Reviewers describe Café San Gennaro as an authentic Italian spot with a welcoming vibe, where Roman style square pizzas, fresh pastries, and robust espresso stand out. The pizzas are praised for crisp crusts and flavorful toppings, cannoli with crisp shells and creamy fillings, and pistachio bomboloni that are a dessert highlight. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, adding to the homey atmosphere and the sense of being in Italy, occasionally with Italian speaking staff. The menu also features focaccia sandwiches and a wide range of sweets, though seating can be limited and the space can feel crowded at peak times. A few notes mention price concerns and occasional confusion about wall pricing, and some reviews point to changes in the coffee that affect the overall experience. Overall Café San Gennaro comes across as a beloved local gem that draws guests for a quick bite, coffee, and desserts as well as a memorable Italian cafe experience.
Amazing pastries & products, a few alcoholic options, but the staff don't want to give actual glasses of tap water if you're parched so you can buy water bottles. One reached for a glass & got a shot instead. Also there's only stools to discourage people from sitting for long. Super uncomfortable & frustrating. Also, students: They have wifi but no outlets so if you get there too early from downtown by accident you're screwed without full charge. The food is good but it's not a great vibe or practical to reach unless you're local & getting to-go. They're not trying to be an authentic Italian/European cafe for relaxing & enjoying.
Restored my faith in pizza after years of being disappointed by fast food "pizza." I thought pizza was supposed to be a greasy & kind of sad until I tried San Gennaro. Fresh, crunchy, flavorful - I always order 1 whole Marg pizza during big study sessions (literally lasts me the whole day for the price of 1 meal). Love it!
I really wanted to like this pizza but it was nothing special & way overpriced. They heated up the slices & they weren't even hot. People were nice but I wouldn't go back.
Awesome 👍😎 Cafe delicious food & pastries, wonderful staff, highly recommend,also have a outside terrace,drop by & enjoy a delicious 😋 ☕ & dessert,maybe a little piece of yummy 🤤 pizza 🍕
The bombolone, which is a doughnut, was fluffy like a cloud. It was impressively juicy & soft. Personally I think it is a bit over priced but since I don't know other places that sell these pistachio filled, I guess they found a market. For me, it's a place to visit once in a long while, but worth it.
Le top du top..l'authenticité...autant les pizzas, les focaccias, les cornettos, les gelatos, les canollis, les caffes. Wow ! Meilleur spot en ville mais attention toujours remplis..de connaisseur-euses !!!
Nov 1, 2024
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The best Cortado I have ever had. Their coffee is top notch. We came every day we were in town after discovering. Their apricot & fig bites are to die for. Their sandwiches & pizza slices are top notch as well. You should go out of your way to try this place, I promise you will not regret it. 10/10 place, I wish I lived in Montreal just for this cafe. I want to go back just so I can have their food & drinks again it was that good. Cortado ratings: Taste: 6/5 (best cortado I have ever had) Presentation: 5/5 (bc of taste lol, I would prefer a side car with it) Coffee Art: the cinnamon covered it
I recently tried this Italian place, & it was amazing! The pizza was incredibly juicy without being oily, with a perfect balance of crunch yet not dry crust, & the cheese was top-notch. I also had the Bombolone, which is hands down one of the best desserts I've ever hadin my life. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Italian food!
