Café San Gennaro
Café San Gennaro 69 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal
4.8
54 evaluations
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What guests say about Café San Gennaro

Café San Gennaro seems to be a reliable choice for pizza, often described as fresh, crispy, and among the best in town. Customers also appreciate the cannolis, desserts, and coffee, along with service that is usually very kind and attentive. A few reviews mention that the space is small or busy, and some find the prices a bit high or the quality inconsistent on certain items, but overall the feedback remains very positive.

Summary based on 46 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Café San Gennaro

Photo of Aaralyn Hu
31 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We came by to grab some desserts to celebrate a late Mother’s Day and the food did not disappoint nor did the service. As our first time there, we were unsure what to get. Luckily, the lovely young man who served us was very knowledgeable and provided us with recommendations based on preference of sweetness. He offered us samples of ice cream and it was delicious. So ordered a small cup of pistachio ice cream. He proceeded to overfill it with multiple scoops, giving us our money’s worth. We also ordered bombolone which we were delighted to get an extra donut as one was “slightly smaller”. They were absolutely mouthwatering. The Nutella and pistachio were obviously on the sweeter side nevertheless great. What was shocking was how tasty the lemon flavored was! My dad who usually despises lemon desserts was actually devouring them too. With the food service being exceptional and the desserts being phenomenal, we definitely stop by next time we are in the area.

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Response added on 31 May 2026
Thank you, Aaralyn, for celebrating a late Mother’s Day with us and for sharing how our service and desserts hit the mark. We are thrilled the knowledgeable young man’s recommendations, generous overfilled pistachio scoop and the extra bombolone made the visit special, and that the lemon flavor even won over your dad. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cafe San Gennaro next time you are in the area.
Photo of Jim Robertson
30 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Is it what it is. Just pizza nothin’ special

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Photo of TEMPORARY RESIDENT
27 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

By far the best cannoli one can find in little Italy

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Response added on 27 May 2026
Thank you for calling our cannoli the best in Little Italy. We’re thrilled you enjoyed them, and the whole team at Cafe San Gennaro looks forward to serving you again soon.
Photo of Mike C
26 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I know this is a local favorite and I want to gate keep this place but my god, it's delicious here. From the pastries to the pizzas, you really can't go wrong. I could explain it to you, but you have a mouth and tongue. Taste for yourself!

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Response added on 27 May 2026
Thanks so much Mike, we're thrilled you enjoyed the pastries and pizzas at Cafe San Gennaro. Hearing that it's so delicious you want to gate keep it makes our day, and we hope everyone follows your advice to taste for themselves.
Photo of Day
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fan favourite - best pizza on the island since Alati changed ownership (and always was if you didn’t want something too greasy). Breakfast slice with egg a standout, and pro tip for lunch is to get the potato but have them add ‘nduja. Coffee is smooth. Dessert specials are generally excellent and if they don’t have you can’t go wrong with the classic bomboloni.

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Response added on 27 May 2026
Thank you, Day, for the glowing review and for calling our pizza a fan favourite; we're thrilled the breakfast slice with egg and the potato with 'nduja were standouts. Glad the coffee was smooth and the bomboloni hit the mark, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Cafe San Gennaro.
Photo of Eddy Depoinvil
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Another one of these places where the staff just makes you feel comfortable about being there. The food is also great. I love their Italian sausage and rapini pizza. The pepperoni one is great too. The people working behind the counter are just awesome. They strike up conversation, they're visually happy about taking your order and it's just a great vibe overall. Café San Gennaro makes you want to live nearby so you can hang out with these guys on a regular basis. It's a feel good place to be and a perfect summer hangout.

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Response added on 4 Jun 2026
Thanks so much, Eddy, for the kind words and for calling out our Italian sausage and rapini pizza. We're thrilled the staff made you feel comfortable and that our friendly counter team and relaxed vibe make Café San Gennaro a perfect summer hangout.
Photo of Alexa
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Incredible pizza. The tomato sauce and the dough are for me amazing. Each bite was a delight. The caprese is a must. I need more soon! The Nutella bombolone was tasty as well.

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Photo of Antoine Lemieux
13 May 2026
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4.7

Comfortably busy. Very local very enjoyable.

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Photo of Saeed Ahmadiani
10 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I mean, no explanation is needed. Everything is the next-level good! Even the service; everyone is so nice and kind there, I don't know what is going on! Love you guys!

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Photo of Olivia
4 May 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The pizza was SO SO SO GOOD thick fresh soft crust with amazing toppings. Though, there isn't really anywhere to sit in there. And by the time we got there at 5:30ish, they were out of cannolis. So I guess go early if that's something you'd like!

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Photo of Shawn
18 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

One of the best pizzas ive ever had.

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Photo of Alex Newman
18 Apr 2026
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5.0

Pizza was really good

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Photo of Mariana Piazza
17 Apr 2026
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5.0

We loved this place! We thought it was just another pizzeria, but ended up having a very good time and a delicious pizza margarita. The service was great, we'll definitely come back! Grazie!

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Photo of Mila Canada
12 Apr 2026
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5.0

Always 100%

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Photo of James The danger
11 Apr 2026
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5.0

Great service food and not bad coffee improvement should be looked at for an Italian coffee shop

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Photo of john peterson
2 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Great pizza. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the experience

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Photo of Sofia M
1 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious pizza romana that highlights the italian tradition of simple, high quality ingredients well paired and prepared with love. The caprese includes perfect blobs of burratta cheese offset by a tart but light tomato base. The cacciocavallo is a masterpiece of comfort food and should be eaten WARM (or reheated) so that the potato layer is soft and gooey under its blankets of smoked cheese. You will likely see a lineup outside on the weekend but do not be deterred, joy awaits you inside. The pastries were fine.

Photo of Paloma Martinez De Saavedra
31 Mar 2026
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4.0

Small Italian cafe, ideal for a snack. Pizza by the slice, pastries and coffee.

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Photo of Anastasya Ionas
31 Mar 2026
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5.0

The potato pizza is to die for! Absolutely delicious! I come back here again and again and I am never disappointed.

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Photo of Christian Bessette
28 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great square pizza. Fresh ingredients. Great vibe. Delicious desserts!

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Photo of Linda V
26 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best pizza in town honestly ! Sad that I don’t go to Mila campus anymore cause it’s on the same street but still worth the detour to Little Italy just to grab some. And they are always so nice particularly with tgtg pick up cause most restaurants don’t really act nice when you pick up bags but I think they gave me the best pick up experience ever and that what make me come back as a regular customer! Worth every penny!

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Photo of Mae Aying
24 Mar 2026
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5.0

One of the best pizzas I've had in Montreal. Good price and cozy spot.

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Photo of Zahra
23 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Their pizzas are great and I think that’s already a general consensus. So today what I would like to praise is their customer service. I was met with so much kindness today that it took me back to when I first came to Montreal. I guess this review is the least I can do to say thanks! Will come again

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Response added on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words
Photo of Liz N.
10 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Coffee is good. Pizza... I had high hopes but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The pepperoni was good, but the other pizza was mediocre. Place is a little small and crowded. Service was fast. Kinda regret not trying one of their desserts though. Those looked really good.

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Photo of Juliana Botelho
5 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Service was nice and friendly with a cozy atmosphere. We wanted to try their zeppole’s but unfortunately they only start serving them on march 19. Instead, we tried their lemon cookie which had a nice chewy texture and a tasty glaze. Their cannoli were delicious with the perfect crunchy shell and smooth filling. The pizza looked very good, we would definitely come back to try them!

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  • Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
  • Monday 07:30 - 19:30
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 19:30
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 19:30
  • Thursday 07:30 - 19:30
  • Friday 07:30 - 19:30
  • Saturday 07:30 - 19:30

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