Ofena

4.8

85 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

2529 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1613

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

April 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

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

Insalata

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

Pinsa

Italian Flatbread

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

Pasta

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

Secondi

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

Sides

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

What 85 people are saying

Ofena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Ofena is a delightful Italian gem offering "intuitive kind staff" and "wonderful food" that make each visit memorable. Guests rave about the "delicious pastas," "tender steak," and "thoughtfully crafted menu." The ambiance is "warm and welcoming," perfect for celebrations with "special touches" like birthday cards. "Highly recommended" for its consistent excellence.

85 Reviews

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john VIP
San Francisco90 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
we have eaten here several times in the last year......always excellent. not a mediocre item on the menu. thursdays are half off wine by the glass or the bottle, i believe. we will repeat again and again.
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Dena VIP
San Francisco68 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time for all 3 of us. We went to celebrate a friend’s birthday and it won’t be the last time. Lunch specials were excellent, the cocktails and mocktails were special and the service was very good. It’s a great addition to the West Side with plenty of parking on the street. Highly recommended.
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Maria
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was wonderful. There was a problem with my entree however I was fine keeping it but immediately, without me having to ask, our waitress remembered the other dish that I had been deciding between and offered to bring it out. Intuitive kind staff and wonderful food…amazing combination!
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Erica VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a pleasure to dine at our local bistro. The service is so warm and friendly. We celebrated a family birthday and they put up a birthday banner and presented him with a card from the staff. A lovely and warm touch to a wonderfully delicious meal. Thank you.
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EMILY
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my spouses birthday at the restaurant. We were greeted by a lovely birthday card. The service was exceptional, very attentive and professional. We enjoyed the house-made focaccia bread, ceasar salad, the clam pasta, the tuna putranesca, and 2 cannolis. Everything was delicious! We have a lovely chat with the manager before paying our bill. So happy to have this upscale addition to the neighborhood.
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John
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! 1st time and this is a Great Place! Loved the Boquerones Toast, Arancini, Yellowfin Carpaccio and Focaccia! Then, a very fine Caesar salad! Rigatoni, Gnocchi, Pork bistecca, and the fried chicken! All....outta the Park! Believe it or not...saved room for dessert with the tiramisu and affogato. Wow!
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Lucy VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Ofena, a quaint Italian gem, was nothing short of amazing. The steak and pork chop were incredibly tender, flavorful, and sliced to perfection. Paired with a fresh, beautifully balanced clam pasta, it was a meal to remember. We especially appreciated being able to linger over dessert and wine without feeling rushed, even after closing time. Warm ambiance, thoughtful service, and dishes made with care—I’ll definitely be back.
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Kathleen
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love our server. Great place for excellent food. Love their martinis.
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Dennis
San Francisco57 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still one of our favorites, maybe the favorite. Top drawer everything: food, service, comfortable for having conversations with friends (noise level is minimum). Looking forward to returning.
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john VIP
San Francisco90 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
always excellent. great local place. all the pastas are recommended as is the beet salad [lots of beets!] very pleasant staff. decent wine list. $25 corkage.
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Ofena is rated 4.8 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 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
Neighborhood
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 $9.00

Antipasti

Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio $22.00

Boquerones Toast $16.00

Funghi Misti Arancini $17.00

Mozzarella in Carozza $15.00

Pickled Garnet & Gold Beets $17.00

Insalata

House Greens $16.00

Caesar Salad $17.00

Pinsa

Margherita $17.00

La Bene $18.00

Positano$20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni $31.00

Swiss-Chard Caramelized Onion Lasagna $27.00

Gnocchi Carbonara $33.00

Saffron Risotto $34.00

Chitarra alle Vongole $32.00

Secondi

Pork Bistecca Fiorentina $36.00

Bone-in Beef Steak Tagliata $48.00

Eggplant Parmesan $27.00

Yellowfin Tuna Picatta $42.00

Fried Chicken Cotoletta $29.00

Sides

Soft Polenta $9.00

Grilled Broccolini $9.00

Romano Beans $9.00

Gigante Beans $9.00

Squash Caponata $9.00

Crispy Smashed Potatoes$9.00

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