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PRIVATE DINING AT CICALA

  

                          Authentic, Southern Italian Cuisine in a luxurious and historic space.

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Cicala is available to host a variety of events from cocktail parties to formal occasions. We offer a number of options for your special event and our dedicated staff ensures that every detail will be attended to. Our romantic dining room features 7 chandeliers, historic exposed brick walls, an antique, hand-carved Italian wood bar, wine room, and an intimate lounge area.

 

This opulent space is available for exclusive use for parties of up to125 guests, and for smaller groups of up to 35, elegant drapery allows for a semi-private dining experience. Our outside patio, (available seasonally), is also available for parties and can seat 50 for a sit down dinner and more for stand up receptions.

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We offer a variety of dining options for large parties including 3 and 4 course menus, as well as family style dining. 

Any party exceeding 10 guests is considered a large party.

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TO BOOK AN EVENT OR TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO OUR PROPERTY

EMAIL: ANGELA@CICALARESTAURANT.COM

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COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS

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We offer two types of cocktail receptions which are perfect to add on to any event, along with a variety of beverage packages. 

“Aperitivo” is how Italians do happy hour in Italy, and consists of small bites called “stuzzichini”, and cocktails.

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APERITIVO AT THE BAR

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Our bar area will be reserved exclusively for your guests with predetermined beverage package. Choice of stuzzichini, served on the bar buffet style.  Great for a casual event or pre-dinner cocktail hour.

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$35.00 PER PERSON/PER 2 HOURS

Choice of 4 stuzzichini

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BUTLERED STUZZICHINI

 

$35.00 PER PERSON/2 HOURS

Choice of 4 stuzzichini

 

 

MINIMUM 15 PEOPLE.

MUST INCLUDE A BAR PACKAGE OR MEET A MINIMUM IN BEVERAGE SALES. 

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*Available for 1 hour at $20 per person only if followed by a seated dinner.

*  Denotes vegatarian dish

 

Olive Ascolana

Breaded and fried stuffed olives, filled with pork,

chicken & mortadella

 

Scampi

Shrimp sauteed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil,  toasted almonds, breadcrumbs

 

*Bruschetta al pomodoro

Classic bruschetta. Tomato, basil, garlic,

 red onion, extra virgin olive oil

 

Arrosticini

Skewers of grilled baby lamb cooked over coals with rosemary

 

*Polpette di pane

Fried “meatless meatballs” of bread, egg, parsley, pecorino cheese, San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P.

 

                 
STUZZICHINI  MENU

 

 

*Arancini Siciliani

Arborio rice, saffron, peas, tomato, mozzarella

 

Tuna Crudo

Bruschetta, Sicilian pistachios

 

*Caprese Skewer

Mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil

 

White Anchovy Crostino

Capers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil

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*Eggplant Involtini

Fried strips of eggplant, filled with ricotta, basil, Parmigiano, San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P.

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Grilled Octopus

Heirloom bean salad

 

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3-COURSE MENU     $85 per person

                                                                         

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NOTE: Affettato Misto For The Table

Assortment of house-cured salumi and traditional southern Italian antipasti  

can be added to any menu at an additional $15 per person.  

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ANTIPASTO  

 

Polpette di Melanzane 

Eggplant “polpette”, San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P., basil, shaved juniper smoked ricotta

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Burrata & Prosciutto

Prosciutti di San Daniele aged 18 months, imported Pugliese burrata

 

Polpo alla Brace

Grilled octopus, chickpeas, capers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

 

 

PRIMI

 

Anellini alla Pecorara

Ring shaped pasta with San Marzano tomatoes DOP, seasonal vegetable ragu,

sheep's milk ricotta

 

Tagliatelle al Ragu

Ribbon shaped pasta, pork, beef and veal ragu, San Marzano tomatoes DOP,

Parmigiano Reggiano 

 

Risotto al limone

Arborio risotto, Gulf Coast shrimp, lemon

 

 

 

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Orata in Aqua Pazza 

Mediterranean Sea Bass, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes DOP, capers, olives,

white wine, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

 

Tagliata

Grilled NY Strip steak, arugula, shaved Parmigiana, cherry tomatoes

 

Eggplant Parmigiana   *(Vegetarian Option)

Baked eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, basil, San Marzano tomatoes DOP

 

 

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 4-COURSE MENU  $95 per person

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NOTE: Affettato Misto For The Table

Assortment of house-cured salumi and traditional southern Italian antipasti  

can be added to any menu at an additional $15 per person.    

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ANTIPASTO  

 

Polpette di Melanzane 

Eggplant “polpette”, San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P., basil, shaved juniper smoked ricotta

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Burrata & Prosciutto

Prosciutti di San Daniele aged 18 months, imported Pugliese burrata

 

Polpo alla Brace

Grilled octopus, chickpeas, capers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

 

 

PRIMI

 

Anellini alla Pecorara

Ring shaped pasta with San Marzano tomatoes DOP, seasonal vegetable ragu,

sheep's milk ricotta

 

Tagliatelle al Ragu

Ribbon shaped pasta, pork, beef and veal ragu, San Marzano tomatoes DOP,

Parmigiano Reggiano 

 

Risotto al limone

Arborio risotto, Gulf Coast shrimp, lemon

 

 

 

SECONDI  

 

Orata in Aqua Pazza 

Mediterranean Sea Bass, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes DOP, capers, olives,

white wine, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

 

Tagliata

Grilled NY Strip steak, arugula, shaved Parmigiana, cherry tomatoes

 

Eggplant Parmigiana   *(Vegetarian Option)

Baked eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, basil, San Marzano tomatoes DOP

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DOLCI

Babamisu
Rum-soaked Neapolitan brioche,
tiramisu cream, crispy phyllo

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Cannoli Siciliani

2 hand rolled cannoli shells filled with 

sweetened chocolate chip ricotta

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Gelato & Biscotti

3 scoops of our house made assorted gelato

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TRADITIONAL NEAPOLITAN

   FAMILY STYLE "SUNDAY DINNER"

 

FULL MENU $75 per person

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Antipasto Misto

Assortment of house-cured salumi and traditional southern Italian antipasti and salads

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Primo e Secondo

Ziti al Ragu Napoletana

Ziti with a traditional Neapolitan ragu of pork ribs,

meatballs, & sausage 

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Dolci

Baba au Rhum & Biscotti

Mini rum-soaked Neapolitan brioche, Chantilly cream,

Amarena cherry, Assorted Italian cookies

 

 

 

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HOT & COLD SPECIALTY STATIONS 
 

PASTA STATION  

 $45 pp (choose 2)

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Gnocchi  Sorrentina,

tomato, basil, smoked mozzarella

 

Gnocchi or Ravioli al Cacio Pepe

Parmigiano cheese, black pepper

 

Agnolotti

Porchetta filled agnolotti, brown butter,

Sage, crushed amaretti cookie

 

Ravioli al Pesto  

basil, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil

 

Ravioli al Pomodoro

tomato, basil, garlic

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MINIATURE PANINI STATION   $35 pp, 2 hours of service

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Assorted bite-sized sandwiches on our house- made focaccia bread.

(menu subject to seasonal changes)

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  • Mortadella, Stracciatella cheese, toasted pistachios

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  • Grilled marinated vegetables, chickpea spread

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  • Nduja (soft, spicy Calabrian salami), caramelized red onion,

           provolone cheese

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  • Fried octopus, arugula salsa verde

PORCHETTA STATION  $45 pp 

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Hand-carved porchetta with broccoli rabe and roasted long hot peppers

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SALUMI STATION  $55 pp

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House cured and imported Italian charcuterie cut on our hand-cranked Berkel slicer. Assorted cheese breads, and jams.

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RAW BAR $125 pp

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Assortment of chilled oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp cocktail, crudo, crab legs and lobster salad

   

FAMILY STYLE PIZZA MENU 

$65 per person

(Available on our patio only, for parties

of 11 guests or more.)

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FOR THE TABLE​

SEASONAL SUMMER SALAD 

Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved pecorino,

lemon vinaigrette 

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SOUTHERN ITALIAN ANTIPASTI

Assortment of house-cured salumi,

cheese, and  sott' olio items​

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WOOD-FIRED NEAPOLITAN PIZZA 

Assortment of 4 different pizzas served

family style for the table.

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MARGHERITA   

 San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella,

basil, extra virgin olive oil 

  

    STELLA            

Ricotta-stuffed crust, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, 

house-made pork sausage, basil 

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  DIAVOLA        

San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella,

salami picante, Calabrese chili peppers 

 

AMALFITANA   

 Mozzarella di bufala, Sorrento lemons, basil,

extra virgin olive oil 

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DESSERT â€‹

GELATO & BISCOTTI 

Chef's selection of seasonal gelato served with

our homemade biscotti 

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*Menu subject to change due to seasonal items. 

Vegetarian options available. Please inquire.

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AFTER-PARTY PIZZA $45 pp 

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Continue the party with pizza!

2 hours of Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas served on our

outdoor patio or indoor dining room.  

Menu available upon request.

(Please note our latest timeframe is10pm -12 midnight.

Available seasonally only)

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SWEETS STATION $15 pp

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Assortment of traditional mini

Italian pastries, cookies, and confections.

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CREATE YOUR

OWN CANNOLI $20 pp

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An interactive and fun addition to your event! 

 

Guests can choose from 3 types of sweet ricotta, and a  variety of toppings.

 

We will fill them fresh to order. 

 

                                                             

 

                                                       

 

 

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BEVERAGE PACKAGES

 

$55 per person 

INCLUDES OPEN BAR FOR 2 HOURS

 

  • 1 house red wine, 1 house white wine        (Sommelier's choice)

  • 2 types craft beer

  • Call spirit cocktails (Smirnoff vodka, Gordon's gin, Bacardi rum, Old Granddad bourbon,

  • Ezrabrooks rye, Casamigos tequila.

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

  • Package may be extended at $20 per person for each additional hour 

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$75 per person 

INCLUDES OPEN BAR FOR 3 HOURS

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  • 1 premium red wine, 1 premium white wine, (Sommelier's choice.)

  • 2 types of craft beer 

  • Top shelf cocktails Grey Goose vodka, Bullet bourbon, Bluecoat gin, Espolon or Codigo tequila, Smith & Cross rum, Dickel rye

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

  • Package may be extended at $30 per person for each additional hour 

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KID'S mocktail Parties

$20 pp MOCKTAILS ONLY, 
ADD 6 TYPES OF STUZZICHINI FOR ADDITIONAL $15 PP

Give the kids a cocktail party of their own with passed finger foods and cool mocktails.



 
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MOCKTAILS

(non-alcoholic)

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The Beach Bear

Sparkling apple cider, colored sugar rim,

gummy bears, paper umbrella

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Frozen Farmer

Strawberry sorbet, San Pellegrino Italian orange soda,

fresh berries, fresh basil  

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Space Invader

Grenadine, blue curacao syrup,

lime simple syrup,

lemonade, rock candy stick 

 

Edible Clouds

Raspberry sparkling water, cranberry juice, cotton candy

STUZZICHINI

 

 

Mozzarella In Carrozza

fried buffalo mozzarella 

 

Polpette

mini meatballs

(pork can be substituted or left out)

 

Pizza Fritte

fried pizza dough, marina, basil

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 Pigs In A Blanket

beef hotdogs wrapped in puff pastry

 

Zeppulelle di Zucca

fried zucchini bites

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Pinzimonio

crudite of raw vegetables with dipping sauce 

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Mini Sliders

mini beef hamburgers

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Gnocchi

potato gnocchi, marinara, parmigiana

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Pollo Fritte

fried chicken parmigiana strips

 

 Caprese

fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil skewers

 

Focaccia Pizzette

 house made focaccia bites with assorted toppings 

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