Cicada Los Angeles

Cicada sits on South Olive Street, tucked within the Oviatt Building. It is a five-minute walk from Pershing Square and a ten-minute walk from both Grand Central Market and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a gilded, high-ceilinged aesthetic that feels far removed from the utilitarian pace of the surrounding financial district. While the Mediterranean and Italian seafood menu covers the standard bases, the venue thrives on its scale rather than its subtlety. Most nearby dining options in this pocket of the city prioritize quick turnover for the lunch crowd, but the cavernous floor here demands a slower, more deliberate evening. It is the better choice for those who prefer their dinner with a sense of architectural theatre over the more casual, cramped stalls found just a few blocks away.