Excellent food, service, atmosphere and wine. The Compton family Pinot Noir is very good. Their gluten free pasta was perfect and can be substituted with most pastas. But what impressed me the most was if it felt like I was being served by family. Like people who made the food and really cared about it. It was a great vibe, definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Mergl
Everything was perfect, im sad to not have it close to my house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MR. H
Great food and service top-notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve G
My favorite meal which was $40 all-in a year ago is now $50, so unfortunately they have lost my business. Now charging for bread with dinner. Food is excellent but I have other good choices for less money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tom Barnard
Great Italian food in a weird formerly bustling neighborhood. Fantastic Carbonara, gnocchi, prosciutto and burrata, osso bucco ......
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Asiago Cacio & Pepe, Gnocchi Gorgonzola E Mirtilli, Carpaccio Di Manzo, Bruschetta Toscana
Paul Holcombe
One of the best pasta dinners we've had in a long time. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barlas
The best pasta in the town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parker Luvvv
Lobster ravioli amazing!Service could be better but they were busy…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
carolyns
I am never disappointed when dining at Operacafe. Reservations are highly suggested. The service is quick if you are attending a show afterwards. The food is tasty. Staff are alert and competent. If you have not gone before, I encourage you to try it
Ricardo M Gonzalez
Amazing place to eat fresh and delicious pasta... the service and food are great!
Consistent food and service, charming spot perfect for pre-theater dinner. I take comfort in seeing several of the same staff members each visit. Try to sit inside as the neighborhood is having a not so great moment as are many. Tons of options, great drinks and wine.
Nicole Daum
Welcoming, wonderful service. All suggestions were perfect. Food was delicious. Highly recommended.
Great place to eat, and convenient if you're going to the Balboa Theater. Food was excellent, and the waiter was friendly. Only thing I didn't love was the food came out fast, and we felt pressured to finish our mean and get out fast. People kept trying to take our plates throughout the meal and asking us if we were finished. While I didn't really mind, this was the first time I ever had to guarantee a reservation that was held for 10 minutes and a $10 charge if you didn't show up or lost your reservation. But I do get that restaurants can lose money if you reserve a table and don't show up. Overall I'd still recommend the place. Just be prepared to get in and out quickly, especially if there's a show at the Balboa.
Excellent food, service, atmosphere and wine. The Compton family Pinot Noir is very good. Their gluten free pasta was perfect and can be substituted with most pastas. But what impressed me the most was if it felt like I was being served by family. Like people who made the food and really cared about it. It was a great vibe, definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was perfect, im sad to not have it close to my house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service top-notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite meal which was $40 all-in a year ago is now $50, so unfortunately they have lost my business. Now charging for bread with dinner. Food is excellent but I have other good choices for less money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great Italian food in a weird formerly bustling neighborhood. Fantastic Carbonara, gnocchi, prosciutto and burrata, osso bucco ......
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Asiago Cacio & Pepe, Gnocchi Gorgonzola E Mirtilli, Carpaccio Di Manzo, Bruschetta Toscana
One of the best pasta dinners we've had in a long time. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best pasta in the town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster ravioli amazing!Service could be better but they were busy…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I am never disappointed when dining at Operacafe. Reservations are highly suggested. The service is quick if you are attending a show afterwards. The food is tasty. Staff are alert and competent. If you have not gone before, I encourage you to try it
Amazing place to eat fresh and delicious pasta... the service and food are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Consistent food and service, charming spot perfect for pre-theater dinner. I take comfort in seeing several of the same staff members each visit. Try to sit inside as the neighborhood is having a not so great moment as are many. Tons of options, great drinks and wine.
Welcoming, wonderful service. All suggestions were perfect. Food was delicious. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Ravioli Aragosta, Limoncello Marscarpone Cake, Ravioli Boscaiola
Beyond delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dinner - spaghetti with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat, and convenient if you're going to the Balboa Theater. Food was excellent, and the waiter was friendly. Only thing I didn't love was the food came out fast, and we felt pressured to finish our mean and get out fast. People kept trying to take our plates throughout the meal and asking us if we were finished. While I didn't really mind, this was the first time I ever had to guarantee a reservation that was held for 10 minutes and a $10 charge if you didn't show up or lost your reservation. But I do get that restaurants can lose money if you reserve a table and don't show up. Overall I'd still recommend the place. Just be prepared to get in and out quickly, especially if there's a show at the Balboa.