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Café Gentile

3.8 (78 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Italian
Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Ricotta crostini
Jules N.

We had a wonderful lunch at Cafe Gentile during our first trip to Montreal. The cafe was bustling, but the staff was friendly, welcoming, and hard-working. Service was fast and efficient, and the food was outstanding. I'm still drooling for the ricotta crostini! You MUST order it!

Esteban Y.

Nice cafe, great staff, great music. Homemade pasta with delicious sauce. The cappuccino was perfect. Will definitely come back.

Tamar R.

Go here for there signature ice tea. This place is great for lunch They have salads, sandwiches and they also have a weekly menu that changes that includes a meat dish and pasta. The pasta is always good when I go, always something different that I have never tried and I'm a sucker for pasta. I've been here a few times the girl in front has always been nice but waiters are not the most friendliest I've accountatred. I went alone the service was pretty fast, but I never saw the waiter after he took my order. So I had to get the attention from another waiter to get my bill. Definitely an OG Italian cafe to try.

Calamari
Nancy H.

Wow. Now this was a real treat. I've rarely been afforded the opportunity for authentic Italian food (save for at my Italian friend's home) and as a result it's not on the top of my favourite cuisines list...but this could really start to change that! Really good food, with good ingredients and care. We got the tomato salad with burrata, the calamari, the eggplant parm, and the veal meatballs. We ordered for takeout. The food was neatly packaged and hot. The tomato salad was colorful and the burrata was sublime, rich and luscious and creamy. The tomatoes weren't as sweet as I'd hoped but they were decent and fresh. The veal meatballs were tender and meaty, with a delicate mouthfeel and a nice richness without being too fatty. They were huge! The tomato sauce worked nicely with them. The eggplant parm was also excellent, and the calamari was good and nicely crisp. I wish there was more dipping sauce though Altogether a fabulous meal. I wish prices were lower, but good ingredients and quality doesn't come cheap I guess.

Michelle V.

For those who guessed right, yes I was at Cafe Gentile this morning. Before heading to this restaurant for brunch, I had asked other people what they thought about this place. It was a bag of mixed reviews, therefore I knew I had to go in try it myself and not allowing other people's projecting their feelings of inadequacy onto mine. First, who dares to have pasta for breakfast? That's right: Me. If you know this by now, I am a real sucker for carbs and fresh pasta. Sure I may not die of hunger, but my girlfriend and I are convinced we may die of diabetes and cholesterol. Bad joke, but sort of true. Homemade tagliolini, mixed mushrooms, grana padano served with a fried Egg- Is this considered as breakfast since we've got ourselves an egg? I can't tell you how true Nonna's cooking taste like because I am clearly not Italian. But you know what else Italian's are great at? Coffee. At this present moment, I am still not a big fan of third-wave coffee with their "blueberry pie" sour coffee as Tony describes them. I think he and I see eye to eye on many things when it comes to Italian food culture. I don't know how your experience was at Café Gentile Westmount but personally, this place was a hit for me. Having the time to sit down and getting to know Anthony Gentile as a businessman, a father and husband truly made me respect this place even more. Sometimes the experience is not just about the food but the stories each individuals bring to the table. You can always sit with me. PS. Thank you Anthony for teaching me the proper ways of saying Bombolone like a true Italian.

Cayla L.

Love love love and lots of love! Café Gentile is such a tasty restaurant offering fresh pastas and great Italian food! The restaurant ambiance is quite cozy since it is pretty small. The decor is quite simple, minimalistic in a way but the wood and the saddle brown colours brings a bit of a rustic feel. To start, we ordered the Gentile's eggplant parmigiana. It was delicious! The wait was a bit long but it was definitely worth it. Each layer of the eggplant was cooked perfectly and the ratio of cheese to the eggplant was perfect. As for the main meals, we ordered the fresh daily pasta rigatoni with mushrooms, and the seafood tagliatelle. The rigatoni was cooked al dente. The only thing I didn't personally like was the strong taste of red wine. The seafood tagliatelle was very delicious. We ordered this dish since we saw a lot of people ordering this specific plate. So if you are looking for some cozy pasta restaurant, you should try out cafe gentile! Because life is about exploring pasta-bilities !!!

Woman Feeling Bad because of Mistreatment in a Restaurant

Café Gentile - Where Single Female Diners are Treated Like Garbage. .......................................................................................................................................First of all, as a single woman dining alone, after I waited to be served for over an hour and receiving cold, overpriced food at a small table for two, 2 severs approached me to evict me from the tiny table to sit at the counter. "We'll carry your coat and food over for you." People sitting around me were shocked and told these servers that they arrived a long time after me and were served first and their actions were totally unacceptable. . "We need the table." is what they were told. I said that I was not going to sit at the counter and would leave when I finished my meal. It's not as if I was someone who set up their laptop and used the place as their office, keeping other people waiting for a table. I just sat there, patiently waiting. . To be treated as a persona non grata was a horrible experience. "So this is why so many women will never dine alone." I thought to myself. . One of the wait staff, who could be part of the management or one of the owners had an extremely offensive body odour. . The regular coffee that was served to me cold was awful and the price is exorbitant. It's undrinkable. . . I will never go back there again! It is very unpleasant walking or driving by there. They made me feel like a trespasser and practically threw me out. Talk about feeling unwelcome! I think there should be a separate rating for service to a female dining alone. . Shame on them! Their name should be Café Dégueulasse - Personnel Pas Gentile - Waiter Qui Sens Le Swing - Avertissement : les convives célibataires seront jetées comme des ordures

Cafe Gentile
Daniel R.

Honestly, it's not my type of place, however, I am being objective here: It is very nice for what it is. Everyone whom I have brought here for a casual lunch or dinner has loved. The prices are a bit high for the food, but you are paying also for ambiance and location. And then there is the service. This is a place where you can tell immediately that the waiters are professionals and each one takes pride in doing their job well. Not my type of place, but they deserve every star.

Smoked salmon bagel
Joana Z.

Café Gentile is a small coffee shop located in a beautiful area next to a lot of other shops. As soon as we arrived, my friend and I were greeted by the waitress who asked us where we wanted to sit. We decided to have a seat on the outdoor terrace since it was very nice outside. The terrace is very cosy, but small! It makes it hard to have a conversation without hearing everyone else's conversation. Despite that, everything is very beautiful, inside and outside. As for the food, my friend ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel with the small potatoes and I had the avocado toast with a plate of fresh fruit. We also both had iced lattes with almond milk. The iced lattes were delicious, but only after we asked the waiter to add more almond milk because they felt bitter before that. The coffee was very strong, but very good! The cream cheese bagel was delicious, filled with smoked salmon and perfectly crunchy. The potatoes were also very good. I'd have to say I was a little bit disappointed with the avocado toast, I thought it was going to be a bigger portion than that, especially for the price. It was very good, just expected it to be bigger. The fresh fruit plate was huge and definitely fresh! I would recommend this place if you're grabbing coffee on the go or for a little breakfast date with friends or family. The service is very good as well, everything arrived fast and the waiters explained some items on the menu for us.

Panini with pasta arrabiata
Sam P.

This is a great lunch spot in central mtl. I've come 3 times now and was satisfied each time. The interior and terrace are stunning. Super aesthetically pleasing without becoming pretentious. They have a large lunch menu full of sandwiches, wraps, salads and some daily specials. Every time I've gone, I've ordered one of their paninis with a side of their pasta of the day. The food is fresh and yummy and the prices are pretty reasonable. The last time I was there was yesterday (tuesday at lunch) and there was no wait when we arrived at 13:30. Other times I've been, there was a line out the door during the lunch rush. We both enjoyed our meals (both ordered a panini) and shared the medium portion of their pasta of the day (penne arrabiata) My friend ordered their "famous iced tea" which she said tasted exactly the same as a nestea but was 4.5$. She wasn't impressed. I've heard that the dinner menu is overpriced so I haven't gone for that reason. I will definitely be back for their delicious lunch menu!

Rabbiya A.

A friend worked here in the past and recommended this spot to us. We decided to meet here for dinner! I looked up reviews and photos on Yelp and decided to try out the Chicken Parmigiana with Sexy Fries. My friends ordered several things from the menu to share amongst each other! The food came after 40 minutes and was average at best. The chicken was dry, hard and bland. Everyone else had the same experience and the common response was that the food & ingredients didn't taste fresh! Service was average. One of the servers only decided to be nice, when it was time to pay the bill and tip. Establishments in Montreal take their interior, food & service seriously to compete with the competition! Would not recommend this restaurant until it starts to catch up!

Chicken cutlet sandwich
Nic Q.

Stopped by here for lunch on a Friday, lucky for us they had the terrace open as it seemed pretty full. We ordered what the waiter suggested, their chicken cutlet sandwich with a side of arugula salad. It was very good, and their hot sauce was just the right spice. Service was ok, it was super busy and people lined up to get in.

Tartare apetizer
Bonnie Z.

I went there at around 8. My friend told me that they have better food selection at noon, but I took a $20 pasta and wasn't satified because I was still very hungry. price wasn't worth the food to be honest. Service was meh, the waitress was super nice at first but she changed her vibe right after we have all ordered our plates.. which is odd. (Maybe it's because we didn't order any drinks or she had a bad day). I would come back but during lunch time instead. Their desert seems to be delicious from what I've seen from my neighbor table. PS- they have a terrasse!

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Café Olimpico

4.4(39 reviews)
2.3 kmVille-Marie

This small little coffee shop was located right around the corner from our hotel. It's a small and…read morecozy shop with just a few tables inside. It can get busy and the lines form out the door, but the pastries and coffee are worth it. We ordered the chocolate and pistachio filled croissants and donuts. I would rate both chocolate and pistachio filled croissants a 9/10 and the donut versions of each a 7/10. I felt the croissants tasted better and had more filling. We ordered the Remix which is authentic freddo expresso, cafe crema soft serve and topped off with hot frothed milk and chocolate. This was a 10/10 and was every bit of amazing as it looks in the picture. Service was fast and friendly. One note, they don't have flavored coffees, so I couldn't order a caramel latte, for example. Overall, great coffee shop that we enjoyed every day during our stay.

Café Olimpico truly lives up to its reputation and then some. From the moment you walk in, the…read moreatmosphere feels warm, authentic, and full of character -- the kind of place where you know you're about to experience something special. We ordered a hot chocolate, cappuccino, tiramisu, and an affogato, and every single item exceeded expectations. The hot chocolate was rich, smooth, and indulgent without being overly sweet -- pure comfort in a cup. The cappuccino was perfectly brewed with bold espresso flavor and beautifully textured milk, exactly how a great Italian-style coffee should be. The highlight of our visit, without question, was the affogato. It was hands down the best I've ever had. The pistachio gelato was unbelievably creamy, nutty, and flavorful, and when paired with the hot espresso, it created an unforgettable balance of temperature and taste. It was truly out of this world and worth the visit on its own. To finish, the tiramisu was light, perfectly layered, and not overpowering -- a flawless end to an already incredible experience. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and authentic. Café Olimpico isn't just a café -- it's an experience. Exceptional quality, consistency, and passion in every cup and dessert. Highly recommended, and absolutely a place we'll keep coming back to.

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Café et Crêpe

Café et Crêpe

3.8(91 reviews)
2.6 kmVille-Marie
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TLDR: Popular crepe place in downtown Montreal. Crepes were good. I was disappointed that the salad…read morewas pre-dressed with no option for dressing on the side. My husband and I went to Cafe et Crepe for breakfast on our latest trip to Montreal. I got the roast beef crepe ($15.95) which comes with roast beef, bell peppers, cheese, spinach and usually onions, but I asked them to omit it. My husband got the turkey, cheese and egg crepe ($15.95). All savoury crepes come with a side salad. I asked for the dressing on the side and was told that's not possible because the salads are pre-dressed. Bummer because I find pre-dressed salads over-dressed for my tastes and double bummer because the dressing contained poppy seeds, which I can't eat :( Food was not wasted though, my husband ate my salad, lol. The crepes are regular wheat crepes not the buckwheat Breton-style crepes. They were tasty though and I liked that they were not stingy with the fillings. The peppers in my crepe were nicely al dente and were plentiful. The roast beef was deli meat, but there was a good amount. I had a taste of my husband's crepe and it was good too. The turkey was also deli meat. The salad had kale, carrots, red cabbage and corn kernels. My husband thought it was ok. It was drenched in dressing. Service was satisfactory. The ambiance is very casual. There's a television streaming sports. It's in an aged building that it shared with other businesses such as a spinning or was it Pilates (?) studio. The washrooms are up a flight of creepy stairs in the building (you have to exit the back of the restaurant). The place seemed to be popular with tourists. We sat at the front away from the crowds, but the back was full. They also have outdoor seating if you prefer to dine Al fresco. Street parking only, which I imagine would be a pain to find. We were carless on our trip so just walked there. (114)

I absolutely love crepes. I love how versatile they are and how creative you can get with making…read morethem. It's really hard to mess up a crepe because usually the stars are the ingredients inside of the crepe. The cafe in itself doesn't look like much, but it was full of people, and they make a very good crepe here. I ordered something you don't normally see in menus, and that's a mochaccino. Whatever chocolate they use it is fantastic, really good quality. I'm thinking about it in lamentation because I know that unless I make it myself, I probably wont stumble across one as good as that was. Then came the crepe. It had goat cheese, mozzarella, spinach, and egg. So massive that I was already full by the time I ate half of it. It came with this sauce or Dijon dressing that knocked my socks off good. Also tried the sweet crepe and that was amazing as well. What a delightful breakfast before a full day of activities in old Montreal! I'd highly recommend it.

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Café et Crêpe - It was fresh, I'll give it that.

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Cinnamon, apple, caramel crepe & banana, strawberry, Nutella crepe.

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La Finca

4.5(206 reviews)
2.8 kmVille-Marie
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Best espresso in Canada yet, friendly welcoming service and copious seating available. Went back…read morethe day after for breakfast; better deal and coffee quality than hotel haha. Recommended

What a little oasis in the city, loved my experience here!…read more I stumbled across this cafe while visiting and I could tell it looked like a popular local spot. There was a small line but the wait was short. I ordered a cappuccino and a BLT bagel sandwich. Both were really great. The cappuccino was one of the best ones I've had on my trip. The beans they picked were good, and the milk was steamed perfectly. The BLT bagel sandwich really caught me by surprise. I honestly wasn't expecting too much. They did such a good job balancing all the flavors and it didn't feel like a heavy sandwich like some BLT sandwiches can be. The general feel of the cafe is very cozy and comfortable. The window in the front let in amazing light, making the cafe such an inspirational spot (would be amazing to spend a day in there working). There were also plants everywhere and the greenery is such a nice touch. They even had fresh flowers on every table (so rare to find these days). The staff were super friendly. You ordered at the counter, get your number for the table, and the staff members would bring you your food. I was there in the morning and everyone had a smile on their face. The space seemed to uplift everyone's mood in there. I had such a great first time impression of this place and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

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La Finca - Bundt cake and soup

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