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Ofena, San Francisco, CA

Ofena

4.8 (89)
$31 to $50
Italian
2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 89 people are saying

Ofena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ofena is a delightful Italian gem offering "intuitive kind staff" and "wonderful food" that make each visit memorable. Guests rave about the "delicious pastas," "tender steak," and "thoughtfully crafted menu." The ambiance is "warm and welcoming," perfect for celebrations with "special touches" like birthday cards. "Highly recommended" for its consistent excellence.

89 Reviews
  1. Mimi VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a hidden gem! Hopefully not after this stellar review. We started off with the Yellow Tuna Carpaccio, which was very refreshing with the ingredients used. I had the Chitarra alle Vongole and it was definitely one of the best I have had. The sauce was perfectly creamy, not overwhelming and the mix of the fresh clams and chitarra was just heavenly. My husband had the eggplant parmigiana and it was so hearty that he took half of it home. We also shared the broccolini and that was perfectly charred. Truly a fantastic place!

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  2. nancy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had had a lovely brunch with friends here in Easter and decided it was perfect for my friend’s special birthday ! And I was right! We were given a very nice booth,quiet like I requested, enjoyed 2 delicious cocktails and then a yummy dinner. The garnet and gold beets salad was amazing, my lasagna outstanding and the fancy sounding ice cream with cherries was the best!Everything was very good. I must also compliment the outstanding service, especially from Amy and the easy street parking. Give it a try !

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  3. Marc

    London17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid service, lively (but really loud) place, very good food. Not the most extensive menu but what we had was great. Only slight negatives are (4 people w couple of drinks $400) and it’s loud.

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  4. john VIP

    San Francisco90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    we have eaten here several times in the last year......always excellent. not a mediocre item on the menu. thursdays are half off wine by the glass or the bottle, i believe. we will repeat again and again.

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  5. Dena VIP

    San Francisco68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for all 3 of us. We went to celebrate a friend’s birthday and it won’t be the last time. Lunch specials were excellent, the cocktails and mocktails were special and the service was very good. It’s a great addition to the West Side with plenty of parking on the street. Highly recommended.

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  6. Maria

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was wonderful. There was a problem with my entree however I was fine keeping it but immediately, without me having to ask, our waitress remembered the other dish that I had been deciding between and offered to bring it out. Intuitive kind staff and wonderful food…amazing combination!

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  7. Erica VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a pleasure to dine at our local bistro. The service is so warm and friendly. We celebrated a family birthday and they put up a birthday banner and presented him with a card from the staff. A lovely and warm touch to a wonderfully delicious meal. Thank you.

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  8. EMILY

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my spouses birthday at the restaurant. We were greeted by a lovely birthday card. The service was exceptional, very attentive and professional. We enjoyed the house-made focaccia bread, ceasar salad, the clam pasta, the tuna putranesca, and 2 cannolis. Everything was delicious! We have a lovely chat with the manager before paying our bill. So happy to have this upscale addition to the neighborhood.

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  9. John

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! 1st time and this is a Great Place! Loved the Boquerones Toast, Arancini, Yellowfin Carpaccio and Focaccia! Then, a very fine Caesar salad! Rigatoni, Gnocchi, Pork bistecca, and the fried chicken! All....outta the Park! Believe it or not...saved room for dessert with the tiramisu and affogato. Wow!

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  10. CLAYTON VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We needed to be out in 90 minutes, so we pre-ordered. Francesca made sure that the drinks and food were served promptly. In fact, service was so good that we had time to order dessert. Kudos to Francesca and the kitchen staff.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • 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
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