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Cicada
Cicada is a masterful combination of art deco style and contemporary cuisine. The food is the star and the restaurant is the cinema. From the 30-foot gold leaf ceiling to the plush custom-designed bar and lounge, Cicada has combined 1920s Art Deco with contemporary design elements to create an extraordinary atmosphere. The European style is further complemented by a sophisticated Northern Italian and California fusion menu. 15,000 square feet--ideal for weddings, special events, and private parties.
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(57)
- romantic(48)
- fit for foodies(27)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- good for groups(15)
- notable wine list(11)
Cicada Reviews List
Review 1 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Be Patient
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/17/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our entrees took an hour (2 people). The good news is they are quick with the drink orders while you starve. Once the food arrived, it was exceptional. Maybe the kitchen was slammed from all the prom parties? We would try this restaurant again and hopefully the kitchen will be on it."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food /Wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and ser vice were comenserate with the price and quality of the dinner .The room is magnifiscent.WWe never feel disapoited when we vivst.
The biggest negative is the wine list.Its overpriced ,narrow and too expensive .More than 85% of the wines are priced over $100 and that number would be on the cheap side."
The biggest negative is the wine list.Its overpriced ,narrow and too expensive .More than 85% of the wines are priced over $100 and that number would be on the cheap side."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on a Cicada Club night (20's music and dancing). Very unique and fun."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 4 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Good architecture, bad food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant is architecturally beautiful but run-down, and uses temporary tables and chairs (the sort you'd rent for weddings or other functions), which gives the room a very unpolished feel.
The food is a huge disappointment, especially for the price.
Appetizers - the tuna tartar smothered in too-sweet sauce and a salad with prosciutto and melon had some strange mustard sauce that was really out of place.
Main course: Served with supermarket bread. Veal that was decent but tasted like pork and grilled lamb chops that were charred and then drowned in sauce.
Appetizers - the tuna tartar smothered in too-sweet sauce and a salad with prosciutto and melon had some strange mustard sauce that was really out of place.
Main course: Served with supermarket bread. Veal that was decent but tasted like pork and grilled lamb chops that were charred and then drowned in sauce.
Service: Great waiter but the rest of the staff was very unpolished.
Avoid. The best part was leaving and getting dessert at a much better place down the street."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 5 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Only Go to Cicada if you know
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Only go to Cicada if you know the final price. Super expensive even with travelzoo. Be sure not to tell the matre di you are on a coupon. Crabby and cranky. Ask for Mike. He made up for the Mr. Cranky"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Drop-dead gorgeous all original
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Drop-dead gorgeous all original Art Deco dining room straight from 1920's Paris. We were seated and served like VIPs. Love the view from the balcony/mezzanine overlooking the dance floor. Next time we stay for big swing band dancing!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service included
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service included a private tour of the upstairs. Thanks for offering the online voucher opportunity."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
FANTASTIC!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"LOVED this place. I have lived in downtown LA for over 2 years and had never even heard of it. Every dish was done to perfection. Our server was fun, professional and attentive as was all the other staff. We didn't have to ask for water once! The building is unique and the ambience romantic. I am surprised that this place is not plastered all over the news. It is one of the top 3 in downtown in my view."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was superb but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was superb but the food was average. We bought a voucher through Travelzoo since the restaurant had a high rating but the food was a dissapointment in comparison other fine dining establishments. Would not be returning."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good but not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but not exceptional which I was expecting with the high Zagat rating. Great ambiance, though and very romantic."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an excellent experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an excellent experience last Friday. The food was delicious and the service was top notch from Mike."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place with great staff,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place with great staff, food, design and history. I would recommend this place more for couples than a group. The food was very good. Expect to pay a high premium to dine here."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 13 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lobster spaghetti and fettuccine
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lobster spaghetti and fettuccine with bolognese sauce was fair. After we finished dinner we had to wait over 20 minutes to finally get our check. When we got the check, there was no pen. Then valet could not find the key to our car. Another 20 min"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2004
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Review 14 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant is beautiful
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is beautiful and unique looking. The food, unfortunately, was just mediocre. The staff was friendly."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food & great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and great service. We were put at not the greatest table, especially since it was our 1st time there, but other than that, good experience"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cicada is in a gorgeous old
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cicada is in a gorgeous old art-deco building. When you walk in, the grandeur overwhelms the senses. This is only to be heightened by the tremendous wait staff and impeccably prepared culinary marvel. While it is expensive, it is well worth it. The night my wife and I went to Cicada, there was a travelzoo special which we did not know about. The special was a super good deal, so my advice: keep an eye out for future coupons and specials."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a very good experience, service was great and the food was delish!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was unforgetable;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The experience was unforgetable; the food was amazing and Mike (our server) made us feel very special. We highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not appealing at all to go
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not appealing at all to go back. It is very old and depressing!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 20 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I enjoyed the experience at Cicada with my husband. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very romantic. The host and waitstaff were very personable."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chose Cicada for a very special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chose Cicada for a very special Valentine's Day dinner where I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes :) The food, from a set course menu, was delicious and elegantly presented. The band played romantic jazz numbers all throughout the evening. The staff was smart and attentive, and in particular, the general manager, Mr. Liberman, ensured my special request (which included a certain song to be played by the band) was met. A most memorable and beautiful experience!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you like Art Deco and Old
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you like Art Deco and Old School LA, then this is your spot. The Food and Service were exceptional. Also a great spot for a business dinner when things need to get done."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Cicada Restaurant is a great place in all aspects. The food was great and tasty, service was a main factor to all staff, the featured band that specific night was on point and the overall ambience was just amazing and romantic. The whole feeling like your fine dining back in the 1930's -1940's is pretty awesome. 5 stars all the way!!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine's at Cicada
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cicada was not only an absolutely beautiful place, but our experience that night was memorable. We know that Valentine's was a busy night, but our waiter Michael was always quick to attend us and never missed a beat. My husband and I will definitely be back to Cicada and will spread the word to our friends about what an amazing treasure we have in our own back yard.
THANK YOU!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was simply fantastic! Exceeded
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was simply fantastic! Exceeded all expectations"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Slow service and average food!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on Valentine's Day, we were seated on the main floor and it appeared that a lot of extra tables were squeezed into the main dining room. Although we expected that service would be a little slow on such a busy night, the prix fix menu should have helped to move things along. When we were seated, we got drinks and bread immediately. It took 30 minutes to get soup, another 25 minutes for the pasta course, and 50 minutes before the main course arrived. Did I mention that it took 1 hour and 45 minutes before dinner was placed in front of me with a prix fix menu. The food was just average, the waiter was friendly but useless, and when we finally asked to take our desert to go, it took another 25 minutes before we escaped! Not Good!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 27 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Cicada is an experience,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Cicada is an experience, but I'm not sure that the price of the food justifies that experience. We were charged $8 for 2 bottle of still water (we didn't ask for bottled, mind you.) The wait staff was fine, but seemed to be slightly disorganized. I can't put my finger on it, but something seemed to be off. The live music was nice and the restaurant itself is beautiful, but it seemed to be lacking that thing that moves the experience from "nice enough" to "I'm definitely going back.""
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not impressed at all
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The terribly slow service made everything else undesirable. I feel like I wasted $130. The place is really beautiful. But after the dining experience, I felt as if I had been taken. The cuisine was slightly above mediocre. This place's inflated prices are unjustified. It was easily the worst part of a very special night."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 29 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Worst Service in LA
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cicada is beautiful and full of charm. However the service was by far the worst I've experienced. After being seated it took 10 minutes for a menu to be brought to our table. After finally receiving a food menu we requested a wine list which took 30 minutes to arrive to our table, and was only delivered due to my second request for one... This time to the busboy. Our dinner arrived to our table promptly after being ordered, however our waiter never returned to our table to take our beverage order . Our waiter returned to our table 5 minutes after our plates had been cleared to take our cocktail orders. Needless to say there was no wine consumed during our dinner at Cicada. It took an additional 15-30 for our check to arrive."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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Review 30 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was a wonderful experience,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a wonderful experience, with knowledgable, attentive waiters. Thank you!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a totally memorable and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a totally memorable and remarkable experience! The Cicada restaurant is a must visit. I was intrigued to discover that the hit series show "Mad Men" was filmed there....amazing!! Knowing that fact simply put smile on face."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Just terrific in all respects. Worth the visit just for the ambience."
Dined on 01/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great business dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exceptional dining experience in Downtown LA. Excellent food...great recommendations from the server, everyone was quite pleased!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 34 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful historical ArtDeco
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful historical ArtDeco restaurant! Went here for NYE 2012. So much fun :D"
Dined on 12/31/2012
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Romantic ambience of the 1920s-era
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Romantic ambience of the 1920s-era Oviatt Building can't be beat. The mostly Italian menu could use a little kick-starting in the inventiveness category, but the preparation is excellent, and the service is old-school good."
Dined on 12/31/2012
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 36 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was not very good.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was not very good. The waitress was not able to tell us much about the menu. Also my order was not what it said it was. I sent it back and it again was not what the menu described. It was good but just odd."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 37 for Cicada
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is definitely one of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is definitely one of the coolest looking rooms I have ever dined in. It's an old art deco building and the room is dark wood, dark carpet, very high ceilings and brings you right back to 1920's. Tables are spread out nicely so not on top of everyone and makes it much more quiet. Very dim lighting and very romantic. The history that this place holds was very cool and interesting. It was a nice, quiet, romantic dinner."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cicada
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate