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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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Artur
5.0

Very cozy little cafe-pizzeria. The potato pizza is delicious, very similar taste to a raclette. Interesting canolli texture, but still good, bit too small haha

May 9, 2024
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Benny
5.0

Cafe San Genawesome

May 8, 2024
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Jacqueline
4.0

Delicious pizza you can buy by slices. The glass of wine is extremely expensive considering the location, I paid 46$ for 2 slices of vegetarian pizzas & 2 glasses of white wine.

May 7, 2024
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Sophie
5.0

Enjoy my cannoli：）

May 6, 2024
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David
5.0

I love this place! Everything is delicious & everyone is friendly. The Caciocavallo pizza is to die for! & to top it off, they have the best cannoli in the neighborhood.

Apr 20, 2024
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Ali
4.0

Good coffee but the bombolone was so not generous in filling.. it's pretty much what you see on top plus tiny bit more inside. Hope it's a one off. At that price I find it very disappointing.

Apr 20, 2024
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Edith
3.0

Déçue du bombolone pistache. A 6$ le beigne je m'attendais à plus de crème pistache à l'intérieur.

Apr 20, 2024
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Abdullah
5.0

Whether you try the pistachio or vanilla donut, both are equally tasty; the only distinction lies in the flavorful top layer, which isn't filled. The pizza was a delicious , allowing you to taste each ingredient individually. The staff were incredibly welcoming & provided amazing service.

Apr 20, 2024
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Atoc
5.0

Really exceptional Roman-style pizza. Quick service. Good for takeout, seating limited but it's a nice place. Good friendly service. Potato pizza is especially good.

Apr 13, 2024
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Mohsen
5.0

Great experience, great food.

Apr 7, 2024
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