Ofena

A solid 3.5 Stars We will return to try it again and hopefully update the review to 4 stars. A fantastic addition to this area that was lacking a nice Italian restaurant option.
It’s really the only “nice” restaurant in the neighborhood, so glad we have an option nearby. The decor was nice, and it’s a very large space in the former Lakeside Cafe space.
The bar area separates the two dining areas and the large windows let in natural light though the lighting could be improved (either add lighting for each table or something similar). Service was OK.
Not bad but felt odd.
Our server explained the “shared plates” concept and answered our questions about some of the offerings.
It felt awkward and didn’t help me get a sense of what was on the menu.
The whole interaction felt a little smug and weird. Another server brought us a lunch menu after he heard me asking if the same dishes from dinner were offered at lunch.
I thought this was spot on attentiveness. The food: Antipasti- the chilled artichokes-disappointing.
More appropriate as part of a antipasti dish but not stand alone.
It was cachectic and flavors were ok.
I was anxious about how the rest of our meal would be after trying this. We shared the Chitarra alle Vongole- clams with Meyer lemon, butter, chile and parsley.
Seasoned well- almost too salty but I thought it was delicious .
But this is not something you could share.
Portion was too small and for $32 I expect more.
Delfina’s pricey pasta portions are larger and have a similar price point-and shareable. Reconsider the portion size, and/or reduce the price especially if you are promoting a shared concept. Fried Chicken Cotoletta: I’m not vegan but eat mostly plant based foods.
This was a quarter sized chicken (not sure what round but it was smallish) It was juicy and crispy and well seasoned.
The pepporonata that accompanied it was ok.
A bit bitter and didn’t enhance the flavor-but the chicken as cooked perfectly and definitely made up for the size of the pasta and the sad antipasti dish. The secondi comes with a side of your choice and we picked the grilled broccolini- it was a great pairing and generously portioned. The tiramisu and affogato nothing to write home about.
I Tiramisu too sweet and overpowered any other flavor that may have been in it.
Affogato : the ice cream was a frozen ball and the espresso had no crema on top and when poured over the cold Ice cream, it became instantly cold. At the end of the meal, my husband and I both decided we would come back and try other items for dinner and also try the lunch.
The food was good and despite some of the hiccups, I could tell by looking around a to the tables that people were enjoying themselves and their dishes looked tasty. Lastly the drinks were great.
A whisky sour type cocktail was delicious and the Prosecco was poured with love.

A cozy place near Stonestown for pretty good food.
We order the focaccia with ricotta to start, the squash salad, steak, and gnocchi. The salad and steak were phenomenal and I would highly recommend.
The focaccia was disappointing in taste and texture and the gnocchi felt too soggy for a pasta dish.
The service was amazing and I’d definitely come back to try some of their other dishes but hope that their pasta texture improves.

This is a wonderful new neighborhood restaurant! Space was super cozy and comfortable, food and service were superb! Can’t wait to come back. We tried the focaccia, delicata squash, lamb skewer and rigatoni All were excellent and we never felt rushed - dishes came out in the perfect cadence