Operacaffe Menu Prices

Tuscan & Florentine cooking by a husband-wife team at this warm eatery with sidewalk seating.

Operacaffe is an inviting restaurant in the Gaslamp District serving authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. It is the history and experiences that make Operacaffe truly different than the many other Italian restaurants in this area. From the menu items to the romance of Italy that decorates the atmosphere, Operacaffe makes for the perfect restaurant for an authentic Italian experience.

  4.6 – 514 reviews  $$ • Italian restaurant

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Menu

Menu
Dessert
CREMA BRUCIATA
Vanilla cream custard with a touch of orange zest
$8.95
TRADITIONAL SICILIAN SPUMONI
Decadently rich & creamy layers of chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream
$8.95
CHEESECAKE
Homemade Philadelphia cream cheesecake with berry sauce
$8.95
TIRAMISU
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder
$8.95
LA CATERINA (SERVED WARM)
Chocolate lava cake filled withNutella with a scoop of vanilla gelato
$8.95
TORTA DEL NONNO
Flourless chocolate cake made with Belgium milk and Belgium dark chocolate
$8.95
TARTUFO NERO
Frozen Dessert with a heart of Zabaione (Sabayon) cream, covered with chocolate cream and decorated with chopped hazelnuts and cocoa power
$8.95
CANNOLI
Homemade cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
$8.95
LIMONCELLO MARSCARPONE CAKE
Sicilian lemon infused spongecake & Italian mascarpone topped with white chocolate curls
$8.95
TORTA DELLA NONNA
Bavarian cream tort with pine nuts
$8.95
BABA
Traditional neapolitan soaked rum cake with whipped cream and strawberries
$8.95
NUTELLA CHEESECAKE
Marbled Nutella cheesecake with an oreo crust and sprinkled chopped hazlenuts on top
$8.95
Antipasti
BRUSCHETTA TOSCANA*
V | Italian toast topped with chopped tomato, fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil | +Add Prosciutto $2 | +Add Mozzarella $2
$7.95
CALAMARI FRITTI*
+Add Shrimp $6
$15.95
LA PIRAMIDE
GF | Polenta, ham, porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola sauce
$12.95
GLI ARANCINI*
V | Deep fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese
$10.50
I COCCOLI*
Fried pizza dough, stracchino and mascarpone cheese, prosciutto di parma
$12.95
BRODETTO VONGOLE
GF | Manila clams, garlic, white wine, parsley in a spicy white or red fish broth
$16.95
TAGLIERE TOSCANO
GF | Selection of cured meats and cheese (serves two)
$19.95
CARPACCIO DI TONNO*
GF | Ahi tuna, endive, arugula, radish, citrus dressing
$16.50
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
GF | Raw beef sirloin, lemon, arugula, shavings of parmigiano reggiano
$15.95
Insalate
LA PERA PAZZA
GF | V | Pear, watercress, gorgonzola, walnuts, lemon, honey dressing
$11.95
PATRIZIA
GF | V | Mixed greens arugula, heart of palm, mozzarella, avocado, shaved parmigiano reggiano
$14.95
LA CESARE
GF | V | Romaine lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing | +Add Chicken $5 | +Add Shrimp $6
$9.50
OPERACAFFE
GF | Shrimp, mango, grilled red and yellow bell peppers, watercress, avocado, citrus dressing
$15.95
INSALATA DI SALMONE
GF | Grilled wild salmon filet with mixed greens, endive and tomatoes
$18.95
LA MISTA
GF | V | Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers
$6.95
CAPRESE
GF | Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
$15.50
AHI TUNA SALAD
GF | Ahi tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes and caper berries in a citrus dressing
$16.50
DI MARE
GF | Seafood assortment, arugula, mixed greens, tomatoes, cannellini beans, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
$17.95
SPINACH SALAD
V | Fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms, goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic dressing
$15.95
Zuppe
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
V | Ask server
$8.95
MINESTRONE
V
$7.95
Pizza
PIZZA MARGHERITA
V | Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
$14.95
PIZZA OPERA
Arugula, mozzarella, mascarpone, prosciutto di parma
$16.95
CAPRICCIOSA
Champignon mushrooms, black olives, artichokes, ham, mozzarella, tomato sauce
$16.95
HAWAIIANA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, smoked ham
$15.95
VEGETARIANA
V | Tomato sauce, mozzarella, all seasonal grilled vegetables
$15.95
PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
$15.95
Pasta
PENNE CARRETTIERA
V | Tomatoes, garlic, chili pepper, parsley, extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
PENNE SPEPERINA
Spicy sausage, mascarpone, mint
$17.95
FARFALLE CAMPAGNOLA
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, broccoli, light cream sauce
$16.95
PENNE ALLA BOLOGNESE
(Bolognese style sauce)
$16.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
V | +Add Chicken $5 | +Add Shrimp $6
$15.95
FETTUCCINE AL PESTO
V | Pine nuts, basil, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil | +Add Chicken $5 | +Add Shrimp $6
$16.95
RAVIOLI BOSCAIOLA*
V | Homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms, creamy butter sauce with sage and pine nuts
$17.95
RAVIOLI DEL FATTORE*
V | Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach in a mild spicy vodka sauce and porcini mushroom
$17.95
RAVIOLI PORCINI E CREMA DI TARTUFI*
V | Homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms in a creamy wild mushrooms and truffle sauce
$19.95
FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA
V | Grilled seasonal vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili pepper
$17.95
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
V | Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil | +Add Meatballs $5 | +Add Shrimp $6
$14.95
Seafood Pasta
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE VERACI
Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine, chili pepper
$19.95
SPAGHETTI DI MARE
Seafood assortment in white wine with a touch of fresh tomatoes and chili pepper
$20.95
FARFALLINE SALMONE E VODKA
Smoked salmon, shallots, vodka in a light creamy sauce
$18.95
RAVIOLI ARAGOSTA*
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a light pink sauce with artichokes and lobster meat
$24.95
PENNE PORTOFINO
Freshwater jumbo shrimp, in shells flambéed with vodka, in a mild spicy pink sauce
$24.95
PENNE ALLA KIKA
Shrimp, manila clams and white wine in a light creamy sauce
$20.95
RISOTTO PESCATORA
Seafood assortment in white wine sauce or tomato sauce
$20.95
RAVIOLONI DI GRANCHIO*
Homemade ravioloni, stuffed with alaskan king crab and shrimp in a buttery thyme, rosemary, sage and shallots sauce with a touch of cream
$24.95
Secondi
SCALOPPINA AI PORCINI
Veal scaloppina, garlic and white wine in a porcini mushroom sauce
$27.95
SALMONE AL ROSMARINO
Wild salmon filet, shallots, white wine and rosemary
$29.95
VITELLA ALLA PARMIGIANA*
Breaded veal scaloppine with tomato and melted mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti
$27.95
POLLO LIMONE
Chicken breast in a creamy lemon sauce
$19.95
POLLO PARMIGIANA*
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti
$19.95
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
Veal medallions topped with mozzarella cheese, sage and prosciutto in a white wine sauce
$27.95
LA TAGLIATA
Filet mignon, arugula, polenta, tomatoes, gorgonzola sauce
$30.95
FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE
Filet mignon with peppercorn, cognac, tabasco in a light cream sauce
$30.95
FILETTO AL CHIANTI
Filet mignon in a delicious chianti and balsamic vinegar sauce
$30.95

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Contact Operacaffe

Address: 835 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: (619) 234-6538

Website: http://operacaffe.com/

Hours

Wednesday 4–9:30PM
Thursday 4–9:30PM
Friday 4–10:30PM
Saturday 4–10:30PM
Sunday 4–9:30PM
Monday 4–9:30PM
Tuesday 4–9:30PM

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