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Ofena, San Francisco, CA

Ofena

4.8
4.8
66 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (415) 347-7272
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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" offering "delicious food" with "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "welcoming atmosphere." Standout dishes include the "pork steak Fiorentina" and "gnocchi with duck." The restaurant is praised for its "family-friendly" vibe and "ample parking."

66 Reviews
  1. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. MaryM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Shelley

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    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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  4. Joe

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Paula

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Nerissa

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  7. Nicole

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  8. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    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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  9. george

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely adorable delicious restaurant where portion sizes could be improved but every bite is delicious. Mushroom arancini was awesome. Eggplant half sandwich was delectable. Soup was comforting. Salad was refreshing. Food output was a bit slow on a Friday afternoon and service a bit… lacking though polite. Excellent lunch spot!

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  10. Xiang

    VIP

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food are delicious. Easy parking.

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Ofena is rated 4.8 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Ofena

2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ofena is on Ocean Avenue between 19th Ave and Junipero Serra
  • Neighbourhood
    Parkside
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    M, K, 29, 28
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