Reviews of Cafe Gentile generally praise the food, atmosphere, and attentive service, describing it as a welcoming Italian spot with a lively vibe and consistently fresh dishes. Many note standout pastas, pizzas, brunch, and a strong coffee program, all supported by friendly staff. The experience is described as warm and stylish, with elegant decor and a bustling, homey feel. Some comments point to variability in service during peak times, occasional delays, or dishes not as strong as others, and a few feel prices are high. Overall Cafe Gentile is regarded as a reliable favorite with repeat visitors and strong word of mouth, though diners should be aware of occasional inconsistencies and higher pricing.
Today is Lunar Chinese New Year, & we had a festive dinner in cafe Gentile. We had such a wonderful time! The food quality was excellent, the atmosphere was joyful, & the staff provided outstanding service. Highly recommended!
Great food overall - the sandwich was solid & well made. The coffee was acceptable, though I've had better at their Chabanel location. One small note: for takeout, the tipping options starting at 18% felt a bit posh. Still a nice spot & worth visiting.
Feb 10, 2026
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So, I got this food delivered to our office & clearly made the correct choice-it was amazing! I've never eaten in the restaurant before, but now that this food turned out so good, I'll be there ASAP. I can't leave much of a review now, other than just praising my chicken cutlet sandwich.
The food here was good & I really liked their truffle fries. Their prices in my opinion are a little higher than it should be but still pretty reasonable. The coffee is really good & the menu offers a wide variety. The service is friendly & quick but there have been times where they were a bit slow (maybe because we were a group of younger people but still no excuse). The place has a really nice vibe & their decor is lovely.
Great dining experience. The service was friendly, food was fresh & pricing was very reasonable. The venue is absolutely stunning. Definitely going to visit again.
Dec 7, 2025
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First time in this restaurant, we arrived at 10:30, It was a little slow at first as we had no waiter or waitress assigned to us until 11am. Luckily the person who ended serving us was so empathetic,I wish I got his name as he made the experience that much better. We had at least 3 people who came to see us, it took that one person to finally get our order. I hope that person sees this, im sure that waiter knows who he is, Thank you for the wonderful service you gave us.
Lunch: the soup of the day (pasta fagioli scarola) was dull & the grilled chicken sandwich was dry & tasteless. The service was very good & the atmosphere was lively & welcoming. People must go there for service & atmosphere but not for the food! They should make more of an effort & not treat their customers with such contempt.
Yesterday was my first visit to Café Gentile on the West Island &-no surprise-it was superb. The staff was warm, attentive, upbeat, & completely on their game. The food was everything I've come to expect from Gentile: incredibly fresh, full of flavour, & consistently delicious. From their meat dishes to the pastas, salads, breakfasts, & that perfect coffee… every bite feels intentional.
So grateful this Montreal gem now shines in more than one location.
