Nice to meet you!
'Piacere' = pya-CHEH-reh; 'conoscerti' = ko-NO-shehr-tee. Don't swallow the final vowels.
Say this immediately after learning someone's name in an informal context. It is the natural response to an introduction among peers. Use it at parties, through friends, or in any relaxed social situation.
'Piacere' alone works as a standalone greeting meaning 'pleased to meet you.' Adding 'di conoscerti' makes it warmer and more complete. The verb 'conoscere' means 'to know/meet' and the infinitive form here is used after 'di'.
Piacere!
Pleased to meet you!
The shortest and most common version — perfectly natural on its own.
Che piacere conoscerti!
What a pleasure to meet you!
Adds enthusiasm; use when genuinely excited to meet someone.
Finalmente ci conosciamo!
We finally meet!
Use when you've heard about the person before meeting them in person.
Italians often say 'Piacere mio!' (my pleasure) in return, emphasizing warmth. Mirroring enthusiasm in introductions is socially valued and signals openness.