Cute little Italian restaurant. It's a little small and a little dim, with a cozy atmosphere. For weekends and holidays, I'd recommend a reservation, as it was a little full despite it being a weekday. We visited with reservations, and we were seated almost immediately, but it was probably a little less than half empty. However, as the night progressed, I did notice it fill up with individuals starting to sit in the bar seating. The staff was so friendly, so cute, and so happy to be here. The staff was so helpful in sharing the specials and recommending wine and appetizers with our food selection. The food was amazing: the octopus was delicious, the lamb was delicious, and the desserts were delicious. None of the foods had a gritty taste. A little on the pricier side, but worth a try as the food is delicious! + Kind staff + Chill cozy environment + Recommend the dessert and the octopus appetizer + Pricier side + Reservations! read more

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Round it up to 4 star since their service was pretty good. I was craving pasta, so I came to Yelp to find a new place to try. La Ciccia came up with really high rating and lots of review, so I decided to give it a try. Here're what we ordered: Spaghetti with fish roe 4/5 light, savory, pretty good Sea urchin pasta: 3/5 its a tomato based sea urchin pasta, I think I make better uni pasta tbh Ragu: 3/5 very very standard Shrimp with basil oil: 4/5 better than the pasta dishes we ordered. But a few shrimp didn't taste fresh Thin bread with cheese and rosemary: 3/5 it was very salty. Crunchy, and that's about it. Service was great, but unfortunately the food had more to desire. read more

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Fantastic service from beginning to end. Great food. We went heavy on fish but the potato gnocchi was the table favorite. That said, not a bad dish in the set. Some pictures missed read more

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La Ciccia has been on my list of places to try for over 10 years and I finally got to try it out recently. I'm so sad it took me so long to dine here! Nearly every dish we ordered was a hit including the burrata arugula salad, spicy oil spaghetti with fish roe, and sea urchin pasta. The real showstopper was the grilled prawns. Almost felt like we were eating lobsters grilled and seasoned to perfection. Our waiter Daniel was also very helpful with ordering food and recommending wine. read more

This place is fantastic. Not a lot of Sardinian restaurants around. The food was classic and timeless. Started with the grilled calamari and baby octopus stew. Calamari was tender, bathed in olive oil, and was so delicious. Baby octopus had a slightly spicy tomato sauce that we dipped all our bread into to eat. The spaghetti with bottariga was simple, just salty enough, with a taste of the ocean and really highlighted the bottariga perfectly. The fettucine with sea urchin tomato cured tuna heart was also incredible with a creamy, oceany sauce coating the al dente fettucine. And lastly we had the lamb tenderloin which was perfectly rare and seasoned to highlight the lamb. Perfect amount of food for a filling dinner for three. For dessert we had the chocolate panna cotta which was cold, creamy, and refreshing. Old school Italian kind of environment felt like a time capsule. Servers were so welcoming, we felt like we were visiting someone's home. Would definitely return as there aren't a lot of restaurants like this. read more

I remember La Ciccia being a regular on the SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants list back when Michael Bauer was the critic. After he retired, the list was discontinued. Now that it's been brought back in 2025, I'm happy to see that La Ciccia is still on it. I actually visited the restaurant just before the new 2025 list came out. La Ciccia is located in Noe Valley and has a cozy, intimate vibe. It really feels like a neighborhood spot, frequented by locals, in the best way possible. It's also one of the only, or maybe the only, Sardinian restaurants in San Francisco! The cuisine is coastal, with a variety of seafood dishes that reflect the flavors of the Mediterranean Sea. During my visit, I tried two of their signature dishes: the spaghetti alla bottarga and the gamberi al forno (oven-roasted whole prawns). The bottarga pasta is the kind of dish you'd find on Mediterranean islands. Both dishes were very good and really make you feel like you're dining by the Mediterranean Sea. A fun detail: the menu is written in both Sardinian and English. Sardinian is considered the closest living language to Latin, and you can really see it in the names of the dishes: e.g., "Spaghittusu cun allu ollu e bottariga"! While chatting with some locals, they told me the restaurant was long associated with its previous owners, Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan, who were known for warmly welcoming guests. Thankfully, the new owner has maintained that same level of hospitality and the service is still great. read more

La Ciccia - Spaghittusu cun allu ollu e bottariga - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing authentic Sardinian pasta & dishes. The way the pasta noodles are- chewy, light, eggy, and so delicious. You need to get the thin flat bread crackers with Parmasean topping, paired with arugula and burrata! The vibes here are adorable. It's a small restaurant with little table seating and no frills. The service is great and employees are super kind! I would actually skip the stewed Octopus - it wasn't that good and felt overcooked. Pasta: Roe Pasta, Sea Urchin, and Squid Ink (recommended) read more

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No just no . Staff have attitude. The food was salty, I came here with high expectations but left with bad impression. I love Italian but this wasn't it. Shimmer down on the saltiness. read more

I was passing by and was lucky to get a walk in right before the rush. A bunch of reservations started walking in 20 minutes after I was seated. Call ahead of time to reserve a spot. They have front and back seating. The pasta longa cun arrizonis (artisanal fettuccine sea urchin tomato cured tuna heart) was $32 and worth it! It was delicious. The tomato flavor is the most dominant but in a good way. The other ingredients gave it an enjoyable salty flavor. The mushroom pasta special was also a great pick. We didn't have any leftovers. The assorted gelati was also good. I shared it and we liked different flavors. The goat cheese and black fig was unique but enjoyable I saw many tables enjoying wine and chatting for a long period of time. There were tables there before I was that were still there after I had finished my meal. read more

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We came in at 5:30. By 6, the restaurant was full so reservations recommended! Everything was very good! We had Burrata, calamari, and the special: fettucine with seafood ragu. Everything was really good! We want to try the famous roe pasta next time. We look forward to coming back. read more

We were a table of 4 trying La Ciccaria for the first time and all of us were shocked by the lack of quality in most of the dishes. I've eaten in Sardinian and this ain't it! Most dishes were ok. Not one dish was delicious. The lamb , the pastas, the vegetable side dishes were all substandard. It's took them close to an hour to get our mains out. How can this place get 4 and 1/2 stars? Shocked read more

La Ciccia is a gem of a restaurant in Noe Valley. It has a very homey and cozy ambiance. Service is also very friendly. I've been here twice and it has been wonderful each time. For appetizers, you must try their anchovies salad with oranges - it is so light, zesty and refreshing! For pasta - the pasta with roe was absolutely delicious and the gnocchi was so good especially with their sauce (only caveat is I wished for more gnocchi). I also ordered the lamb and the prawns. The prawns were amazing. The lamb was just okay especially compared to everything else. Dessert was solid. Overall- we love it here and so glad we have La Ciccia in our neighborhood read more

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This small restaurant features Sicilian wine and unusual seafood combinations. We ordered all the fresh specials. The food was interesting and unexpected combinations. I only wish the portions were a bit more substantial. read more

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Food is absolutely delicious. Great service, nice ambience. Recommend for date night.

I finally got to try this place last night and it was SO good. This was my first time trying Sardinian food so I wasn't sure what to expect - all I knew was it was a lot of dishes with seafood! Place was small and cozy. We got the arugula salad with burrata, the flatbread, the fish roe pasta, the fettuccine with sea urchin and tuna heart, and the oven roasted sea prawn. The salad is a must - full of shaved cheese, burrata cheese, and peppery arugula. And the flatbread!!! This is so addictive it's paper thin and crispy with cheese and rosemary baked on top. The pastas were cooked perfectly and had a lot of seafood flavor. I liked the sea urchin one better it had more of a tomato cream sauce with the tuna heart shaved on top. But the prawn was literally finger-licking good. They cut it in half, head on and it's bathed in a delectable buttery sauce that you have to sop up with the bread (as instructed by I think one of the owners!) They have a great wine list as well. Daniel was a wonderful waiter too - can't wait to come back! read more

We had a great time here celebrating my father-in-laws birthday. We had 8p reservations and were seated promptly. It had an old San Francisco vibe and felt both cozy and intimate. Here's what we ordered: Burrata with arugula and a truffles and anchovy dressing - delicious and recommend Roasted calamari with a basil oil and mixed greens - tasty and bright flavors, would recommend Sardinia flat bread - crispy and light, also would recommend and went well with our burrata Spicy garlic oil spaghetti with fish roe - unique pasta, but I would probably not order again Squid ink fregola pasta - never had fregola before and really liked the texture, the sauce was delicious, would recommend Roasted shrimp in tomato sauce and basil oil - decent number of prawns, solid dish Lamb tenderloin - tender, and not gamey (IMO), another solid dish Overall, we had a wonderful meal and most of the dishes we ordered I really liked. The manager or owner (?) was so nice and personable who came to check on our table several times while refilling our water cups. Easy to find street parking as well which is a bonus! read more

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Had the most incredible dinner at La Ciccia in Noe Valley! We started with the baby calamari in basil oil sauce, and wow, it was SO tender and flavorful. For the main, I had their mushroom pappardelle, and the earthy, tangy sauce was just chef's kiss perfection. The service was amazing, and the rustic, cozy vibe made me feel like I was dining in a cute Italian spot in Staten Island. It's small, so definitely make a reservation, but trust me--it's SO worth it! read more

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Worth the try: flatbread, octopus stew, spaghetti Pani Guttiau ($13): Traditional Sardinian Flat Bread baked with EVOO and Pecorino. Extremely thin, crispy bread, almost chip like. When they say it's flat, they mean FLAT! Great side to start. Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga ($22): Baby Octopus stew in a spicy tomato sauce. The tomato base is thick, well-balanced (not too acidic), and comes with a depth of seafood flavors. Plenty of tender octopus pieces. Served with bread for dipping. Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga ($28): Fresh spaghetti with spicy oil garlic and cured fish roe. Perfectly al dente pasta with a creamy sauce. The fish roe adds a nice crunchy texture to the dish. PARKING: Good amount of street parking available nearby. SERVICE: Such amazing service for a small restaurant. We called ahead and asked if we could walk in for dinner on a Saturday night, and they said they could fit us in for a table inside. The staff were all attentive and friendly, our water cups were always full and when I dropped a fork on the floor someone immediately came to replace it before I could even reach for it! ATMOSPHERE: Small restaurant tucked in Noe Valley. Has a very intimate, traditional feel to it. No frills, just great food. You HAVE to try this place. I've had my fair share of Italian restaurants across SF, and I love how unique this place is. It's hard to come by a specifically Sardinian restaurant, and I'm glad we have this one nearby. My partner and I have had this place bookmarked, and I'm glad we finally gave it a try after being tired of venturing out to busy North Beach for Italian food. The restaurant is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Noe Valley, so it's easy to get to and find parking. The staff is great, the food is amazing. All the dishes were so unique and flavorful, we wish we had room for more. We'll definitely be coming back here to try more of the dishes! read more

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pastas were nothing crazy, got the job done though. good bread though and the burrata anchovy + salad was really refreshing!! lamb was a pleasant surprise because not a big lamb person but the sauce was a perfect sweetness that balanced the saltiness of the lamb! cauliflower side too was delish. read more

La Ciccia - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Made a 6 pm reservation a day before and I would recommend making a reservation since the restaurant is pretty intimate and popular. The staff was so friendly and attentive, filling our waters, clearing things and giving us recommendations since it was our first time. They gave us bread as a starter, which was such tasty sourdough bread on its own with a crisp outside, soft and chewy inside, that they also recommended using it to dip in our appetizer or entree sauces. Calamareddusu Arrustiusu (Roasted Calamari) - We didn't know what to expect with roasted calamari but this was our favorite dish. The star was definitely the basil oil which was tangy, salty and aromatic. The mixed greens and the soft calamari topped with green sauce soaked in the flavors very well. Pasta Longa cun Arrizonis (Fettuccine Sea Urchin) - This one caught my eye on the menu because of the sea urchin. The creamy pasta sauce had sea urchin, anchovy and tomato which was a pretty rich, spicy and warming flavor. It was a little too salty in some bites but the pasta was a great consistency. Something to keep in mind also is that they do have a discount applied when you pay in cash. Overall, we had the best time trying some authentic and unique Italian dishes. read more

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Cozy and homey, La Ciccia is the perfect place to be on a cool SF night! We probably ordered more than we should but everything on the menu just sounded so good. We ended up ordering the anchovy salad, tripe, flatbread, and the uni and bottarga pastas for two. The anchovy salad was the perfect way to start the meal, the bright flavors really opened up the appetite for everything else we ordered. The flatbread was crisp, almost chip like, and tasted great with the sauce from our tripe appetizer. The tripe was super tender and was nice and savory. Then came the pastas! These didn't look too big but once we got started on them, we realized that they were super filling. The texture of the pastas themselves are very toothsome and have a nice chew. The bottarga pasta had a more subtle flavor but was very rich and hearty. The star for me was the uni pasta though - the umami from the uni and the acidity from the tomato really packs a punch and creates a unique flavor! We wanted to try dessert but ultimately were too full, but we'll definitely be back to try it next time! read more

Finally got to try this small local Italian restaurant. I got to the place early , so we have to wait until the restaurant open at 5.30pm and I can see this place it's really famous because there are other people waiting also . The restaurant is really cozy and small but buzzing with people. The service it's really nice. We ordered 2 appetizers 2 pasta and 2 entrees. Let's get down to the food.gotta say that here there's no fancy just straight rustic good food. Both appetizers were awesome , one of the best octopus I had and the salad also refreshing but umami bomb at the same time with the sardine and truffle flavor Both pasta killed it , nice pasta and great sauce, would come back for more pasta here Only the entree that kinda let down especially the lamb. Uneven cooked and some pieces are dry some are good and the prawn dish was good though, the sauce that I wanna drink. The prawn meat very soft. Over all it was a good dinner , good vibe in the restaurant. They were packed even though it was on the week day so either you go early or definitely need reservations!!!! read more

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Love La Ciccia. Been coming here for years and so happy that even after the ownership change it's as great as always! Personal favorites are the lamb and baby octopus... read more

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This place is a gem. Everyone i've talked to about La Cicca has only had amazing things to say about it. I feel like I'm part of a cool kids crowd of SF now that I have discovered it. The food is amazing, literally nothing you order will be bad. The octopus soup is a must, sea urchin pasta and seafood special pasta were all amazing. Can't rave enough about this restaurant. read more

La Ciccia - baby octopus soup - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What can you say about a vibrant place that is packed to the rafters on a cold Tuesday? The place is full of atmosphere of enthralled tables. I don't think I have seen so many folks enthralled with pasta , lamb, fish, shrimp, and a one of a kind flat bread which is pure delight . Ok about the lamb , delicate morsels of lamb seasoned to perfection . I am in love ! From a vibrant hostess , unique and helpful staff I was taken away into a scene like no other . The menu is understated , we morsel is a Sardinian delight . I can't describe it quite right but together this vibrant scene would not be out of place in Paris, Rome, or Sardinia ! I will be back ! read more

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We made reservations to eat here. Even though it was a week night it was packed. We were seated and the server came to take our order. We got the burrata and flatbread to start. The burrata was good, it came with a lot of arugula. The flatbread was crispy and salty and paired nicely. I would say that the flatbread is not worth the price and I would pass next time. We thought it would be bread, but it's kind of like a cracker. I can't remember the names of the pastas we got, but they were both delicious. The pasta was al dente and the sauces were super flavorful. read more

La Ciccia - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy and homey, La Ciccia is the perfect place to be on a cool SF night! We probably ordered more than we should but everything on the menu just sounded so good. We ended up ordering the anchovy salad, tripe, flatbread, and the uni and bottarga pastas for two. The anchovy salad was the perfect way to start the meal, the bright flavors really opened up the appetite for everything else we ordered. The flatbread was crisp, almost chip like, and tasted great with the sauce from our tripe appetizer. The tripe was super tender and was nice and savory. Then came the pastas! These didn't look too big but once we got started on them, we realized that they were super filling. The texture of the pastas themselves are very toothsome and have a nice chew. The bottarga pasta had a more subtle flavor but was very rich and hearty. The star for me was the uni pasta though - the umami from the uni and the acidity from the tomato really packs a punch and creates a unique flavor! We wanted to try dessert but ultimately were too full, but we'll definitely be back to try it next time! read more

La Ciccia - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Saw this restaurant being recommended on social media and The Infatuation and was so excited to come try! Before even sitting down, I already knew what I wanted to order: 1. Baby Octopus Stew 2. Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Oil Garlic Cured Fish Roe 3. Artisanal Fusilli Sea Urchin Tomato To start, I really enjoyed the complementary bread they provide! Such a good little appetizer with olive oil/balsamic and always love when a restaurant has this. Our server also recommended us try the Marinated White Anchovies Oranges Onions salad in addition to the other 3 items we wanted. The salad had a bit too many anchovies for me and while the dressing and citrus helped counteract that, it was still a bit too fishy for me. Moving to the stew - while the flavor was good, tasted like a hearty tomato sauce, similar to my opinion about the salad, there were just way too many whole octopi in there that it got a bit much for me. The two pastas were yummy, and I would highly recommend trying both at least once. I got the shaved tuna heart on the side for the Sea Urchin Tomato pasta and I'm really glad I did because with the tuna heart, it was just way too fishy for me and that overpowered the rest of the dish for me. I did think the pasta was a tad overcooked, but flavors were there for both. Overall, don't think I'll be going out of my way to come back, but it was definitely a good try! read more

Delicious place! Service was wonderful, food came out fast, and everything was tasty. The inside is a bit small but intimate. The seafood was fresh and the pastas were all cooked perfectly. The complimentary bread was nice and soft and perfect to dip/eat. The prosciutto just melts in your mouth - reminded me of Europe! The fregola pasta was definitely the star dish of the night. The lamb, shrimp, and fish were all great as well and worth trying. The tripe wasn't my personal favorite, but my family enjoyed it. The octopus stew had a nice kick. Worth checking this spot out! read more

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I've loved La Ciccia for years, and I'm so glad it's just as amazing even after the ownership change. The lamb and baby octopus are my personal favorites! read more

Loved this quaint little restaurant. Service was so homey and welcoming. A lady (assuming the owner) goes around making sure everyone is enjoying their experience. This restaurant has been on my bookmark for the longest time. So glad I was able to try their infamous pasta dishes. To my surprise, the stewed baby octopus was what stole the show for me. My group practically cleaned the plate on that dish. The sauce was delish! The flatbread was pricey for what it was (if I recall correctly, went in Oct 2023), but no regrets, it went well with that stewed baby octopus sauce. The pastas were a little fishy tasting for my group & I. Still glad I was able to experience this. read more

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Came by for an anniversary dinner on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and WOW we are definitely coming back in the future! + parking: it's located in a quiet neighborhoody place. Found street parking without too much issue + ambiance: cute and cozy feel. Nice bar area where we saw some couples or solo diners hanging out and chatting with staff. Great local vibe. Some walk-ins which the staff cheerfully accommodated. There is a super steep bit into the restaurant, but a brief boost from me helped my husband get in with his wheelchair. + service: service was GREAT. Our waiter was friendly and super helpful with recommendations and answering questions, and wisely advised us that i over ordered a bit (oops!) but gave us spot on advice on which dish was easily reheatable as leftovers vs what should be eaten there + burrata and arugulas salad: fresh, milky, delicious burrata. Always love a good arugula salad + marinated white anchovies: I LOVE these and they were perfect - tart, not too salty, bursts of anchovy deliciousness that contrasted with the citrus, radish, and greens + squid in basil oil: perfectly cooked and not over cooked at all, tender fresh squid with a delicious garlicky basil oil. We kept dipping our bread in the pan sauce + octopus in spicy tomato sauce: this reheated beautifully just as our waiter recommended. The octopus was SO tender and the sauce had a kick to it that was so good with bread. It was so savory and warming and delicious. + rotini with tomato uni sauce: my husband said it had a great briny sea funk. I thought it could've been funkier haha. Savory and delicious with the sauce sinking into the pasta ridges + spaghetti with bottarga: SO GOOD. I was overhyped and thought it would be fishier after all the comments but y'all don't know fishy. It could've been a lot funkier, that's all I'm saying. Still, it was rich and unctuous and the pasta texture was perfectly toothsome. One of my favs. + grilled prawns: fresh and delicious and I appreciated having shrimp heads to eat. A bit of a pain to peel but hey that's shrimp for ya + chocolate panna cotta with hazelnuts and honey: bitter creamy chocolate offset perfectly by the honey and a very generous scattering of hazelnuts. Delicious and rich way to end the meal. Probably should've gone with a more citrusy dessert after all the seafood, but I couldn't pass up chocolate and hazelnut We really enjoyed our dinner and definitely will return in the future, especially for the bottarga spaghetti, squid, and octopus stew. Thank you La Ciccia for making our anniversary dinner memorable! read more

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My friends and I came here to celebrate our friends birthday and everything we ordered was delicious. We all enjoyed it and have nothing but great things to say. They were busy and might have been understaffed but they were still all very nice. Lovely and comforting ambiance. Can't wait to go back. read more

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La Ciccia can be tough to find parking around. Its intimate ambiance, while fostering a cozy atmosphere, may leave tables feeling a tad close. The complimentary bread, though not warm, is a welcomed touch. For my appetizer, the Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce offered a delightful spice level without overwhelming heat. I can't remember what I got as the first course, so that in itself says something. It was either the gnochetti or gnocchi. The Seared Market Fish was a branzino which paired so well with the Tomato, Olives, Capers, and Almonds. Our waiter recommended their most unique dessert, Fresh Ricotta Citrus Marmalade Honey, which it definitely was. It was like taking a bite out of whipped cheese. My favorite part of dinner was the dessert wine which tasted like juice, just the way I like it. Nothing really blew me away, but the service was great. read more

La Ciccia - Fresh Ricotta Citrus Marmalade Honey - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's a cute and small restaurant. The lady there was very welcoming. I really like this place, everything was so tasty and yummy. read more

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Fantastic pasta restaurant in San Francisco- which is so rare. Their specialty is seafood and you have to try their pasta with sea urchin. Super unique and very Sardinian. The salad with orange and anchovies was fresh and divine. The pasta al Nero di sepia was also delicious. End with the chocolate panna cotta that was perfectly lightly sweetened. Service was fabulous - lots of Italian staff working there! Ambiance is your perfect homie cantina! Delicious read more

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A disappointing dinner turned to disaster. As a former fan of La Ciccia, this review is quite sad to write. I rarely go out to eat Italian food because it's often disappointing to what I make at home, but I always say that La Ciccia is the one place that I do recommend and go to due to it's authentic and regional Sardinian cuisine. My visit prior to this was a bit disappointing, but I could not have expected how this visit would turn out. It was clear they were not set up for success. They probably overbooked the restaurant for one of the most busy nights of the year. The greeting upon arrival was lukewarm and we were quickly forgotten until another person came in a few minutes later to take us to our table. La Ciccia has always been a cozy experience, but our seating was particularly cramped. To reach one chair, the other person literally had to get up and get out of the way. It was clear the kitchen was slammed. Dishes were not coming out regularly, with tables waiting for a long time between courses. This meant that they were not turning over tables as quickly as expected, and parties with reservation were waiting for nearly an hour by the entrance. One party was even served food while standing so that they could get started eating (yes while standing) because their table was not ready. I was surprised that they had a prix fixe menu, but we did not go for it because it was missing their signature dishes. Luckily, they had a fairly limited a la carte menu. However, with the limited options both choices made it feel like we were missing out either way. Onto to the food... One of their signature dishes, the spicy tomato baby octopus stew came out surprisingly quickly from the kitchen. This as one of the dishes that helped La Ciccia gain recognition, but this time something wasn't quite up to par. There's a difference in texture between tender and mushy/mealy. I don't know if the octopus or the stew was previously frozen, if it was made in too large batches too long ago, or if it was just way too overcooked, but it was missing the wow factor that it had when I first tried it. It was just OK. I had hope for the next dish, which was another one of their signature dishes and perhaps my favorite. The spaghetti with bottarga took about an hour to come out and it was the best thing we ate. It was creamy and the noodles had a satisfying texture, but unfortunately it was significantly under-seasoned. More than an hour later, we got the next round. We were not approached by the staff for an apology or an update or an offer for bread or drinks or anything until we forcefully asked for an update. That resulted in an interaction with the owner or manager... more on that later. So the roasted prawns were under-seasoned, overcooked to hell so much so that they had fused to the shell and the came to the table cold. The latter to facts made the one hour wait particularly painful and ironic. The lamb loin was enjoyable and well seasoned. It paired well with the sweet pepper and balsamic. Unfortunately it was a bit over the requested medium rare. So... service was so sparse and slow that we had to get the waiters attention and ask for an update. We also let the waiter know that the food was not quite hitting the mark. At this point, the owner or manager came to our table and asked for us to explain specifically what was wrong with the food. I tried to gently hint at the issues and explained that I've been to La Ciccia before. The owner came back a few moments later to let us know that she tasted the food and that there was nothing wrong with it. And there we have it, the root cause of the issue. Low standards in both food and service from the top down. This is the type of complacency that often comes with popularity. I'm not being self-congratulatory to say I know good food. I can make it, I've had it at both casual and fine restaurants - heck, I've had it previously at La Ciccia. I am sad to say I can no longer recommend La Ciccia. Their best days are behind them and the low standards from ownership in terms of both food and service make it a relic that once saw better days. read more

Pros: very friendly service Indoor and outdoor seating Delicious food Cons: parking can be difficult Seafood was slightly overcooked but it was still very good read more

OMG, what a great experience! From the mixed green salad with the pickled onions, Sardinian flat bread and veal and lamb ragu, everything was so unbelievably good. Love this place. read more

Hands down the best Italian food I've ever had. Tiny restaurant with great atmosphere and service. We started off with a gnocchi in a truffle cream sauce and a spiced seafood pasta with saffron. Followed by the lamb tagliata and sautéed branzino. The star of the knight though was a primi I had never had before It was a carpaccio of dried fish over celery. Incredible! read more