Operacaffe Reviews List

Dined on 3/30/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a wonderful place to dine. Great food and excellent service"

Dined on 3/30/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fabulous food!

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was expecting a bigger, fancier place, so was a little disheartened at first. I was also thinking there would be live music. They have a small stage w/piano, but there was nothing going on when we were there on a Friday night at 6:30 - 8. The wait staff were very pleasant & took good care of us. When the bread arrived, my husband & I agreed that we could make a meal just with that & the extraordinary balsamic vinegar and oil! Very quickly, our meals arrived .... outstanding! For dessert, we each had spumoni ice cream. It was by far the very best we've ever had (& we've had quite a lot). When we left, we were feeling quite fat and happy. (o:"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 3 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I love this reataurant, but very sensitive to the noise. We sat really close to the Opera singers and it really hurt my ears. :( other than that I loved it."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 4 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quiet, but good

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went on Tuesday night @ 6:00.
Place was empty. We were early (6:30) reservation. Place filled up a little by the time we left.
Gas lamp district was very quiet, in general .
Here on business from Pittsburgh. Maybe whole area is more geared to
Late night. Food, service, both very good."

Dined on 4/30/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Extraordinary

Dined on 04/11/2013

Dined on 04/11/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is extraordinary! It is like eating in Florence. The night we were there, there was an accordian player performing, which made it that much more authentic Italian. The service at OperaCaffe is outstanding."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 6 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had the Salmone Al Rosmarino,

Dined on 04/07/2013

Dined on 04/07/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had the Salmone Al Rosmarino, a salmon, filet, shallots, spinach, white wine and rosemary. Lots of flavor, succulent filet, lots of flavor."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 7 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good with Gluten and Vegetarian.

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Awesome food as always, they handled our multiple food allergies well and made a custom dish for my five year old."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 8 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dinner was very good and the

Dined on 04/04/2013

2003

Dined on 04/04/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dinner was very good and the ambiance excellent, and genuinely Italian. We'll certainly return!"

Dined on 04/04/2013

2003

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Opera @ OperaCaffe

Dined on 03/29/2013

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Student singers from Point Loma Nazarene Opera School performed while we ate a sumptuous feast. Couldn't have been lovlier! We will definitely make this restaurant our #1 place to go."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OperaCaffe is always Superlative

Dined on 03/24/2013

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"OperaCaffe is consistently superior in food quality, service, and ambiance. I always book this restaurant when I want to take special friends to a special place."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 11 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pasta just right

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went as a group of 8. All but 1 of us ordered a pasta dish and all of us agreed that the portion size s were just right and cooked perfectly and not not over sauced. The 1 person who ordered the salmon said it was cooked perfect too. Would recommend this restaurant."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, that's for sure.

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, that's for sure. However, the waiting time for your food is sooo long that if you don't have an interesting conversation with your party it might seem like forever. Still, the food is worth waiting."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 13 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was DELICIOUS!!!

Dined on 03/16/2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was DELICIOUS!!! Great for a date night!!!"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 14 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was good and our waiter

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good and our waiter was great. Always had water and bread refills before we could ask. I think the price was a little high $200 for 5 people for dinner with 2 appetizers and no dessert. Also they added 18% gratuity which seemed unreasonable."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 15 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great lunch specials menu

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great lunch specials menu that include appropriate size serving of appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. Went back for dinner the next night. Like Fourth Street, Gaslamp Quarter location better than Fifth Street - still plenty of people watching opportunity but less frantic.
Great northern Italian food."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Review 16 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were visiting from the

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were visiting from the East. and this place was an Outstanding place from hostess to ending. Food was great and all four of us thought their meals were outstanding. The appetizers were perfect. Service was spot on. Highly recommend this place. The hostess even stood in the street afterwards and hailed a cab."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 17 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Italian in the Gaslamp

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Operacaffe is my favorite Italian restaurant in the Gaslamp. It is family owned and operated and they treat you like family when you dine there. I always have the pear salad. I tried the Salmon entree this time. Perfect!!! It just doesn't get any better. I have never had anything at Operacaffe that I would recommend to a good friend."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 18 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Think Twice

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We ordered the caprese salad as appetizer: full fresh delicious ball of mozzarella; with pepper basil, not my preference. As main course: the Pappardelle Bolognese and the Halibut. The Pappardelle was delicious, made with homemade pasta and cooked al dente. The halibut was overcooked and tasted like frozen fish. We returned it and basically got the same thing back. The host and the waiter were as far as Italian you could find, both in demeanor, language and appearance. Our waiter was knowledgeable of the menu - but the multiple piercings were inappropriate for a pricey restaurant. The host wore jeans and a sweater. Finally and foremost, the food was terribly overpriced. Visit San Diego's Little Italy for better food, service and prices."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

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Review 19 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was delectable. Everyone

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was delectable. Everyone at my table emptied their plates. The service was also very good. The water glasses were constantly full and the waiter was very attentive. We'll be back for sure."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 20 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food , good service

Dined on 01/31/2013

2012

Dined on 01/31/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went for lunch and was very impressed with their lunch specials. Very tasty and reasonably priced. This was my second time there and will make it a regular."

Dined on 01/31/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 21 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is always great and

Dined on 01/30/2013

2008

Dined on 01/30/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is always great and the attentive service makes the whole dining experience wonderful."

Dined on 01/30/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 22 for Operacaffe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Little Gem in the Gaslamp