doing some research, I stumbled upon Mi Piaci online and saw how many people praised it. Let me just say, IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!!! The menu was exclusive, due to the holiday, but the restaurant communicated that effectively via email and even calling me personally to warn me. We came out STUFFED!!! Portions were generous, the service was exemplary. We were treated like royalty! My girlfriend loved the food and the Valentine's Day decorations. It was an intimate spot and whenever I am back in town, I would definitely return here! Thank you to all the Mi Piaci staff for making our day so special and for the great attention you gave us. read more

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Located in a vibrant corner of El Paso, "Mi Piaci invites you to a sophisticated taste of Italian food. The restaurante Italiano blends contemporary design with a soft lit ambiance and romantic old-European charm. The new location is much closer to my home; so that is definitely and selfishly a big plus. Facing Franklin High School, this is a trattoria style restaurant that is welcoming you with a large inviting bar. An open dining room with intimate nooks and comfortable leather bench. Some of the menu highlights include some classical pasta dishes like Lasagna al Forno; Spaghetti Bolognese. Fettuccine Alfredo and Cacio di Pepe. The service was friendly but unfortunately our waitress could barely speak as she had a cold - this is unfortunately this time of the year. The Bruschetta bread was way too oily and too thin for my taste. The chef ought to use French baguettes rubbed with garlic that is my humble opinion. The gnocchi were also slightly too tough. So not everything was up to the hype. This said, my Bolognese meat balls and tomatoes sauce were excellent. The staff is young and engaged and the owner-chef kindly visits each table to make sure that everything was up to expectations. So there is definitely a private and charming touch at Mj Piaci. Pasta are a on the expensive side $25-28 per dish. So this is more a place for special occasions. read more

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Food and service (Morgan) were great! Location is new and convenient. Could invest in some art on the large, blank walls. Also need to update website, address, etc. read more

Great place. Authentic food! Great bartender and service is attentive. Ambiance is very italian.

Ambiance and servers were excellent! The presentation and appearance of entrees is very nice. Unfortunately the food is not consistent. The first time I ate there the food was fantastic. The second time I ordered their salmon dish which was fancy, but not very tasty. The first time I had their beef tenderloin and it was fantastic. I had it a second time and it was fatty despite claim they use premium meats. I may try this place again in the future and see if food has become more consistent read more

The Only Good Italian Ristoranti in El Paso, Texas. I grew up on Italian Food in New York and New Jersey. I have watched Mi Piaci expand over the years. (Over 30 maybe). I was one of their early Customers. My salad tasted so good, it was prepared leaf by leaf and Crispy Fresh. That's Italian :) read more

Food: Amazing and delicious. Really really good. Service: Very very slow. Hint-just bring the table some drinks and we will cope better with a delay in service. Ambience: Good. If you are seated near the door, it will be cold (in fall/winter). Takeaway: We will order takeout next time. read more

Great service, friendly wait staff and the food was great. This was our first time at the new location and we'd been to the old location many times; this is better. Definitely go back again. Prices were reasonable and portions are a nice size. It was busy for a Thursday night! read more

We went there for supper the other night and we've been anxiously awaiting the reopening because this is number three. They used to be on Donna and they were on Mesa and now they're on Red Road. Everything is just like we remembered excellent. read more

Every single pasta dish was amazing from the carbonara to the vodka pasta. The service was attentive and the drinks were so good. I recommend asking for a Southern Jimmy . Upscale, but relaxed vibes. read more

Great service and amazing food! The chef came out to greet everyone and check to make sure everything came out well. Definitely recommend

The food service, ambiance and food was very good however, all of a sudden in the middle of our dinner there was a poignant unpleasant aroma like a sewer issue that just engulfed the entire restaurant and none of the servers said a word. Also, this restaurant has a Yelp offer for a free Bruschetta appetizer with the purchase of 2 dinners and it was NOT Honored - the excuse I was given was that it was available only during the pandemic and no longer valid because they couldn't get it off of the Yelp page! WOW! Bad business...our total tab plus gratuity was $225.00 - might just skip this place the next time around....good luck! read more

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ambience and food service make this delicious meal repeat occurrence. The menu was not confusing, very descriptive and the ability to substitute items easily accomplished. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch. We had Carbonara, Veal and some desert- tiramisu and lava cake. The staff was very polite and welcoming. They were able to do a small portion for my son. However my pasta was a bit too salty and the veal was lacking some flavor. That being said this is the best Italian here in El Paso. Do not go with this to Italy but with what is available in the area this is by far best Italian, best ambience for Italian and top notch service. read more

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Food portions are less than prior venue. Drink options are poor. Service was poor. Definitely not going back.

We have missed Mi Paci and are so happy it is back! The food and the service were amazing! Congratulations on the new spot!

This year me and my gal pals agreed to not give traditional Christmas gifts, but instead give each other the most precious gift of all- the gift of our time. We decided that getting together for a real nice dinner and spending a few hours talking and laughing was better than anything else. We decided to go to Mi Piaci and we' were not disappointed; dinner and service were fabulous. We started with a few appetizers, the eggplant was to die for and the bruschetta was so good. We ordered a plate of pasta to share - the gnocchi al forno, and scalloped with polenta, sea bass and other amazing dishes for the main course. We washed everything down with several espressos and cappuccinos that went perfectly with the desserts. The cream brûlée was shareable as well as the marscapone with the fresh fruits- it came in a gigantic goblet. They accept military discount and this was the icing on the cake for us. Our waiter, Carlos, was attentive and took good care of us- just what the gals needed! They are having a New Year's Eve celebration with a special menu and music- time to get out my party dress! read more

Mi Piaci Restaurant - Italian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

It's a tranquil place, me and two friends were there for dinner. Reservations are highly encouraged, we got seated at the "bar area" not too distanced from their main dining room I guess. It is a very small restaurant, but pleasant. Service was great, food and drinks were was good. read more

Mi Piaci is the perfect spot for a date night in El Paso. My boyfriend & I came here to celebrate our anniversary last year and really enjoyed it. The bread that was brought to our table was warm & delicious. I ordered the carbonara and added grilled chicken, and my boyfriend chose the pollo alla vodka. We really enjoyed both of the pasta dishes! The atmosphere was perfect for a date or a nice dinner out. Service was great as well. Our only complaint was the price - even for our anniversary, we did spend more than expected on 2 pasta dishes. I would recommend coming here if you're looking for a fancy dining experience! read more

Mi Piaci Restaurant - Italian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great food, as well as Service. Good atmosphere. Recommend to make a reservation. Pretty busy. read more

Mi Piaci Restaurant - Italian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Delicious and fresh food, great staff and service. Quiet atmosphere, nice place to take the family!

Ok so my experience just was not great from the time I walked in the door. I am new to El Paso and come from the east coast with some of the best Italian restaurants and I also lived in Chicago for some time which also has top notch Italian so I expect a certain level. This restaurant portrays its self as fine dining I just don't think they are on par with what fine dining is. Honestly I really wanted to love this place because Italian is one of my favorite cuisines but it was a disappointment on so many levels. When I first walked in I felt like I was walking into a dungeon the lighting is very dark and gloomy and you have to walk down stairs to where the seating is. The place is not put together well the decor is lacking and it makes the place feel very outdated. I started off by ordering a chocolate martini and when it came I noticed they had put the chocolate on the outside of the glass so it made a huge mess and was not very enjoyable. We ordered the calamari which was good but average at best. My daughter got the kids chicken and fries the chicken was unevenly cooked so some pieces were almost burnt on the outside. I decided to get the lasagna which was also just ok the sauce tasted like it had come out of a jar. My husband got the penne alla vodka flavor was good sauce was very thin. The staff was very friendly and attentive which I give them a plus for. I Just overall was not impressed by what they had to offer. Maybe it was an off night for them but even just by what the inside looked like I don't know if I would be back. read more

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Why go through the effort to make homemade tiramisu and then cheapen it with artificial chocolate syrup.

My wife and I went out for a Mid-week (Hump day) treat. We tried Mi Piaci (I enjoy) Italian Restaurant and really enjoyed the delicious food, the ambiance and friendly staff. read more

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Oh my gosh this was so so good. Just kind of picked it on whim after driving around. So glad we did. Chef's selection was delicious.

The service was great, the safety precautions taken by the staff were well handled and the food was worthy of the gods. The chef came to greet the clients dining at the restaurant, a good gesture and chance to compliment him. Saw him even pick up some trash around the restaurant meaning he cares. The staff in the kitchen replaced their gloves after delivering every plate and always wore their masks. I recommend it 100%. read more

Mi Piaci Restaurant - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Came here about a month ago with my husband for our anniversary. For our anniversaries we have a tradition of going to the same Italian restaurant in the North End of Boston. Recently we got PCS'd to El Paso and wanted to continue our tradition of authentic Italian. Mi Piaci made us feel like home and then some. For starters, the oil and balsamic they give you to dip your bread is pure heaven. I NEED that balsamic vinegar!! Secondary, we are huge seafood lovers so when we saw the seafood pasta we both had to get it and we were not disappointed at all. Everything really is bigger in Texas because the amount of food we received was beyond our expectations! After we were completely stuffed from the on point dinner, the amazing waiter brought us out a complimentary tiramisu! My husband isn't a fan of dessert or anything sweet, BUT ate the whole dessert... it was one of the best tiramisu's I've ever had hands down. Overall, an amazing experience. Our waiter was superior the atmosphere was super romantic. Definitely made our anniversary dinner special. read more

Mi Piaci Restaurant - Italian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Ok, I guess. When we arrived, we had a long wait for our table, I think because we wanted another table, I don't remember. Luckily, the hostess was very nice enough to move us. I ordered the Smoked Salmon, it was great! It was pretty dark upstairs, but I liked the candles. There was a private bathroom. I liked it, I recommend going there. read more

I don't normally do this, but that place racist, we sat there for 20 mins watching everyone else get served. Water food etc. the service was horrible. I had my two children with me. A total insult. If you're a person of color, stay away, just like they did. We made a reservation, got there and were seated immediately, they brought menus, extra plates and took our drink orders. And that's where the service stopped. Two other parties got seated after us, as we sat and waited,for 20 minutes or so. They received their drinks, to include wine, which came later, and then received the appetizers they ordered. It seemed like they were fully staffed, and the venue was 1/3 full. So upon trying to engage my waitress to ask if we could place our orders she completely ignored me. So we walked out. read more

Great food really loved the pesto and gnocchi. We will definitely come back and try other dishes.

So I made a reservation for this place last week and when I called to confirm its was like I never mad the reservation (took my name and phone number again). I arrived there with my spouse to celebrate our anniversary and I really didn't need to make a reservation after all. Anyways I ordered a lemonade, crab cakes, steak, and a spaghetti. We both enjoyed our meals but the crab cakes wasn't that good. I would highly advise you to not go to the restaurant on an empty stomach because getting the food to the table was really slow. In secret I asked for a desert plate with happy anniversary written on it. The did and the plate was cute!!! read more

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I ordered the Emilliana lasagna and it was absolutely delicious. Easily two portions I couldn't eat it all! Bolognese sauce was top notch!!! Will definitely be trying more from here! read more

It is sad that I have to give this a restaurant two stars, and that's due to the service. The service here was just very bad. Attention to the client is almost none existing. The restaurant itself was not full, and their were at least six servers. One table actually walked out because no one paid any attention. My wife and I were also about to walk out. Water was never refilled and had to ask for a basket of bread that should have been served at the beginning. Again, due to the service is the rating. The food, on the other hand, I give it five stars . The food is outstanding, great taste, great portions. Hat off to the cheff. If I due deside to return is because of the food and the food alone. read more

Never disappoints. I rate a restaurant according to the quality of food in dining, take-out, and uber. So even through Uber Eats, the food is perfect quality and quantity. Really great italian food here. One of my favorite italian restaurants! read more

Food was delicious and the chef was our server as well. We went during lunch and asked for calamari which wasn't on the lunch menu, the chef accommodated our request. We had dessert and espresso, it was so good! There was no music and the place was a bit quite but would definitely go back. read more

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Great authentic Italian food and a very nice ambiance! The service and the staff were excellent. Very friendly and attentive! Our meals were absolutely delicious! We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I was disappointed in a few ways. Looking from the outside in the place looks beautiful, the images I had depicted in my head versus what I walked into was completely wrong but I guess that's my fault for having higher expectations. This restaurant needs a revamp. Very old school dining, tables are a bit crowded and not much decor. The bar was incredibly small and thrown in a corner. Anyways, walking in we were promptly greeted by the hostess which brought us to our server who then sat us and immediately followed with waters and menus which is always nice. The place was a bit dead but my boyfriend and I wanted some Italian from a new restaurant so this is a place we decided on. As I checked-in on yelp I got a surprise of a free bruschetta appetizer when presented to a server or manager, so feel free to ask if coupon is redeemable and if so you'll receive one. Besides the free app we went along and ordered the Calamari. These two apps were great. The bruschetta came in an order of five, a medium crustine with a nice tomato topping that nearly resembled pico de gallo but not spicy. The tomato topping was a tad salty but still so nice, My boyfriend doesn't even like tomato's but he finished off the plate with me. Calamari was nice and crispy I wish they had more of the tentacles those are my favorite. They had a few but overall just the rings. The calamari came with a marinara and some lemon. Tip is to add the lemon all over it brings out the flavor more of the calamari. Also, the table came with oil and balsamic with a side of bread that's to die for. Oil & bread is the way to my heart. Noted, I didn't realize we were offered a complimentary app to begin or we'd probably hold off on one of the apps we had gotten. Now to the entrees where my dissatisfaction came from. I was indecisive between the lobster ravioli and this pasta that had shrimp and smoked salmon tiger sauce. I finally decided on the ravioli and low and behold they were out. Considering how slow it was, the 86 list is definitely something that should be a must when serving a table. You really do get your hopes up and then go with the next best option. Which I did. I apologize I forgot the names, but as I stated above the pasta with shrimp and smoked salmon pieces in the sauce was just not good. Had no flavor. I ate the meal, the whole plate in fact but this was after asking for extra ovo, salt and pepper and more cheese to boost the flavor. The pasta was okay, it was spaghetti I figured an Angel hair or fettuccine would've been a better fit. The sauce is was a vodka tomato sauce, so I expected cheese and robust flavors and it honestly just tasted like the marinara from the calamari but thicker and less flavor. The shrimp tasted like they were pan seared and no additional seasoning. I'm sorry, I hate to sound rude. This dish needs a little perfecting with seasoning and I think it'll go a long way. As for my boyfriend he got the Osso bucco Veal I believe it was called but oh my goodness the flavor was incredible! This dish I highly recommend, but maybe with just some mash potatoes and maybe asparagus but if not the meat speaks for itself. Very fall of the bone, not to fatty. Melts in your mouth. Props to the chef the meat was done well. The steamed veggies were still pretty raw and the rice at the bottom was okay. Overall, I might give this place a chance again, but not for a while. Server was young and sweet, had great manners. So thank you for the lovely services and for the meals. Hopefully a better experience In the food department for me however. read more

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