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Café San Gennaro

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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Alexa
5.0

Incredible pizza. The tomato sauce & the dough are for me amazing. Each bite was a delight. The caprese is a must. I need more soon! The Nutella bombolone was tasty as well.

May 14, 2026
on Google
Saeed
5.0

I mean, no explanation is needed. Everything is the next-level good! Even the service; everyone is so nice & kind there, I don't know what is going on!
Love you guys!

May 14, 2026
on Google
M
5.0

Les pizzas (particulièrement la combinaison patate & formage fumé) , le Latté : P a r f a i t !

May 12, 2026
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Steph.
5.0

Croûte de pizza cuite à la perfection. Sauce tomate quoi goûte l'Italie, café qui vaut le détour, & musique italienne pour contribuer à l'experience. On va repasser parce que c'est un commerce de pit stop a l'italienne.

May 5, 2026
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Olivia
5.0

The pizza was SO SO SO GOOD thick fresh soft crust with amazing toppings. Though, there isn't really anywhere to sit in there. & by the time we got there at 5:30ish, they were out of cannolis. So I guess go early if that's something you'd like!

May 4, 2026
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Sophie
5.0

Super bonne pizza. & les cannolis aussi!

Apr 30, 2026
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Asphodels
5.0

Loved Café San Gennaro. Great pizza slices, tasty vegetarian options, delicious food overall, & really great service. The atmosphere is warm & friendly too. Highly recommend.

Café San Gennaro est un endroit fantastique avec de la nourriture délicieuse, un excellent service & une ambiance vraiment chaleureuse & conviviale. Leurs pointes de pizza sont particulièrement excellentes, & ils offrent aussi de très bonnes options végétariennes, ce qui permet à tout le monde d'y trouver quelque chose à son goût. Tout est frais, savoureux, & le personnel te fait sentir le bienvenu dès ton arrivée. C'est certain que j'y retournerais. »

Apr 26, 2026
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Stuart
5.0

A Little Italy & Montreal must visit. Great people working there dedicated to creating the right vibe inside the cafe & outside on the sunny terrace. It's the perfect mix between old school & new school. Get any of the pizza slices & a spro, you can't go wrong!

Apr 26, 2026
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Shawn
5.0

One of the best pizzas ive ever had.

Apr 18, 2026
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Alex
5.0

Pizza was really good

Apr 18, 2026
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