Cafe Gentile is described as a welcoming and stylish spot with a modern yet warm atmosphere that fits a casual coffee, a business meeting, or a relaxed dinner. The food is repeatedly praised for freshness, generous portions, and Italian flair, with pizzas, pastas, seafood, and daily specials earning high marks, while desserts and coffee also draw strong praise. The service is frequently highlighted as attentive, friendly, and professional, making guests feel at home even when busy. The new West Island location is noted for its chic decor, vibrant ambiance, and convenient parking, matching or surpassing the original spots in quality and consistency. A few reservations appear about noise levels and some menu value items, with some guests feeling portions for certain dishes could be larger or prices higher, but overall the impression is that Cafe Gentile is a standout destination in the West Island and worth multiple visits for both cafe and restaurant experiences.
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
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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 🥰
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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.
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We recently celebrated a family birthday at Cafe Gentile. It was a great experience from start to finish. The staff was extremely attentive & very friendly. The food was delicious & the timing for each course was perfect. We would highly recommend.
My first impression walking into the restaurant is that the noise level was high.
It only got louder as the evening progressed.
The food was mediocre & frankly overpriced. My companion & I shared the ricotta crostini appetizer. It was basically a slice of toasted bread with some ricotta drizzled with truffle honey. Nothing special at all. I had the gnocchi special with the lamb ragu. I was not impressed. My companion had the gnocchi with the tomato sauce that was better, but still not great. I must add that the portions were generous.
The best part of the meal was the dessert - a pistachio & hazelnut cheesecake. It was delicious.
The service was okay. The servers are all young & inexperienced.
The cocktails are overpriced. $19 for an espresso martini! That's an exaggerated price. This is DDO not some trendy bar in the heart of the city.
First time at Gentile's DDO dinner on Saturday night. As we walked in , the ambiance & decor was wonderful. Started with Calamari & roasted artichoke which was to die for. Main dishes cavateli with rapini & sausage, veal limoni, ravioli & saltiboca were delicious. & of course the Pizza is amazing. Thanks to the entire staff especially our waiter Charles.
Café Gentile in both DDO & Westmount is truly a standout. The food is simply amazing, Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared & high quality.
The ambiance is warm & inviting,What really elevates the experience, though, is the exceptional hospitality. Anthony, offers such a genuine & warm welcome that you instantly feel like a valued guest.
Overall, Café Gentile delivers not just incredible food, but a complete dining experience that keeps you coming back.
