Cafe Zoetrope

Restaurant · ItalianChinatown

No dishes marked gluten free

30 dishesmenu read 9 Novcafezoetrope.com

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Full Menu

Sunday to Thursday 12pm–7pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm–8pm (dining and to go)

House Specialty

  • Caesar Salad$13

    Made daily with fresh egg yolk. Created originally in this building at Caesar's Grill in 1924

    Likely egg

Salads and Sandwich

  • Picada Tray$25

    Gorgonzola, salami, mozzarella, mixed olives, prosciutto crudo, taleggio, pecorino, and caponata

    Likely dairy

  • Insalata Finocchio$11

    Fennel, celery, orange, black pepper, olio verde, lemon juice, and shaved pecorino lucano

    Likely dairy

  • Insalata Verde$9.50

    Baby arugula, organic rocolla, olive oil, and aged balsamic

  • Cobb Salad$17

    Romaine hearts, hard-boiled egg, bacon, tomato, Gorgonzola, avocado, and chicken with mustard vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mozzarella di Bufala Sandwich$16

    With fresh tomato & basil served in Ciabatta bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16

    Grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato, avocado, bacon, chimichurri sauce in ciabatta bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmone Affumigato Sandwich$17

    Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato, and arugula in freshly baked Puccia bread

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Side Dishes

  • Spinaci Organic Bloomsdale$9

    Spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic

  • Broccoli Rabe$9

    Sautéed in olive oil with garlic and shallots

Pasta

  • Spaghetti Pomodoro Basilico$20

    Mammarella organic tomato basil sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti alla Puttanesca$22

    Tomato sauce with olives, capers, and garlic

    Likely gluten

  • Penne all'Arrabbiata$21

    Spicy tomato sauce with garlic, onions, and parsley

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara Classico$23

    Niman Ranch guanciale, egg, ground black pepper, and pecorino romano

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Linguine alla Vongole$25

    Fresh clams, white wine, parsley, and red pepper flakes

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Bumbola ai Broccoli e Salsiccia$25

    Broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, red wine, shallots, fontina, and cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs$25

    Francis Ford Coppola's beef, pork, and veal meatball recipe

    Likely gluten

Pizza e Calzone

  • Pizza Marinara$16

    Tomato, oregano, olive oil, garlic, and basil

    Likely gluten

  • Pizza Luigino$20

    Tomato, mozzarella, oregano, and basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Tony Special Pizza$21

    Pizza Luigino with meatballs

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizza Regina$21

    Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, and basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizza al Prosciutto$22

    Mozzarella, parmigiano, mushrooms, and prosciutto

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizza Sofia$22

    Arugula, prosciutto, and shaved Parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizza Funghi e Salsiccia$21

    Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizza Originale$21

    Tomato, mozzarella de bufala, and basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Calzone Italia$22

    Ricotta, ham, and mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

House Specialties

  • Muffuletta$12

    New Orleans style with ham, genoa salami, mortadella, provolone, mozzarella, and giardiniera on house-made bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Cacciatore$27

    Chicken braised in red wine sauce, celery, carrots, and mushrooms

  • Asado de Tira$28

    Short ribs Argentine style, chimichurri, roasted potatoes, and green salad

Dessert

  • Tiramisu$8

    Layers of Savoiardi cookies, mascarpone, espresso, and cacao

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Catering menu

Available with two hours or more notice; call 415 291 1700 to place a catering order

Antipasto

  • Antipasto Platter$4

    Gorgonzola, Pecorino Romano, Mozzarella di Bufala and Fontina cheese, Prosciutto San Danielle, Prosciutto Cotto, Mortadella with Pistachios…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Packages

  • Small Catering Package$80

    For 4 to 6 people: your choice of 2 salads + 2 panini

  • Medium Catering Package$160

    For 8 to 10 people: your choice of 3 salads + 3 panini

  • Large Catering Package$240

    For 12 to 15 people: your choice of 3 salads + 3 panini

Salads

  • Cobb Salad
  • Insalata di Pollo e Pere
  • Insalata di Burrata

    Likely dairy

  • Caesar Salad

    Likely egg

  • Farro Salad

    Arugula, tomato, cucumber and Kalamata olives

  • Lentils Salad

    Pecorino cheese, spinach and dried cranberries

    Likely dairy

  • Potato Salad

    Red onion, capers and Caesar dressing

    Likely egg

Panini

  • Mozzarella di Buffalo Sandwich in Ciabatta Bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Muffaletta

    New Orleans favorite

  • Prosciutto & Mozzarella Panino in Focaccia Bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Prosciutto Cotto, Fontina Cheese and Tapenade in Ciabatta Bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmone Affumigato Sandwich in Focaccia

    Likely gluten

  • Fontina Cheese and Caponata Sandwich

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Eggplants, Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts and Basil Pesto Panino

    Likely nuts

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address916 Kearny Street, Chinatown, 94133
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+1 415 291 1700
Websitecafezoetrope.com
BookingOnline through Tock
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from cafezoetrope.com
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–10pm
  • Friday11am–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cafe Zoetrope

Does Cafe Zoetrope have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cafe Zoetrope coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Cafe Zoetrope open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Zoetrope online?

Yes, through Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/cafezoetrope

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