Foreign Cinema

Foreign Cinema reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen VIP

   San Francisco51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve enjoyed many lovely dinners here over the years, but this was my first brunch…and as per usual it was insanely wonderful!! From the coffees and pop tarts to the main courses and drinks, just WOW. Foreign Cinema remains my all time favorite spot in San Francisco, and makes me feel lucky I get to live here. ❤️
   

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   Joe

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to F.C. because we were seeing a movie two doors down. For me it was a no-brainer.
   

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   Chelsea

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was impeccable. Thank you so much for everything.
   

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   Christina

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Literally loved everything about this place. Such a beautiful restaurant and amazing food. Our server took care of us the whole night, def would come back!
   

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   Roberta VIP

   San Francisco16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always consistent and delicious. Love the atmosphere. Service is always great!!
   

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   Juliana VIP

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and cocktails were amazing. Thoughtful birthday card on arrival. Beautiful ambiance, light, springy. Music - atmospheric, not too loud. Loved it!
   

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   Julian VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   My food(fried chicken) was tasty. Everyone else(halibut and pasta) were less thrilled. The focaccia was really good. The problem was the service. Wine was brought after the appetizers. They also took away the carafe of wine before it was empty. The real issue is that the waiter screwed up my friends order and brought the wrong dish. It took 10 minutes for it to be fixed, and in the meantime only brought a tiny espresso sized cup of soup(tasty) for my friend. There was no apology from the manager, and no comp of anything(other than the espresso cup of soup) for our troubles. At the end the waiter told us he was sorry for the misunderstanding, as if it wasn't just his mistake. A previous visit the service was mediocre, but not this bad. Seems like playing Russian roulette with who your server will be. Not worth it for a restaurant in this price class.
   

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   Dianabe

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot! The service was super friendly! The vibe was warm and inviting and the food was really good! Definitely coming back.
   

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   Melissa

   Sacramento1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Took the birthday crew to Foreign Cinema to wrap up our Sweet 16 day—and let me tell you, this place did not disappoint. The ambiance? Chef’s kiss. From the string lights to the vintage film playing on the wall, it felt like we stepped into a whole other vibe—romantic, artsy, and just enough bougie to feel special but not stiff. The food? Elevated, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Everything tasted like it was made with love (and butter, probably). The girls were living their best lives with every bite. Service was warm and attentive—our server was a whole vibe, patient with our questions and made great recommendations. Perfect for: Celebrations, date nights, or when you just wanna feel fancy in a chill way. Parking? A struggle—it’s the Mission, after all. But totally worth the loop around the block. Price? Not cheap, but you’re paying for the full experience—and it delivers. 10/10 would go again… once my wallet recovers from this Sweet 16 extravaganza!
   

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    Kelly

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I have never felt rushed at Foreign Cinema and always enjoy the transition at dusk when they turn on the movie.
    

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