Reviewers consistently praise Cafe Gentile for authentic Italian flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels both elegant and homey. The menu earns high marks for variety and quality, with standouts from pastas and pizzas to sandwiches and brunch items, and the coffee and desserts are frequently highlighted as well. Service is described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, though a few visits note slower pacing during busy periods or larger groups. Prices are sometimes considered high for the value, but many feel the quality and presentation justify it, and the decor and vibe are repeatedly singled out as appealing. The venue is described as versatile for casual meals, business lunches, family gatherings, or special occasions, including Mother’s Day and wedding receptions, with guests often describing the experience as memorable. Overall Cafe Gentile comes across as a Montreal staple that delivers solid food, memorable atmosphere, and dependable hospitality, inviting repeat visits despite occasional inconsistencies.
Came by & bought the boccocini. Both my friend & I thought our sandwiches were bland & very basic for 16$. Comparable to IGA sandwich with better ingredients. My friend's smoked turkey sandwich didn't have any smoked flavour. My sandwich barely had an eggplant & it didn't have any flavour at that. Also wasn't hot, clearly panini'd but everything is room temperature. Portion is on the smaller side but acceptable. Service was fine, girl at the front didn't acknowledge us when we walked in idk just weird not to greet people when they walk in. Nice atmosphere though, I'm assuming their other food is better than the sandwiches.
Just went to Gentille to have an early supper. We were served by a woman at the cash. She told us that some of the sandwiches were unavailable to order because of the menu time. No problem. However, she did not ask if we wanted to dine in or order for takeout. Once we paid she told us that we have to wait to pick up our food & leave. We asked if it was possible to sit & eat inside or outside & she said no & that if we asked the manager it would be a definite no because he's very strict. She also suggested we only eat the salad at the table inside, but we were not allowed to eat our sandwich. She than suggested that we go eat on a picnic table at a nearby park. For our first time experience, food was good but service was very disappointing.
First time, nothing bad to say, my cutlet sandwich was perfect, my wife's pain perdu sexy was excellent, great cappuccino & mimosas. What a pretty place
We dropped by for a slice of pizza but ended up sitting down & staying. The pizza was mediocre but the service was outstanding & the atmosphere was so fun & warm we didn't want to leave.
Cafe gentile westmount….oh my goodness. We had our 18 person wedding dinner here. The custom wedding menu was so incredible, the food was 12/10 & the service was nothing short of exceptional.
More & more food just coming out & each course was so tasty, had beautiful presentation & more mouth-watering than the last course. Our guests were raving about this being the best wedding meal they've ever had.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Jul 9, 2025
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I was in doubt about going to this place because of the mixed reviews, but I'm happy I gave it a shot. My family & I went for brunch & the food was amazing, along with the service & atmosphere. Always filling our cups of water when they were empty, & making sure we had everything we needed in our table. Totally recommend!!
I went to Café Gentile (for the first time) for brunch & had the Grand Slam. Based on pictures of other reviews, I now know that the components of my plate were definitely underdone. Everything was edible, but lukewarm, & very dry. The waitress asked if everything was to our liking, but she was unable to tell me if the plate was as it should be, or if the sausages were meant to be dry... Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but at this price point, I expect better quality control. Though I left disappointed, the restaurant decor was nice & I could see it being a cute date spot. I might give it another try for lunch or dinner in the future.
Amazing perfect margherita pizza!!! Finaly I find my spot!! Hard to find realy good crispy ,tasty & not fluppy pizza. Was so good, I forget to take a picture of it but I show you the picture of my empty plate to show how good it was!!!
