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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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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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Somayeh
5.0

That was great!😋

Apr 7, 2024
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Joannie
5.0

Tout est absolument délicieux dans ce petit café : les cafés, les pizzas, les pâtisseries. Service toujours courtois.

Apr 3, 2024
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Vlad
5.0

A very popular place where you can try real Italian pizza & their desserts.

Apr 1, 2024
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Gavin
3.0

Food is good. Not blow your mind good. Just good. But, it's overpriced. &, if you pay by card, the machine asks for a tip, of whatever amount, 10% or 15%, which is on TOP of the taxes. First of all, tip is on the base amount, you don't calculate tip on top of taxes. Second of all, I'm doing takeout, why am I asked to tip as if I'm going to a proper sit down restaurant with a waiter & proper tables, chairs & ambiance?

Mar 30, 2024
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David
5.0

Cafe San Gennaro is in my top 3 cafe shops in Montreal. The coffee is great & the food is amazing. Their breakfast pizza is a standout. The cannoli's are one of the best in the city. Don't walk here, run.

Mar 27, 2024
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Pierre-Luc
5.0

Une belle découverte ! Les pizzas Al taglio (pizzas vendues en carré plutôt qu'à la pointe) sont excellentes. La sauce tomate est parmi les meilleures que j'ai goûtée. Décor simple qui donne une ambiance relax. J'y retourne ? Absolument !

Mar 26, 2024
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