Ofena is exactly the kind of neighborhood spot you want — warm, welcoming, and delicious. We were treated so well (thank you!) and loved the focaccia, especially the mortadella. The gnocchi with duck prosciutto was rich and perfect, and the pork chop was cooked just right. The creamy polenta is a must — silky and comforting. Peas salad kept things bright, and the arancini were crispy and cheesy. Loved the martini with a focaccia garnish — such a fun touch. Service was thoughtful but relaxed, which made the night even better. Can’t wait to come back for more food and cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teri Jones
My new favorite neighborhood restaurant. Everything was fabulous. Food delicious, great wines by the glass and impeccable service in a warm, friendly neighborhood vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alina Laguna
Good food. Great service (love Francesca). Prices are not bad. Atmosphere is good. They have a full bar and great bartenders.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jay Chino
This is definitely a hidden gem. Tucked away and just off of 19th Ave. Beautiful decor with an upscale feel to it. We were greeted by the hostess and promptly seat as we have reservations.
For drinks, we started of with some thirst quenching Italian sodas. Followed by some of Fluffy and light focaccia with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. OMG! Do I think it is worth it? I could have eaten 3 orders of just that. Their Cesar salad topped with anchovies. So refreshing.
For Entrees, we chose two dishes the risotto and rigatoni.
Their rigatoni came with sliced sausages, meatballs and wonderfully thick sauce. That was on a whole other level.
Everything is Great on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen K
Hidden away from the hipsters of San Francisco in the adorable and unassuming corner on Ocean Ave is this neighborhood gem. Their hand made pastas and great Italian wine selections make this a favorite among those of us who love Italy and Italian food. It's so nice not to have to travel all the way to Russian Hill to get authentic Italian food. Yum yum yum, we love to see it (and eat it)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna
Wonderful . We arrived early but were welcomed in. Served as attentive and food was excellent and portions quite large.
Winnie Tsay
A little bit overpriced with good ambiance!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
charlene
Comfortable dining experience for ladies who lunch. Very good value. Varied menu. I never feel rushed.
Laura Alcocer Castillo
I don't recommend this place for Italian food. At least not the family option. The drinks were great. We went for the family 3 options dinner. We received a small appetizer plate, a good salad and a house pasta with a 21 dollar fee for adding chicken. The chicken had all the skin and fat. The pasta was a bit more like chow mein than pasta. We spent about 70 per person for this food. Not worth it unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pauline
This is a nice neighborhood restaurant with plenty of metered parking nearby. We all had the rigatoni with sausage and meatballs for lunch. Very good. Our waiter was attentive but not overbearing. Everyone should try this place. I remember their dinner menu was great.
It's just a coffee shop environment. It's clean and in a nice family neighborhood . The staff was friendly. The prices for salads and entrees were higher than any comparable Italian restaurant in the area. Unlike most Italian restaurants they did not even put sourdough and bread on the table. They did have a bar and nice desserts.
Bonnie
We had a wonderful family dinner on Father's Day. Our server was terrific- friendly, personable and efficient. We enjoyed a feast sharing lots of appetizers and salads and we each enjoyed our entrees. We ate so much we had to share desserts! Loved the tuna carpaccio, beet salad and the focaccia with different butter and dipping options. Also enjoyed the Nunzio Aperol spritz with a rosemary sprig. This is a real neighborhood gem.
Veronica
Really love this restaurant and I hope it stays open for a long time because the neighborhood needs it. Maybe thise who gave it less stars were there on a bad night but I've been more than a handful of times and it never disappoints. It has a simple menu with occasional specials and how can you go wrong with the genorously portioned $35 family meals 3x a week? Can't complain about the prices either - plates are shareable. Everything from start to finish to the friendly servers make it a place I look forward to eating good, no frills food again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie
We had the most wonderful dinner!! Our server, Francesca, was so sweet, knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious. We had a fabulous time.
ALEXANDER
Been here twice and the food has been fantastic! Highly recommend, so glad it's here in this neighborhood. Will be back often.
Ofena is exactly the kind of neighborhood spot you want — warm, welcoming, and delicious. We were treated so well (thank you!) and loved the focaccia, especially the mortadella. The gnocchi with duck prosciutto was rich and perfect, and the pork chop was cooked just right. The creamy polenta is a must — silky and comforting. Peas salad kept things bright, and the arancini were crispy and cheesy. Loved the martini with a focaccia garnish — such a fun touch. Service was thoughtful but relaxed, which made the night even better. Can’t wait to come back for more food and cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite neighborhood restaurant. Everything was fabulous. Food delicious, great wines by the glass and impeccable service in a warm, friendly neighborhood vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. Great service (love Francesca). Prices are not bad. Atmosphere is good. They have a full bar and great bartenders.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is definitely a hidden gem. Tucked away and just off of 19th Ave. Beautiful decor with an upscale feel to it. We were greeted by the hostess and promptly seat as we have reservations.
For drinks, we started of with some thirst quenching Italian sodas. Followed by some of Fluffy and light focaccia with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. OMG! Do I think it is worth it? I could have eaten 3 orders of just that. Their Cesar salad topped with anchovies. So refreshing.
For Entrees, we chose two dishes the risotto and rigatoni.
Their rigatoni came with sliced sausages, meatballs and wonderfully thick sauce. That was on a whole other level.
Everything is Great on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden away from the hipsters of San Francisco in the adorable and unassuming corner on Ocean Ave is this neighborhood gem. Their hand made pastas and great Italian wine selections make this a favorite among those of us who love Italy and Italian food. It's so nice not to have to travel all the way to Russian Hill to get authentic Italian food. Yum yum yum, we love to see it (and eat it)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful . We arrived early but were welcomed in. Served as attentive and food was excellent and portions quite large.
A little bit overpriced with good ambiance!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Comfortable dining experience for ladies who lunch. Very good value. Varied menu. I never feel rushed.
I don't recommend this place for Italian food. At least not the family option. The drinks were great. We went for the family 3 options dinner. We received a small appetizer plate, a good salad and a house pasta with a 21 dollar fee for adding chicken. The chicken had all the skin and fat. The pasta was a bit more like chow mein than pasta. We spent about 70 per person for this food. Not worth it unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This is a nice neighborhood restaurant with plenty of metered parking nearby. We all had the rigatoni with sausage and meatballs for lunch. Very good. Our waiter was attentive but not overbearing. Everyone should try this place. I remember their dinner menu was great.
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It's just a coffee shop environment. It's clean and in a nice family neighborhood . The staff was friendly. The prices for salads and entrees were higher than any comparable Italian restaurant in the area. Unlike most Italian restaurants they did not even put sourdough and bread on the table. They did have a bar and nice desserts.
We had a wonderful family dinner on Father's Day. Our server was terrific- friendly, personable and efficient. We enjoyed a feast sharing lots of appetizers and salads and we each enjoyed our entrees. We ate so much we had to share desserts! Loved the tuna carpaccio, beet salad and the focaccia with different butter and dipping options. Also enjoyed the Nunzio Aperol spritz with a rosemary sprig. This is a real neighborhood gem.
Really love this restaurant and I hope it stays open for a long time because the neighborhood needs it. Maybe thise who gave it less stars were there on a bad night but I've been more than a handful of times and it never disappoints. It has a simple menu with occasional specials and how can you go wrong with the genorously portioned $35 family meals 3x a week? Can't complain about the prices either - plates are shareable. Everything from start to finish to the friendly servers make it a place I look forward to eating good, no frills food again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the most wonderful dinner!! Our server, Francesca, was so sweet, knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious. We had a fabulous time.
Been here twice and the food has been fantastic! Highly recommend, so glad it's here in this neighborhood. Will be back often.
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