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Operacaffe, San Diego, CA

Operacaffe

4.7
4.7
1390 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-6538
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizia Branchi
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Operacaffe offers a superb dining experience with "best Italian food" praised by many patrons. Located conveniently near theaters, it's ideal for a pre-show meal. Guests rave about "delicious food" and "great service," with standout dishes like veal ravioli and gnocchi. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff enhance the overall experience.

1,390 Reviews
  1. Maxine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and experience. We had a big party and everyone said the variety of selections was excellent!

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  2. Scott

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to a show across the street. Food and service great.

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  3. LYNN

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food I have ever had. We had the veal ravioli it was mind blowing

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  4. Lisa

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal! Walkable to/from the SD Theater so you only need to park once! Loved the mushroom ravioli!

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  5. Chris

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a quaint little italian cafe. The ambiance and layout is reminiscent of a family owned NYC restaurant. My daughter and I loved the food, loved the service and loved the location. Perfect for a dinner and the theater kind of evening.

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  6. Alyssa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ravioli porcini was absolutely amazing and just the right portion. I am very appreciative that they took reservations for a solo patron as many restaurants don’t do this. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

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  7. linda

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We look forward to dining there again.

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  8. Tammi

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had delicious food and great service. I had the large raviolis stuffed with crab and shrimp in a light cream sauce. My friend had the pasta and salmon dish, and she had plenty to take home. I chose the Opera Cafe because it was 5 minutes away from the SD Civic Theater, where we went afterward. I was very happy with my choice. Definitely recommend you eat there.

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  9. David

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was pleasently surprised by this place. What it lacks in curb appeal is made up for in the quality of food. We will go back.

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  10. Andrew

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Wonderful service and Birthday Surprise! We can't wait to come back and enjoy the rest of your menu! Recommending to all of our friends! Thank you again!

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FAQs

Operacaffe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 234-6538.

Operacaffe is rated 4.7 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Operacaffe

835 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizia Branchi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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