Mi Piace
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
Restaurant in Pasadena, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mi Piace is a practical Old Pasadena choice for groups, birthdays, casual business meals where location and a lively room matter more than a tightly defined chef-driven format. Cross-shop Union for a more food-focused New American-Italian dinner, or Perle for a pricier French occasion meal.
About Mi Piace
Mi Piace is a Pasadena venue with a smart casual dress code. It is open daily from 11 AM, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.
Use it as a practical Pasadena option when the schedule matters. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 11:30 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM. For menu and service details, check the venue directly before planning around specifics.
Consider it for schedule flexibility, not unconfirmed specialties
The clearest reason to consider Mi Piace is its long daily operating window and smart casual dress code. Cuisine, menu format, chef-driven concept, private dining setup, price point are not specified here, so it is best viewed as a venue with broad hours rather than one defined by a particular specialty or signature dish.
If you are comparing other options, Union and Perle are worth checking against your own needs, but confirm current menus, hours, planning details directly with each venue. Mi Piace is best evaluated on its Pasadena location, smart casual dress code, broad daily hours.
Good fit for Pasadena plans with a low-friction schedule
Because Mi Piace is in Pasadena and keeps long daily hours, it can be considered as part of a broader local plan. Use our full Pasadena restaurants guide if you want to compare other dining options, or check our full Pasadena bars guide if that is part of the broader itinerary. For visitors building a weekend around the city, a Pasadena hotels guide may also be useful.
Planning details
- Location
- 25 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mipiace.com
- Phone
- +16267953131
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mi Piace sits squarely in Old Pasadena's bustling Colorado Boulevard corridor, where the Italian-American tradition meets the city's contemporary dining pulse. The restaurant projects a lively, trendy energy derived from heavy foot traffic and its street-level presence, while retaining an elegant, classic sensibility tied to dependable neighborhood dining. It reads as both familiar and polished—the kind of place that anchors the block, appealing to locals who return for consistent quality and visitors seeking a refined yet approachable Italian-American experience. The setting rewards people-watching and engagement with the city's walkable retail and restaurant fabric.
Best For
This is a versatile neighborhood spot that suits a range of occasions: brunches benefit from the warm-weather outdoor seating, families and groups find a dependable format for shared meals, and the restaurant functions well for pre-theater or dinner outings given its central location on Colorado Boulevard. Its balance of approachability and polish makes it a sensible choice for date nights or relaxed evenings out with friends, while the steady local patronage signals that it also works for repeat visits and everyday dining across most meal periods.
Ordering Tips
If you want the full street-level experience, prioritize outdoor seating when the weather is warm—the description flags outdoor seating as a practical asset for the long Southern California season. Menu-wise, think crowd-pleasing, Italian-American dishes that suit group sharing and pre-theater dinners; the venue is presented as a dependable anchor in the neighborhood, so choose classics that travel well for groups. The restaurant's location on a busy corridor also makes it convenient for combining with nearby activities along Colorado Boulevard.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy upbeat decor with stylish cocktail lounge, stainless steel bar, illuminated tables, red leather couches, and lively sidewalk dining.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Mi Piace Classic Burger
- Ravioli Burro
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Mi Piace compares in Pasadena
Choose Mi Piace when the priority is an easy group plan in Old Pasadena. Union is the better pick for diners who want a more food-led New American-Italian meal at a known $$ tier, while Mi Piace is the safer social choice when the guest list is mixed and the location matters.
Perle is the stronger special-occasion alternative if French cooking and a $$$ spend fit the night. Mi Piace is less clearly positioned as a splurge, so it makes more sense for birthdays, casual business dinners, plans where a central Pasadena address is part of the value.
For narrower cravings, Ramen Tatsunoya is the better call when the meal should be quick and focused, while Himalayan Cafe and Edwin Mills by Equator are more useful cross-shops when ambiance or cuisine direction matters more than a broad group-friendly setup.
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Compare Mi Piace
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Piace | Pasadena | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Union | Los Angeles | New American, Italian | $$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Ramen Tatsunoya | Pasadena | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Perle | Los Angeles | French | $$$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #892025 Michelin Plate |
| Himalayan Cafe | Pasadena | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Edwin Mills by Equator | Pasadena | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mi Piace?
Mi Piace is in Pasadena, has a smart casual dress code, is open daily from 11 AM. Hours run until 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Specific cuisine, price, chef, signature dishes, awards are not provided here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mi Piace?
Mi Piace opens at 11 AM daily and stays open into the evening, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Separate meal periods, menus, pricing are not specified, so choose a time based on the current schedule and confirm details with the venue.
What are alternatives to Mi Piace in Pasadena?
For other options to compare, consider Mi Piace alongside Perle, Ramen Tatsunoya, Himalayan Cafe, Edwin Mills by Equator, Union. Confirm current menus, hours, booking policies directly before choosing.
