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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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Jasmine
5.0

La meilleure pizza rouge de mtl 🍅! Elle goûte l'été & les fous rires au parc. Emblématique!

Jun 22, 2025
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Eric
5.0

One of the best pizza places in Montreal!

Jun 21, 2025
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Matthew
5.0

Very good pizza, sweets & coffee. Pretty popular for Little Italy & very good too. Nice employees as well.

Jun 21, 2025
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Mel
5.0

Hands down, the best Roman-style pizza in the city! Cornetto is right up there too.

Coffee is back to being superb as well! I won't lie their coffee had me worried a few years ago at it wasn't tasty at all. They seemed to have switched to a better blend which made me very happy!

A must for all Montrealers to try.

Jun 12, 2025
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Oumdesigns03
5.0

Une bonne ambiance! Très bon service

Jun 9, 2025
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Danielle
4.0

Stopped by for a quick slice. No notes, excellent pizza.

Jun 9, 2025
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Ernie
5.0

One of my favorites ever!

Jun 7, 2025
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Sarah
5.0

Cafe San Genaro is always a good time. You immediately feel at home or in Italy where you can get some coffee with a glass if water & eat the BEST bombolone ever. Their ameretti with apricot jam is delicious & their breakfast pizza with an egg on top is the heartiest for a busy day!!

Jun 5, 2025
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Anthony
5.0

First time & not the last. Great squares but my favorite was the sandwich with pesto on focaccia. Donuts ( i know its not a donut really lol) were amazing & fluffy.

Jun 3, 2025
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Alessandra
5.0

Nice little italian café with a small interior & nice terrasse in summer. Serves pizza & italian pasteries, tried the beignet & it was super good! Pizza was also good, thick crust & generous toppings. It can get a bit crowded inside & places to sit down are not always a guarantee.

Jun 1, 2025
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