Parasuraman G

Absolutely fantastic lunch at Piacere Mio! The food was excellent across the board, but the two standouts were the Ravioli di Salmone and the crumble dessert. The salmon ravioli sauce was perfectly balanced, rich, and intensely flavorful—a must-try. The crumble was the perfect ending: warm, buttery, and utterly awesome. Highly recommend this spot for a great meal!

Mike Vitiello

The food, service and atmosphere are amazing. My wife had the salmon and I had the lasagna, we shared a fren salad and an Affogato for dessert. Pricing was reasonable and the hostess was spectacular, she managed to get us in with a short wait on a night when the place was packed. They did a great job turning tables did not rushing us. Would highly recommend!

Katie Holtshouser

This place is a GEM in South Park San Diego! Everytime I’ve come has been such a fun experience and delicious food. My boyfriend and I went here on our first date and then again on our anniversary, and we’ve gone with friends a few times too. Every time the service is absolutely incredible and all the servers have the best and most welcoming personalities! The atmosphere is so cute and all the food and wine is amazing and well priced. Always a hit!!!

Dee Talavera

Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. All employees were super welcoming. Kid friendly. Highly recommended Meatballs for appetizer, I don’t usually like marina sauce but wow. Amazing. Vodka pasta with sausage & chicken 10/10 Petto Di Pollo Al Limone E Capperi was also delicious.

Michelle Cho

We came in initially without any reservation. Thank God for the perfect timing (a little past 5 pm) and God bless our guy waiter with the amber/clay colored glasses who welcomed us in (I didn’t get to ask his name, I’m so sorry!!). My family and I came in visiting San Diego from Northern California. Upon the recommendations provided for our waiter (so thorough and kind!) we got the following for 5 people (2 quiet dogs who sat with us outside): —2 appetizers— POLPO E PATATE - our family has never had this before! The octopus is so soft. Paired with the arugula, olives, and potatoes - it provided a nice break from the pastas when needed. COZZE E VONGOLE ALLA MARINARA - The amount of mussels and clams were generous. Thank you all so much. If you are getting the Taglierini Neri Ai Frutti di Mare, the sauces are quite similar so our family will be getting the calamari next time! —3 pastas— TAGLIERINI NERI AI FRUTTI DI MARE - the squid ink pasta and sauce was equally balanced. For my brother and my mom who like a cleaner, lighter taste - they loved this pasta. ORECCHIETTE CON SALSICCIA - my sister and I delighted in the texture of the ear-shaped pasta. I thought the pairing of spinach, diced tomatoes, sausages, and creamy cheese was a warm hug for my palate. RAVIOLI DI SALMONE AI GAMBERI - the shrimp was cooked to an amazingly soft texture! They offer you the option between having the appetizers before pasta or having all of them come out together. Our family opted for the latter. I just wanted to highlight this to demonstrate the exceptional standard of service all sought to achieve here. An extra shoutout to our amber/clay colored glasses guy waiter again for providing us with good recommendations for our first time visiting. The team of servers regularly checked in with our table to ensure our water glasses were full and the plates that we were finished with were cleaned. I hope the restaurant space grows so that more people can experience the lovely atmosphere. This is a restaurant versatile for any party. I will reserve in advance next time! I want to show better respect for the kindness the team has shown me. Thank you all, God bless you all! For what it is worth - quite reasonably priced, about $20 per dish. Bread and olive oil+balsamic vinaigrette are also provided; they are excellent to eat with the remaining pasta sauce.

+4

Pranjali Sharma

4.5 stars and an absolute flavor heaven of a place!! I will recommend them a hundred times over and come back here again and again! We called them around 7:45 pm on a Sat to see if they needed reservations for a table for two. They told us to show up by 8:30 pm, which was awesome! We were close by and got there at 8 pm, hoping to be seated early or walk around the neighborhood if we couldn't. We got seated immediately! However, my tip is to reserve in advance if you are a bigger group as this is a small restaurant with limited seating space. As a party of two, we were seated in their covered patio, which I loved, because the restaurant itself was loud. The patio was quieter and felt more secluded from all the noise. Parking is in the Target parking lot across the street or street parking in the area. Their menu is mainly pasta, which is their specialty. You can get appetizers and salads as well as some specials, but I would recommend sticking to pasta - the portions are big and trust me, you want the space to eat as much as you can. We got a Cabernet and a Sauvignon Blanc to go with our meal and they were both delicious and light. The complimentary bread was ok. Nothing to write home about. Again, leave space for those delicious pastas. You will regret filling up on everything else. For our entree, my husband got the Gnocchi and I got the Salmon ravioli. The gnocchi was very very good - the potato balls were not excessively heavy or creamy but still melted in the mouth. The marinara was fresh and sweet. The burrata added a layer of creaminess that elevated the whole experience. But the absolute winner of this meal was the salmon ravioli. If you come here, please order the Salmon ravioli. The ravioli itself is perfect and stuffed with delicious salmon. They add shrimp to the plate, but it doesn't do much. I love shrimp and will eat it any how, so take me seriously here: I think the shrimp in this plate actually takes away attention from the delicious heaven that the rest of the plate it. The pesto with tomato cream sauce is now officially my most favorite sauce ever. It was the perfect combination of savory, creamy, pesto-ey. This was THE dish for us. The plate was cleaned up so well that they probably didn't need to wash it lol! Best $23 I have ever spent on an Italian dish. For dessert, we got the Tiramisu because they didn't have Panna cotta. Now, this Tiramisu is also one of the best we have had. The mascarpone was perfect, the coffee was perfect and there was cocoa but not too much. For the non-coffee lovers, this Tiramisu is definitely coffee forward but oh my God, it just melts in your mouth into a wonderful medley of flavors! Our only complaint would be the ladyfingers to marcarpone ratio. Since the mascarpone layer was so thick and the ladyfingers were so soaked, the middle layer of ladyfingers was very soggy and didn't provide the slightly firm consistency to the morsel in the mouth. Surprisingly, the bottom layer held its own. They decorated the plate with strawberries, but this is not needed. The tiramisu speaks for itself and doesn't need adornments. This plate was also cleaned up to within an inch of itself. The whole meal cost about $80 which we thought was very reasonable for the quality of food we got! The servers were very friendly and bubbly. All in all, a great experience and we will definitely be back!

+1

Karina Mikhalchuk

After spending a big chunk of time in Italy we are pretty picky with Italian food in the US though this place feels and tastes very authentic! The staff is extremely attentive and we were seated right away ( we did have reservations on a Sunday night) though it wasn't that packed. We had mussels, minestrone and seafood pasta. We shared it and it was awesome that they split it for us at no charge. At the end they surprised us with complimentary dessert for our anniversary ( we mentioned it in the reservation). Great price for the service and food you get. Definitely want to come back and taste other things Free street parking

+4

Brenda M

We came on a Sunday at 5 pm with no reservations, but we called 20 minutes before to make sure they would take us. The food was great! They also have gluten-free pasta. The ceaser salad was really good. The tiramissu was also good and not too sweet. The prices were not bad compared to other Italian places nearby that are reservations only. The customer service was really great! We will definitely return!

The food was outstanding, ambiance was beautiful and the food was excellent!! We had a reservation and kept having to push it back because we were stuck at the airport. staff was extremely understa…

The food was outstanding, ambiance was beautiful and the food was excellent!! We had a reservation and kept having to push it back because we were stuck at the airport. Staff was extremely unders…

The food was outstanding, ambiance was beautiful and the food was excellent!! We had a reservation and kept having to push it back because we were stuck at the airport. Staff was extremely understa…

There was a line to get seated on a Saturday night but thankfully my partner and I were offered bar seating so got in very fast. Amazing service! food comes out very quick and the pasta is very n…

There was a line to get seated on a Saturday night but thankfully my partner and I were offered bar seating so got in very fast. Amazing service! Food comes out very quick and the pasta is very not…

Amazing vibe and amazing food! Will definitely be back!\nGreat service added to the wonderful experience!

Hadn't been here in quite a long time and actually forgot I'd been here before! The interior has been gorgeously maintained, and while I unfortunately made our reservation for the wrong location, t…

Delicious Italian food! pasta taste so fresh! Really friendly staff and nice intimate atmosphere. Everything is a 10 out of 10 from the food to the people. Best calamari and best pasta in town!

Delicious Italian food! Pasta taste so fresh! Really friendly staff and nice intimate atmosphere. Everything is a 10 out of 10 from the food to the people. Best calamari and best pasta in town!

pasta and calamari were fantastic. \nService was unbeatable. \nVery classy and lively atmosphere. \n10/10 would recommend.

Pasta and calamari were fantastic. \nService was unbeatable. \nVery classy and lively atmosphere. \n10/10 would recommend.

I loved my experience at Piacere Mio! I came in for a girls night and we had the best time. The food was well priced and the options were plenty! I ended up getting the homemade bolognese. It was a…

fantastic service & fantastic food! i definitely recommend everyone trying piacere mio. the food is high quality, reasonably priced, and the servers are incredibly kind! you can tell they love thei…

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Diego. Fresh made pasta, fabulous selection of seafood, veal, and other pasta dishes along with many of your favorites. Great appetizers I highly rec…

Great waiters in a nice ambiance serving top notch Italian at a price reasonable for the quality of the food. It is not a low price Italian place but the value/quality mix was good enough that there …

Great waiters in a nice ambiance serving top notch Italian at a price reasonable for the quality of the food. It is not a low price Italian place but the value/quality mix was good enough that ther…

Great waiters in a nice ambiance serving top notch Italian at a price reasonable for the quality of the food. It is not a low price Italian place but the value/quality mix was good enough that ther…

Great waiters in a nice ambiance serving top notch Italian at a price reasonable for the quality of the food. It is not a low price Italian place but the value/quality mix was good enough that th…

The atmosphere here is that of a family business, where everyone wants to ensure you have a delicious meal. You can come dressed casually or formally and still feel comfortable. There is outside and…

The atmosphere here is that of a family business, where everyone wants to ensure you have a delicious meal. You can come dressed casually or formally and still feel comfortable. There is outside a…

We visited the restaurant after someone local recommended it. The place is very nice with a nice atmosphere. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Their dish selection is great with plenty of…

We visited the restaurant after someone local recommended it. The place is very nice with a nice atmosphere. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Their dish selection is great with plenty of…

This restaurant is consistently outstanding, from the food to its customer service, such as Manuela and Clemente! It is located in a nice neighborhood.

This restaurant is consistently outstanding, from the food to its customer service, such as Manuela and Clemente! It is located in a nice neighborhood.

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. In a cute, bustling neighborhood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent food and very authentic. The service is top notch!

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. In a cute, bustling neighborhood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent food and very authentic. The service is top notch!

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. In a cute, bustling neighborhood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent food and very authentic. The service is top notch!

Every dish was fresh and delicious, from calamari to fish in butter sauce to different pastas in different sauces to creamy panna cotta. Wines were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was atte…

Every dish was fresh and delicious, from calamari to fish in butter sauce to different pastas in different sauces to creamy panna cotta. wines were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was atte…

Every dish was fresh and delicious, from calamari to fish in butter sauce to different pastas in different sauces to creamy panna cotta. Wines were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was atte…

I’m so very proud of Marco & Stefano . They opened this business around 2012, and it grew from a coffee & gelato business to a full restaurant. And not just 1 restaurant, but 4 restaurants in San D…

This restaurant is very popular and it’s not hard to see why! Wonderful selection of items to choose from on the menu. We chose to start with Caprese. Great plating. The squid ink taglierini was ge…

This restaurant serves fresh pasta with fresh ingredients--seafood, meat, vegetarian, gluten free, etc. etc. Its sauces are amazing. The location is wonderful. Customer service is very friendly.

Hector Elias

Definitely a great place to go. I highly recommend the artichoke entree, and the staff are amazing and really accommodating. If you go, don’t forget to ask for Clemente—15/10 waiter!

Rashaad Forehand

Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. I had the meatballs for appetizer and gnocchi for the main dish. Both were good. I also had the cannoli for dessert which I thought was pretty good and seemed very fresh. The ambience inside seemed nice. The outside patio where I was also nice and there was quite a bit to see on the street without being too loud. The service for the most part was really good, but once a gentleman took our plates while we were still eating our bread and said the main dish was coming out when we hadn’t even received our appetizers. I can overlook that as just a mistake but at the end of the day when we just started eating our dessert, the waiter put down his credit card machine right in front of the person I was with. I thought this was rude at best and kind of turned me off to the whole experience which up until that point was good. I go out to eat a lot, so to see a-waiter put a credit card machine literally in front of someone while they’re eating and walk away was weird.

Francisco Arana

Excellent spot for a a quick bite or lunch/dinner with friends. There is plenty of authentic pasta options to choose from. My favorite was of course, the carbonara. They’re pasta is freshly made everyday and you can really taste the quality in the ingredients. Although the caesar salad looked a little different from usual, it tasted pretty good and had a decent amount of dressing to balance out all the flavors. However, I would’ve preferred the cheese to be shredded instead of the bites, but that’s just personal preference. The portions are perfect and worth each penny.

+1

carolina vizcarra

We ordered the Carbonara and Caesar Salad. I would definitely skip on the salad, they used whole romaine hearts so the dressing was not evenly distributed. -The Carbonara was good but mild because they use Parmesan instead of Pecorino, the pancetta was crispy and very flavorful. The staff was super friendly and overall they make it an enjoyable experience.

The quality of the food has suffered due to cuts. This was my once-a-year birthday place; unfortunately, I will not be revisiting. It's not bad like most San Diego restaurants but it's not great eith…

The quality of the food has suffered due to cuts. This was my once-a-year birthday place; unfortunately, I will not be revisiting. It's not bad like most San Diego restaurants but it's not great …

Made reservations for my anniversary dinner. From the moment we arrived, we were rushed through our meal ... as if they were trying to turn the table over quickly. The waiter was somewhat gruff, an…

Awesome Italian spot in South Park. They’ve got both indoor and outdoor seating — we went with the patio and it was perfect. The menu has all the Italian favorites plus some rotating specials. Servic…

Awesome Italian spot in South Park. They’ve got both indoor and outdoor seating — we went with the patio and it was perfect. The menu has all the Italian favorites plus some rotating specials. Serv…

Sarah Brown

Ordered the spaghetti with meatballs that were supposed to be stuffed with mozzarella. They were underseasoned and not stuffed with mozzarella. The waiter said it was mixed with mozzarella, but there was no cheese in the meatballs. The ravioli de carne was okay.

Kimberly Krivich

I want to give a better rating to this cute Italian restaurant, but I just can’t. Parking was hard to find. The wait staff were fabulous and attentive. The food was average. My biggest problem with the restaurant was the noise. We had a family dinner at Piacere Mio and could only speak/hear the person right beside each other. Maybe it’s the concrete floors and brick walls. Lastly, its not reasonable to have only one bathroom for the whole restaurant.

+2

I came here for a lunch after going to Seven Seas next door. It was pretty empty when we came for "lunch", but that may have been because it was 11ish when we got there.\n\nWe got the meatball appeti…

Went for a Saturday lunch. Place had just one waiter and an assistant for the entire restaurant and no host. My guest and I shared the calamari, salad, ravioli and cannoli. The calamari and sauce…

Don't trust or believe the reviews. Nastiest Italian food that you can taste and super expensive as well. There is a one popular one that is amazing in North park. That one is 5 stars this one is b…