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.
A lovely spot with a great atmosphere & friendly service. On a few occasions, when we asked to split specific items between two bills, there seemed to be small errors in how it was calculated. I didn't raise it at the time, but it's something that stood out & could be improved to make the experience even smoother.
Best place in town! Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is warm & stylish, perfect for both a quick coffee or a relaxed meal. The service is attentive & friendly, & everything we try is fresh & delicious.
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The food is very good. The atmosphere is too loud. What I did not appreciate is that they charged me 0.50$ for hot water & lemon. No other restaurant has ever charged me for that. I find that very cheap of this restaurant to charge for this especially considering that my bill was close to a $100.
The service was outstanding, the food gourmet & beautifully presented.
The restaurant is very nice, definitely go for the food. For conversations it may be a little to noisy.
I'm a local patron & frequent Gentile in the West Island often.
I decided to book Gentile for a Corporate event where I had 50 people attend an event of high importance.
The presentation of my lunch bags was pitiful where I had asked for a description of what the sandwiches were to be on each bag .What I received was abbreviated terms unknown to those making a selection which led to a disorganized flow for the event. My lunch bags were not cheap & you would expect a top quality offering.
I reached out after the event to share my feedback & was told they would be in touch & they never did get in touch .
Very disappointing - no customer service follow up as promised.
4th time here & it NEVER disappoints. The food is EXCELLENT & unlike any other place on the West Island. So happy we have this gem in the West. I had the best waiter (hi Adam!) & hope I get him again!
The waitress was rude. When an extra friend showed up, she refused to bring a chair or utensils for her. She also dropped the order in the middle of the table instead of serving it properly. I will never go there again.
I went with some friends yesterday. We didn't think of making reservations since it was during the week. The staff made sure we were well taking care of in the cafe section. Multiple times they came to ask if we're comfortable & if we needed anything. At the end of the evening they thanked us several times for coming.
Such a pleasure being surrounded by this environment. We definitely go back.
&, of course. The food was amazing.
Cute spot with really nice decor & a cozy atmosphere. The service was great, friendly, attentive, & made the experience enjoyable. The food was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. I wouldn't go out of my way for the food alone, but it's still a nice place to visit for the ambiance & service.
First visit to the DDO location & it did not disappoint. I've been to Westmount & Chabanel many times, & this one absolutely lives up to the standard.
Beautiful decor & a great vibe right when you walk in.
We had a great dinner with fabulous, friendly service from start to finish. The Caesar salad was fresh & really tasty, & the artichoke appetizer was absolutely delicious.
The Charred Up pizza with fresh mutz, parlour's sauce, dry cured house pepperoni, & Calabrian chilli flakes was perfect. Also had a great arrabbiata margarita.
Anthony & Serena are the best,amazing service, high quality.I totally recommend this place to everyone . 10/10 thank you guys,im definitely coming back .
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Going to Gentile DDO really is an experience. Stunning place from inside out. Incredible atmosphere & a great staff. Coffee is one of the best in the West Island & the food is fresh & on point. Must try spot that brings a new vibe to Montreal.
This placed is way too overrated , we had a reservation yet had to wait 30 minutes for a seat. The food was average at best & the prices are ridiculous. If you are looking for something similar Bernie's is way better food & service.
