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Café San Gennaro

Authentic Neapolitan pizza finds its true home in the heart of Little Italy.

Little-Italy
4.8$$ & $$$
OPEN7:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Café San Gennaro specializes in authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio, featuring rectangular slices with a characteristically light and airy crust. The menu highlights traditional Italian ingredients, ranging from classic margherita to seasonal vegetable and savory meat toppings. Beyond the savory options, the establishment functions as a dedicated espresso bar that serves high-quality Italian coffee alongside an assortment of artisanal pastries and house-made sweets. Cannoli and bomboloni remain core components of the dessert selection, prepared with traditional techniques to ensure consistent texture and flavor profiles. Patrons encounter a bustling, high-energy atmosphere defined by industrial aesthetics and communal seating arrangements. The focus remains on rapid, high-quality service for those seeking an immediate taste of Rome through both baked goods and layered, crispy-bottomed pizza squares sold by weight.

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Café San Gennaro is widely celebrated as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic Roman-style pizza, fresh pastries, and high-quality coffee. Visitors frequently praise the exceptional service provided by a friendly and knowledgeable team, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a beloved local gem. While the indoor seating is somewhat limited, the inviting outdoor terrace serves as a popular spot to enjoy popular items like the caprese pizza, pistachio bomboloni, and perfectly crafted cannoli. Although experiences regarding pricing and coffee blends have occasionally varied, the overall consensus highlights a vibrant, high-quality experience that brings a genuine taste of Italy to the heart of the city.
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Oleksandra
5.0

Amazing croissants, tasty pizza & coffee, very friendly staff! It's my favourite cafe in Montreal 🥐 🍕

Aug 8, 2026
on Google
LiLa
5.0

Un des meilleurs cafés de Montréal, service rapide & chaleureux, belle grande terrasse. Une vraie ambiance italienne à Montréal!

Jul 6, 2026
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Jean
5.0

Le café & les croissants y sont fort bons & les pizzas sont délicieuses. Nous aimons le personnel du San Gen dont Mauro qui est fort aimable & courtois, Éli, Tom, Isidoro, Esther & toute l'équipe en cuisine.Clientèle du quartier & habitués italiens.
J'apprécie toujours les pizzas particulièrement la pizza déjeuner. Aussi une sélection de bons vins est offerte parfois chers mais bons. Nous y revenons souvent avec plaisir & apprécions la qualité du café & des préparations culinaires.

Jun 14, 2026
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Mohammad
5.0

Le café, la pizza & le sandwich martadella étaient excellents. Merci.

May 27, 2026
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Eddy
5.0

Another one of these places where the staff just makes you feel comfortable about being there. The food is also great. I love their Italian sausage & rapini pizza. The pepperoni one is great too.

The people working behind the counter are just awesome. They strike up conversation, they're visually happy about taking your order & it's just a great vibe overall. Café San Gennaro makes you want to live nearby so you can hang out with these guys on a regular basis. It's a feel good place to be & a perfect summer hangout.

May 26, 2026
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Steph.
5.0

Croûte de pizza cuite à la perfection. Sauce tomate quoi goûte l'Italie, café qui vaut le détour, & musique italienne pour contribuer à l'experience. On va repasser parce que c'est un commerce de pit stop a l'italienne.

May 5, 2026
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Asphodels
5.0

Loved Café San Gennaro. Great pizza slices, tasty vegetarian options, delicious food overall, & really great service. The atmosphere is warm & friendly too. Highly recommend.

Café San Gennaro est un endroit fantastique avec de la nourriture délicieuse, un excellent service & une ambiance vraiment chaleureuse & conviviale. Leurs pointes de pizza sont particulièrement excellentes, & ils offrent aussi de très bonnes options végétariennes, ce qui permet à tout le monde d'y trouver quelque chose à son goût. Tout est frais, savoureux, & le personnel te fait sentir le bienvenu dès ton arrivée. C'est certain que j'y retournerais. »

Apr 26, 2026
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Stuart
5.0

A Little Italy & Montreal must visit. Great people working there dedicated to creating the right vibe inside the cafe & outside on the sunny terrace. It's the perfect mix between old school & new school. Get any of the pizza slices & a spro, you can't go wrong!

Apr 26, 2026
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Paloma
4.0

Small Italian cafe, ideal for a snack. Pizza by the slice, pastries & coffee.

Mar 31, 2026
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Benoit
5.0

Excellent café, excellente pizza, atmosphère invitante, service impeccable, quoi demander de plus?

Mar 13, 2026
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