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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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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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J
5.0

Great espresso. Great service.

Jun 1, 2025
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Charly
5.0

J'y vais 3 a 4 fois par semaine. Cela devrait répondre a la question.

Jun 1, 2025
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Roupen
5.0

TOP ☝?

May 29, 2025
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SVK
5.0

Amazing Pizza. Simple but great quality ingredients. A must try.

May 23, 2025
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Geoff
5.0

Best pizza in the city

May 22, 2025
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Huda
5.0

The staff are so kind, the atmosphere is a vibe & the pizza is very good. I also got a cappuccino & cannoli which was amazing.. probably the best cannoli I've ever had.

May 20, 2025
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Haley
5.0

Absolutely love this spot! It's perfect for a lunch bite & the focaccia pizza is SO good. They clearly use high quality ingredients & everything tastes so fresh. Must try the pistachio bomboloni for a sweet delight after the pizza. By far the best I've tried yet in comparison to others in the city.

May 12, 2025
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Samantha
5.0

Very nice staff. Food is great.

May 10, 2025
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