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Café San Gennaro

Authentic Neapolitan pizza finds its true home in the heart of Little Italy.

Little-Italy
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 7:30 am
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About

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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Reviews for Café San Gennaro

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on Google4.7 (1700+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

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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Amazing croissants, tasty pizza & coffee, very friendly staff! It's my favourite cafe in Montreal 🥐 🍕

Aug 1, 2026
on Google

The best Marinara pizza (vegan) the best coffee, the best service.

Jul 31, 2026
on Google
5.0

A taste of Italy in Montreal! They have the best pistachio croissants

Jul 30, 2026
on Google

Pizza…elles sont toutes TROP bonnes. C'est comme du gâteau ♥?

Jul 29, 2026
on Google

Is there a better cortado in Montreal - I don't think so. Definitely not a better cannoli. Enjoy!

Jul 28, 2026
on Google

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

Jul 20, 2026
on Google

Pizzas excellentes & sorbet gourmet!

Jul 17, 2026
on Google

Délicieux latté glacé bien portionné avec le lait & MAGNIFIQUE cannolo! :)

Belle terrasse & quelques places intérieures

Jul 16, 2026
on Google

Pizzeria de très qualité. Très abordable & les desserts sont excellents 👍🏼

Jul 15, 2026
on Google

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
on Google