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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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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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Sylvain
5.0

Le top du top..l'authenticité...autant les pizzas, les focaccias, les cornettos, les gelatos, les canollis, les caffes. Wow ! Meilleur spot en ville mais attention toujours remplis..de connaisseur-euses !!!

Nov 1, 2024
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Sofya
5.0

Tried this place for the first time & loved their pizza & pumpkin spiced latte ! They know what they're doing ! Must try :)

Oct 26, 2024
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Devin
5.0

The best Cortado I have ever had. Their coffee is top notch. We came every day we were in town after discovering. Their apricot & fig bites are to die for. Their sandwiches & pizza slices are top notch as well. You should go out of your way to try this place, I promise you will not regret it. 10/10 place, I wish I lived in Montreal just for this cafe. I want to go back just so I can have their food & drinks again it was that good. Cortado ratings: Taste: 6/5 (best cortado I have ever had) Presentation: 5/5 (bc of taste lol, I would prefer a side car with it) Coffee Art: the cinnamon covered it

Oct 22, 2024
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Donavan
5.0

Croissant aux pistaches

Oct 21, 2024
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Robin
5.0

I recently tried this Italian place, & it was amazing! The pizza was incredibly juicy without being oily, with a perfect balance of crunch yet not dry crust, & the cheese was top-notch. I also had the Bombolone, which is hands down one of the best desserts I've ever hadin my life. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Italian food!

Oct 18, 2024
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J
5.0

Nutella Bombole & Pizza are so gooood! Always full inside for the seats, but it worth to go grab something & eat in the park close to

Oct 17, 2024
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Jan
5.0

È come essere a in Italia.🇮🇹

Oct 13, 2024
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Youcef
5.0

Un café très originale avec une excellente atmosphère

Oct 8, 2024
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