Cafe Gentile
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Cafe Gentile offers heartwarming Sicilian inspired meals and flavourful coffee.
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5.0
Had a night out with some friends there. Place was good from the moment we got in. Vibe was warm & welcoming without feeling overdone.
The bar deserves special praise & the whole crew is super friendly. We'll definitely be back for more.
yesterday
on Google
5.0
Up : amaing service
Beautiful decor
Sandwich & salad were top
Down:
this is not for a quick non tip Milano style meal
Suggested 18% tip , go out of your way to go 15%. Not a practice I support
Jan 29, 2026
on Google
RobertoCap-5570
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5.0
So we were at Gentile West Island yesterday evening with a group of about twenty. For most of us it was the first time at the West Island location. We are big fans of the other two already. This place gets a 5 star rating on all counts. We had a variety of appetizers (they kept coming) that were excellent. The main meal (veal sacalopinni limone) was fantastic. The variety of desserts were also great. Now lets add an amazing ambiance (imagine this was a week day), an amazing decor, the service is excellent (Bella is great) & the host, owner Anthony Gentile is great. Add to this: ample & free parking. Don't take my word on this, check it out yourself. I would make reservations!
Roberto Caps.
Jan 29, 2026
1.0
It was meh meaning horrible... nothing special about this place. I can hear the kitchen staff screaming at each other loll.. seems like a jungle. I'd say the worst place I've ever had to come in for lunch. First & last time ever. 0 rating if there was an option.
Jan 27, 2026
on Google
1.0
Went for dinner. The portion sizes for the price they charge is outrageous. 2 tiny meatballs (think ikea size meatballs) for 16$ is theft in my opinion. We were 6 people, not one of us left happy or satisfied. We left hungry. The service, honestly I really felt bad for the sweet boy that was serving us. He obviously had no experience & he was out of his element. I don't blame the server, even though he lost our order on the way to place the order & came back 15 minutes later to admit his mistake & retake our order. That being said not one member of the staff looked older than 19-21 years old. If you are going to charge upscale prices, please put food on the plates & hire people with experience who can at the very least explain the nightly specials. We go very often to the West Island for dinner with friends, this is the first time I leave a restaurant & feel so disappointed that I'm writing a review.
Jan 25, 2026
on Google
5.0
There's only one word to describe Cafe Gentile DDO, BUONISSIMO 😋. You have to try it. The food is to die for!
Jan 24, 2026
on Google
5.0
Great addition to the West Island! Friendly staff & great service. Definitely looking forward to going back.
Jan 23, 2026
on Google
5.0
Great atmosphere, food is amazing. Staff is friendly. Beautiful new location. Will defintely be back.
Jan 23, 2026
on Google
5.0
Absolutely lovelly! Great ambiance great pasteries I'm so glad i found this hidden gem
Jan 23, 2026
on Google
5.0
Great experience - Excellent food & portions were more generous than St. Catherine location (I was disappointed with my last visit).
Had the Steak & Cheese sandwich with a 1/2 portion of Rigatoni Rosé.
Service was outstanding - everybody was friendly from start to end.
Definitely a great spot for lunch of a quick coffee.
The bar area is beautiful. Nice decor overall.
Jan 22, 2026
on Google
5.0
Amazing food & service!! I have been there multiple times since they opened & have never been disappointed.
They cater too!!
Jan 22, 2026
on Google
1.0
I heard about this place through word of mouth & decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, from the moment we entered until we left, the service was almost nonexistent even though we had a reservation, we were kept waiting by the hostess.
Our waiter did not check on the table, did not offer suggestions, & there was no follow-up during the meal. Food was delivered by runners or chefs without any greeting or'bon appétit.' No one offered dessert or coffee, & overall there was a complete lack of hospitality & attention.
What made the experience more disappointing is that the tip starts automatically at 18%, which feels forced considering the level of service provided.
Gentile Restaurant the only truly positive part of the evening was the taste of the food, which was genuinely good. With proper service, this place could be excellent.
Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0
Came for lunch, luca's service was amazing but christian was impeccable! He was so kind & his attention to detail was like no other, people like him really make a place worth coming to !
Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0
Super équipe ! Les plats sont tres bons 😍 les desserts exceptionnels ! Une vrai identité italienne comme on aime. Je recommande fortement. 🤩😍
Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0
Went for lunch for the first time, very impressed! Beautiful ambiance, delicious food & all plates coming out & most of all impeccable service! my glass of water was never empty! wish I got out servers name, he was tall, thank you so much! We'll be back soon!!!
Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0
Great staff, great food, beautiful design. West island food scene just stepped up. Congrats guys.
Jan 17, 2026
on Google
5.0
Great food & great service super friendly staff. Great decor & atmosphere. One of... if not the best espresso martini in town.
Jan 17, 2026
on Google
5.0
My mom & her friends came to eat & loved their experience! Everything from the decor, the music & obviously the food. Management was extremely accommodating & staff was attentive & kind! They are a super tough crowd & rarely leave restaurants with this much positive feedback!
Jan 17, 2026
on Google