It was a bit slow probably from the rain. It's OK since it was easy to get a table. Kai was our waitress and she was helpful with answering questions about the menu. The fresh bread was served nice and hot with butter or vinegar and oil. I usually just use butter but decided to try the vinegar and oil. That was a really good decision on my part. It was really good. I was surprised. For those of you who have had it before know what I'm talking about. It was like a light grape jelly. The bread with the oil and vinegar was so good i got another loaf. Yum. We decided to get the clams casino for our appetizer. That was winners. It was really delicious. Fresh Manila clams in a broth of butter, white wine, bacon, fresh spinach, mushroom, onions, and tomato. That's from the menu. All I know is that all of that put together was really ono. I wish I still had some more bread to soak up the sauce. Lol She chose the shrimp and scallop scampi. I chose the shrimp and scallop alla spinach. The shrimp and scallops were served with fresh spinach, bacon and mushrooms in a garlic butter white wine sauce. It was so delicious. I know i wanna go back again. For dessert we were going to split a mud pie but unfortunately they were out. Sigh. Well three for three is pretty good. Well not pretty good. It was really great. Parking is on the Mauka side right after you pass the restaurant headed toward diamond head. (Left turn) It was pretty quiet with only two other tables occupied. read more

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05/31/26 It's consistently good. I often get the salmon alla pink but have had the scallop and shrimp version. Hubby had veal Parmesan and that looked really good. Service is good. read more

La Ciccia - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My first time to this restaurant. I met a friend there for lunch. During the day it's not too busy which was ideal for catching up and not feeling rushed. I enjoyed the interesting food options of pasta with protein, fish, and fresh vegetables. I tried the Kinako Mushroom Pasta with bacon. It was light and easy to enjoy while having light conversation. The server did say that reservations are recommended. Dinner is quite busy. Homemade bread was served which was light and warm with oil and balsamic vinagrette or butter. We had choices for dessert but no room after enjoying our pasta. Oh yes, we had hamachi carpaccio which was fine in taste. Fish was smooth, light to our palette making room for us to enjoy our entree. Ambiance was ideal, no background music so we could have a conversation with friends. Free parking on the side of restaurant if you're there early. read more

Excellent food and service. Always accommodating for my party groups. Everyone always has a great time here. read more

La Ciccia - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It was a little tricky to find, but we are glad that we located it on our second pass down the street. The food, service, & atmosphere were just right for our "travel day" lunch. We shared a house salad and then had the mushroom crostini. Everything on the salad was super-fresh. The creamy Italian dressing was good, too. The crostini was loaded with tasty mushrooms. The hot bread brought to our table was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Yummy! My hubby had linguini with meatballs for his entree and I had shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. We both enjoyed our meals and felt that the ingredients and the way that the food was prepared were top notch! At the end of our meal, we shared crème brûlée. The blueberries on top provided a nice flavor balance. The dessert is one of my faves and I would highly recommend it. Great meal! read more

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Wow perfect blend of reasonable prices, generous portions, and tasty food. Service was good too. Don't have anything bad to say about this place. Pasta dishes have noodles cooked el dente, sauces not overly strong or too creamy. Salads are crisp and made with fresh veggies. Credit goes to the chef for cooking of the meats too. Asked for medium New York steak it about right.. can't help the edges a little on med well side. Desserts were great too....all not too sweet and made the traditional way. Hope the restaurant keeps up the good work. This is the superior choice to another unnamed established restaurant that serves similar food. read more

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La Ciccia is a cozy Italian restaurant located in the same lot as the South King Street Post Office. They specialize in Italian Japanese fusion dishes. Most notably the mentaiko pasta, natto pasta, and my favorite, the kinoko pasta with shimeji mushrooms and bacon. The dish can sometimes be on the oily or salty side, but is very unique and packed with flavor. I think it is the perfect representation of what La Ciccia does best, and seamlessly blends a variety of flavors. Want something on the lighter side? I would suggest the smoked salmon salad with creamy sesame dressing which is topped with silky salmon, sautéed mushrooms, and bursts of salty briny flavor through the capers. Service is always amazing. Staff make great recommendations and they kindly notified us that only the first basket of bread was complimentary. They also did a great job at convincing us to order the special and provided a free scoop of gelato when we were celebrating a birthday. read more

La Ciccia - Smoked salmon salad - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

La Ciccia Overall: Recommended 4 out of 5 Food: 4 out of 5 Value: 3 out of 5 Menu: 4 out of 5 Ambiance: 4 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Parking: 3 out of 5 - limited free A friend recommended La Ciccia Italian Fusion and I'm glad we dined there. After eating the Kinoko pasta and Clams Casino, I've concluded that they are one of the better Italian restaurants Eastside along with Kapa Hale. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Kinoko Pasta = A Delicious! Clams Casino = A Very good! Fresh Oysters = A very fresh Mentaiko Pasta = B Garlic Shrimp = B Veal Saltimbocca = C Calamari Fritti = D RATINGS KEY: A = Very Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-ciccia-honolulu OahuRestaurantReviews Yelp only allows a 30 second video and they limit the number of pictures. read more

La Ciccia - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The neighborhood was a bit ghetto, but the restaurant was a gem. What drew me to this restaurant was that they called themselves an Italian "fusion" restaurant, and they served a bone marrow appetizer. Color me intrigued. When we arrived, we weren't greeted by a Mario, Sergio or Luigi. Instead, we were welcomed by Anne, an Asian lady. In fact, all the staff we encountered were Asian. My wife, who is Thai, said they were Vietnamese. We were told the daily specials and given the menus. We ordered a lasagna, a ribeye steak, a chicken piccata and the aforementioned bone marrow. The lasagna, for $23, was absolutely huge. It was stuffed with ricotta cheese and meat sauce. My daughter could barley make a dent in it, but she raves about how it tasted. The steak was bathed in butter wine sauce and smothered under a heaping pile of onions and mushrooms. They didn't quote the size of the steak, but the fact that I couldn't finish it would suggest it was more than 12oz. I asked for rare, and they nailed it. The chicken piccata was breaded chicken breast served with linguine in garlic white wine lemon butter sauce. The Beef Bone Marrow appetizer was an unusual treat. We've never had it before, so I was very curious. It felt so primal to be eating the marrow of an animal. Fatty, juicy and rich would be how I can best describe it. I'm surprised more restaurants don't offer this. Anyways, this restaurant was a cool highlight of our trip. read more

Weekly office lunch was decided for Italian so we made a large take out order same day pick up at La Ciccia. Service was extremely kind and fast. Ambience is nice quiet and modern seating. Food was absolutely delicious! Pastas were the highlight as everyone got something different but were all equally impressed. Highlights go to the kinoko pasta and the meatball linguini. Price is fairly reasonable. I would have gave five stars but unfortunately I ordered the bone marrow and it came out looking like the attached picture. It was over cooked and only had enough marrow for one bite. The flavor was off putting and I was extremely disappointed with what I got for the price I paid. I love bone marrow and always get it when I see it on the menu. However this experience was probably the worse bone marrow I had. I will come back as I'd like to try other things on their menu such as the escargot and the other culinary fusion pasta dishes that look tasty. read more

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La Ciccia offers a unique take on Italian cuisine with some fusion elements, making it a great place for a casual lunch, brunch, or a laid-back dinner. We dined here for a laid-back, casual upscale dinner for my mom's birthday, and I thought it was a great spot for birthday vibes. FOOD: 8/10 SERVICE: 8/10 AMBIANCE: 9/10 FOOD: 8/10 The food here was hearty and flavorful. The menu has a good variety of classic Italian dishes with creative twists, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. While not every dish completely blew me away, the quality was still very good overall with fresh ingredients and well-balanced flavors. The food was served piping hot, which I always appreciate. SERVICE: 8/10 Service was friendly and welcoming. The staff was attentive. Nothing negative stood out, just room for that extra level of polish. AMBIANCE: 9/10 I really enjoyed the ambiance here. It's cozy, inviting, and perfect for both a casual meal with friends or a relaxed date night. The space feels warm and comfortable without feeling too crowded or overwhelming. Parking can be a bit limited depending on the time of day, but the location itself is easy to find. There is a parking lot located around the corner as well. read more

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La Ciccia has amazing pastas and desserts with the best service around. I feel like this restaurant is very underrated for having such delicious and unique dishes like their AMAZING Kinoko Pasta, which has sautéed shimeji mushroom with bacon, topped with shiso and green onions. Their lasagna is also one of my favorites, and their complimentary bread is so fresh and fluffy. Vibe: The restaurant is really big and spacious -- the perfect place to grab lunch with coworkers or have dinner with the family. The service is always top notch and friendly. Restrooms are located in the back near the kitchen. Parking: There is a free parking lot located next to the restaurant that can get busy during meal times, but usually always has stalls available. read more

La Ciccia - Kinoko Pasta - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've only had my drinks. Order went in. Foods NOT even here yet. But I'm putting this review now. It's my first time here and the waitress was so attentive. my other half was coughing. So we were moving to a warmer spot. She suggested the front side table/away from the AC. She then offered lemon/honey water. I had to think about it, but you rarely see staff that attentive anymore. I haven't asked her name yet , but she has glasses. Hopefully owners will see this review. read more

Celebrated Mother's Day a day early with family. The restaurant was moderately size with a modern vibe. The lighting was moody but not too dark, it felt more classy. The tables were spread out far apart from each other so there was a lot of walking space. There's a bar area where guest can be seated at the counter. They were packed on a Saturday night, the night before Mother's Day. Mushroom crostini: The toasted bread was good, thin and crunchy but not too hard. The mushroom and cheese were fragrant and savory. Wished there were more mushrooms on top. Fried mozzarella cheese: The breading was good. The cheese was gooey. There's marinara sauce in the side that helps add more flavor to the cheese. Calamari fritti: This was like squid sticks. The breading was good and crispy. The Italian dressing for dipping was very good. It was rich and creamy. Really enjoyed this appetizer. Clams casino: Good appetizer. The sauce was very good. White wine and butter broth with bacon, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and onions. It was light but pack with flavor. The sauce was good with bread. The clams were good too. Escargot: The escargot was good but on the salty side. This was rich with cheese and oil. The toasted bread was good, same as the mushroom crostini. The snails were large in size which was nice. Mentaiko pasta: The mentaiko pasta was alright but not the best I've had. The pasta sauce was creamy but there weren't enough mentaiko. It was more cheesy and milky in taste. This does not taste good after a day for leftover. Seafood combo with red house marinara: Not really a fan of "red" sauce for pasta. The marinara sauce was light and has a little kick to it. It was not bad. My family enjoyed the pasta. Overall a very good dinner experience. The service was friendly. The portion of their pasta was a lot. Enough for 2 people to share 1 plate. With a couple of appetizers on the side I would say it's quite filling. Their complementary bread was very good. It looks plain but it was delicious with a spread of butter. The bread was warm, fluffy, and the crust was crunchy. read more

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Today we tried La Ciccia for the first time and were so glad we did! So from 7-11 AM they serve coffee and you can even bring your own food during that time. After 11 AM they serve their Italian food! Will definitely be coming back to try but the customer service was great and coffee was great! One Carmel cappuccino and a toasted marshmallow cappuccino delicious Nice and cozy ambiance with jazz music for background. Love this place. read more

La Ciccia - 1 toasted marshmallow cappuccino delicious, and 1 Carmel cappuccino! - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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In the heart of Moiliili located in the same building that houses other eateries such as Bangkok Chef, Sushi Ginza Onodera, Izakaya Naru as well as USPS is La Ciccia which is a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant. We've been here a handful of times and it comes with mixed reviews. This place is a hidden gem as we drive past this place all the time and wouldn't have even thought about coming here until we were invited to join some friends. While I want to say everything was perfect, my inner voice has to come out and say while we liked many things, it all wasn't great every time we came here. The first time, we had excellent service... very attentive, our waters were never empty and we never had to hunt down our server. The next two times were a little different, the service seemed really slow. It took what seemed forever to place our orders. It was a good thing we had good company to keep us occupied as our tummies were rumbling. I do have to point out that there are only two waitstaff working for the whole restaurant. I would think that they might hire another person to work on the weekends as that seems to be their busiest times and I can't stress enough to make reservations especially on weekends as they are pretty packed. One person brought a very nice bottle of wine which accompanied the food very nicely, however the corkage fee of $30 per bottle was a meh in my book, especially since they don't offer that bottle there. Other places charge a little less especially when they don't offer a particular wine. The better half, friends, and family really enjoyed the escargot ($15) as they are slow baked in a bleu cheese and butter blend that makes you want to grab bread and dip it into the slots of where the escargot sat and wow it is delicious. The lasagna, was ok, nothing to write home about. I guess I'm more used to some homemade ones where the filling is a little more generous and even the taste is better. The better half loves NY Steak and she said the first time was better than the second as she likes it medium rare and the second time it came out more well done. Told her to send it back but she was hangry so she just ate it. The calamari was spot on. It was cooked to perfection as well as the mushroom crostini and their tomato bruschetta was to die for. We all gobbled up the appetizers. I enjoyed seafood combo as it had scallops, shrimp, and clams inside a garlic butter while wine sauce with pasta. YUM!!! Never tried any desserts as we were way too full from the appetizers and our entrees. A couple of key things to remember is to make reservations, come early as parking can be a pain to find as the parking lot is pretty much jammed packed. read more

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The waitstaff was friendly, and the food was above average. However, the service was extremely slow, and the lack of proper air conditioning made the dining experience very uncomfortable because it was extremely hot inside. Overall, the food was good, but the slow service and uncomfortable temperature affected the experience. I may return in the future, but I am not sure. read more

Second time here in a month. Docked a star because we while we were extremely pleased with the service and most of the food, we were very disappointed with how the veal was cooked. First all the good reviews: Bread continues to be awesome though it took longer to come out than the first time we were here. We had made reservations for 10 so it was not a surprise that we were coming. Best bread ever even though we had to wait for it. We actually had to order more bread because our entrees took a while to come out. (We opted not to get any appetizers since we knew the entree portions would be large.) Lasagna was huge! Two people shared it with a chicken salad and still had leftovers. Two had the special Chicken Carbonara and it was amazing, served with a raw egg yolk that you mix into the sauce yourself, it was extra creamy and the bacon flavor was awesome. The linguine Garlic shrimp had plenty of shrimp and was completely devoured. The three veal dishes ordered were Veal Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, and Veal Saltimboca. Flavor of the sauces were perfect, pasta was cooked to perfection, however what should be the star of the dish - the veal, was overcooked and dry in all of the dishes. Dry veal is a terrible waste of a delicate meat. Because it was a large group I didn't say anything but definitely would have if it had just been hubby and me. He had the Parmigiana and I had the Saltimboca so it wasn't just one of the veal dishes. Hence the docked Star - Could have been and should have been another five star experience but sadly, it wasn't. The veal dishes were really only 3 star but because the other dishes were on point and 5 star I averaged it to a 4 star experience. Will NOT get veal here again, and I had really been looking forward to it. Will still come again to try their other dishes. read more

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La Ciccia is a Japanese Italian fusion restaurant. I've been here a couple of times and had forgotten how good it is! The service was really impeccable and very friendly. We felt well taken care of but never rushed. I love the decor in here which almost reminds me both of Japan and the East Coast restaurants I've been in, which really goes well with the food! The free bread is fresh and served soft and warm. The entrees were huge. Both my husband and I took home leftovers. Our dishes needed a touch of salt. But we're otherwise really delicious and the pasta was cooked just right. We were so full, but ended up sharing an affogato at the end which was the perfect meal end. Will return! read more

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Escargot and calamari fritti were good. Mentaiko pasta is one and done. Service was ok. read more

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We dine at La Ciccia about once a month, and I can honestly say I haven't ever been disappointed. Among my favorites are the Shrimp & Scallop alla Pink, the Mentaiko Pasta and the sausage appetizer. The service is earnest and friendly in a laid back atmosphere. One of the challenges of writing a rave review is the inevitable response...we won't be able to get in next time! But I do like to give credit where credit is due. The photo is from our most recent dinner there. read more

La Ciccia - Shrimp & Scallop Alla Pink - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their Italian foods were very good. A nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Service was friendly too. They give complimentary house bread which was delicious. Their appetizers and pasta dishes were very good. read more

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We finally tried this restaurant and is now one of our "go to" places for great pasta dishes! Everything looks good and is good! My wife got the shrimp and scallop scampi and I got the Marsala shrimp and asked if I could get chicken also for an extra charge of course, and let me say it was one of those meals I will not forget!! the pasta was cooked perfectly, the breaded chicken with parm cheese and herbs with the Marsala wine and garlic shrimp was sooo gooood!!! My wife's dish was cooked to perfection! The house salad is enough for 2 people and the house ranch dressing was different but super tasty! The service was great and the ambiance was amazing! Highly recommend!! read more

La Ciccia - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A hidden gem thatʻs totally worth visiting for delicious Italian food, nice ambiance and great service. A friend and I stopped in and was pleasantly surprised --- we've already talked about "next time" so we will be back soon! read more

Logistics: located round the bend from the Hawaiian Humane Society, in the little strip mall next to Fukuya. Parking in the lot is available, tho can be full. Street parking also available. Restaurant is a nice size. It's perfect for date nights, as well as larger sized groups. Service: Just ok. The guy and girl who worked the front of the house were neither bad nor good. They seemed to be just there, doing a job. Hubby and I did appreciate that the owner/chef came out to thank us for dining there. Food & Bev: very similar to Ricados in Pearl Kai , which is where the owner and chef worked. Yet, there are other additions to the menu to distinguish this establishment. One must have in the kinoko pasta. If you like mushrooms, this one is for you!!! Tho the dish looks simple, I loved every bite! Better wine could be offered, but what was available was ok. read more

La Ciccia - Shrimp piccata - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The calamari was AMAZING, it was made sort of like mozzarella sticks. It wasn't too heavy and tasted great with the sauce. I also ordered the Kinoko brown mushroom pasta and that was very good as well, but I wish there was more of a sauce. Most of their pasta dishes seem to be oil-based. read more

Yes, absolutely delicious and quick and friendly service. Very nice setting and everything we ordered was yuuuuum!

Had this dish before it was very good, last night ordered it again, it on the dry side, no white wine sauce on the noodles. Woke up in the middle of the night, nauseated and throwing up! read more

La Ciccia - Clams casino with pasta, very dry, no sauce! - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everything is always wonderful! My favorite Italian restaurant, never disappoints. Gratsi, La Ciccia!

Wow, how did I not dine here before?! So thankful that my friend chose La Ciccia to celebrate his birthday dinner or I would still be missing out on some great pasta! Located on King Street, a few doors from Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, La Ciccia is an Italian fusion restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Judging by the amount of people walking in for take-out, La Ciccia is very popular and also a great place for a group celebration. With generous portions at reasonable prices and great service, it's definitely a win-win when you dine here. I love that they have all your traditional Italian favorites, but you can also opt for non-traditional like a mentaiko or natto pasta! read more

Visited here on a Monday evening at 6:30. Parking is tight as they share the lot with neighboring businesses. Street parking available if you can find it. Reservations needed due to our party of 8. Glad we had it because there were othe parties there as well. This is a quaint modest ambiance. Nothing fancy. Service is personable. There was just one server who was working very hard to accommodate all guests. The owner helped to bring the food out and was personable. The food was tasty. Had mushrooms, calamari, house salad. Glass of wine, bottled beer. There is a corkage fee if you BYOB. Bread was hot and helped to bridge our appetite while waiting for our entree. Creme brûlée was tasty, but size is certainly not for sharing Fair is fair the food was tasty. Just be prepared to be patient because it took some time for our food to get prepared. Was it worth waiting for? Yes! No pressure service so enjoy some conversation time. Go check this place out and see what you think. read more

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Food is good and so is the service. Just not in the premier category that some other places are, IMHO.

Delicious food and didn't feel rushed. Got mentaiko pasta - yum! Bring your own wine for $30 corkage. Parking in the lot can't be difficult so be prepared to look for street parking. read more

Had lunch there today at 11:00am at opening. Wonderful greeting and service. One girl working the entire dining room which made me worried, but she had everything under control. Had tomato bruschetta as an appetizer, excellent. Fresh bread served warm with traditional balsamic vinegar reduction and olive oil. We had Calamari Capri and Seafood Combo pasta, cooked perfectly with very high quality fresh ingredients. Calamari is not easy to prepare but it was cooked perfectly with very. Pasta was aldente, perfect. read more

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We were in the area and this place popped up in Yelp! What a nice surprise! Cute little find with delicious food and awesome service. A must try! read more

The food here is SO good. I love their creative fusion options, like the kinoko pasta and the bone marrow appetizer. Their classic lasagna is also really good. The portions are generous - I came with two friends, and we shared one appetizer, two entrees, and one dessert and were so full. Casual atmosphere with nice staff. read more

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All I wanted is a bone marrow for my birthday. I'm so happy and satisfied they have for lunch and dinner. So YES! I had ordered a second bone marrow lol just hit the cravings and so ono. The service there excellent our waitress so helpful and friendly, service with Aloha. Love the ambiance too. Coming back here again. Definitely recommend this place. read more

La Ciccia - Bone Marrow If you love bone morrow I recommend this - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We there last night for my daughter's UH Manoa Graduation Dinner. You must try!!! This is a hidden Gem in Italian Japanese Fusion!!! Recommending to everyone I know...Thank you read more

Very clean, airy, modern room. Good Italian "style" cuisine with excellent service. The 4 of us went there for Mother's Day. The place was completely filled but the service was spot on. On the menu, you will find some of the quintessential ingredients that anchor Italian cuisine like pasta, tomatoes, homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. But noticeably absent were some of the key supporting herbal flavors like basil, rosemary, oregano and capers. In fact the menu leaned heavily on butter which probably explained the F word in their name. Overall it ate more like French cuisine with pasta. Of the 4 appetizers we ordered, our favorite was definitely the Clams Casino - Fresh manila clams sautéed/simmered in a broth of butter white wine, bacon, fresh spinach, mushroom, onions, and tomato. Wonderful balance between the rich butter and crisp white wine. The clams soaked up the earthy flavors of the mushrooms while the onions added a bit of sweetness and pungency. The Escargot - Large escargots slow baked in bleu cheese, Italian parsley, olio blend. Very tender but on the rich side. Could've used some white wine or acids to brighten it up. Raw Oyster with Ikura - Fresh with a slight vegetal flavor. The ikura added a nice natural salty umami. Fried Mozzarella- The well seasoned light crisp breading added a wonderful contrast to the creamy gooey comforting interior. For the main 4 main courses... The dishes were proportionately generous so you may consider sharing. The taste overall was rather one note...butter. With the exception of the lasagne where the homemade marinara sauce won the day, the Seafood Pasta, Chicken Saltimbocca, and King Salmon Pasta were quite rich with butter and lacked the signature herbal flavorings of Italian cuisine. We will definitely come back for the Clams Casino and some of the other dishes that we haven't tried. There's a parking lot by the post office and street parking. Happy Eating!! read more

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Did takeout from La Ciccia. Ordered the following: Calamari Fritti - large size squid strips, good portion size. Clams Casino - lots of clams in tasty soup. Linguine Meatball - good portion size and tasty. Comes with a roll of bread and butter. All plates very reasonably priced. Placed order and got it in around 1/2 hour. This place is 5 stars, tasty food, nice portions, great price, nice take out service. Easier if you go with two people as there are lots of restaurants in the areas and parking during dinner time can hard to find. read more

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