Cicala at the Divine Lorraine

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   HarrietD

   New Orleans

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   First time for dining on the patio- beautifully set up! Outstanding service, and food stand outs included the swordfish and toasted almond w/oranges. Pasta very good, and advice on the wine was spot-on. If you cannot bear very loud engine noise, best to sit in the beautiful inside space.

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   NYEater

   Philadelphia

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The special tagliatelle with shrimp was so light and tasty! Perfect for a still-too-hot summer evening. The Chiacchiere alla Primavera was mouth-watering (think deconstructed cannoli, only more delicate), as was the sweet cream gelato. Always a pleasure to dine here!

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   StanleyW

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our experience was fabulous!! It was my second time at Cicala but the first time for my 2 friends. They loved it also!!! Food was great…service was excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful.

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   JohnB

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   a very classy restaurant with excellent food and ambience.

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   Veggielover

   New England

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent, innovative Italian cuisine with homemade pasta and farm to table cooking. Excellent cocktails. Outdoor seating that is more private than your average table on the sidewalk. Very accommodating. Go now before everyone else finds it.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Ambiance is really good. Music should be curated to match style.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food!

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   tree

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of the prettiest restaurants in the city! The food and service were excellent!

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   FrankK

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was our 2nd time there and we loved it even more than the first. The service, presentation and food was amazing. Looking forward to our next visit prior to another show at the Met. We are hoping to spend the night in the hotel next time as well

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    Zama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding service. Elegant vibe. Fabulous food, although prepare for a little sticker shock. And life is short - have something from the cocktail list. I had the Midnight in Alba. Actually, I had two. Quick walking distance to the Met for events. We were able to find street parking about a block away for an early reservation on a week night.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall just a very enjoyable experience From walking in To the attention by staff Music Wine selection Food And service was spot on Everything

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    PierreD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    food was excellent; BUT it took 30-40 min from appetizer to entree to be served

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    MicheleS

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is outstanding. It’s beautiful decorated with comfortable seating with plenary of space between tables, so you feel like you have the whole place to yourself. The staff goes above and beyond for every person. They are kind, funny and attentive. The food was delicious, perfectly prepared and also pleasing to look at. The portion sizes are perfect. They have an excellent wine list and very knowledgeable sommelier. I highly recommend this wonderful gem and will return soon.

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    LancastersBowl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic menu, expertly executed. The dining room is lovely and the service was excellent. Only minor complaint: the dining room was chilly and thus a bit uncomfortable.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our food was amazing, wonderful service that engaged with us and loved the decor. Would eat here on every trip to Philly!

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    KaileeB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great place to eat. Service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. Some meals were small, but tasted great. More room for dessert!

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    DebMassachusetts2013

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the best dining experience at Cicala. We were visiting from Boston so we are use to good Italian food. But this was a cut above the rest. The ambiance was wonderful and the service was outstanding. I mistakenly ordered a rose' wine instead of a rosato. Our server immediately brought over the right wine without a fuss. My husband ordered the gnocchi with the beef ragu. It was probably the best gnocchi we have ever had. I got the bake lasagna. The noodles were obviously home made. And the San Marzano sauce was delicious. My husband got the beef strip loin. It was cooked to perfection and delicious. We didn't have room for dessert but will definitely come back and try it on our next visit. Thumbs up!

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    TruthBeTold

    Philadelphia

    325 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    325 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food and drinks are to be found at this nice North Philadelphia staple. Located on the ground level of a very storied old world Philadelphia hotel. A most interesting spot .

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    BernardineD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    food was good service was good...very friendly atmosphere

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Menu was small re selections Portions very small Taste was excellent

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wait staff were ery attentive and pleasant. The food from. Eginning to end was wonderful. The ambiance was lovely.

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    MicahB

    Philadelphia

    473 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    473 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best Italian restaurant in Philadelphia--top of the line from the opulent dining space to friendly servers and a creative menu that never disappoints. Creative cocktails and nice selection of wines and beers. And don't think about skipping the desserts--another highlight of the experience. Perfect for a celebratory meal.

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    BetsyR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful dining room, excellent service, delicious food--especially the burrata. Wonderful place for a celebration :-)

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    RonG

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is clearly one of the best restaurants in the area. It is a beautiful place with great service. Hat's off to our server, Nicole for not rushing us and for her really great service!! We had the antipasto, which is really something to behold, and then our dinner order was taken. We were with another couple and we all really appreciated the chance to dine, rather than be rushed through dinner. My partner and I shared the lasagna and the beef strip. Both were off the hook fantastic. We all shared the, "Little Pastry Shop" dessert. We highly recommend it. We needed up taking most of it home and it was great the next day. This is a really great restaurant!!!

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    Nick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fantastic! On the pricey side but you definitely get what you pay for. The carrot cake and gelato was some of the best I have ever had.

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    MaxS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ciccala always succeeds in making our evening special. Great attention to details. Wonderful desert menu additions… We loved it.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding in every way.

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    MandyS

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant with an exquisite menu that truly showcases the chef’s passion for his take on Italy. The cocktails were creative and sublime, the starter charcuterie board was the best I’ve ever had with delicious salamis, pate, honeycomb, and tasty goat and sheep cheese plus so much more. The pasta dishes were perfection. The pork and rabbit dishes highly recommended. The shared desert course was yummy although we did wish we went with the gelato selection instead. The Sicilian red blend was the perfect accompaniment to the main courses. Beautiful ambiance and wonderful staff. A most enjoyable meal and would highly recommend!

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    Davids

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is amazing. We went on a Wednesday, so it was not busy. Great food, excellent service (thanks Bridgette!) Staff very helpful with wine suggestions. Will definitely return.

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    TeranTG

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food overall. The staff was super friendly and helpful too. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!

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    EATUP6666

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Easter dinner the service was impeccable I will be returning💥 by the way the lamb shank is to die for melts in your mouth

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    JeanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love this restaurant. It is beautiful and the food is beyond excellent. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely we'll be back again. Missed seeing Angela but her desserts are sooo good. Bridget made sure to say hi and treated my husband to birthday surprise.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! Delicious food and friendly, attentive service will return.

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    Alexandra

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food, atmosphere and experience—thank you!!

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    RickM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience! The best back from Covid night meal!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Food and drinks flat out overpriced. Food is good, nothing on the menu was wow, lamb shank was more mutton shank.

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    AmyW

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The dining area is beautiful and yet very comfortable seating. We had a party of 6 and had a really nice evening. Our server was knowledgable and accommodating; she was also very pleasant. Everyone raved about the bread and olive oil; the sourdough in particular. We all enjoyed our appetizers- the walnut, gorgonzola salad was the standout- light and a nice blend of taste. Two in our party had the sea bass entree and absolutely loved it. The other entrees were very good. We decided to order the mixed desserts chosen by the pastry chef for the table and each and every one was delicious. Perfect ending to a very nice meal at a comfortable pace and relaxing ambience.

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    Nico

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    We had high expectations and unfortunately were underwhelmed. I let them know we were celebrating a birthday and they initially seated us in the direct path of the service corridor. They reseated us in a nice banquette for two. Our server Nicole was excellent! She let us know that the bartender was new. The asparagus appetizer portion was rather skimpy and the octopus appetizer was lukewarm. A pasta dish had to be sent back to the kitchen because it too was lukewarm - and was mushy afterward. We ended up canceling the entrees. They were gracious with removing the pasta item from the bill and comped one round of drinks. Not the experience we had expected our last night in Philadelphia.

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    outandabout

    Philadelphia

    266 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    266 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I have not been back to Cicada since they closed during the pandemic and it's just as good as ever. For an appetizer I have a grilled octopus which was done beautifully and for the entree a braised lamb shank which has been the biggest lamb shank I ever saw I believe. I will definitely go back. The dining room is beautiful as it is situated in the famous iconic Divine Lorraine hotel.

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    JensineR

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Everything was very nice. My fish was a bit salty but it had olives on it so I should have known. Otherwise an enjoyable time. I’d say it was a bit expensive for the experience we had overall. We’ve spent a similar amount at Vernick and had outstanding food.

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