ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Citrus is a symbol of luxury and hospitality in southern Italy, particularly in Sicily from where the Cicala family emigrated. It is also a dedication to Joe Cicala’s great-grandmother, Clementina. The snake represents Angizia, the pagan snake goddess of the Marsi tribe who inhabited Angela Cicala’s familiar region of Abruzzo.
We are proud to serve authentic family recipes, rooted in the folklore and traditions of Italy’s southern regions.
Benvenuti e buon appettio!
We are a southern Italian restaurant located inside the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel on North Broad Street, in Philadelphia, where husband and wife chefs Joe and Angela Cicala, bring you the region’s most authentic Italian dining experience which focuses on seasonality, sustainability, and most importantly, simplicity.
Citrus is a symbol of luxury and hospitality in southern Italy, particularly in Sicily from where the Cicala family emigrated. It is also a dedication to Joe Cicala’s great-grandmother, Clementina. The snake represents Angizia, the pagan snake goddess of the Marsi tribe who inhabited Angela Cicala’s familiar region of Abruzzo.
We are proud to serve authentic family recipes, rooted in the folklore and traditions of Italy’s southern regions.
Benvenuti e buon appettio!
We are a southern Italian restaurant located inside the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel on North Broad Street, in Philadelphia, where husband and wife chefs Joe and Angela Cicala, bring you the region’s most authentic Italian dining experience which focuses on seasonality, sustainability, and most importantly, simplicity.
An elegant dinner party in the city,
with a view.
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The penthouse at The Divine Lorraine Hotel is now available for private dining.
With a bird's eye-view straight down Broad Street, the corner penthouse suite offers sunsets in the early evening, and the excitement of city when the sun goes down.
A unique setting for any event from corporate meetings to an
elegant dinner party with friends. Historically, the top floor of the building was home to an orchestra and cabaret, dating as far back to the mid 1800's. The space has been lovingly converted into penthouse suites, yet traces of the original architecture remain.
See our menus and event options below and contact our event planner at dawn@cicalarestaurant.com for a quote and more details.
Available for a variety of private events.
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ALSO AVAILABLE
COCKTAIL PARTIES
Penthouse suites can host up to 40 guests for a cocktail event with passed hors d'oeuvres or stations., and up to 22 guests for a sit down dinner.
Custom menus and packages available.
Choice of hors d'oeuvres below. We also offer a selections of
passed sweets for an additional price. Please inquire.
$35 pp/2 hours of service
Choice of 4 hors d'oeuvres
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$45 pp/2 hours of service
Choice of 6 hors d'oeuvres
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Olive Ascolana
Breaded and fried stuffed olives, filled with pork,
chicken & mortadella
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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.
*Arancini Siciliani
Arborio rice, saffron, peas, tomato, mozzarella
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Tuna Crudo
Bruschetta, Sicilian pistachios
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*Caprese Skewer
Mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil
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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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* Denotes vegetarian dish
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CONFERENCE ROOM CATERING
(Based on 1 hour of service)
$125 room set up fee for parties of 8 guests and fewer.
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Coffee service $25 pp
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La Colombe Drip Coffee
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La Colombe Decaf Drip Coffee
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Hot water with selection of teas
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Continental Breakfast $35 pp
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Coffee service
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Selection of fresh squeezed juices and bottled
waters
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Selection of breakfast pastries with Nutella, jams,
and marmalades
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Selection of energy and granola bars
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Selection of seasonal fruit
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Assorted individual yogurts
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Continental Plus $45 pp
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Coffee service
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Selection of fresh squeezed juices and bottled waters
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Assorted breakfast pastries
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Assorted energy and granola bars
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Assorted seasonal fruits
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Individual yogurts
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Savory Italianbreakfast of charcuterie and cheeses
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Selection of assorted bagels(with toaster)
Assortment of cream cheese, avocado spread, and lox (with capers and pickled red onions)
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HOT BREAKFAST
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CoffeeService
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Selection of fresh squeezed juices and
bottled waters
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Farm fresh scrambled eggs
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Apple wood smoked bacon -or- sweet Italian fennel sausage
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Buttermilk pancakes -or- French Toast
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Assorted toppings of butter, maple syrup, and seasonal berries
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Rosemary potatoes
PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS & DINNERS
WITH OUR SOMMELIER
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Let us customize a private wine event for your next event with our Sommelier, Lynn Finkbiner.
Wines will be accompanied by light bites or a full lunch or dinner, creating the perfect pairings.
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Email dawn@cicalarestaurant.com
to inquire about hosting an event in the penthouse.
