Les avis sur Cafe Gentile évoquent globalement une cuisine italienne de qualité, des plats variés et bien préparés, des pizzas et des pâtes très appréciées, et un café souvent loué; l'ambiance est décrite comme chaleureuse et accueillante avec une déco soignée, propice à la convivialité et à des repas en famille ou entre amis. Le service est majoritairement attentif et efficace, même lors des périodes très occupées, mais quelques retours mentionnent des délais plus longs ou une expérience de serveur inégale; certains plats sont jugés un peu chers ou ne satisfont pas totalement (sandwichs, plats servis tièdes ou manquant de saveur), tandis que d'autres critiques insistent sur des portions généreuses et des saveurs réussies. Malgré ces nuances, l'impression générale est positive et beaucoup évoquent leur intention de revenir ou de recommander, en soulignant que Cafe Gentile offre une expérience plaisante, une atmosphère conviviale et une offre variée allant du petit-déjeuner au brunch et au dîner, avec une attention particulière portée au service et à la qualité des produits.
Visited Montreal & my friend highly recommended this place & it did not disappoint. Amazing pasta, delicious appetizers & the coffee is a must try along with a Zeppole! Service was excellent but make sure you make a reservations as this place gets busy fast for lunch or dinner! Located 15 minutes from the airport!
25 mars 2026
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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.
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.
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.
This review is late but awesome. We have been coming to Gentile's for years & love it there. It has been a consistent place we go to where we know we are going to get the best service, delicious food & great coffee! Ana, Mike, & the rest of the family there always make us feel at home & so comfortable. For a place that is always buzzing, they never cut back on service or quality. If you want to book large groups they make the process easy & the fact that they have their pizza parlour next door is an added bonus (especially for our kids). If you want a proper Montreal experience with class, check it out!
For ordering coffee & patisserie, they didn't give me menu & instead the waiter said the name of the items rapidly & the only option i knew was Nutella cookie to order, but even the Nutella cookie was not soft, the coffee was good enough!
I was in rush but they did not see me, wanting to say bill please 😄 but overall, it was ok.
23 sept. 2025
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The food was delicious-every dish was fresh, flavourful, & beautifully presented. &….The coffee….. it was next level-rich, smooth, & expertly brewed. You can tell they take their coffee seriously! This spot is a must-visit.
Very welcoming, comforting & accommodating; I'd accidentally knocked a couple things off my table & the servers were able to get them back for me, & I was especially delighted at the free coffee refills.
14 sept. 2024
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Although only open for a few years, the trendy Italian bistro has the feel of a local institution. Nominally a café during the day (serving all manners of Italian coffees), it turns into a happening & bustling restaurant in the evening, populated by both young & old. The menu is innovative & the food is very tasty but it is all on the pricier side considering its mostly pasta. Specially call out to DANNY our server...who was friendly, informative; always available but never in your face. Enjoy!
Had a great (strong) morning coffee. Fellow at the door was so pleasant & served me outside - I’m in a wheelchair. They DO have a handicap entrance but I was happy to sit in the sun.
