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.
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
9 août 2025
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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
9 juil. 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!!!
Nice little terrace & decor, the ambiance was fun!
However, 2 out of the 4 dishes we ordered were overly sweet & felt more like a dessert than dishes that were part of the meal. On the menu, it stated that the burrata was served with a raddichio & fennel slaw but it was more like a jam overpowered with sweet grapes. Disapointing as we missed the crunchiness & freshnesh from raw veggies as the meal was advertised in the « insalata » section.
Unfortunately, the roasted cauliflower side also lacked balance in terms of flavors as all we could taste was the agrodolce (water & honey) that gave it almost a « chinese take out » feel. The bread crumbs & pine nuts shouldve been way more seasoned to create more depth & balance in the dish. The parsley stated on the menu was nowhere to be found. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a sweet & savory dish. Hence why we ordered these but it truly felt like we were eating dessert.
The funghi tagliatele were the star of the night & was delicious. Pasta cooked to perfection & well seasoned. The textures of the artichoke crostini were very interesting & well executed though the bread could've been more cooked.
Only reviewing this as, if I was the chef, I would like to know this type of stuff only to improve the experience for my guests.
Tucked into Westmount like a cherished heirloom, Cafe Gentile served up a Mother's Day brunch that felt more like a warm hug from someone who smells faintly of espresso & nostalgia.
From the moment we walked in, the ambiance charmed us-banquettes like Nonna's living room sofas, tables dressed in soft green marble, & the comforting chaos of a bustling café filled with families, laughter, & that beautiful din of clinking plates & happy forks. It didn't feel like a restaurant; it felt like home, if your home had professional chefs & an endless supply of pistachios.
My husband's meal was a journey in texture & decadence:
A beet salad that was earthy & fresh,
Followed by indulgent French toast paired with bacon, a rich veal sausage crowned with a sunny-side egg,
& a final act of showy genius-a brioche stuffed with pistachio gelato & finished with pistachio crumb. I briefly considered tackling him for a bite.
I started with delicate smoked salmon avocado crostini, perfectly balanced & bright. Then came the Lobster Benedetto-a lavish, buttery twist on the classic Benedict. I closed with a thick, fluffy pancake, floating in a sweet, lightly creamy sauce that I may or may not have considered licking off the plate. (It was Mother's Day. I get a pass.)
Service was friendly & well-timed-no hovering, no disappearing acts. Just the kind of smooth professionalism that lets you actually enjoy the food & the moment.
Cafe Gentile doesn't just feed you-it envelops you in Italian comfort, sprinkles pistachios on your emotions, & sends you home blissfully full. Five stars, & one extra perfectly drawn espresso in my heart.
110% top notch experience 👌🏼💪🏻🙏🏼 with bonus points
First of all the staff are all A1! Great service from start to finish. The hosts, servers, management are all super polite, friendly, hospitable & helpful.
They work like a synchronized Olympic serving team without being pushy or in your face.
Can't sing enough praise for the staff!
The food?
Freaking fantastic always!
Their pastas, pizzas & apparently brunch (we went for the Mother's Day brunch special today) is all stellar & authentic.
Today we had a lobster, egg, hollandaise deliciousness
& a boogie take on a bacon, sausage, egg, French toast plate that was mind blowing.
The starters were delicious as well
A beat salad & smoked salmon, avocado toast
Will be back again & again for this fantastic experience
Good job guys! 👌🏼🫶🏼💪🏻🙏🏼
