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Café San Gennaro

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 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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Jose
5.0

This place is my fantasy. Best pizza in Montreal

Nov 6, 2025
on Google
Huntley
5.0

GREAT pizza, SUPER friendly people working there,good coffee & just an overall great atmosphere. I go there pretty often & I'm never disappointed!

Nov 6, 2025
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Basil
5.0

Amazing sandwiches & pizza. Worth the detou

Nov 6, 2025
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Captain
4.0

Nive place, cool vibes, will return.

Nov 1, 2025
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R
5.0

Always good to be here :) best service great & kind barista best food

Oct 26, 2025
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Ibraheem
5.0

The best pizza in the city, by far. I also love how the owner is genuinely soooo happy to see me everytime I walk into the place … his face literally lights up! excellent service too.

very generous people.

perfecto.

Oct 26, 2025
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Laura
4.0

The pizza crust, tomato sauce & cheese are really good. The ambiance was great. We ordered individual caprese pizzas for $7

Oct 21, 2025
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Reema
5.0

Best coffee, lattes, & cappuccino- so smooth! Best pistachio croissant & pizza! Love love it! Authentic! Fav spot for us travelling from Toronto! We will be back again before our trip ends!

Oct 12, 2025
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Fatima
5.0

Amazing service from Jada & Thomas, first time here definitely coming back 🤗❤?pizza is fire 🔥

Sep 28, 2025
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MOHAMED
5.0

J'ai pris une pizza caprese en tranche, la. pate est légère & croustillante... magnifique.
J'ai aussi pris un bombonne pistachio mais je ne l'ai pas pris en photo... je l'ai vite dévore tellement bon
Un 10/10 pour la musique choisie

Sep 27, 2025
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