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Operacaffe
Authentic Italian flavors in the heart of San Diego—where every meal feels like a celebration.
4.6(5 reviews)
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Authentic Italian flavors in the heart of San Diego—where every meal feels like a celebration.
Operacaffe is a cozy Italian restaurant in San Diego, CA, offering fresh, high-quality dishes in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its delicious pizzas, homemade pastas like Ravioli Fattore, and appetizers such as Arancini, we provide a memorable dining experience perfect for birthdays, pre-theater dinners, or casual nights out. With friendly service, reasonable pricing, and a charming ambiance, we’re a local favorite for authentic Italian cuisine.
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Enjoy fresh, homemade dishes including pizzas, pastas, salads, and appetizers made with high-quality ingredients.
Perfect for birthdays and special events in our cozy, intimate setting with attentive service.
Conveniently located near Civic Theatre, offering fast service and validated parking for show-goers.
Relax on our patio for al fresco dining, available when indoor seating is full.
Order your favorite Italian meals to enjoy at home or on the go.
Party of 2 went for dinner around 7pm on a Thursday in December. We were seated inside immediately, did not need a reservation in advance. We had the bruschettone appetizer, the vegetariana pizza, and the torta del nonno chocolate cake. Everything was delicious and seemed healthy. The appetizer had two long slices of bread, so easy to share for us. The cake felt very heavy - lots of flour I guess. The server was very friendly, and we didn't have to wait too much. The place was pretty full around 8-8:30pm. Total including tips and taxes came to around 30 bucks per person. The pizzas are around 10 inches in diameter, and come with 6 slices. I think we had the exact right amount of food for 2 people with our 3 courses.
I visited this Italian restaurant over the weekend and had a great experience overall. The space is small and intimate, which gives it a cozy atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Our food came out surprisingly fast, which was a nice plus. I had made reservations for a Saturday night, but the restaurant wasn’t as packed as I expected. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing—it made the experience feel relaxed—but it was noticeable. Overall, tasty food, good service, and a comfortable, intimate vibe. I’d definitely go back!
Family and I had a wonderful evening celebrating a birthday, I forget but I think our server was Catarina and she was so wonderful. Parking $12 when you park at Horton Plaza across the street and get it validated. The food is very fresh. Fresh ingredients and tastes high quality. Loved the ambiance it was so cute inside. Pictures included are the Arancini (deep fried mozzarella) which were so good, fresh and hearty. The Patrizia salad, Capricciosa Pizza, and Ravioli Fattore. The Ravioli Fattore was so good, it has a slight spice to it so just keep that in mind!
Reservations are highly recommended. We came here on a weeknight before we went to the Civic Theatre for a show. It was full so luckily we had made reservations in advance. Those who didn't have reservations were seated outside on their patio. It was a cold evening too. Our waitress was attentive but she was very busy running around that evening. It looked like she was the only server when we were there. I was afraid that our food might take awhile but that was not the case. We were both pretty happy with our meals.
Wonderful little Italian restaurant. The staff was great! The food was all delicious and priced appropriately. I really enjoyed my carbonara and the prosciutto and burrata was delicious. The order of calamari was much larger than expected too! Would happily come back when in town
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