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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!
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
Shrimps, manilla clams, white wine, light cream sauce
Spaghetti di Mare$20.95
Seafood assortment, chopped tomatoes, chili peppers, white wine sauce
Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Mirtilli$20.95
Sweet gorgonzola cheese and blueberries
Ravioli Porcini e Crema di Tartufo$17.95
Ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms in a creamy wild mushroom and truffle sauce
Ravioli Fattore$17.95
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach in a mild spicy vodka sauce and porcini mushrooms
Ravioli Boscaiola$17.95
Ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms in a creamy butter sauce with sage and pine nuts
Bucatini Mare e Monti$19.95
Spicy sausage sauce with mushroom and shrimp
Linguine alle Vongole Veraci$19.95
Manila clams, EVOO, garlic, parsley, white wine and chili peppers
Paccheri alla Carbonara$18.95
Pancetta, eggs, parmigiano and a touch of cream
Meat Lasagna$16.95
Penne Portofino$24.95
Flambe jumbo prawns, pink vodka sauce and chili flakes
Secondi
Pollo Contadina$21.95
Breaded chicken breast milanese style topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and arugula with fries
Pollo Limone$19.95
Chicken breast in a creamy lemon sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$19.95
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti
Vittella alla Parmigiana$27.95
Breaded veal, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti
Salmone al Rosmarino$27.95
Wild salmon filet, shallots, white wine and rosemary
La Tagliata$30.95
Filet mignon, arugula, polenta, tomatoes and gorgonzola sauce
Pollo alla Pizzaiola$19.95
Chicken breast, capers, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano
What 1,409 people are saying
Operacaffe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value
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Review summary
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Operacaffe in downtown San Diego is a "hidden gem" known for its "authentic Italian food" and "great service." It's perfect for a pre-theater meal with "excellent pasta and pizza," offering a "warm ambiance" and "wonderful dining experience." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
1,409 Reviews
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Robin VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is our go-to restauarant when we have tickets to shows at the Civic and Balboa Theaters. The food is excellent. My spouse typically orders the special ravioli plate and I like the Ahi Tuna salad. We typically order an Italian wine and/or a cocktail from the bar. We've never been disappointed. The restauarant is small, like you would find in any Italian city. The menu is not extensive, but everything is prepared perfectly. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We highly recommend going there for dinner.
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Kaila
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Wow! Delicious 🤤 everything tasted amazing. Super fresh ingredients, the sauces were perfection. Between our party, we had some that had pizzas, one had the lemon risotto and a soup, and I had the bucatini pasta. We were all very impressed with the flavors. Also, the drinks were very well delicious as well. 10 out of 10!
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Matt
Denver11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This quaint little spot in the heart of downtown San Diego has fantastic food, great service, and lots to choose from. The pasta and pizza dough are made from scratch and the sauces were excellent. Highly recommend.
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Sarah C
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We thought the service and experience was wonderful. The food was excellent. Will come again when in downtown for an event!!
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John VIP
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Food, decor, service were all amazing. Excellent location across from Balboa theater. Be certain to tell the manager of your theater tickets to take advantage of the 15% cross-promotional discount.
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Karen
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Awesome food and waitstaff and great ambiance. Chica was VERY friendly, welcoming and accommodating even though the restaurant was super busy with a pre-theatre crowd all wanting to get to the Balboa Theatre (directly across the street which was super convenient) at the same time. Operracafe is the perfect pre-theatre dinner experience...and who doesn't love Italian food?
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Laurie VIP
San Diego20 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 2
A small but well appointed restaurant with a full bar and great food. We had limited time and the wait staff was very accommodating. We both loved our ravioli and a great caprese salad.
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Marguerite
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great food. Great service. Always love to come here before a show.
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Carolyn
San Diego55 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very accommodating to hold our reservation for us when we had a short delay.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 4
Just went for desert, tiramesu was disappointing in a small wine glass. Wine was good and left early. Server was great
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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 1409 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.