Cafe Zoetrope
San Francisco, CA 94133-5107
Phone: (415) 291-1700
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Columbus Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Zoetrope – by Kim Cooper
In Short
This Parisian-style cafe sits beneath Coppola's film offices in the gorgeous Sentinel Building. With heated sidewalks and gray awnings, outdoor dining is a pleasure year-round. The menu includes family recipes, and is more authentically Italian than many North Beach spots. Start with a selection of savory picadas (Argentine tapas), or house-cured tuna salad. Entrees include popular favorites such as a thin-crust pizza or penne all' arrabbiata, which are perfect when paired with a flight of Niebaum-Coppola wine.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFor parties of four or more, reservations are advised.
Save MoneyDuring the Sinful Hour (Tuesday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm), all well drinks are $4.
User Reviews for Cafe Zoetrope
06/07/2007 Posted by opinion8
Cafe Zoetrope is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. They serve great food, including the best pizzas around - try the Quattro Formaggi, it is fantastic. They have crisp, perfect panini, a stellar Caesar, and very solid pastas, so there is something for everyone. They've expanded to a few non-Coppola wines, which is a definite step forward (sorry Francis - that new Pinot Reserve is great, my man!), and the staff is friendly and attentive. And they have a North Beach icon behind the bar, the garrulous Peter, who has spent his entire life in 'The Beach'. Go sit at the bar with Peter, or have a two-glass lunch on the patio on a nonwindy afternoon, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Pros: Food, Gorgeous Staff, Perfect Location
Cons: Champagne In A Can
04/28/2007 Posted by codd
Everything should be good about this place. Its in a cool building, great history, owned by Francis Ford Copolla. But my experience there was extremely disappointing. Went there for lunch with parents visiting from out of town and everyone was underwhelmed. Terrible service (so slow and unattentive), mediocre food, and an otherwise unforgetting dining experience.
Pros: Interesting history
Cons: Terrible service
