For the past few weeks, restaurant-obsessed Houstonians have been making their way to the East End to try Mimo. Quietly open for lunch only (for now), the new Italian restaurant has been earning raves for its commitment to serving well executed dishes in a clean, comfortable space.

Led by chef Fernando Rios and beverage specialist Mike Sammons, Mimo has been years in the making. Taking its name from the Italian word for “Mockingbird,” the restaurant aims to serve classic Italian dishes that aren’t regularly prepared in America.