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Cafe Zoetrope, San Francisco, CA

Cafe Zoetrope

4.7
4.7
297 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Taking its name from the production company of legendary film creator Francis Ford Coppola, Café Zoetrope in San Francisco, CA is tucked into the landmark Sentinel Building. A European style café, it offers authentic Italian fare in an unforgettable setting. It also serves up wine from Coppola's vineyard to work perfectly with the dishes.

The menu at Café Zoetrope is perfect for a family or group of friends, including shareable starters like the picatta tray full of cheeses and meats. There are many large and amazingly fresh salads, panini sandwiches and impressive house specialties at Café Zoetrope. Plenty of pasta options along with pizza and calzones keep things casual, and there are many fun cocktails to savor if you prefer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 291-1700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lidia Valledor
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Zoetrope offers a charming blend of "incredible quality" and "lovely ambiance," making it a family favorite. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" Tiramisu and the "delicious" Spaghetti & Meatballs. The inviting staff ensures a "special experience," while the historic setting adds to its appeal. Perfect for Italian cuisine lovers!

297 Reviews
  1. Lee

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu hasn’t changed for decades and is too mediocre and bland for the price. We were asked to leave after 1hr5 mins even though we still had drinks left and had booked a reservation.

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  2. Jake

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in San Francisco!!! Outstanding service, tasty food, beautiful atmosphere.

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  3. Anthony

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    306 reviews

    5.0

    306 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a good spot. Food and service are good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never been an we let our server do it all an omg the food was amazing… Wish I had gone here in my younger years

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  5. Gwen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    259 reviews

    4.0

    259 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Alwasys guaranteed pleasure during San Francisco Restaurant Week.

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  6. Hungrynurse

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Cafe Zoetrope during San Francisco Restaurant Week. Had the wine and lasagna. It was fantastic! Highly recommend!

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect evening with impeccable Italian cuisine in a cosy spot with a great playlist. Everything we ordered was wonderful - so tasty and delicious. From the Cesar salad to the Tartufo! The service was outstanding too! Thoroughly enjoyable. We will be back! Thank you Cafe Zoetrope!

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  8. Brad

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Film fans on a first time late afternoon visit. Attentive staff. Had Coppola’s Spaghetti and Meatballs, which was quite good. We started with the Ceasar Salad, which was also good, but we found the anchovies placed on top very salty.

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  9. suzy

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food always wonderful. Service gracious and attentive. Lovely ambiance. A family favorite.

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  10. Mia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inviting staff and incredible quality. The ambience and decor rich, welcoming and relaxing. It felt personal and we fully felt taken care of. Thank you for this special experience —

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FAQs

Cafe Zoetrope offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cafe Zoetrope also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 291-1700.

Cafe Zoetrope is rated 4.7 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Zoetrope

916 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lidia Valledor
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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