Highly recommended by most locals. I couldn’t agree more. Located at the edge of the old city in Prague, it’s a very inconspicuous place. There are many similarly built restaurants in the old city. The entrance and, maybe bar and terrace, are street level while...the serving area and tables are underground in nicely decorated old cellars. The food is authentic Italian and very well done. Apparently, the high life of Prague enjoys the place quite a bit. Therefore, reservations are highly advised in order to avoid waiting. Like everything else in Prague, prices are, for westerners, very reasonable.More

I went to the restaurant yesterday and I still think about the dinner with my partner as it was beautiful experience. I work in the hotel near by as receptionist and I am sending (Italian) guests here all the time and they always give positive...feedback so I hade to visit this place myself as well as I love Italian cuisine. This place is a real charm. Since we opened the door of the place we got welcomed by kind gentlemen and send downstairs where we were quickly seated by another welcoming stuff and served with kind welcoming smile the whole evening. Since we were seated with my partner we felt like in small Italy inside of Czech Prague as the restaurant was "honest". It was filled with Italian speaking customers and stuff so it is not just tourist trap as you find them a lot in Prague. The meals we got were delicious complimented with nice vine and music. The last such a feeling and nice meal I had was in Venice. I will keep coming back and recommend it to our hotel guests. The restaurant is not typical modern fine dining which is more concern on instagram and cool furniture but it is cool itself and does not need superficial adding to make itself better and that is what I respect.More

Behind the modest exterior and utilitarian-looking ground floor, lies a true gem of a trattoria. Its not flashy and it certainly hides its light under a bushel to passing custom, by in the delightful vaults underground, with exposed brickwork, is a genuine and authentic Italian...kitchen producing spot on food at reasonable prices. No, its not 5 star, and the service is slightly slow ... but that means the food is being prepared and cooked properly, not reheated. For lovers of properly made Italian food this is well worth a visit.More

Arrived without a reservation which meant a short wait, so maybe a reservation here is more usual Most of the tables are in an underground vaulted area which is lovely. The food was wonderful, my husband had the best lasagne he has ever eaten, and...I can highly recommend the tiramisu also, One member of staff spoke very good English. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks as well as the experience. Prices were very good for the quality of food.More

What a fabulous, authentic, multi-generational, Italian family restaurant. We made a reservation, and were greeted by the patriarch of the family. We enjoyed the lasagna that melted in our mouths, along with Bruschetta and the home made minestrone soup. Excellent wine selection. They were out...of the tagliatelle pasta because of high demand. It’s all homemade! If we ever visit Prague again, we will definitely return.More

We were looking forward to this restaurant after reading the reviews that this was a "hidden gem." The food is good, but I have not had such apathetic, disinterested service in many years here in Prague. When we arrived, we were handed menus and then...just sat for the longest time. When we arrived, there were two other tables with guests. Just as we were about to walk out, the waiter arrived. The first waiter could not answer any of our basic questions, so he then went for a second waiter. Our drinks arrived shortly after ordering, but there was no bread, no anything on the table. That is very strange for a European restaurant. When our pasta arrived, there also was no bread brought. We were not too bent out of shape about this, but we thought it was odd that it was not even offered. When our mains arrived, we were surprised. My prawns were literally four prawns in tomato sauce. The waiter had not suggested bread, potatoes, or any other side dish. My partner's mussels were very good - as, by the way, were the prawns. But here is the thing. At no point did they come by and say, would you like another glass of wine? Is everything ok? Would you like anything else? When they cleared the main course, they did not ask if we wanted any dessert or if we would like coffee... There was a shocking lack of interest in the customer. We waited, hoping that they would come back for dessert. By the time we were able to flag down someone, we had thought better of it. Paying took a while. The waiter left without saying have a nice evening. Not a place we would return to. The pasta was lovely, but we actually enjoy the experience of a restaurant caring about whether we are content with our evening.More

Wow! I am originally from Rome and leave in England, and I don't normally go to Italian restaurants. This is because normally so called Italian restaurants offer a twisted version of Italian food (Indian friends tell me the same of most Indian restaurants in England)....Well, given that I am in Prague for a conference my English and Japanese colleagues convinced me to go to the Trattoria Cicala. I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere, which reproduces well that of some Trattoria in Rome. When I looked at the menu, it suggested to me that there are no compromises (first thing first: no cream in Carbonara!), and it was clear that it was mostly roman. We ordered a mixed antipasti for starter, and it was excellent, with delicious bruschette, I then ordered Saltinbocca alla Romana and posted potatoes, and it felt like it was done by my grandma. My friends ordered bucatini all'amatriciana, and it was "al dente" as it should and the source was a real amatriciana. The other two shared a "risotto mari e monti"(risotto with mushrooms and seafood) and they were really satisfied. The portions were generous and the house wine was delicious. In summary, truly recommended and a well deserved five stars!More

Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. The owner is Italian and the cuisine is typical fo Rome and Lazio. The food is well prepared, fresh and with great flavors. The gamberi were juicy and not overcooked, and the tomato and olives sauce very...tasty. I’ll certainly recommend this restaurant to local and international friends.More

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food was great and the services were amazing. The waitress was very nice and funny for sure. She definitelly made our night . We ended the night with a shot of limoncello. Would definitelly recommend to make your...trip Prague complete.More

Very nice meal. Run by a lovely husband and wife. Authentic Italian with nice wine. Lots of famous people have been when in Prague as evidenced by the photos on the wall.

Cicala is a brilliant place that I have visited often over the years when I lived closer by. I visited again last evening and it is still home to great food, friendly but professional staff and an intimate atmosphere. I really can't recommend this place...enough, understated, stylish, homely and very welcoming.More

This trattoria near to the Narodni Museum is a must-visit if you are a lover of real Italian food! The ambiance in the restaurant is just perfect, and the hosts (who couldn't really speak much English) were friendly and engaging. But the food...was just perfect!...We started with a bruschetta, and I don't think I have ever tasted a more perfect balance of the sweetness of the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil, on top of lightly toasted bread that was crunchy, yet soft in the middle. It was delicious! For main we had seafood tagliatelle, and ravioli with butter and sage sauce. The tagliatelle did not disappoint- but the ravioli was seriously the best we have ever tasted! Dessert was delicious...but we also had more ravioli! If you're in Prague, and looking for a delicious meal, come here!More