Operacaffe - San Andreas

Top notch authentic Italian. Had the bruschetta with mozzarella, then the lobster ravioli. Both were incredible, the lobster ravioli had the most creamy rich sa... read more Top notch authentic Italian. Had the bruschetta with mozzarella, then the lobster ravioli. Both were incredible, the lobster ravioli had the most creamy rich sauce and some shelled shrimp cooked into it. Great service, indoor and outdoor seating.

Very authentic Italian food. Presented beautifully and the staff were very quick and super polite. Would love to come here again. read more Very authentic Italian food. Presented beautifully and the staff were very quick and super polite. Would love to come here again.

If you love homemade pasta as much as I do you have to go to Opera Caffe . They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine cooked by a real Italian mom Patrizia. E... read more If you love homemade pasta as much as I do you have to go to Opera Caffe . They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine cooked by a real Italian mom Patrizia. Every dish is made to order and everything is made from scratch, including their amazing pizzadough ???? Duck pappardelle: homemade noodles in a rich duck ragu with truffle oil ???? Ravioli: stuffed with spinach andricotta with shrimp, scallops in an amazing saffron sauce ???? Fried Burrata: ooey gooey melted cheese that’s so crispy on theoutside ???? Capricciosa: loaded with olives, ham, mushrooms and artichoke ???? Calamari and shrimp: golden crispy with theperfect tenderness ???? Bruschetta: toast topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and prosciutto ????Chocolate bomb: crispychocolate shell with pistachio, chocolate, strawberry ice cream Make sure to check out their rotating seasonal specials too.True Italian hospitality and delicious food makes this one of my favorite Italian spots.

Reservations are a must. Especially if you are going to a show at Balboa Theater. It's conveniently located pretty close to the theater. The staff was very nice... read more Reservations are a must. Especially if you are going to a show at Balboa Theater. It's conveniently located pretty close to the theater. The staff was very nice. Food it excellent. Not a huge place, so it isn't good for groups bigger that 6 or less.

The cioppino was good by the pappardelle duck ragu was just phenomenal. It was so sublime that I had to eat another before leaving SD. The orange zest touch was... read more The cioppino was good by the pappardelle duck ragu was just phenomenal. It was so sublime that I had to eat another before leaving SD. The orange zest touch was in perfect harmony with the texture of the pasta and the truffle oil. Definitely, one ofbest Italian dishes I have tasted in North America.