
Cicada
Mediterranean · Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Chef
David Chiddo
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chef David Chiddo's Mediterranean restaurant in Minamiaoyama delivers the cuisine straight, earning a 2026 OAD Japan Casual Highly Recommended nod for technique that respects tradition without chasing fusion trends. Easy booking, relaxed format, and consistent execution make it a practical neighborhood anchor in a district full of international concepts.
About Cicada
Cicada is a Mediterranean restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner David Chiddo. It is best understood as a Tokyo option for diners specifically seeking Mediterranean cooking rather than as a restaurant defined by rankings, neighborhood claims, menu formats, or service extras.
The dress code is smart casual, which gives visitors a useful baseline for planning a meal without implying a formal fine-dining format.
Why Tokyo Matters
Tokyo has a wide dining landscape, and Cicada’s identity is clear within it: Mediterranean cuisine from chef-owner David Chiddo. That is the grounded reason to consider it, especially if you want a restaurant in Tokyo whose culinary direction is Mediterranean.
There is no award or ranking information to frame Cicada around guide recognition or comparative scores. The more reliable way to evaluate it is by whether its Mediterranean focus fits the kind of meal you are looking for in Tokyo.
What to Expect
Expect a Mediterranean restaurant in Tokyo with a smart casual dress code. Specific menu items, service style, dietary accommodations, prices, reservations, and meal periods should be confirmed directly with the restaurant, so avoid assuming details such as lunch service, tasting menus, shared plates, or particular regional specialties without checking first.
For a first visit, use the confirmed basics: Cicada is in Tokyo, serves Mediterranean cuisine, and is associated with chef-owner David Chiddo.
That makes Cicada a straightforward candidate for diners who want Mediterranean cooking in Tokyo, while leaving the finer practical questions to direct confirmation rather than unsupported assumptions.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-7-28 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- tysons.jp/cicada
- Phone
- +81 3-6434-1255
Venue details
Ambiance
Resort-like and transportive, with water features, terrace and poolside lounge chairs that feel like an oasis in the middle of Tokyo, a smoke-free, lively dining room and a chic, sophisticated atmosphere that attracts an international crowd.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2012
Signature Dishes
- Halloumi cheese from Hokkaido
- Iberico ham
- Chermoula-roasted eggplant
- Harissa-marinated shrimp
- Chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives
- Mezze plate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-7-28 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
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Location
5 Chome-7-28 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Cicada?
Ask the team for current recommendations when you visit. Cicada is a Mediterranean restaurant in Tokyo.
What should a first-timer know about Cicada?
Cicada is a Mediterranean restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner David Chiddo. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Cicada good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion and the current service details. Cicada serves Mediterranean cuisine in Tokyo and has a smart casual dress code.
What are alternatives to Cicada in Tokyo?
If Cicada is not the right fit, consider other Tokyo dining rooms generically based on the cuisine, atmosphere, and availability you want.















