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Café San Gennaro

Little-Italy
4.8$$ & $$$
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Café San Gennaro Little-Italy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Valerie
5.0

La pizza est vraiment bonne, & comment décrire les bombolinis aux pistaches: un délice!
Super service, tout le monde est gentil & accueillant.

Jul 14, 2026
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Lola
4.0

It a nice spot but it a small spot to eat inside! Their cannoli is really good but the bomboloni is the winner. The pizza is ok!

Jul 11, 2026
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Michael
5.0

I drive 40 min to stop in San Gennaro & enjoy the best espresso coffee I've had & their delicious homemade pizza. Bravo!

Jul 10, 2026
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Superdan
4.0

Bonne pizza , personel sympathique.

Jul 10, 2026
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LiLa
5.0

Un des meilleurs cafés de Montréal, service rapide & chaleureux, belle grande terrasse. Une vraie ambiance italienne à Montréal!

Jul 6, 2026
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Tara
5.0

good pizza & gelato. my recommandation is the caprese for pizza & limon basil w raspberry combo for the gelato.
little counter inside but they have a nice terrace outside.

Jul 3, 2026
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Therezzz
5.0

We stopped by San Gennaro because we noticed a steady stream of people coming in & out, & I'm glad we did! They offer pizzas, pastries, coffee, & a variety of drinks.

Although I didn't get a chance to try the food this time, I did have one of their spritzes, & it was excellent. We also grabbed a coffee, which was just as good. The gentleman working there was incredibly friendly, welcoming, & very knowledgeable, making the experience even better.

The prices were very reasonable, especially for the drinks. They also have a nice terrace & an indoor seating area with windows that open during the summer, creating a really pleasant atmosphere.

Overall, it's a great neighborhood spot, & I'll definitely be back next time to try the food!

Jul 3, 2026
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Rachel
5.0

The pistache gelato is amazing! The young man working there was so cute & sweet. Great service

Jul 2, 2026
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Yasmine
5.0

I ordered a breakfast pizza, pistachio croissant & latte with honey. You know a place is pathetic when the menu is in the original language. The barista was super helpful & kind. Pistachio croissant was fresh, flaky, & had just the right amount of pistachio in the middle. The breakfast pizza was good as well.

Jul 2, 2026
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Shahrazad
5.0

The pizza was really well made, the desserts were very good, but the service was absolutely amazing, warm, friendly & inviting. Definitely come here!

Jun 28, 2026
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