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Ofena, San Francisco, CA

Ofena

4.8
4.8
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef.
Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!

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What 68 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ofena in San Francisco is a "hidden gem" known for its "delicious" and "authentic" Italian dishes. With a welcoming atmosphere and "gracious" staff, it's perfect for celebrations or casual dining. Highlights include the flavorful gnocchi, diverse menu, and "attentive" service. Ample parking adds convenience to an already "special" dining experience.

68 Reviews
  1. Steven VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant surprise in Lakeshore. Good quality food, friendly service, music was a like loud.

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  2. Pam

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely restaurant, so glad we selected it to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance is dark, moody, modern and even though there were 2 birthday celebrants the noise level was low. The pickled beet salad was fabulous, tangy and sweet offset by the cheese. Caesar Salad was another winner. (Note that each salad is enough to feed two.) My husband had the steak and I had the fried chicken. The steak was cooked perfectly although a bit chewy. The fried chicken was crisp and moist and the sauce takes it over the top. Sides included polenta (very loose consistency), grilled broccolini, and crispy mashed potatoes (the best of the sides). We ended with the pistachio cannoli which were delicious. Overall the service is superb, great ambiance and the food is good. Prices are high. If you order a $48 steak, you expect it to come with sides, unfortunately everything is ala carte. We will likely return for lunch, but limit dinners to special occasions. Thank you for making our anniversary special!

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  3. Amy VIP

    San Francisco44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delicious meal at Ofena. The antipasti, pasta, tuna puttanesca, broccolini, gelato all were top notch! Service is helpful and attentive. The smaller dining area was full of happy diners, and a bit loud - sound bounces all over the place. After 8:00pm, things settled down and so did the noise level. This did not detract from our experience, and we will be back!

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  4. MaryM

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! Outstanding service helped add to a really fun evening. We will be back!

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  5. Shelley

    San Francisco31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every item that we ordered was delicious. The servers were gracious and attentive. We will return!

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  6. Joe

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is what we would call a “hidden gem in San Francisco”

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  7. Paula

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was excellent.

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  8. Nerissa

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    as always Ofena delivers on their menu, wine selection and their staff. Attentive staff. Atmosphere is great, you don’t feel like you’re being rushed out the door. Will be back again! Thank you

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  9. Nicole

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and Michael was an awesome host! My girlfriends and I had a great first experience there and can’t wait to go back! Great low key local spot, awesome staff, delicious food and plenty of parking.

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  10. Mike VIP

    San Francisco54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both good. Chef was accommodating for some special requests. A nice experience.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
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2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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