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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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Mariana
5.0

We loved this place! We thought it was just another pizzeria, but ended up having a very good time & a delicious pizza margarita. The service was great, we'll definitely come back! Grazie!

Apr 17, 2026
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James
4.0

Great service food & not bad coffee improvement should be looked at for an Italian coffee shop

Apr 11, 2026
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John
5.0

Great pizza. Friendly staff.
Enjoyed the experience

Apr 8, 2026
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Pascale
5.0

La meilleure pizza al taglio en ville.

Apr 8, 2026
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Sofia
5.0

Delicious pizza romana that highlights the italian tradition of simple, high quality ingredients well paired & prepared with love. The caprese includes perfect blobs of burratta cheese offset by a tart but light tomato base. The cacciocavallo is a masterpiece of comfort food & should be eaten WARM (or reheated) so that the potato layer is soft & gooey under its blankets of smoked cheese.
You will likely see a lineup outside on the weekend but do not be deterred, joy awaits you inside.
The pastries were fine.

Apr 8, 2026
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Paloma
4.0

Small Italian cafe, ideal for a snack. Pizza by the slice, pastries & coffee.

Mar 31, 2026
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Anastasya
5.0

The potato pizza is to die for! Absolutely delicious! I come back here again & again & I am never disappointed.

Mar 31, 2026
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Christian
5.0

Great square pizza. Fresh ingredients. Great vibe. Delicious desserts!

Mar 28, 2026
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Linda
5.0

Best pizza in town honestly ! Sad that I don't go to Mila campus anymore cause it's on the same street but still worth the detour to
Little Italy just to grab some.
& they are always so nice particularly with tgtg pick up cause most restaurants don't really act nice when you pick up bags but I think they gave me the best pick up experience ever & that what make me come back as a regular customer! Worth every penny!

Mar 26, 2026
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Mae
5.0

One of the best pizzas I've had in Montreal. Good price & cozy spot.

Mar 24, 2026
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