Phone: +12678869334
Address: 699 N Broad St, 19121, Philadelphia, United States
City: Philadelphia
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 1170
Website: http://cicalarestaurant.com/
"My wife had been looking forward to getting back to Cicala for over a year. We had eaten outside during the pandemic and after a great meal with terrific service we were anxious to try the indoor dining. Upon arrival the hostess asked if we were attending the 8:00show at the Met across the street. We confirmed that we were. We also informed the waiter of our showtime and despite assurances that there would be no issues the evening turned out to be a frustrating and stressful race against the clock. 15 minutes after seating we had not seen a waiter. Once the waiter arrived we placed drink orders and in the interest of time we gave him our food orders as well. 20 minutes later our first course arrived but still no drinks. We had to ask the waiter to check on them. My wife could see our drinks sitting on the bar across the room as the waiter explained the bar was slammed and he would check on them. While the Octopus and Pork Chop were very good, my wife 's Tuna Crudo was disappointing and her entre was, OK . Once we finished our waiter was no where to be found. When he did arrive we were pushing our timetable and again told him we really were up against the clock but did want coffee and desert. He assured us that dessert would come out quickly but as he began to describe the desserts the hostess pulled him away from our table and he was gone for another 10 minutes leaving us with no time to order and only time to pay for a wholly overpriced and aggravating dining experience. Two hours should be plenty of time for a relaxing meal at a good restaurant. My wife and I make dining out an integral part of our weekend enjoyment and try to find and patronize good restaurants. I have never written a review like this but given my wife 's disappointment on what was her Birthday celebration I had no choice. We will not be back."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Philadelphia, known for its rich history, offers cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies as local specialties, alongside a vibrant arts scene and historic landmarks like the Liberty Bell.