Ofena

4.8

36 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood 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
Website
http://ofenasf.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613
Neighborhood
Parkside
Cross street
Ofena is on Ocean Avenue between 19th Ave and Junipero Serra
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
M, K, 29, 28

Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio $22.00
melon, smoked prosciutto, mint, calabrian chili
Boquerones Toast $16.00
grilled focaccia, garlic aioli, parsley & shallot, salad, soft boiled egg, boquerones
Funghi Misti Arancini $17.00
bay leaf aioli, radish, parsley, grana padano
Mozzarella in Carozza $15.00
spicy marinara
Brown Butter Roasted Persimmon $17.00
maitake, parsley-pecan pesto, pepato, arugula

Insalata

House Greens $16.00
baby mixed lettuces, oven dried tomatoes, wild oregano vinaigrette, grana padano crisp
Caesar Salad $17.00
romaine lettuce, browned butter focaccia croutons, caesar dressing, grana padano, boquerones

Pinsa

Italian Flatbread

Margherita $17.00
marinara, mozzarella cheese, basil, arugula, grana padano + Pepperoni / $4
La Bene $18.00
potato, mozzarella, garlic-ricotta, calabrian chili, rosemary, arugula, grana padano + Mortadella / $4
Positano$20.00
shrimp, mozzarella, garlic-ricotta, calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parsley, arugula, grana padano

Pasta

Rigatoni $31.00
don angelo's meatballs, italian sausage, pomodoro, ricotta, grana padano + Add Extra Rigatoni / $7
Swiss-Chard Caramelized Onion Lasagna $27.00
parmesan fonduta, marinara + Add Extra Lasagna / $7
Gnocchi Carbonara $33.00
duck confit, egg yolk bottarga, pecorino, crispy duck skin + Add Extra Gnocchi / $7
Saffron Risotto $34.00
poached shrimp & squid, fennel agrodolce, calabrian chili + Add Extra Risotta / $7
Chitarra alle Vongole $32.00
clams, spumante butter, meyer lemon, chili + Add Extra Chitarra / $7

Secondi

Pork Bistecca Fiorentina $36.00
fennel seed gremolata, charred lemon
Bone-in Beef Steak Tagliata $48.00
aged balsamic, browned butter, garlic, rosemary
Eggplant Parmesan $27.00
pomodoro, mozzarella
Yellowfin Tuna Picatta $41.00
browned butter, garlic, capers, shallots, meyer lemon
Fried Chicken Cotoletta $29.00
calabrian chili pepperonata, fennel pollen

Sides

Soft Polenta $9.00
truffle mascarpone
Grilled Broccolini $9.00
browned butter, garlic, charred lemon
Summer Beans $9.00
red onion, jimmy nardello pepper, almond, anchovy vinaigrette, crispy shallot
Gigante Beans $9.00
escarole, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, lemon juice
Squash Caponata $9.00
golden raisins, pine nuts, basil
Crispy Smashed Potatoes$9.00
fennel-calabrian chili relish, rosemary

What 36 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Ofena offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "impressive" ambiance and the delicious Italian menu featuring house-made pasta and creative cocktails. The restaurant is family-friendly, making it an ideal spot for both casual meals and special celebrations.

36 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at lunch was very good; and the service was friendly, accommodating and attentive.
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Michele
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. So appreciated that they hung a birthday sign and had a birthday card for her when we arrived. Our server, Francesca, was great. We wanted to try so many things and we were having such a hard time deciding. Francesca provided recommendations after listening to us, and we were so glad we went with her recommendations. Started with the Gnocchi Carbona - gnocchi were light and pillowy soft and that sauce was everything. Next were the Chicken Cotoletta and the Pork Bistecca - both so good and so flavorful. For dessert, we had to go with the Chocolate Tiramisu - not too sweet and a perfect ending to a great meal. We were quite full and satisfied. Service was attentive. We can't wait to return.
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Shari
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tried Ofena during the SF Restaurant week and I'm glad we did. The vegetarian lasagna was delicious with swiss chard and caramelized onion and the appetizer of roasted persimmons with pesto, maitake mushrooms, pecan and pepato cheese was a creative dish. My husband had the gnocci cabonara with duck which was very rich but a great change as well. It reminds me of a neighborhood gem but a little pricey. Definitely will return.
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Pauline
San Francisco
324 reviews
vip
5.0
324 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My friend and I went for Sunday brunch and it was lovely. We both got the Guiseppe's breakfast with two eggs, Italian sausage, foccacio bread, and fingerling rosemary potatoes. Plenty of food that was yummy and satisfying. Our serve was so gracious and nice. The entire experience was fine.
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hang
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we entered, we were treated with warm greetings. Our table was by the window and nice and allowed for a quiet conversation. The service was friendly and polite. The entire staff smiled and were always helpful. And the food was fantastic. Freshness, presentation and taste was off the charts. We will go again.
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Timothy
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two dining experiences in less than a week. That must mean something. Food is wonderful. Service attentive, friendly and professional. Great brunch options; both egg dishes and sandwiches. Dinner was terrific. A light, airy foccacia with various toppings to start. One of the best Caesar salads in The City, and a perfectly grilled steak “tagliata” with delicious gigante beans on the side. A very good, though somewhat pricey wine list and creative cocktails. Don’t miss the current pumpkin cannoli. Oh my. We’re looking forward to our next visit already. We’ve got to try some of those incredible pastas! Thank you Ofena!
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becky
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Will go back. Nice ambiance
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annie
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff at Ofena is just incredible. All The little touches (bday card & banners), the flexibility and outstanding quality makes this place such an exciting addition to The neighborhood!
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Dave
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I would recommend this place to friends and family who want to sit down and share a meal that will make you feel satisfied. The flavors and presentation were really great. The service team was coordinated and attentive. We informed our server that it was our fist time and they gave us the run down of size and portions as well as some recommendations. Also, she shared how to make it family style to enjoy more of the variety. We'll be back. Welcoming and warm, great food and authentic drinks.
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Rynelle
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu so enticing so I went with a friend. Great dishes all around. Great service as well. May even consider renting the back room for a future party!
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Ofena is rated 4.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

Additional information

Cross street
Ofena is on Ocean Avenue between 19th Ave and Junipero Serra
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://ofenasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 347-7272

Ofena

Make a reservation

Additional information

Pane

Warm Focaccia $9.00

Antipasti

Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio $22.00

Boquerones Toast $16.00

Funghi Misti Arancini $17.00

Mozzarella in Carozza $15.00

Brown Butter Roasted Persimmon $17.00

Insalata

House Greens $16.00

Caesar Salad $17.00

Pinsa

Margherita $17.00

La Bene $18.00

Positano$20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni $31.00

Swiss-Chard Caramelized Onion Lasagna $27.00

Gnocchi Carbonara $33.00

Saffron Risotto $34.00

Chitarra alle Vongole $32.00

Secondi

Pork Bistecca Fiorentina $36.00

Bone-in Beef Steak Tagliata $48.00

Eggplant Parmesan $27.00

Yellowfin Tuna Picatta $41.00

Fried Chicken Cotoletta $29.00

Sides

Soft Polenta $9.00

Grilled Broccolini $9.00

Summer Beans $9.00

Gigante Beans $9.00

Squash Caponata $9.00

Crispy Smashed Potatoes$9.00

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