What's wrong with this menu?
Operacaffe
835 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Uber
MORE PHOTOS
more menus
Main Menu
Happy Hour
Desserts
Main Menu
Antipasti
Bruschetta Toscana*
$6.95
italian toast topped with chopped tomato, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
vegetarian
Calamari Fritti*
$14.95- Add Shrimp
- $5.00
La Piramide
$11.95
polenta, ham, porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola sauce
gluten-free
Gli Arancini*
$9.95
deep fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese
vegetarian
I Coccoli*
$11.95
fried pizza dough, stracchino and mascarpone cheese, prosciutto di parma
Brodetto Vongole
$16.95
manila clams, garlic, white wine, parsley in a spicy white or red fish broth
gluten-free
Carpaccio Di Tonno
$15.95
ahi tuna, endive, arugula, radish, citrus dressing
gluten-free
Carpaccio Di Manzo
$14.95
raw beef sirloin, lemon, arugula, shavings of parmigiano reggiano
gluten-free
Tagliere Toscano (Serves 2)
$18.95
selection of cured meats and cheese
gluten-free
Pizza
Pizza Margherita
$13.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
vegetarian
Pizza Opera
$15.95
arugula, mozzarella, mascarpone, prosciutto di parma
Capricciosa
$15.95
champignon mushrooms, black olives, artichokes, ham, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Hawaiiana
$14.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, smoked ham
Vegetariana
$14.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, all seasonal grilled vegetables
vegetarian
Pepperoni
$14.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
Pesto E Gamberi
$16.95
mozzarella, shrimp, pesto sauce
Insalate
La Pera Pazza
$10.95
pear, watercress, gorgonzola, walnuts, lemon, honey dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Patrizia
$13.95
mixed greens, arugula, heart of palm, mozzarella, avocado, shaved parmigiano reggiano
vegetarian
gluten-free
La Cesare
$8.95
romaine lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Add Chicken
- $4.00
- Add Shrimp
- $5.00
Operacaffe
$14.95
shrimps, mango, grilled red and yellow bell peppers, watercress, avocado, citrus dressing
gluten-free
La Mista
$5.95
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers
vegetarian
gluten-free
Caprese
$14.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Ahi Tuna Salad
$15.95
ahi tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes, and caper berries in a citrus dressing
gluten-free
Di Mare
$13.95
seafood assortment, arugula, mixed greens, tomatoes, cannellini beans, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
gluten-free
Oca Giuliva
$13.95
mixed greens, arugula, duck prosciutto, walnuts, orange, sweet gorgonzola
gluten-free
Insalata Di Salmone
$18.95
grilled salmon fillet filled with mixed greens, endive and tomatoes
gluten-free
Funghi E Funghetti
$10.95
champignon mushrooms, garlic, parsley, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spinach Salad
$14.95
fresh spinach, sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic dressing
vegetarian
Pasta
Penne Carrettiera
$14.95
tomatoes, garlic, italian chili pepper
vegetarian
Penne Speperina
$16.95
spicy sausage, mascarpone, mint
Farfalle Campagnola
$15.95
chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, light cream sauce
Spaghetti Pomodoro
$14.95
fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil
vegetarian
- Add Meatballs
- $4.00
- Add Shrimp
- $5.00
Fettucine Al Pesto
$16.95
pine nuts, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
vegetarian
- Add Chicken
- $4.00
- Add Shrimp
- $5.00
Ravioli Boscaiola*
$16.95
homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms, sage, pine nuts and a creamy butter sauce
vegetarian
Ravioli Del Fattore*
$16.95
homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach in a mild spicy vodka sauce and porcini mushroom
vegetarian
Fettuccine Alfredo
$15.95
vegetarian
- Add Chicken
- $4.00
- Add Shrimp
- $4.00
Penne Alla Bolognese
$15.95
bolognese style sauce
Fettuccine Primavera
$16.95
grilled seasonal vegetables wih olive oil, garlic, chili pepper
vegetarian
Ravioli Porcini E Crema Di Tartufo*
$19.95
homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms in a creamy wild mushrooms and truffle sauce
vegetarian
Seafood Pasta
Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci
$19.95
manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine, chili pepper
Spaghetti Di Mare
$19.95
seafood assortment in white wine with a touch of fresh tomatoes and chili pepper
Penne Portofino
$23.95
freshwater jumbo shrimp, in shells flambéed with vodka, in a mild spicy pink sauce
Farfalline Salmone E Vodka
$17.95
smoked salmon, shallots, vodka in a light creamy sauce
Penne Alla Kika
$19.95
shrimp, manila clams and white wine in a light creamy sauce
Ravioli Aragosta*
$23.95
homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a light pink sauce with artichokes and lobster meat
Tortelli Di Granchio*
$23.95
homemade jumbo tortelloni, stuffed with alaskan king crab and shrimp in a buttery thyme, rosemary, sage and shallots sauce with a touch of cream
Risotto Pescatora
$19.95
seafood variety in white wine sauce or tomato sauce
Secondi
Ossobuchi Di Cinghiale
$28.95
wild boar shanks, served with fettuccine alfredo or saffron risotto
Scaloppina Ai Porcini
$26.95
veal scaloppina, garlic and white wine in a porcini mushroom sauce
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
$26.95
veal medallions topped with mozzarella cheese, sage and prosciutto in a white wine sauce
Pollo Limone
$18.95
chicken breast in a creamy lemon sauce
Pollo Parmigiana*
$18.95
breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
Salmone Al Rosmarino
$28.95
salmon fillet, shallots, white wine and rosemary
La Tagliata
$29.95
filet mignon, arugula, polenta, tomatoes, gorgonzola sauce
Filetto Al Chianti
$29.95
beef tenderloin flambéed in a delicious chianti and balsamic vinegar sauce
Filetto Al Pepe Verde
$29.95
filet mignon with peppercorn, cognac, tabasco in a light cream sauce
Vitella Alla Parmigiana*
$26.95
breaded veal scaloppine with tomato and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti
* cannot be made gluten free
Food Menu
Bruschetta
$5.00Gli Arancini 3pc
$5.00I Coccoli 3pc
$5.00
fried pizza dough, stracchino and mascarpone cheese
Calamari e Patate Fritte
$5.00
with spicy marinara sauce
Flat Bread
$5.00
margherita or pesto e gamberi
Insalata Caprese e Olive Verdi
$5.00Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Arugula
$5.00Penne Carrettiera
$5.00
tomato, garlic, chili pepper
Meatballs E Marinara
$5.00
4 meatballs
Profiterol 4pc
$5.00
pastry puff filled with cream covered with dark chocolate
Focaccia Bread
$2.00Desserts
Crema Bruciata
$7.95
Vanilla cream custard with a touch of orange zest
Traditional Sicilian Spumoni
$6.95
Decadently rich & creamy layers of chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream
Cheesecake
$7.95
Homemade Philadelphia cream cheesecake with a berry sauce
Tiramisu
$7.95
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder
La Caterina
$7.95
Chocolate lava cake filled with Nutella with a scoop of vanilla gelato. (served warm)
Torta Del Nonno
$7.95
Flourless chocolate cake made with Belgium milk and Belgium dark chocolate
Tartufo Nero
$7.95
Frozen dessert with a heart of Zabaione (Sabayon) cream, covered with chocolate cream and decorated with chopped hazelnuts and cocoa powder
Cannoli
$7.95
Homemade cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
Limoncello Marscarpone Cake
$7.50
Sicilian lemon infused sponge cake & Italian mascarpone topped with white chocolate curls
Torta Della Nonna
$7.95
Bavarian cream tort with pine nuts
Baba
$7.95
Traditional neapolitan soaked rum cake with whipped cream and strawberries
Nutella Cheesecake
$79.95
Marbled Nutella cheesecake with an oreo crust and sprinkled chopped hazelnuts on top
Imported Italian Gelato or Sorbetto
$6.95
Vanilla or chocolate gelato or lemon sorbetto
Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
3:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
Operacaffe is an inviting restaurant in a rustic setting. We offer a skillful mix of traditional and contemporary trends in Italian cuisine that highlight local, seasonal ingredients. Our pasta is fresh and made to order with a gluten-free option available. We suggest our penne portofino served with fresh-water prawns, our veal shank or our ravioli aragosta. Enjoy a bottle of beer or wine with your lunch or dinner. Whether you’re joining us in our dining room or our outdoor patio, you will be whisked away to Tuscany the moment you enter through our doors. Celebrate your special occasions with us and receive a complimentary tiramisu made in-house. Welcome!