Ofena

4.8 (96)

$31 to $50

Italian

2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

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2 people

3 June 2025

June 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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
(415) 347-7272
Website
http://ofenasf.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613
Area
Parkside
Cross Street
Ofena is on Ocean Avenue between 19th Ave and Junipero Serra
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
M, K, 29, 28

Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio USD 22.00
calabrian chili, olive oil, red onion, meyer lemon, crispy capers, parsley
Boquerones Toast USD 16.00
grilled focaccia, garlic aioli, parsley & shallot, salad, soft boiled egg, boquerones
Funghi Misti Arancini USD 17.00
bay leaf aioli, radish, parsley, grana padano
Mozzarella in Carozza USD 15.00
spicy marinara
Pickled Garnet & Gold Beets USD 17.00
whipped ricotta, blood orange, candied pecans, cress

Insalata

House Greens USD 16.00
baby mixed lettuces, oven dried tomatoes, wild oregano vinaigrette, grana padano crisp
Caesar Salad USD 17.00
romaine lettuce, browned butter focaccia croutons, caesar dressing, grana padano, boquerones

Pinsa

Italian Flatbread

Margherita USD 17.00
marinara, mozzarella cheese, basil, arugula, grana padano + Pepperoni / $4
La Bene USD 18.00
potato, mozzarella, garlic-ricotta, calabrian chili, rosemary, arugula, grana padano + Mortadella / $4
PositanoUSD 20.00
shrimp, mozzarella, garlic-ricotta, calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parsley, arugula, grana padano

Pasta

Rigatoni USD 31.00
don angelo's meatballs, italian sausage, pomodoro, ricotta, grana padano + Add Extra Rigatoni / $7
Swiss-Chard Caramelized Onion Lasagna USD 27.00
parmesan fonduta, marinara + Add Extra Lasagna / $7
Gnocchi Carbonara USD 33.00
duck confit, egg yolk bottarga, pecorino, crispy duck skin + Add Extra Gnocchi / $7
Saffron Risotto USD 34.00
poached shrimp & squid, fennel agrodolce, calabrian chili + Add Extra Risotta / $7
Chitarra alle Vongole USD 32.00
clams, spumante butter, meyer lemon, chili + Add Extra Chitarra / $7

Secondi

Pork Bistecca Fiorentina USD 36.00
fennel seed gremolata, charred lemon
Bone-in Beef Steak Tagliata USD 48.00
aged balsamic, browned butter, garlic, rosemary
Eggplant Parmesan USD 27.00
pomodoro, mozzarella
Yellowfin Tuna Picatta USD 42.00
puttanesca sauce, caper, parsley, castelvetrano olives
Fried Chicken Cotoletta USD 29.00
calabrian chili pepperonata, fennel pollen

Sides

Soft Polenta USD 9.00
truffle mascarpone
Grilled Broccolini USD 9.00
browned butter, garlic, charred lemon
Romano Beans USD 9.00
pomodoro, olive oil & herb bread crumbs
Gigante Beans USD 9.00
escarole, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, lemon juice
Squash Caponata USD 9.00
golden raisins, pine nuts, basil
Crispy Smashed PotatoesUSD 9.00
fennel-calabrian chili relish, rosemary

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Ofena, a delightful Italian gem on Ocean Ave, impresses with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the eggplant parmigiana, creamy clam pasta, and house-made focaccia. With "easy parking" and a warm atmosphere, it's perfect for celebrations or casual dining. A "hidden gem" worth repeat visits!

96 Reviews

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David
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was average for the price. Kids pasta was hard and sour. Meatball was salty. Better to get steak somewhere else for the price. Service was good.
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Gene VIP
San Francisco111 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic new Italian restaurant on Ocean Ave! Customer service was awesome and the entire meal was incredible! Can't wait to go back for their brunch!!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great experience for brunch! The eggplant sandwich was to die for.
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phillip VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and delicious food. Will definitely come back.
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Thomas
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the Mother's Day brunch which we loved. The service was excellent and the food fresh and delicious. We had a delightful fresh salad with a wonderful vinaigrette, a tomato bisque, and the lobster polenta which was fantastic. Very happy experience in a new neighborhood restaurant.
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Marigrace VIP
San Francisco54 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good brunch memu, poached eggs done as requested. Creamy polenta very good. Minor criticism, the americano coffee was poor. Lovely service all around and pleasant atmosphere except for the music.Loud songs, are more disturbing/distracting than calming/ pleasant. Not eating in a restaurant to listen to music. Quiet, soothing sound, relaxing, background music appreciated.
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Joan
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service - good food - easy to park - comfortable seating - great bar - service is over the top!
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Mimi VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 May 2025
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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nancy
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
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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Marc
London17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
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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Booked 13 times today

2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

Additional information

Cross Street
Ofena is on Ocean Avenue between 19th Ave and Junipero Serra
Area
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

Website
http://ofenasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 347-7272

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Pane

Warm Focaccia USD 9.00

Antipasti

Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio USD 22.00

Boquerones Toast USD 16.00

Funghi Misti Arancini USD 17.00

Mozzarella in Carozza USD 15.00

Pickled Garnet & Gold Beets USD 17.00

Insalata

House Greens USD 16.00

Caesar Salad USD 17.00

Pinsa

Margherita USD 17.00

La Bene USD 18.00

PositanoUSD 20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni USD 31.00

Swiss-Chard Caramelized Onion Lasagna USD 27.00

Gnocchi Carbonara USD 33.00

Saffron Risotto USD 34.00

Chitarra alle Vongole USD 32.00

Secondi

Pork Bistecca Fiorentina USD 36.00

Bone-in Beef Steak Tagliata USD 48.00

Eggplant Parmesan USD 27.00

Yellowfin Tuna Picatta USD 42.00

Fried Chicken Cotoletta USD 29.00

Sides

Soft Polenta USD 9.00

Grilled Broccolini USD 9.00

Romano Beans USD 9.00

Gigante Beans USD 9.00

Squash Caponata USD 9.00

Crispy Smashed PotatoesUSD 9.00

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