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Café San Gennaro

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

Little-Italy
4.8$$ & $$$
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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
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Steven
5.0

The best coffee, pizza & croissant omg !!! Thanks to Dominique for his excellent service & great skills & smile.
Great Service bravo !
Juste love this place.
Eccellente

Aug 7, 2026
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Carine
5.0

The best Marinara pizza (vegan) the best coffee, the best service.

Jul 31, 2026
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Michael
5.0

I drive 40 min to stop in San Gennaro & enjoy the best espresso coffee I've had & their delicious homemade pizza. Bravo!

Jul 10, 2026
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Therezzz
5.0

We stopped by San Gennaro because we noticed a steady stream of people coming in & out, & I'm glad we did! They offer pizzas, pastries, coffee, & a variety of drinks.

Although I didn't get a chance to try the food this time, I did have one of their spritzes, & it was excellent. We also grabbed a coffee, which was just as good. The gentleman working there was incredibly friendly, welcoming, & very knowledgeable, making the experience even better.

The prices were very reasonable, especially for the drinks. They also have a nice terrace & an indoor seating area with windows that open during the summer, creating a really pleasant atmosphere.

Overall, it's a great neighborhood spot, & I'll definitely be back next time to try the food!

Jul 3, 2026
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Day
5.0

Fan favourite - best pizza on the island since Alati changed ownership (& always was if you didn't want something too greasy). Breakfast slice with egg a standout, & pro tip for lunch is to get the potato but have them add'nduja. Coffee is smooth. Dessert specials are generally excellent & if they don't have you can't go wrong with the classic bomboloni.

May 27, 2026
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James
4.0

Great service food & not bad coffee improvement should be looked at for an Italian coffee shop

Apr 11, 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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W
4.0

Coffee is good. Pizza... I had high hopes but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The pepperoni was good, but the other pizza was mediocre.

Place is a little small & crowded. Service was fast. Kinda regret not trying one of their desserts though. Those looked really good.

Mar 15, 2026
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5.0

Nice little place with good coffee. & the best bartenders

Feb 27, 2026
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