Reviewers describe Café San Gennaro as an authentic Italian spot with a welcoming vibe, where Roman style square pizzas, fresh pastries, and robust espresso stand out. The pizzas are praised for crisp crusts and flavorful toppings, cannoli with crisp shells and creamy fillings, and pistachio bomboloni that are a dessert highlight. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, adding to the homey atmosphere and the sense of being in Italy, occasionally with Italian speaking staff. The menu also features focaccia sandwiches and a wide range of sweets, though seating can be limited and the space can feel crowded at peak times. A few notes mention price concerns and occasional confusion about wall pricing, and some reviews point to changes in the coffee that affect the overall experience. Overall Café San Gennaro comes across as a beloved local gem that draws guests for a quick bite, coffee, and desserts as well as a memorable Italian cafe experience.
The best pizza in the city, by far. I also love how the owner is genuinely soooo happy to see me everytime I walk into the place … his face literally lights up! excellent service too.
Best coffee, lattes, & cappuccino- so smooth! Best pistachio croissant & pizza! Love love it! Authentic! Fav spot for us travelling from Toronto! We will be back again before our trip ends!
Oct 12, 2025
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J'ai pris une pizza caprese en tranche, la. pate est légère & croustillante... magnifique.
J'ai aussi pris un bombonne pistachio mais je ne l'ai pas pris en photo... je l'ai vite dévore tellement bon
Un 10/10 pour la musique choisie
Stopped by Café San Gennaro for a quick coffee. We only tried a couple drinks but they were very good & the staff was warm & welcoming. There is also a nice outdoor seating area which made it a pleasant stop. The pizzas coming out looked amazing & I will definitely be back to try them next time.
Pizza is great. Check your bill. If you order a mix of different pizzas, they will charge you seven dollars per slice no matter what it is. Most likely because of a lazy employee that doesn't bother to check what you ordered & just charges you the most expensive one .
Sep 1, 2025
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Great for a quick slice of pizza, drink or a coffee. Not too many places to sit & place seems to be always crowded, but it's worth a visit if in the hood.
Première visite chez San Gennaro & pas la dernière, pizza aussi bonne qu'à Rome, avec la même présentation en carré qu'à Rome, & ça parle italien, comme à Rome.
Pince-moi, je dois être à Rome.
Commande au comptoir, il y a quelques places à l'intérieur, San Gennaro est un endroit où on commande & on apporte, son café, son beigne ou sa pointe de pizza. Ou une pizza complète & une bouteille de vin. Parce que oui, ils ont une très belle sélection de vin d'importation privée.
On a essayé la pizza aux patates (très romain) & wow, un incontournable pour une première visite (la caciocavallo). On a aussi essayé la tropeana, très sicilienne, avec ses oignons rouges & sa Nduja. Très bonne mais aurait pu être plus généreuse en Nduja, il en manquait pour $7 la pointe.
Service rapide, affairé & bruyant d'un personnel allumé qui sait faire avancer la file car oui, il y a toujours une file.
Au final, on vous le recommande. C'est plus cher que la moyenne mais c'est aussi meilleur que la moyenne. Place authentique géré par des gens authentiques.
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