Cicada Restaurant

4.5$$$· Expensive

Glamorous 1920s Art Deco supper club in downtown Los Angeles

Cicada Restaurant
Website Directions 213-488-9488

Housed in the historic Oviatt Building in Downtown Los Angeles, Cicada Restaurant and Lounge pairs 1920s Art Deco grandeur with fine Italian cuisine. Guests can savor classic cocktails and refined dinners surrounded by soaring ceilings, vintage Lalique glasswork, and elegant balconies. The venue regularly hosts live musical performances and swing nights, evoking the golden era of supper clubs.

History

The Cicada Restaurant is housed in the historic 1928 Oviatt Building. It was originally designed as a lavish haberdashery store before being converted into one of LA's most iconic dining establishments, preserving the opulence and style of a bygone era.

Quick tip: Reservations are strongly recommended, and visitors are encouraged to dress in cocktail or vintage attire to fit the romantic, old-Hollywood ambiance.

Expert notes

  • Dress to impress; the restaurant has a dress code that adds to the upscale atmosphere.
  • Check for live music nights to enjoy period-appropriate entertainment with your meal.

Features

  • Bar
  • Dress Code
  • Fine Dining
  • Historic Ambiance
  • Italian Cuisine
  • Live Music
  • Private Events

Special occasion reservations

  • Call the restaurant or reserve a table online through their official website.
  • For private events, contact the restaurant's event coordination team for personalized arrangements.

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