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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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Louis
5.0

My friend brought me to this place, & it made me feel like I was at home. The pizzas are excellent. Warmed up or fresh off the tray, they are amazing. They remind me of what my Nona & great aunts used to make when I was a kid-taking one bite through me back 30 years. The pastries are fluffy & sweet. I had the pistachio donut, which tasted like soft, sweet bread with a pinch of pistachio cream. We tried Margherita & Mariana. Both are superb choices. Next time, I'm excited to try the pepperoni. We finished with two cannolis, which were fantastic. I will have to go back & buy a dozen to share with my family. All the staff were super friendly with a giant smile, ready to provide excellent customer service. I did enjoy the attempt to upsell & see if there was anything else the customer was interested in purchasing.

Sep 15, 2024
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Soheui
5.0

Friendly service + good cannoli& gelato. However, decaf latte was a bit bland.

Sep 11, 2024
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Jessica
3.0

If you're thinking about getting a bombolone, rethink twice. I got a Nutella bombolone that barely had Nutella. Really disappointed when you pay $4.50.

Sep 4, 2024
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Louise
3.0

Bonnes pizzas mais tout est assez cher & le service est ordinaire. Le latte par contre est délicieux. Je reviendrais pour le latte seulement :)

Sep 2, 2024
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Johnson
5.0

For starters this place is very authentic, I knew when the workers were speaking Italian that it would live up to the reviews & it didn't disappoint. I haven't had pastries like this since Italy & believe me I've tried to find them. One major difference is that the pastries don't leave you feeling bloated & gross. I had two slices of pizza, a cannoli & half a donut & feel fine, in fact I could have eaten a few more donuts. The best part about this place is the pricing is very fair & the tip options starts at 10%, a dying feature in modern eating out. Bravo.

Sep 1, 2024
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Mini
3.0

Very Mid tbh.

Sep 1, 2024
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Bielle
5.0

Wow ! Quelle ambiance ! Le café est bon & l'expérience est fabuleuse ! Personnel sincèrement gentil ! J'adore !😃

Aug 31, 2024
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Anthéa
5.0

Tout est incroyable : du service à la nourriture en passant par leurs cafés ... J'adore ! C'est devenu pour moi une place incontournable lorsque je suis de passage dans le quartier !

Aug 29, 2024
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BR1GHT
2.0

I get that long days of work can be tiring mentally & physically. But the service is garbage. The only reason the place is crowded most of the time is because the workers aren't doing their jobs right. There is currently a long line at the Cafe because two of the workers are stuck chatting with a costumer. The other one is helping a costumer with an order. Please stop hiring irresponsible young adults.

Aug 25, 2024
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B
5.0

This is a must dry! It is soooo chewy & fresh. Super delicious !!

Aug 24, 2024
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