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Operacaffe, San Diego, CA

Operacaffe

4.7
4.7
1343 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 1,343 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Operacaffe offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a "very very good" menu that transports diners to Italy. Highlights include expertly crafted dishes like duck ragu pappardelle and porcini ravioli. The service is "excellent," accommodating special requests and ensuring a delightful visit. Perfect spot for pre-theater dining.

1,343 Reviews
  1. John

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were outstanding. We had a reservation for 4 but by the time we arrived we needed to another one more. OperaCaffee accommodated our request without any problems. We ordered a variety of pasta dishes (Ravioli Fattore, Ravioli Boscailoa, Fettucine Alfredo, Gnocchi Asiago Cacio & Pepe) and Caesar salads that were all excellent. The wine list includes reasonably-priced bottles (Reds starting at $38). Tiramisu and cannoli were delicious. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Definitely recommended.

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  2. Daniela

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place! Food was excellent and good service. Staff was caring and helpful

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  3. Alice

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Operacaffe is a hidden gem in downtown San Diego! Wonderful ambiance, delicious food, gracious wait staff!!

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  4. Courtney

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, and our server was awesome. Everyone in our group loved their meal and enjoyed the dining experience!

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  5. Michalina

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food is excellent, as is the service and the staff is wonderful.

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  6. Kelly

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived on time for our 6:30 reservation. The place was packed and there was a significant wait outside. We were seated 15 mins later and were then in a rush because we were heading to a show. We were ready to order because we had made our selections based off the menu provided by Open Table which we were told was very old and outdated. The waiter checked to see if they could still make the filet mignon as I had anticipated and the chef was able to somewhat recreate the dish with a few substitutions and at a current more expensive price than what was listed. (which I understand if the menu was old but Open Table should keep the menus they provide updated) I appreciate the fact that they tried to accommodate. Overall the food was tasty, the service rushed but good and we had a nice dinner.

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  7. JEROME

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, our dinner wasn't as good as first time. One suggestion: Don't put so much salt on the arugula as part of the pera di pazza. It almost ruined the salad.

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  8. Mari

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Pizza falling apart, fish was undercooked, plate was taken back to get "fixed" what came back looked inedible. Disgusting. I truly do not get how this place has more than 3 stars

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  9. ANDREY

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food I had outside Italy. Literally can't go wrong with any entry on the menu. I marked moderate noise level due to a 12 lady party, normally I believe it would be quiet.

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  10. Len

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent authentic Italian food, varied menu and extensive wine list. Family atmosphere. We usually have dinner there before the opera.

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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 1343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 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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