Cafe Zoetrope, named for Francis Coppola's venerable production company, American Zoetrope, Cafe Zoetrope is located in majestic Sentinel building, a San Francisco historic landmark in the heart of North Beach. We are a European-style cafe and offer authentic, Italian cuisine and a wide selection of Italian and California wines, including our premium offerings that we carry exclusively at our wineries, cafes and website. One-of-a-kind mementos spanning Francis' long an celebrated film career decorate the inside walls while the awnings and heated sidewalks make it comfortable do dine outside even in foggy San Francisco weather.