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WEDDINGS AT CICALA

 

What’s Included?

 

Four-Hour Deluxe Bar

Prosecco Toast

Selection of 1 Cocktail Hour Station 

Selection of Six Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Three-course Dinner with Entrée Selection Tableside

 

$225.00 per person

(exclusive of taxes & service charges)

Make your big day a part of Philadelphia's history when you host your wedding at

Cicala Restaurant, located in the landmark Divine Lorraine Hotel. 

 

Start with a ceremony al fresco on our ample outdoor patio or in the historic hotel lobby,  and then wow your guests with classic, southern Italian cuisine and signature cocktails in our lavish dining room.  

 

Our dining room has been home to many special occasions throughout the building's history since its construction in 1892 and was considered one of the most elegant hotels in Philadelphia in its heyday. It features seven sparkling chandeliers, an antique bar handcrafted in Italy, and plush velvet booths. We would be honored to host your special day, and our attentive and experienced staff will ensure your event will be perfectly tailored to your vision from start to finish. 

 

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BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRES

SELECT SIX

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Olive Ascolana

Breaded and fried stuffed olives, filled with pork,

chicken & mortadella

 

Scampi

Shrimp sauteed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil,

toasted almonds, breadcrumbs

 

Arrosticini

Skewers of grilled baby lamb cooked over coals with rosemary

 

*Pallotte di Cacio e Uova

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

 

*Eggplant Involtini

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

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Classic Bruschetta

Tomato, basil, red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

 

 

Tuna Crudo

Bruschetta, Sicilian pistachios

 

*Arancini Siciliani

Aborio rice, saffron, peas, tomato, mozzarella

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*Caprese Skewer

Mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil

 

 

White Anchovy Crostino

Capers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil

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Grilled Octopus

Heirloom bean salad

 

 

Mortadella Spiedino

Mortadella skewer slightly charred,

with salsa verde

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*Vegetarian

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COCKTAIL HOUR STATIONS

SELECT ONE

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MOZZARELLA BAR

 

  • Assorted fresh cheeses and accompaniments.

  • Mozzarella, burrata, and ricotta

  • Cherry tomato and basil salad

  • Basil pesto, Eggplant caponata

  • Roasted marinated bell peppers

  • Extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

  • House-made rustic breads, focaccia, olive oil crackers

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GRILLED & SOTT’OLIO STATION

 

  • Assorted marinated olives

  • Grilled marinated zucchini

  • Eggplant oreganata

  • Roasted and marinated bell peppers

  • Marinated wild mushrooms

  • House-made rustic breads, focaccia, olive oil crackers

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SALUMI & CHEESE STATION

 

  • Chef’s selection of artisanal Italian charcuterie. (Capocollo prosciutto, & salami)

  • Crumbled Parmigiano Reggiano

  • Ciliegine mozzarella marinated in extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flake, oregano 

  • Sliced imported pecorino 

  • Marinated olives, artichokes, & giardiniera

  • House-made rustic breads, focaccia, olive oil crackers

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ENHANCE YOUR COCKTAIL HOUR

RISOTTO ACTION STATION   $18 pp        *GLUTEN FREE.       

Risotto cooked to order in the following styles.    

 

Select 1    

Wild mushroom risotto

Basil pesto risotto

Sausage lemon risotto

Frutti di mare risotto

 

 

PASTA STATION.    $20 pp

Select 1 Pasta:   Potato Gnocchi, Ricotta Filled Ravioli, or Garganelli 

Select 1 Sauce:  Classic Tomato & Basil, Basil pesto, Bolognese  

 

 

POLENTA STATION   *GLUTEN FREE.  $17 pp

Slow cooked polenta with guest’s choice of topping.

 

Mushroom Marsala Ragu 

Pork Sausage Tomato Ragu

Classic San Marzano Tomato & Basil sauce

Grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 

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CULATELLO STATION. $20 pp

18-month aged Culatello di Zibello DOP sliced to order, on our vintage-style fly wheel slicer. 

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RAW BAR    $25 pp

Jumbo shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half-shell, Stone crab claws, tuna tartar, Branzino ceviche.

 

*****CHEF ATTENDANT FEE PER STATION OF $150 PER 50 GUESTS.

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DINNER MENU SELECTIONS

     SALAD   (SELECT 1)

 

     Insalata Rucola                  

     Arugula and baby artichoke salad, lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmigiano

     Caesar salad                          

     Romaine, garlic focaccia croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovies

     Insalata della Nonna      

     Mixed green salad, cherry tomatoes, shaved carrots, sliced cucumber, oregano, red wine vinaigrette  

     Radicchio Salad                  

     Assorted radicchio and bitter greens, sliced apples, camndied walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola, walnut vinaigrette

                

  

     PASTA (SELECT 1)

 

     Potato gnocchi

     Bolognese sauce (vegetarian option available)

     Seasonal Vegetable Risotto    

     Ricotta filled Tortelli brown butter-sage sauce

    Orecchiette

     broccoli rabe, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, red pepper flake 

 

 

 

    SECONDO  (SELECT 2 FOR TABLESIDE SELECTION)

 

    Primitivo Braised Short Rib

    potato puree, glazed baby carrots  

    Chicken alla Casalinga  

     Roasted half chicken, carrrots, red onion, Yukon Gold potatoes, rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil        

    Mediterranean Sea Bass Filet in Aqua Pazza

    Garlic, capers, olives, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, couscous 

    

    VEGETARIAN ENTREE AVAILBLE UPON REQUEST   

 

   

   DESSERT   (Select 1)

 

   Babamisu  

   Neapolitan rum-soaked pastry, tiramisu cream, crispy phyllo 

   Torta al Cioccolato  

   Flourless chocolate cake, dark chocolate espresso sauce, almond gelato, toasted almonds

 

   We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please alert us in advance if possible.  

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ENHANCE YOUR DESSERT

    CANNOLI BAR ACTION STATION.   $15 pp

     

     Our house-made cannoli shells filled to order with guest’s choice of cannoli cream and toppings. 

 

     Cannoli Creams:  Traditional Sicilian sweet ricotta, Almond Ricotta, and Espresso Ricotta

     Toppings: Toasted almonds, pistachios, chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, maraschino cherries,  powdered sugar,

     chocolate covered  espresso beans

     

 

 

     LA PICCOLA PASTICCERIA FOR THE TABLE   $25 pp

    (ALSO AVAILABLE AS BUTLERED DESSERT)

 

     An assortment of mini, Italian pastries and cookies including:  Tiramisu cups, mini baba, mini cannoli, biscotti,

    Nutella cigars,  chocolate truffles, almond cookies, ricotta cookies, seasonal mini tarts and cakes.

 

     

     GELATO & SORBETTI BAR.  $15 pp

     

      Chef’s choice of 4 flavors of our signature gelato or sorbet with assorted toppings and olive oil citrus biscotti. 

      Sorbetti flavors vary by season.  Please inquire for flavors available for your event date.

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     BAR PACKAGE

   4-HOUR DELUXE OPEN BAR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

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   1 Premium Sommelier Selected Red Wine

 

  1 Premium Sommelier Selected White Wine

 

  2 Types Craft Beer. Imported Italian Birra Lucana & Neshaminy Creek

 

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  TOP SHELF COCKTAILS

  (Grey Goose Vodka, Bullet bourbon, Bluecoat gin, Smith & Cross rum, Dickel rye,      Espolon or Codigo tequila)

 

  Non-alcoholic soft drinks, iced tea, water, juice, coffee, and tea.

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     ENHANCE YOUR BAR PACKAGE

   

AMARI BAR   $25 pp

   Our Amaro collection is one of the largest in the city, with 

   many rare bottles in house.  Tasting of 6 types of amari.

 

 

   AFTER DINNER DRINKS & CORDIALS 

   (PRICE BASED UPON CONSUMPTION )

 

 

   BRIDE & GROOM SIGNATURE WELCOME DRINKS

  Create your own signature cocktail and fun garnishes for 

  your guests to enjoy on your special day. Pricing dependent 

  upon chosen alcohols and ingredients.

 

 

  WINE & DINE

  Cicala Restaurant has received for the second year in a row, 

  Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.  If you are interested 

  in a particular wine from our portfolio, please let us know in 

  advance.  Our sommelier will be happy to assist you with 

  wine pairings to suit your menu.  

Please contact Dawn at dawn@cicalarestaurant.com for further details 

and assistance in creating your wedding day.

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Cicala At The Divine Lorraine    

699 N. Broad St.    Philadelphia PA 

www.cicalarestaurant.com   

(267) 886-9334

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