Overall, reviews describe Cafe Gentile as a place with warm ambience, attentive and friendly service, and high quality Italian cooking across locations and meals from brunch to dinner. The menu is praised for fresh ingredients, flavorful pastas, pizzas, seafood, and comforting desserts, with many noting generous portions and thoughtful presentation. The coffee program and cocktails receive strong appreciation, and the atmosphere is frequently described as lively yet welcoming, making it suitable for family meals, date nights, or catching up with friends. While some visits mention a busy or noisy environment and at times variable pacing or value, most reviewers feel the experience remains appealing and worth returning for, often highlighting the consistency and hospitality as standout features. The West Island and DDO locations are both cited as positive additions, delivering the same level of care, a modern yet warm design, and reliable service, with many commenters looking forward to trying more dishes and returning for dinner or weekend brunch.
What a fantastic Sunday treat! We visited today & decided to try their specialties - the Lamb Lasagna & Zeppole - & honestly, we were not disappointed. The Lamb Lasagna was rich, hearty, & perfectly layered, with tender lamb that had clearly been slow-cooked to perfection. A truly comforting dish done right.
The Zeppole were a delightful finish - light, fluffy, & just sweet enough to leave you smiling. A classic done beautifully.
Beyond the food, the service was attentive & warm, making us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. & the ambiance? Absolutely stunning - the kind of place where you want to linger long after your meal is done.
Highly recommend making a reservation & trying their specialties. We'll definitely be back!
Food was bland, chicken very dry. Was hard to eat. For the price of about 17$, quality is not there. Really disappointed
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Other tables got pizza & pasta & looked great. I will be trying that next time.
Coffee is alright
Apr 2, 2026
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Got to the restaurant open the door & you are greeted instantly & how to help you. We were seated down & our waiter. Jimmy came to us & told us about the menu. He was amazing. I ordered an espresso martini was absolutely delicious. Then we had Nonna's meatballs & arancini as an entrée & also the gnocchi. Dessert cannoli.. Oh my God so so good shared with my girlfriend the atmosphere absolutely beautiful. We were there early & then saw so many people coming in. The cook had sent us an hello Hello 👋 which was so nice. Everybody's amazing. Got to speak to one of the waitresses I promised her that we would have an espresso martini together. The next time I went her name was Bella. Amazing service amazing food amazing people definitely definitely going back for more. The drinks are awesome. Gonna be one of my favourite restaurants for the summer that's for sure can't wait for The terrace to open ..
thank you so much for making us feel so welcomed & taking very good care of us ❤?💋
Anthony was our server at the coffee bar, he was amazing & so good at explaining everything. We had the eggplant parm, the grilled octopus, & the arancini, & the burrata salad. Our favourite were the eggplant & grilled octopus, they were delicious. Can't wait to come back!
Edit: We came once more, this time as a group of 10. Reserved 2 days in advance & Tanya was able to accommodate us & all our food restrictions. All the staff is so kind & welcoming, & we had just as good of an experience as last time. Thank you to Charles for serving us tonight 🥰
The atmosphere was warm & inviting & the service was attentive. Every dish was fresh & full of flavor.
You can really tell they care about quality & the overall customer experience. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Perfect whether it's for a date night, a family dinner, or a night out with friends.
