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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 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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Joseph
5.0

Go for the sambuca espressos & stay for the spicy potato pizza!

Sep 2, 2023
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Luca
5.0

Consistently the best for a quick bite of pizza or a dessert. Unique ambiance, quick & curteous service.

Sep 1, 2023
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Anushiya
5.0

Simply loved it! Great pastries, fresh pizza & a cozy atmosphere with amazing service! It can't any better! 😊

Aug 30, 2023
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Shun
5.0

love the coffee & bakery , pizza is also good choice

Aug 24, 2023
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T.
5.0

Great local spot for Roman style pizza. We tried a Margherita slice & the pistachio bombolone. Both were delicious. The pizza crust & tomato sauce is awesome. The bombolone was super light with the right level of sweetness.

Aug 22, 2023
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strawbery
92 Reviews
4.0

Il y a un bon choix de pizza & de pâtisserie..le café est aussi délicieux mais c'est tellement petit & toujours très occupé..il faut faire un choix très vite & sortir. J'y suis allé une première fois & comme je ne connaissais pas les produits je regardais partout & essayait de faire un choix rapidement mais je me suis sentie bousculer..

Nov 27, 2021
KimRa-352
1 Review
5.0

San Gennaro is a fantastic little gem in Little Italy. Just off of St. Laurent, right next to Bottega Restaurant. It's really un-missable & well worth going to. Nothing alleviates the hot Montreal summer like sipping a cool caffe freddo on the terrace at San G. The open kitchen concept is a refreshing change in the cafe scene as you will likely see the owners hard-at-work making delicious pizzas al taglio & classic Italian pastries. You have to try the Nutella bombolone, indulge & get the bigger size! After enjoying many coffees at San Gennaro like I have, you'll somehow never be satisfied with franchised coffee shops anymore. Mauro makes an exceptional latte!

The ambience is spot on too! You walk into authentic old-school Italian music & everyone, staff & customers alike are always smiling. You'll feel as if you've just walked into a cafe in Napoli! The place is still relatively new but it's obvious that it already has many regulars, myself included! As a matter of fact, my boyfriend & I will often drive all the way from Laval to Little Italy just for the killer coffee & friendly staff.

With its young vibe & its fresh take on what a happening cafe should be in Montreal, & whether it's for a simple espresso or grabbing lunch with some old friends, San Gennaro's hip atmosphere & adherence to both quality & tradition will satisfy even the most discerning of Italian pallets!

Sep 30, 2015
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