"Cicala, on the first floor of the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel, is an upscale place to have an Italian meal surrounded by a few dozen people any night of the week. But when you want to avoid the crowds and make things more intimate, claim their patio, bar areas, or simply rent out the whole place for yourself (half can be bought out as well). Dinner will be family style—think fritto misto, mussels linguine, and charred asparagus. You can even add a pizza oven to certain spaces." - candis mclean