Mi Piaci Restaurant

Italian restaurant · El Paso

Mi Piaci Restaurant

Italian restaurant · El Paso

1

810 E Redd Rd, El Paso, TX 79912

Photos

Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null
Mi Piaci Restaurant by null

Highlights

Upscale Italian with homemade pasta, steak, seafood, patio dining  

Placeholder
Placeholder

810 E Redd Rd, El Paso, TX 79912 Get directions

mipiaciep.com
@mipiaciep

$$ · Menu

Information

Static Map

810 E Redd Rd, El Paso, TX 79912 Get directions

+1 915 875 0034
mipiaciep.com
@mipiaciep

$$ · Menu

Features

wifi
Tap to pay
reservations

Last updated

Sep 6, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@postcardnews

Chef‑owner Cosimo Battaglia, from Calabria, turns out handmade pastas alongside prime steaks and seafood. Listed by Visit El Paso and popular for anniversaries and date nights with attentive service and a classic dining room.

https://visitelpaso.com/places/mi-piaci
Italian Restaurants in El Paso (2025)
View Postcard for Mi Piaci Restaurant

Alejandra Perez

Google
Celebrated my two-year anniversary at Mi Piaci, and it was nothing short of wonderful. The Rib Eye Ala Gorgonzola is a dish I find irresistible every time. The service was impeccable, making our special night even more memorable. The entire experience, from the cozy ambiance to the delectable meal and the attentive staff, was perfect. A huge shoutout to the chef and everyone at Mi Piaci for consistently making our visits unforgettable. Thank you for adding such warmth to our celebration. Can't wait to come back!

Bill Lin

Google
Was not impressed until they serve their Ribeye, which is a main course that I will strongly recommend. The appetizer Baked Eggplant 🍆 was fine, and the salads were so so (there was no chemistry between the sauce and the vegetables), and the seafood pasta was just like that (the flavour of sea was not brought up). But ....... I was really amazed by their Ribeye, especially the sauce they made it to go with the steak. Will definitely come back here again for the meat, but not for the rest

Rebecca Meza

Google
Symphony in my mouth!! You can taste the cook's years of experience in his food, best Valentine's Day ever. They had a special menu. Food was fantastic as well as the service. Planning to return many more times. Highly recommended. Thank you to Jane our server, you were awesome. :)

GR Smith

Google
Have lived in El Paso for 6 years my wife has lived here for 30 and this is one of the best meals we've had in town. Incredibly authentic delicious menu options and I highly recommend the cafe latte and krembrulee for dessert.

Rabeea Jabbar

Google
We really wanted to love this place because one of our friends highly recommended it. We went with another couple friend and it seemed like the service was slow at first. There were only 2 waiters and place was pretty full. This was about 4 to 5 weeks ago and on a Saturday night. We ordered calamari which was really good and it came out after 45 hours of us sitting down. Our food didn't come out to 2.5 hours after sitting down. At first we didn't mind because we were having a good time with our friends. Although wait time was absolutely absurd. However our biggest disappointment came when the food arrived. It was so bland and tasted like hospital food, literally. When I said that out loud everyone agreed. Any how we ate it. At the end of the night we asked the waiter of wait time was normal and we nicely told him how the food was bland. The waiter informed us that the head chef was on vacation so the new chef I guess was nervous about giving the food any flavor. They should've mentioned that while sitting people down that wait time will be longer than usual and food shall be bland bcz the chef is on vacation. The prices were high. We spent 100 bucks on hospital grade food essentially. But even at a hospital the offer you salt and pepper which we weren't offered. The vibe here is nice so maybe go here for a cocktail only but not for food. Not worth it. You're better off driving to Anson 11 or Ambar in downtown, paying the same prices but getting exceptionally good food and service. Will unfortunately not be back ever again.

Kristen

Google
Food was delicious, wish the lobster ravioli wasn't out but I will hopefully be able to get it on the next visit. The calamari and both the lobster and shrimp pasta was great. Will definitely visit again.

Cassandra Archut

Google
I’m surprised I’ve never been here! I always pass it thinking about going and I’m glad I finally did. I will say that the restaurant itself is definitely different, has a weird smell in the building, I think because it’s an old building. The service was not AMAZING in the beginning, took a long time to get our drink order and it felt like they had a sudden rush and servers didn’t seem prepared, but it did get better, and honest everything went fine once they got their flow. The spaghetti Bolognese is out of this world, the sauce is so rich I couldn’t believe it, and that’s what we ordered for my 3 year old. We ordered bruschetta and carpaccio as a starter, they both were very delicious! The olive oil they use is definitely straight from Italy, so bold and flavorful. The carpaccio was not cold and at room temperature exactly how it should be. For main course we had the scallops with amaretto sauce and the tilapia with the chipotle sauce. Again, everything was very good and delicious the portions are great and I would definitely recommend. Also, the limoncello martini was So Good! You have to try it here. I will definitely be back, the food was delicious and I can’t wait to try other dishes on their menu!

Leopoldo Dorantes

Google
I had heard of this Italian restaurant a few times, mostly commercials. Decided to try it out. The food was very good, actually better than good. I ordered your basic Spaghetti Bolognese, a timeless dish that will test any kitchen; well the presentation was excellent, the dishware was impressive, and the service was attentive to say the least. The meat sauce was succulent and balanced, the pasta was perfectly tender and with just the right firmness. The atmosphere was a bit solemn, which went just right with the mood for the evenings course. Overall, it made for a fine evening. Buona Serata!
google avatar

Mark G.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Marzza C.

Yelp
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!
google avatar

Yadira H.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Aleksandra B.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Marie G.

Yelp
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!
google avatar

Karen S.

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

Selene M.

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

Emily K.

Yelp
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!
google avatar

Ivonne S.

Yelp
Great food, as well as Service. Good atmosphere. Recommend to make a reservation. Pretty busy.
google avatar

Heidi F.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Javier J.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Ashley Q.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Arthur F.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

James A.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Erika H.

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

Ryan S.

Yelp
Amazing taste food, great wait staff and a comfortable environment to have a great meal!
google avatar

Aaron R.

Yelp
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%.
google avatar

Emily V.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Kathleen S.

Yelp
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!
google avatar

Venessa B.

Yelp
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!!!
google avatar

Richard B.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Diane M.

Yelp
We were trying to celebrate our ten year anniversary and realized our favorite restaurant was closed for a private party then our next choice changed their menu drastically. We felt discouraged as we walked into Mi Piaci but this place is definitely our new favorite! Drinks were spectacular! Chilean sea bass was delicious. I should have taken a picture but i devoured it, and before i knew it, the plate was clean of anything edible. I dont think i've ever cleared a plate like that especially considering the piece of fish was huge. Our desert was the perfect ending. Will definitely be back!

Ric S.

Yelp
The food and service were worth the price we paid. I had the Rib-eye Gorgonzola with a dinner salad and my wife had the pasta Diablo with a salad as well. Shared a bottle of Chardonnay and had desert! $200 with tip and worth every penny. This will be our place for date night.
google avatar

Richard P.

Yelp
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!
google avatar

Alexandra S.

Yelp
Nice staff. weird lighting. Table bread was stale, olive oil and vinegar was also disgusting. Marinara wasn't the best. Lasagna was under cooked. Fettuccine was cold the sauce was cracked and cheese was unmelted
google avatar

Olivia H.

Yelp
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!

Rebekah D.

Yelp
Building was beautiful and staff was super nice. We got the lava cake and it was so delicious
google avatar

Alicia P.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Kaila E.

Yelp
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.
google avatar

Austin R.

Yelp
Best Italian in El Paso! After moving from Houston I've missed all my favorite restaurants but luckily I found this place. It's just enough upscale without being pretentious and THE FOOD... WOW. The bruschetta for an appetizer is a must and from there you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff and Chef are super warm and friendly. Looking forward to the next time I get to visit them.
google avatar

Madison C.

Yelp
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Very fancy-restaurant feel. Prices are little high. Bruschetta: very good! Simple but a classic. Gnocchi with pesto and Gorgonzola cream sauce: loved it! I got it with chicken and that added some great flavors to the dish! The gnocchi was awesome! I would recommend! Lobster and squash ravioli: this dish was very mediocre. I though the ravioli didn't have the fresh pasta taste and I didn't like the sauce. Lava cake: Good! Nothing amazing and I didn't like the hints of orange mixed with my chocolate. Overall, great service and experience. We will return and probably try to order better but can't go wrong with the gnocchi!

Sharon S.

Yelp
The service is always excellent and professional. The wine list is extensive and the cocktails are delicious! The food is consistently delicious! The ambiance is quiet and romantic.
google avatar

John P.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic Italian restaurant on El Paso's West side. I went with a friend last week and was blown away by the quality of the food, attention to detail by the owner/chef and quality of service from everyone. Restaurant was slow, due to Monday during COVID but everything from the sea bass special to the Carbonara were incredible. I'm from Boston where we have an abundance of good Italian restaurant and was pleasantly surprised to discover that Mi Piaci would have no problem competing with the best Italian restaurants in the Northeast.
google avatar

Jonathan R.

Yelp
Amazing service! Overwhelmingly delicious. :) Bruschetta was so tasty! I highly recommend this gem.
google avatar

Amabel D.

Yelp
I am absolutely smitten with this restaurant after my dazzling evening here on Monday. It was a beautiful evening so we decided to sit on the patio. Our server recommended a bottle of wine to us and we went with it. I forget the name but it was a nice smooth red that paired well with our appetizer. We tired the bruschetta to start - It was delicious and they give you a decent sized plate. They also give you bread for the table with butter. For our meals we had the rib-eye steak and the special of the night which was Sea Bass and roasted vegetables. Both were absolutely delicious. The Sea Bass was mouthwatering. Kudos to the Chef! We couldn't believe it but at the end of the night they actually comped us our desert and an espresso cocktail! What a kind gesture! After a nice of truly amazing service this was the icing on the cake. We were sold on Mi Piaci! It was only us that Monday sitting on the patio. We came at 5:30 pm. The fact that it was only us really made the evening so special. So if you're looking for a more private night I would definitely recommend a Monday. I just wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to the staff at Mi Piaci. They made our evening so special and absolutely perfect. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting El Paso. Very impressed!

Jude A.

Yelp
I have had a wonderful time at this place. The owner land staff are superb. I recommend eating downstairs. The service is excellent. I will continue to go back, and I am looking forward to bringing more family there when they visit. I recommend ordering one of the meat dishes on the back of the menu. Great wine selection too!
google avatar

Saif A.

Yelp
I love Italian, definitely a huge fan of it, I mean come on my love for pizza was just the beginning. Everything about the food and the culture just astounds me and i cannot get enough. When I first discovered Mi Piaci it was on a whim with my family after the movies. Just looking for a new place to try and there it was. The second we walked in I fell in love with the look of the restaurant; the options of sitting upstairs, downstairs, or the beautiful patio that is gorgeous at night. Between the staff and the chef coming out to greet us and seeing how we enjoyed our food, instantly I knew this is a place I would come back to several times and I have. Been back with family, friends, and even brought my staff and volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation month. I have been here for both lunch and dinner and while I recommend coming hungry, just be careful how hungry because the food does take a while to prepare. Although I can confirm it takes a while because the food is absolutely divine. While I have tried a range of pastas, my absolutely favorite continues to be the Pasta Diavola. Shrimp, white wine, red pepper and herbs, in a chipotle tomato sauce. The chipotle sauce is the perfect kick to this amazing pasta and added with the shrimp I am always sated after my meal. My other favorite dish would be the Penne Pasta Scoglio, Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops, and fish in a light tomato sauce, although since the waiter remembered I loved the Chipotle sauce so much, he recommended to order it with the same sauce. Let's just say I fell in love with him afterwards because it made the dish twice as amazing, because I had it without once, but for any spice lover, this addition is a must. Each visit has been calm and relaxing, and each visit has varied in terms of wait times. Although with company and just the atmosphere these wait times have never bothered me as with other restaurants. The desserts are also to die for and unfortunately at the time I cannot remember the names but I always end my night with one of their delicious cappuccino's.

Emily S.

Yelp
If I could leave 0 stars I would: My dad organized a birthday lunch for my mom, and this restaurant gave him the hardest time. They were very unhelpful, and were very rude to him for trying to do a nice thing for my mom - this *was her favorite restaurant. Yesterday was the lunch, and the service was horrible - unfriendly, unaccommodating, I ordered a glass of wine and never got brought out and never saw them to ask about it. The food is usually amazing but the bread wasn't toasted like it normally is, the food looked thrown together. And usually when you have a birthday lunch with a large number of people, the restaurant will say happy birthday and help with the celebration - this wasn't the case. If anything, the whole time we were there, we felt like a bother. Now I wouldn't be super picky, but the price was INSANE $100+ per plate, AND they gave themselves a $300 gratuity, for terrible service. It's disappointing that my dad tried to do something nice for my mom and her favorite restaurant, all for it to be turned into a huge let down. Used to be amazing, now it gives me a bad feeling.
google avatar

Dang N.

Yelp
I came here for a 2nd dinner so didn't order much. Got the scallops and shared a coffee martini with my friend. It's really good. The owners are actually Italian and they don't make Italian-American food here. It's as authentic as you can get to Italian food for TX. So I was pretty pleased. Need to go back and try other foods here.
google avatar

Angelique C.

Yelp
Great food. We went for my father's birthday and the service was great and the food was amazing as well.
google avatar

Brianna N.

Yelp
My husband took me here for my birthday. We had an amazing dinner and drinks (highly recommend the potato-crusted steak), and our waiter brought me a free slice of tiramisu for my birthday! Wonderful meal; we'll definitely be back.
google avatar

Tanya Y.

Yelp
The past three months of my life have been filled with bad-for-you-omelets and twice baked potatoes (both of which I tend to add bacon and chorizo to) because they happen to be ridiculously easy to make and not time consuming. So between my daily omelets and occasional potatoes I'm consuming an even larger amount of food from restaurants and cafés. And it's becoming harder and harder to find anything but Mexican food near my vicinity. Don't get me wrong, I love Mexican food, but I like variety too. Sometime a couple of weeks ago I scrolled through my bookmarks and settled on Mi Piaci. The pictures looked phenomenal, the reviews are generally good. It seemed like a decent place to have a late night diner. Once I was actually in the parking lot, I was a little skeptical to go in because while I was in a nice outfit, I wasn't dressed anything like the party that just walked out (full suits and dresses). But then I remembered I live in El Paso and even if I was underdressed for the venue, staff would be too polite to tell me so. Even though I was only in [nice, fitted] jeans and a sweater, I wouldn't say I didn't fit. MP is on the classier side, but jeans are totally acceptable if they aren't worn out and hole-y. I really like the set up of the place. It's multilevel and even has a patio. It's large, open. Great for a dinner for two or a large party. It isn't loud, but not unbearably quiet either. The perfect atmosphere. The complimentary bread with balsamic vinegar/olive oil is light. Both the balsamic vinegar and olive oil were delicious (worth noting because some places like to skimp on the good stuff). The bread was soft and had a perfectly crisp outer layer. The Penne alla Vodka was superb! If I remember correctly, you have the option to add chicken or shrimp. I elected to add the shrimp. Every bite was divine. I loved everything about it. I finished off the night with the Creme Brûlée topped with strawberries (at my request). In all the restaurants I've ever been to in EP that serve Creme Brûlée, only two have evenly torched the sugar...MP is one of the two. The custard was just sweet enough and creamy. MP is now my go-to for delicious Italian food and the best Creme Brûlée in EP.
google avatar

Esmeralda T.

Yelp
I went here for an office Christmas dinner back in 2021 and I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the bruschetta appetizer and it was delicious. I ordered the cacio e Pepe and it was so simple but so good. We ended the dinner with desert and the creme brûlée is to die for. At the end of our dinner the chef came to our table to ensure that we enjoyed our meal and the service throughout was top tier. Overall, this is the best Italian food I've had in El Paso.
google avatar

Nancy A.

Yelp
This place was super yummy. The service was great, the ambience was quiet and relaxed. The bruschetta had fresh tomato and was delicious. The chicken parmigiana was a huge serving and the plating was amazing. The tiramisu is a very large slice and very rich: feel free to share with your companion.
google avatar

Jim K.

Yelp
Perfecto! Finally an authentic Italian experience! The service is superb and the waitress was exceptionally knowledgeable about the wine selection as well as all the entrees. Just a great experience to be enjoyed with friends, family or any romantic occasion! Sarah was out waitress andmade our experience delightful!

Diane J.

Yelp
Very impressed, Food was EXCELLENT! Desserts are good too! Try it , you'll like it!!!!
google avatar

Natalia G.

Yelp
The place is routinely empty. Went on a Saturday at around 8:00 PM; apparently they don't take walk-ins on weekends, despite the fact that the restaurant had only three occupied tables.
google avatar

Steven M.

Yelp
I have got to say this is the best Italian restaurant in El Paso(that I have been to so far). Not just for the food. It has great atmosphere. Very calm and relaxing. I took my wife there for her birthday and they sung happy birthday in Italian and gave her this really good custard cake with a candle. Wine is decently priced. Waiters were very nice and provided great customer service. They don't come to the table often and I liked that. I recommend buying a glass of their homemade sangria.
google avatar

Marisa O.

Yelp
Haven't been here in a while and came for dinner with my husband. It was the perfect date night :) The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the drinks were on point. We started with the eggplant appetizer which was very good. The fungi salad was truly spectacular and I highly recommend it. I had the lobster pasta and my husband got the beef tenderloin. I loved the pappardelle pasta that came with my dish. We had a bottle of montepulciano wine and I got a manhattan to drink after dinner. When I told our waitress I wanted to order a cocktail she brought the bartender over to give me his recommendations and answer any questions I had. Overall I was impressed with everything and we will definitely not wait so long to return again!