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The Scene – This destination offers water views with floor-to-ceiling glass revealing a lovely pond with fountains. It's a little bit of Lake Como in Texas. A black-and-white color scheme flecked with gold, an enormous iron clock and private dining areas add elan to the already elegant restaurant. – – The Food – The menu features consistently prepared Italian dishes. The tender carpaccio gets a peppery jolt from parmigiano-dusted arugula leaves. The simple insalata d'arugula dresses those leaves with high-quality olive oil. Gnocchi with wild boar ragu teams tiny,…
05/29/08
Great italian Food
by SP14112 at Citysearch
Mi Piaci is my favorite Italian resturant. The ambiance and food are absolutely wonderful!! The pastas are freshly made and the seafood is always done right! Love the torto fusio chocolate cake and is a must have! Everything is great on the menu and I have never had a problem! I would suggest reservations on the weekend.
They started doing a Power Lunch Buffet and I thought it was really good. The selection is great with lots of options (salads, appetizers, pastas). I would try it out since the selection changes daily.
- Pros: Great Food, View, Service
- Cons: None
03/25/08
Easter Brunch Major Disappointment
by garygfox at Citysearch
Easter Brunch was a major disappointment. There was a minimal selection of some very bland dishes. Food was cold in most instances. Steamship round, Ceasar Salad and desert sampler were the high points. Very overpriced for what was offered. Dining area was crowded and very noisy creating a very poor atmosphere.
- Pros: Steamship Round, Ceasar Salad, Desert Sampler
- Cons: Cold Food, Noisy Dining Room, Poor Selection on brunch buffet
05/06/07
misled but placated
by dallas_foodie at Citysearch
We went in anticipation of trying the seared ahi tuna over seafood risotto advertised on Mi Piaci's website. Instead we were given menus with hearty dishes featuring items such as "fall vegetables" and "winter squash", which seemed strange considering we visited in May. Regardless, the drunken pork chop in barolo sauce with winter squash actually was a pleasant surprise. The pasta handkerchief with seafood was kind of a letdown, though - the shrimp was gamey and there was no sea bass to be found underneath the pasta canopy. Still the experience was positive overall, thanks to hands-on service and a tasty reserve Chianti that they sell by the glass.
- Pros: friendly service, good wine list by the glass
- Cons: winter menu served in May?
The Details on Mi Piaci
Where to Sit:
Most tables have water views, but ask for it when you make reservations.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is at the end of a cluster of other eateries. Turn onto Montfort and keep going until you see the awning on your left.
The Extras:
The wine cellar is Dallas' best kept secret; a spiral staircase winds guests down to a private underground dining area that seats up to 22 people.
