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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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About

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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Reviews for Café San Gennaro

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on Google4.7 (1800+)
*as of 2026-08-15
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Review Summary

Café San Gennaro is a beloved local gem in Little Italy that offers an authentic taste of Italy through its exceptional Roman-style square pizza, artisanal coffee, and an impressive selection of Italian pastries like cannolis and bomboloni. Visitors consistently praise the high-quality ingredients, delicious flavors, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by a friendly and attentive staff. While the space is cozy and can get busy, the experience is enhanced by a pleasant terrace and efficient service that makes every visit feel special, whether stopping by for a quick slice or enjoying a relaxing break.
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All I can say is wow! The decor is excellent. I loved all the oldies music playing. The pizza & dessert was out of this world! Last but not least was the excellent service of Thomas. His charm & grace alone warrants another visit. See you soon & many thanks!

Nov 27, 2023
on Google

Vos pizza 🤌🤌🤌🤌 Vos beignets 🤌🤌🤌🤌 Incroyable café

Nov 22, 2023
on Google

Best square pizza in Montreal!

Nov 16, 2023
on Google
5.0

La pizza burrata était la meilleure. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de place assises pour manger.

Nov 14, 2023
on Google

You got to have the pizza. & of course you can't leave without a cappuccino. :)

Nov 14, 2023
on Google

My favourite spot in town for the best pizza, pistachio filled croissant & affogato! Great spot for a stop during a biking journey through town, for a quick business meeting or even to impress a date! Variety of pizza selection, cannot go wrong with any choice. Staff is always friendly & go the extra mile for their clients. One great example I experienced, I ordered an affogato. To my approved request, I had it customized to be served on a flavourful gelato of my choice & to top it up with a shot of Bailey's! Their quality of coffee is amongst the best in town as well! Looking forward to my next visit, as usual! Thank you for the delightful experiences!

Nov 3, 2023
on Google

the pizza was the best pizza i had so far, you feel like it's home made, & the service was amazing, & joyful

Nov 2, 2023
on Google

La pizza était super bonne! La croûte était croustillante & moelleuse, il y avait beaucoup de sauce, c'était super! Malheureusement, je n'ai pas vécu la même expérience avec le beigne. J'ai trouvé celui-ci beaucoup trop huileux. J'avais l'impression de croquer dans une éponge d'huile. C'est tout ce que je vais dire dessus. C'est très petit comme endroit, alors les tables semblent plus service de place pour attendre sa commande que pour manger. Finalement, ils m'ont dit que ma commande allait prendre 15 minutes, alors que cela a pris le double. J'avais bien faim😆 Je ne recommande pas cet endroit pour les étudiants, car je trouve cela un peu cher.

Nov 1, 2023
on Google

The pizza is great, but now it's way too expensive. 55$ for a large pepperoni pizza, it was 43$ 6 months ago. There's good & cheaper around there.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Super bonne pizza aux patates & incroyable focaccia à la mortadelle. Je conseille le beignet fourré à la crème de pistache : on sent bien le goût & c'est presque addictif ! Jolie deco en + de cela & un accueil très chaleureux. Je recommande !

Oct 27, 2023
on Google