Teatro Zinzanni San Francisco - A three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast

Teatro Zinzanni San Francisco

"This City's Hottest Ticket!"
- New York Times

"A delicious diversion"
~Steven Winn, SF Chronicle

What is Teatro ZinZanni?

Set along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner set in the nightclub of your dreams!

Now in its Seventh Smash Year! Teatro ZinZanni is uniquely staged in a luxurious European Spiegeltent.

Teatro ZinZanni breaks new artistic territory with this intoxicating blend of interactive theater, spectacle, fine arts and fine dining, put together under the artistic direction of One Reel's Norman Langill.

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The ever changing cast at Teatro ZinZanni features world-class practitioners of some of the oldest and most time honored traditions in entertainment. It is truly an extraordinary ensemble, of a caliber unlikely seen anywhere else in the world. We know you will enjoy the distinctive magic that is created by these incredible talents with fine cuisine and lively music presented in our intimate "jewel box" venue.

The Show

An ensemble cast of aerialists, comics and crooners make every night at Teatro ZinZanni a unique experience.

An ever-evolving and constantly changing production, Teatro ZinZanni combines improv comedy, vaudeville revue, music, dance, cirque and sensuality into a dizzying and colorful new form that is never quite the same from evening to evening. The fast-paced action of the show unfolds above, around and even alongside the audience as they dine on a gourmet meal. Teatro ZinZanni is guaranteed to dazzle.

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The Menu

The menu features the following (subject to change):

Antipasto Plate
Green Olive Tapenade, Herb Crostini Fresh Mozarella & Cherry Tomato Skewers Snap Peas & Pimentón Toasted Almonds

Soup
Pureé of Lentil Soup

Salad
Heirloom Tomatoes, Frissee & Valbreso Feta Cheese with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette & Housemade Olive Foccacia

Entree
Mesquite Grilled Pork Chop
Sweet Potato Pureé, Sautéed Green & Yellow Beans

~or~

Roasted Moroccan-Spiced Sirloin of Lamb
with Minted Yogurt Sauce, Jeweled Rice

~or~

Grilled Lemon Poussin
Roasted Potato & Corn Hash with Wilted Spinach

~or~

Summer Vegetable & Ricotta Salata Empanadas
Sautéed Green & Yellow Beans

~or~

Baked Ravioli Pepper Pasta, Roasted Summer Vegetables Cashew Basil Pesto, Tomato Ginger Sauce & Garlic Bread

Dessert
Apricot Frangipane Tart
Creme Frâiche & Cherry Port Sauce

Coffee Custom Roasted for Teatro ZinZanni by
Caffé Vita

Zinzanni Boutique

Our beautiful Boutique at the tent features a wide array of exotic finery, souvenirs, and wearable works of art designed to enhance your evening and provide a lasting memory of your big night out at Teatro ZinZanni.

The boutique is open before and after each show, or you can contact our Box Office to help plan gift-giving for your guests before the night of the show.

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FAQ and Additional Information

The ticket price includes: a gourmet five course meal and an indescribable three hour performance. All ticket sales are final. A selection of wines, spirits and other beverages are available for purchase. Beverages and gratuity are not included in ticket price.

Are there any other costs associated with seeing the show?
The ticket price does not include beverages, (other than coffee served with dessert), nor does the ticket price include parking should you use the Public Parking at Pier 27/29.

When should I arrive?
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for Wednesday through Saturday performances. (Show time is at 6:55 p.m.) On Sundays, our show starts one hour earlier with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. (Show time is 5:55 p.m.) You should arrive no later than 30 minutes after the doors open.

How do I know where my seats are located?
Upon arrival, have one member of your party go to the Maitre d desk where you will be assigned seats for your entire party. Please note that seating is restaurant style and is only assigned the night of the performance by the Maitre d. In some instances, you may be seated with other parties.

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What is the dress code?
Our dress code is business casual to formal wear, retro chic to elegant. (Please, no sweat shirts, shorts, t-shirts, jeans or tennis shoes). Madame ZinZanni loves it when people dress up so feel free to use the evening as an excuse to have fun and dress to the nines!

May I bring my children?
For safety reasons, we do not admit anyone under the age of 5, with or without a ticket. Babes-in-arms are also not allowed. Please be advised that the 3 hour show and 5-course dinner can be long for younger children. We do not have a children's price or menu.

May I bring my camera?
Pictures may be taken in the lobby bar ONLY. No pictures may be taken in the main performance tent. Please be advised that Teatro ZinZanni is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

May we bring our own wine?
Yes, however there is a corkage fee of $25.00 for 750-ml bottles of wine and $50.00 for magnums. Bottles larger than magnums are subject to a price quote by the floor manager on the night of the event. No outside wine permitted for groups of 20 or larger. Thank you.

How does seating work?
All tickets are sold under General Admission. Seating is arranged by the Maitre d' who assigns your seats the night you attend, restaurant style. Upon arrival, one member of your party should go directly to the Maitre d' desk where you will be given a table assignment for your entire party. In some cases, you and your party may be seated with others.

Do you have a vegetarian menu?
Our entire menu can be made available to meet the needs of vegetarians. Note as well that we always feature a Vegetarian Entree that is available to all diners. Your dining room server will be happy to arrange for all courses to be served vegetarian. Please inform him/her once you have been seated at your table.

What about vegans?
We also have vegan menu items available upon request. Please, just ask your server. 

What if I have other menu needs like food allergies?
If you have particular dietary restrictions or allergies please give the box office a call. They will be happy to submit a Special Request Form outlining your special dietary needs to the kitchen. Our chefs will make every effort to work within the dietary restrictions of you and your guests.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE CASE OF FOOD ALLERGIES, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU INFORM YOUR SERVER UPON BEING SEATED AT YOUR TABLE.

May I smoke during the meal?
Teatro ZinZanni is a non-smoking establishment.

Do you do anything special for birthdays or important occasions?
Teatro ZinZanni is the place to celebrate and we encourage birthdays, anniversaries and any other occasion you wish to celebrate. We can help make your evening even more special with a birthday or anniversary gift package from our lobby boutique.

I have a wheelchair. Will you accomodate me?
Teatro ZinZanni is accessible. When you purchase your tickets, please inform the Box Office that a member of your party will arrive in a wheelchair, and we will make certain to seat your party in a location that affords them plenty of room to get in and out of the venue.

I am sight impaired. Can I bring my service dog with me into the theatre?
Please feel free to bring a service dog with you.

Teatro Zinzanni San Francisco
6:00 Doors Open and 6:55 PM Showtime Wednesdays through Saturdays
5:00 PM Doors Open and 5:55 PM Showtime on Sundays.
Guests should arrive no later than 30 minutes after the doors open

Wednesdays through Saturdays 6:00 Doors Open and 6:55 PM Showtime
Sundays 5:00 PM Doors Open and 5:55 PM Showtime

Show Times

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for Wednesday through Saturday performances. (Show time is at 6:55 p.m.) On Sundays, our show starts one hour earlier with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. (Show time is 5:55 p.m.) You should arrive no later than 30 minutes after the doors open.

Location & Parking

Where is Teatro ZinZanni located? We are located at Pier 29 on The Embarcadero (at Battery).

Map of The Embarcadero At Battery St San Francisco, CA 94101

Where do I park? How much does it cost?
Parking is available on Pier 27/29, (cross streets are Battery and Lombard on the Embarcadero with the lot entrance at pier 27 across the street from The Fog City Diner.), and is $15.00 per car. Parking is paid for ONLY by using the self-pay machine that is located near the entrance to the lot. There is off street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Be advised that meters and parking restrictions are checked frequently and parking tickets are expensive in San Francisco. Parking price subject to change.

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Do I need to make reservations? How far in advance?
Reservations are highly recommended. For weekday performances you typically should purchase one week in advance. For weekend performances, two weeks in advance is advisable. Tickets may be purchased up to eight weeks in advance.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This ticket must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

All sales are final. Tickets are non-exchangeable or refundable.

Seating will be pre-assigned by Maitre d. You may be seated with others. Please notify box office in advance if you would like to be seated with another party that purchased tickets separately.

Ticket price includes dinner & performance. A $10.00 per person service charge will be added to your bill, payable evening of the performance. An additional beverage gratuity of 18% will be automatically billed to groups of 8 or more.

Babes-in-arms or children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

Teatro Zinzanni and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.