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Mi Piace

Mi Piace Menu

25 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Antipasti

Antipasti and starters to share

Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread

Warm house-baked focaccia with garlic and rosemary, served with Reggiano, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

$4.00

Focaccia Bread

Soft, fresh-baked Italian-style focaccia, perfect for sharing.

$2.00+

Calamari Fritti

Fresh calamari with house made jalapeno lime dipping sauce.

$15.00

Bruschetta

Organic tomatoes - Avocado - extra virgin olive oil - Limejuice - fresh Basil - toasted Ciabatta

$16.00

Brussels Sprouts

pan roasted with garlic, thyme, Bird's beak chili, Peppadew, Hot Honey, butter and pancetta (vegetarian upon request)

$12.00

Patate Fritte

Thin cut fries tossed with cayenne pepper, oregano and rosemary served with spicy ketchup and honey mustard

$8.00

Truffle Patate Fritte

Shoestring fries tossed in black garlic-truffle oil and finished with Grana Padano, winter truffles, and herbs served with house made Tahini Mango ketchup and Truffle Aioli

$16.00

Caprese Burrata

Organic heirloom tomatoes, fresh Burrata cheese, basil chiffonade and balsamic reduction

$17.00

Grilled Fresh Water Prawns

Grilled fresh water prawns with Garlic, shallots, Parsley Pernod butter

$21.00

Escargot

Baked Imported Burgundy Escargot - Pernod - Garlic - shallots - fresh Parsley - Herb Butter - grilled Ciabatta crostini (Not available for take out)

$30.00

Carpaccio

Paper-thin slices of raw prime filet mignon with arugula, shaved Reggiano and capers, finished with a honey dry-mustard vinaigrette. Not available for takeout.

$22.00

Cozze con Chorizo

Steamed Prince Edward Island black mussels tossed with Pamplona Spanish chorizo, cherry tomatoes and lobster cream sauce

$21.00

Grigliata di Vegetali

grilled vegetables with whole grain mustard balsamic vinaigrette and roasted garlic

$19.00

Torre di Tonno

sashimi grade Ahi tuna tower with sesame oil, soy sauce, sweet mirin, sake, rice vinegar, fresh cilantro, cucumber, avocado and red onion served on crispy wontons

$22.00

Zuppe & Insalate

Minestrone

Northern Italian style vegetable soup with Lumache Pasta, Cannellini beans, Roma tomatoes and grated Parmigiano

$10.00

Minestrone.

Insalata Greca

Organic tricolor Heirloom tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives and Valbreso feta in an extra virgin olive oil Sherry vinaigrette

$16.00

Insalata Greca.

Classic Chopped Salad

house marinated chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, baby artichokes, Salami, organic heirloom tomatoes, iceberg, Romaine, aged Provolone, tossed with a Dijon vinaigrette

$18.00

Classic Chopped Salad.

Organic Baby Kale Salad

Tossed with sunflower seeds, mushrooms, red onions, grapes, Parmesan and feta crumbles, tossed with a red chili vinaigrette.

$17.50

Organic Baby Kale Salad.

Insalata di Rucola

Arugula tossed with julienne Fuji apple, organic Medjool dates, caramelized pecans and pecorino cheese in a walnut oil citrus vinaigrette.

$14.75

Insalata di Rucola.

Lobster Chowder

Meridian Lobster with carrots, potatoes, yellow corn, cayenne pepper, flour del sel, curry and cream. Garnished with croutons.

$14.00

Insalata Mi Piace

Romaine, iceberg, organic baby Heirloom tomatoes, Heirloom carrots, Fennel, watermelon radish, Kalamata olives, red onion, Grana cheese, pepperoncini, signature Italian dressing (Old style available on request)

$11.00

Insalata di Cesare

Baby Gem lettuce with our house made Caesar dressing, pickled red onions, grated Parmigiano, crumbled Brioche Gremolata

$14.00

Italian Wedge Salad

Chilled iceberg, Soppressata salami, organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled sweet Peppadew peppers, Spanish green and Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, celery, garlic paprika croutons and Gorgonzola ranch dressing

$26.00

Insalata di Taos

Southwestern chopped salad with organic baby greens, grilled free range chicken breast, diced tomatoes, black beans, grilled corn, avocado, Swiss and cheddar cheese, topped with crispy tortilla chips and onion rings tossed in our cilantro vinaigrette

$18.00

Insalata Mediterranea

Italian chop salad with imported salami, turkey, provolone, sun dried tomatoes, Garbanzo and Northern white beans, Kalamata olives, cucumber and red onions with grilled zucchini, yellow squash and red bell peppers topped with avocado and feta cheese tossed in our house made basil dressing.

$15.95

Insalata di Spinaci

Baby spinach tossed with sliced strawberries, caramelized pecans, California goat cheese, Michigan dried cherries (seasonally available) and a star anise apple cider balsamic vinegar dressing.

$14.95

Niçoise Salad with Seared Ahi Tuna

Boston mixed greens - olives - tomato - organic hardboiled egg - Roasted red peppers - Citrus Dijon dressing

$23.00

Pasta

Spaghetti con Polpette

Signature Prime Filet Mignon & Pancetta meatballs in our classic San Marzano Marinara sauce finished with parmigiano Reggiano, served with toasted garlic herb butter Toast

$24.00

Spaghetti con Polpette.

Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo

Egg fettuccine in a Parmigiano, nutmeg, garlic shallot white wine cream sauce topped with sliced summer truffle and white truffle oil

$22.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo.

Linguine Pesto

Broccolini, sun dried tomato, creamy pine nut lemon pesto sauce

$19.00

Linguine Pesto.

Rigatoni con Salsiccia

sautéed mild Italian sausage, wilted broccolini, sun dried tomatoes, sliced garlic and white wine finished with pecorino cheese

$22.00

Rigatoni con Salsiccia.

Lumache Salmone Vodka

smoked salmon in a vodka pink sauce - fennel fronds

$21.00

Lumache Salmone Vodka.

Ravioli di Costine

shredded braised short ribs and ricotta topped with brunoise vegetables, orange zest and port wine reduction

$20.00

Ravioli di Costine.

Pork Ragu Pappardelle

fresh handmade pappardelle with slow braised Moroccan spiced pork ragu topped with fresh Burrata and fleur de sel

$22.00

Pork Ragu Pappardelle.

Pappardelle Bolognese

Natural skirt steak, seasoned pancetta, Porcini mushroom, vegetable mirepoix, San Marzano tomatoes and a touch of cream

$24.00

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

sautéed guanciale and baby peas in an organic egg cream sauce

$22.00

Gnocchi

potato, spinach and goat cheese gnocchi with roasted ricotta in a caramelized garlic and basil marinara sauce

$22.00

Spicy Paccheri

Calabrian cream sauce, Vodka, Pecorino Romano, Olive Oil

$31.00

Bucatini Pomodoro

certified San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, Porcini mushroom, fresh basil and Reggiano Parmigiano

$26.50

Ravioli al Burro

butternut squash and ricotta filled ravioli with brown butter, sage and parmigiano

$17.00

Animale

Spinach goat cheese Gnocchi, 26oz smoked Bone Marrow, Short Rib, Horseradish cream, Black Garlic Manchego

$48.50

Cacio e Pepe

Spaghetti, Sage, Black pepper, Seasonal Truffle, American Black Sturgeon Caviar

$37.50

Linguine Limone Tartufo

Summer Truffles, Cream, Grana Padano, Lemon Oil

$38.50

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti with crushed garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, sliced lemon and fresh lemon zest.

$16.00

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne with fresh garlic and crushed red pepper tossed in a spicy marinara sauce.

$18.00

Ravioli della Casa

Fresh handmade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, oregano, parsley and basil. Topped with marinara sauce and baked ricotta salata.

$17.00

Spaghetti al Pomodoro

Spaghetti tossed with San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, fresh basil and Parmigiano.

$22.00

Pesce

Scampi

Sauteed jumbo shrimp with fresh spinach in a garlic, paprika and white wine lemon sauce, served with fresh vegetables and pasta.

$33.00

Scampi.

Pescatore

rustic seafood stew with Maine Lobster Claw, Calamari, Shrimp, Scallops, clams, prawns, Prince Edward Island Mussels, garlic, shallots, lemon oil and spinach tagliatelle in a bold San Marzano tomato infused broth

$32.00

Pescatore.

Fra' Diavolo

Sauteed calamari, jumbo shrimp, garlic basil spicy marinara sauce, linguine

$24.00

Tagliatelle con Gamberi

spinach tagliatelle with grilled prawns and jumbo shrimp tossed in a black pepper cognac cream sauce with julienne of carrots, celery and asparagus

$27.00

Scampi Prosecco

Sautéed jumbo prawns, Prosecco, garlic lemon butter, parsley, paprika, Basil oil, spiraled spring vegetables and spaghetti

$39.00

Filetto di Salmone

Pan seared salmon filet, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, lemon caper sauce

$25.00

Vongole Veraci

traditional Italian style linguine tossed with Manila clams, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, parsley, fresh tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil

$23.00

Seared Rainbow Trout

Seasonal Vegetables - Riesling mushroom cream sauce

$32.00

Salmone alla Mi Piace

Diced sauteed Atlantic salmon with white mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, broccolini, garlic, basil and oregano in a white wine butter sauce.

$18.75

Capesante con Guanciale

Linguine with seared diver scallops, cured pork cheeks, green onions, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil.

$20.75

Spaghetti Aragosta

sautéed diced lobster tail tossed with spaghetti in a San Marzano tomato and smoky chipotle cream sauce

$34.00

Brunch Classics

8 AM - 3 PM

Served 8am–3pm daily

Eggs Benedict

Toasted English muffin, topped with a slice of ham, 2 poached eggs and our traditional Hollandaise sauce. Served with fingerling potatoes sauteed with red onions, olive oil and fresh herbs.

$15.00

Uova Benedettina (Benedict Italian Style)

2 medallions of polenta with sliced Prosciutto di Parma, 2 perfectly poached eggs, basil, and sun dried tomatoes topped with our classic Hollandaise sauce. Served with fingerling potatoes sauteed with red onions, olive oil and fresh herbs.

$14.50

Old Town Steak and Eggs

8 oz New York steak topped with caramelized onions, grilled sliced red and yellow bell peppers and fresh herbs in a balsamic reduction served with 2 eggs over easy. Served with sliced fingerling potatoes sauteed with red onions, olive oil and fresh herbs.

$17.50

Huevos Rancheros

2 Organic eggs done over easy, grilled tortillas topped with chorizo, refried beans and salsa roja topped with shredded Cotija cheese. Served with sliced fingerling potatoes sauteed with red onions, olive oil and fresh herbs.

$14.25

Short Ribs with Creamed Spinach

Braised Prime boneless short ribs, organic scrambled eggs and creamed spinach

$17.00

Croque Madame

Toasted Filone sandwich layered with black forest ham, Emmental cheese, poached pear and Béchamel topped with an organic egg sunny up

$14.25

Pasadena Breakfast Croissant

2 eggs sunny side up, topped with ham and Applewood double smoked bacon, served in a freshly baked croissant. Served with sliced fingerling potatoes sauteed with red onions, olive oil and fresh herbs.

$14.00

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Norwegian smoked salmon with a toasted bagel, cream cheese, red onions, capers, lettuce and tomato. Served with a choice of sautéed fingerling potatoes or fresh fruit

$13.95