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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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Irina
5.0

Restored my faith in pizza after years of being disappointed by fast food "pizza." I thought pizza was supposed to be a greasy & kind of sad until I tried San Gennaro. Fresh, crunchy, flavorful - I always order 1 whole Marg pizza during big study sessions (literally lasts me the whole day for the price of 1 meal). Love it!

Nov 30, 2024
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Louise
5.0

Élu meilleur Tiramisu de la petite Italie & Villeray & même Montréal

Nov 29, 2024
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Laura
5.0

The pizza was extremely good & the people behind the counter were super nice as well.

Nov 27, 2024
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Federico
5.0

J'aime tellement la pizza al taglio du Café San Gennaro & tous les produits italiens qu'ils offrent. Le service est aussi excellent. Je vous félicite!

Nov 24, 2024
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Benoit
5.0

Impossible de battre le combo pointe de pizza & beigne au pistache!

Nov 20, 2024
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Rob
3.0

I really wanted to like this pizza but it was nothing special & way overpriced. They heated up the slices & they weren't even hot. People were nice but I wouldn't go back.

Nov 11, 2024
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Karim
5.0

This place is a pure gem!

Nov 8, 2024
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Gino
5.0

Awesome 👍😎 Cafe delicious food & pastries, wonderful staff, highly recommend,also have a outside terrace,drop by & enjoy a delicious 😋 ☕ & dessert,maybe a little piece of yummy 🤤 pizza 🍕

Nov 3, 2024
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Juliana
4.0

The bombolone, which is a doughnut, was fluffy like a cloud. It was impressively juicy & soft. Personally I think it is a bit over priced but since I don't know other places that sell these pistachio filled, I guess they found a market. For me, it's a place to visit once in a long while, but worth it.

Nov 3, 2024
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George
5.0

Excellent!

Nov 1, 2024
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