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Operacaffe, San Diego, CA

Operacaffe

4.7
4.7
1324 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
  • Neighborhood 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-6538
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Patrizia Branchi
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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 1,324 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,324 Reviews
  1. Carol

    San Diego

    209 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    209 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fettuccine Alfredo was delicious! Wish I could have finished it as I hated to leave some me but we were on our way to the theatre afterwards. My husband had the pasta in a garlic butter sauce with clams. He enjoyed it but thought it was a bit heavy on the garlic. Our server wasn’t around much and we had to flag him down for our check. The he restaurant was a bit warm as I don’t think they have air conditioning and only overhead fans blowing.

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  2. Keith

    San Diego

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, even when busy. Perfect for pre-theatre/show dining. Rotating special dishes plus extensive regular offerings.

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  3. Kathy

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A good place to eat before going to an event at the Balboa Theater, which is right across the street. I had their spaghetti carbonara, which was good, although I prefer a lighter sauce than theirs. Service was good, but they no longer do separate checks, and as of 9/1/24, will add a surcharge for credit cards (which you should challenge for VISA, as it is a violation of their rules.

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  4. Gail

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, lovely wait staff, and very reasonably priced. Right across the street from the gorgeous Balboa Theater. I'd definitely go again! Sadly, the area has a big homeless population on the street, but the little patio out front was lovely and felt safe.

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  5. Nicole

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From start to finish, this dining experience was exceptional. The appetizers were a delightful prelude to the main course, and the cocktails were expertly crafted. However, it was the filet mignon that truly stole the show. It was hands-down the best I've ever had – perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.

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  6. Bobby

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good. The service was excellent. Waiter and staff knew there food.

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  7. Joshua

    San Diego

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and Excellent Service !! The quality of the food is fantastic and the flavors are authentic !! Love it !!

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  8. Laura

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Food is great, friendly service. Been coming here for years every time I am in SD. I highly recommend

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, and the service we’re in the top. We just had a pizza with to much topping, but rest was very good

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We make a point of visiting every year. The food is excellent and the service is also. They cook everything perfectly. The servers are considerate and attentive. We have never been disappointed and look forward to going again next year.

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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 1324 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Operacaffe

835 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 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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