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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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About

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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Reviews for Café San Gennaro

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on Google4.7 (1700+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

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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Always a delight to go there

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

Excellent café, excellente pâtisserie & service chaleureux !

Mar 8, 2025
on Google

Their sauce is rich, the toppings are fresh-just perfect!

Mar 7, 2025
on Google

The food & ambience gave an amazing dining experience. Everything was priced correctly & the service was excellent. I would love to go back & try their Caciocavallo Pizza.

Mar 1, 2025
on Google

Excellent service comme d'habitude! Pour la première fois aujourd'hui, j'ai goûté le biscuit à la pâte d'amande & confiture d'abricot. Je ne saurais décrire sa fraîcheur, sa texture & l'harmonie du mélange. Ce biscuit nous transporte dans une nouvelle dimension de saveurs incroyable!

Feb 24, 2025
on Google

Bomboloni…the best

Feb 10, 2025
on Google

Le personnel est tellement aimable & accueillant.

Feb 8, 2025
on Google

Great place, only it's too small for so many people

Feb 1, 2025
on Google

Authentique expérience romaine!

Jan 30, 2025
on Google

J'ai aimé l'ambiance & la nourriture malgré qu'on pas trop d'option sans viande pour les pizzas & sandwich( ma religion) mais toutes les gourmandises sucrés sont délicieuse

Jan 25, 2025
on Google