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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 for authentic Roman-style pizza, artisanal coffee, and exquisite Italian pastries like cannoli and bomboloni. Patrons frequently praise the high quality of ingredients, particularly the fresh tomato sauce and crispy, flavorful dough used in their square pizza slices. The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, welcoming, and vibrant, mirroring the genuine feel of a local Italian café. While seating can be limited during peak hours, the friendly and knowledgeable staff contribute significantly to the overall positive experience, making it a beloved neighborhood staple that consistently earns recommendations for both its culinary offerings and its inviting service.
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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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Raeesa
5.0

S e n s a t i o n a l. I have no words for the Caciocavallo. I'll be thinking about it forever till I get back to the city. & the bombolone too. MAMMA MIA

Jun 26, 2026
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Jessee
5.0

Beautiful handsome man named sandro served me. Will definitely come back again. Pizza is delicious but that man looks even more delicious.

Jun 21, 2026
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Jean-Sebastien
5.0

Excellent service & le bombolone à la crème était frais & incroyable.

Jun 20, 2026
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Keven
5.0

Food is just crazy... The pizza & the croissant... God 🔥

Jun 20, 2026
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