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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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Carambar
5.0

(Traduction par Google) Honnêtement, ce sont probablement les meilleures pizzas que j'ai mangées à Montréal. Ce serait super s'ils ne proposaient pas d'option sans porc. Mais la seule viande disponible est le porc. À part ça, elles sont excellentes.

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Honestly these are probably the best pizza I had in Montreal. It would be great if they had no pork option. But the only meat option are pork. Apart from that they are great. I just wanted to add how nice the people are & very helpful in accommodating your food preferences

Mar 24, 2026
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Zahra
5.0

Their pizzas are great & I think that's already a general consensus. So today what I would like to praise is their customer service. I was met with so much kindness today that it took me back to when I first came to Montreal. I guess this review is the least I can do to say thanks! Will come again

Mar 23, 2026
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W
4.0

Coffee is good. Pizza... I had high hopes but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The pepperoni was good, but the other pizza was mediocre.

Place is a little small & crowded. Service was fast. Kinda regret not trying one of their desserts though. Those looked really good.

Mar 15, 2026
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Gi
3.0

2 pasticcini e 2 caffè espresso, 22$... Che San Gennaro vi benedica!

Mar 13, 2026
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Benoit
5.0

Excellent café, excellente pizza, atmosphère invitante, service impeccable, quoi demander de plus?

Mar 13, 2026
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Juliana
4.0

Service was nice & friendly with a cozy atmosphere. We wanted to try their zeppole's but unfortunately they only start serving them on march 19.
Instead, we tried their lemon cookie which had a nice chewy texture & a tasty glaze. Their cannoli were delicious with the perfect crunchy shell & smooth filling.
The pizza looked very good, we would definitely come back to try them!

Mar 5, 2026
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Manuel
5.0

Tout est bon & les serveurs sont très gentils

Mar 3, 2026
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Sofia
5.0

Essendo italiana, non potevo non lasciare una recensione su questo magnifico ristorante! Ho assaggiato dei tranci di pizza davvero deliziosi: nonostante li abbia portati a casa e riscaldati in forno, erano ancora di ottima qualità. Si percepisce chiaramente la qualità degli ingredienti e il sapere dello chef.
Un ringraziamento speciale a Eleonora, una ragazza gentilissima che ci ha serviti con il sorriso e una cortesia davvero rara. È stata anche una piacevole sorpresa sentire parlare italiano tra il personale, cosa che ci ha fatto sentire ancora più a casa.
Non vedo l'ora di tornare per fermarmi a mangiare direttamente al ristorante. Grazie di cuore per questa scoperta!

Mar 3, 2026
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Cesar
5.0

San G is a great spot with super friendly staff & a welcoming vibe. The team is always kind & attentive, & you can tell they care about their customers. The pizza is fresh daily & consistently delicious. Definitely a place a local gem I come back to when I'm in the area.

Mar 3, 2026
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5.0

Nice little place with good coffee. & the best bartenders

Feb 27, 2026
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