Parking on the street is packed, had to park a couple of blocks down. The square pizzas are ready to eat at the counter. Grabbed an oat milk latte, one pistachio and one Nutella filled donuts. C$16.10 / $11.50 The Nutella and pistachio cream transferred to the top of the to go box. The pistachio cream is light and sweet, it's not bad. Can't say I have ever had pistachio butter much, but seemed sweeter than I had expected. The Nutella is decadent and yummy, as expected. The dough was super light, airy, yet a bit chewy. The dough was good, carb worthy for sure. Not dense or heavy at all. I actually ate all of the dough, that's a good sign of a donut. Don't bother cutting the donut, ends up being a total mess. Just bite into it and eat it up. read more

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The breakfast pizza and cappuccino were delicious! The staff was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend.

Great little spot for delicious square pizzas, pastries and coffee. Went here on Saturday April 27th around 11ish - the place was packed with a line forming almost out the door. Luckily this moved fast. The menu options are simple, there are a few types of pizzas that you can get by the slice (square) or whole. There a couple donut options, cannolis, chocolate chip cookies and croissants - along with coffee of course. Prior to coming, I saw pictures and reviews of sandwiches at this location - but there were none when I went. Perhaps there is a varying menu or special items that vary during the year? We tried 3 types of pizzas, the sausage and rapini, caprese and "Caciocavallo" which is a potato and cheese pizza with no tomato sauce. They were all excellent, with lots of toppings and satisfying bite feel. The crust is kind of like a foccacia bread, it is chewy and delicious. There is very limited bar seating inside the restaurant, otherwise during spring/summer time there is an outdoor terrace with a few tables. Still a pretty tight spot, best to grab and go if you can as the place seems very popular. read more

San Gennaro - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Oh santa mozzarella, San Gennaro ci ha lasciati innamorati senza parole! Abbiamo trovato San Gennaro via Yelp, e appena ho visto i bomboloni alla nutella ho detto: è proprio qui che dobbiamo andare! E così ci siamo capitati quando siamo venuti a Montreal in vacanze. Appena arrivi, subito rimani colpito da questo posto. È un bar dove si vengono a incontrare vecchi amici, famiglie, gente locale e poi ti puoi anche mangiare una delle più buone pizze in teglia al taglio che ci sia (fuori dell'Italia al meno). Questo posto è vivace, pieno di vita, ragazzi giovani, pronti per servirti e darti una bella esperienza anche se sei solo di passaggio. Per noi, la prima colazione a Montreal è diventata poi un addizione. Siamo tornati altre tre volte nel corso di cinque giorni. San Gennaro, i cornetti e quel bombolone alla nutella, ci hanno lasciati senza parole. Fino al punto di portarci altri cornetti da portare via fino a casa a New York. Una giornata siamo venuti a fare colazione e poi abbiamo aspettato un paio d'ore per tornare e farci un bel pizza e aperitivo fuori col bel tempo che c'era e le foglie d'autunno stupende che ci stavano in torno. Grazie Medina di tutto, sei stata gentilissima e grazie a tutti i ragazzi che lavorano qui che fanno San Gennaro, proprio quello, San Gennaro: un posto unico a Montreal. Dal caffè alle pizze, i cornetti fino allo spritz, tutto qui è ottimo e da non scordare. Non vediamo l'ora di tornare! Ci mancate ma sopratutto ci mancano da morire i cornetti alla nutella. read more

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Decent little café in Little Italy Montreal will give you a very refreshing morning. It is small with some nice outdoor patio seats. Morning breakfast pizza gives me surprises. Not a big portion but beautifully baked. Sunny side up egg, sun dried tomato pieces and herbs. Crunchy crust and not oily. Must try. Coffee and pastries are fantastic. The freshly ground espresso gives a great start in the morning. Friendly people work behind the counter. This is a hidden gem for coffee and pastries in the Little Italy area. Recommended. Not too convenient to find parking close by. Beware of city giving out parking ticket in no time while enjoying your breakfast. read more

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The place is a really nice spot to hang out in the summer. It has a really nice terrace and the sun hits just right. The food was great, I was really hungry when I arrived and the pizza helped a lot. Their espresso was also decent and would also work if you were searching for a coffee spot. The service was quick even during rush hours so that's a plus. read more

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This restaurant reminded me of the food I had when I was over in Italy. Everything we had here was fantastic. From the pastries to the expresso to the amazing pizza. Yum. read more

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Wow, once I decade I find an economically accesible eatery that is just extraordinary in quality, flavor, and texture, and San Gennaro is one of them! Extremely delicious and fresh pizza and dohghnuts, this is dangerous for one's health! The pizza was the 2nd best pizza I've had in my life (and I've been to Italy!). I especially liked the potato and smoked cheese slice. Crispy, airy, buttery crust. As for the doughnuts (bomboloni), I ordered both the custard and the pistachio . Both were scrumptious, the fillings so smooth. I was a little hesitant to order the pistachio because the color looked odd and I was unsure what the base might be, but it was wonderful. The pistachio filling tasted like a mix between pistachio, white chocolate, and custard. The custard filling was smooth, creamy, and vanilla-y -- not to sweet. Dough inside was so light and fluffy, yummy air pockets. One more thing, the people who work there seemed lovely. They were friendly, patient, seemed to genuinely enjoy their job, and were proud of their food. Now I just need to figure out an exercise plan so I can eat two pizza slices and two doughnuts everyday.... read more

San Gennaro - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Excellent cafe for our Montreal weekends. We thought we hit it big when we found a great coffee ( hard to find) and chocolate croissants. Then we decided to try their pizza slice and wow the crunch and sauce were Excellent. Can't wait to go back on our next visit to Montreal read more

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Great little pastry shop in Little Italy off of S Laurent. They have legit espresso station with delicious pastries. What looked awesome was pan pizza. They had three options. All three look appetizing. I'm going to have to come back. Nice find. read more

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Throw the cornicello charm from your vespa keychain in any direction in Montreal's little Italy and you'll probably hit a pretty decent pizzeria. With its delicious thick, crispy yet fluffy crust, sweet sauces and very generous portions that fill you up with classic Roman style pies fits right in. Donuts : These well-fried but not greasy, very light, perfectly filled bombolones are reminiscent of your Nonna's best dessert recipes. Any choice of filling is the right choice. read more

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Came here for the cannoli. Shell is harder but the cream filling is pristine. Not too sweet perfect

Hello was invited to San Gennaro In the heart of Montréal with street parking that was hard to find. Due to Covid 19 they only let 6 people in at a time. They had Covid protocols in place. The pizza looked amazing and the deserts looked good to eat through the glass. When I got to counter I I formed them I was from Yelp elite. The counter lady turned to her colleague and said great another one is here in a condescending tone and look. She then asked me what do you want and when I asked for some advice she said coffee and this OK. I was going to also order two small pizza to go and some extra desserts. However I got turned off and said give me what every you want. She gave me a latter and some sort of Nutella croissant. The coffee was coffee with a bit of cream. The Nutella croisant was good but I had a bad taste in my mouth read more

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Rude customer service, acted like I was a nuisance, tried to remain polite but left thinking I wouldn't come back. We go out not just for food, but decent service. read more

I went here as part of an invitation to review their products. I got a free coffee and pastry. I decided to purchase an additional pastry for more range. - Oat milk cappuccino : good coffee flavour, and had my favourite oat milk brand (Oatly). 5/5 - Nutella croissant : fresh, and tastes as one would expect. 4/5 - Pistachio croissant: fresh and more original, this one is memorable. Highly recommend! 5/5 - Service: very good 5/5 - Location / indoors : good 4/5 - Price : seems a bit high 3/5 - Covid measures: mask and social distancing were good, but I didn't see a device to clean customer's hands. 4/5 (I'm assuming I missed it and that it wasn't very visible... but if it's not there, then 3/5) Considering I enjoyed the coffee, pistachio croissant and service, I expect to be back. Will alter review after further trying of their products! read more

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A must-go place in Montreal if you are a fan of pizza, coffee and pastries. Visit this little coffee shop in the Little Italy for some treats! Once you're inside, you are greeted with some friendly, familty vibes by the people who work there : it's super pleasant. The coffee was great. The pastries were good, but my bombolone didn't have as much cream as I had hoped. Wish there was more of that delicious vanilla cream and pistachio filling. Overall, a great visit and I highly recommend everyone to come here if you want a quick snack and some nice coffee. read more

San Gennaro - Bombolinis and other pastries - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Poor customer service. I do agree with the elite yelp reviewer. Condescending customer service which is weird, makes me not want to go back.

I came here from out of town for the pistachio and hazelnut bomboloni. They did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly too. read more

San Gennaro - bomboloni - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Still one of my favourite pizzas in Montreal, excellent for pickup and the eggy breakfast chewy thick crust deliciousness is just heaven in the morning or literally any time. It was a great pleasure of mine to watch the pizzaiole work the dough here in pre-covid times but now I'm happy to get in and out with my goodies. Main reason for my update: they have a liquor license now so you can grab delicious Italian beers to go with all your crazy nice treats!! read more

Nourriture excellente et grande terrasse. Bon service et bel variété de pizza et de café.

Location: On St. Zotique east of the main. Street parking is available but metered (and hard to come by!). The closest subways are probably Beaubien or Jean-Talon and then you'll need to walk from there. The place: Very small walk-in establishment where you essentially get your food to go (or, in these pandemic times, you order online then pick up). The space was clean and a maximum number of 6 people were allowed inside. The goods: I ordered a slice of the Margherita and man-friend ordered the potato pizza (I forget what it was called). Both slices were fresh, and thick and delicious! My only 'complaint' (if you want to call it that) is that there was exactly one basil leaf on my slice and I would have liked a couple more. But it's not a deal breaker! They also offer a few pastries as well as drinks and coffee. Service: Good. This is a great spot for a quick snack or to pick up dinner if you're feeling a little lazy. Since the man-friend didn't let me try his slice, I'm going to have to go back and get my own! read more

What a hidden pleasure! We went for Yelp elite week and immediately as you enter the place is abuzz with great Latin sounding beats, and the smell of baked crust envelops you warmly. Can I just say, Yelp really knows how to pick great places to highlight!! I love that I'm getting to explore the city and sampling all these great local finds. San gennaro is hip and young yet its flavors are definitely down to earth and classic. We got a slice of the mashed potatoes pizza, a slice of their margherita, a pistachio bombolone, and a macchiato. Everything was fantastic! It's a thicker crust than I'm used to (or usually like), but somehow so comforting and classic. Their mashed potatoes pizza is so freaking good!! It was my fav thing there with some delicate Gouda, peppery, and warm and a slight crunch to the doughy crust. Just fantastic. The margherita was alright but again, so classic that the flavors just hit in all the right spots. Makes you satisfied and you don't even know why. Finally, the bombolone (which, is so fun to say). It was downright delicious!! It is a childhood nostalgic taste of full on dough in your face with a crap ton of sugar generously covering the whole shabang. We devoured it in 4 bites. But hey, don't take our word for it, look at the pic of the squirrel holding on to the bombolone box for dear life. He was licking that box ignoring all the humans close to him for at least 10 mins. What a fatty, he is my spirit animal The macchiato was a true macchiato much to my surprise, chuckle, then sadness. I thought I was ordering basically a caramel macchiato like at Starbucks, but clearly this was the real deal and I was handed a comically tiny lil cup with a tiny lid and I thought at first it was a joke. Then I realized my mistake and went ahhh I'm an uncultured swine lol, kk lemme taste this. BOOM! This is an alcohol shot straight to the heart. Great taste but if you don't drink coffee don't get this! Service is super fast, friendly, and the vibe is of a busy cafe that's somehow still so relaxed. Good covid restrictions in place (6 max in store), and be prepared to wait in line during peak hours (right after we stepped in, a huge line of 10 ppl started behind us). Prices were decent though a bit on the expensive side if you're thinking about size to value. We were nicely full tho sharing all that between two hungry adults. All in all anytime I'm back in the area, I'll be glad to have a place to look forward to stopping by!! read more

San Gennaro - Held on to that box for dear life and licked it for 10 mins. That's how good this bombolone was - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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stumbled on this cafe when taking a trip through little italy. My wife only wanted a tea but what we found was A LOT more. They make a whole bunch of stuff in here. Eveything from sweet stuff to also savory food. They make a variety of square pizza's and they were mostly delicious. The breakfast pizza was my favorite. It had a sunny side egg on it and some other seasoning. We tried the potato one which was also good. Ironically enough, our least favorite was the margarita square which was a little bland. They have a glass window where you can see the pizza maker working his magic. Very cool! The nutella filled donut was also awesome. It had a great soft texture with the creamy nutella. Solid!! Definitely check this place out! read more

I had high expectations because of all the 4 and 5 star reviews and unfortunately I was disappointed. Coffee was ok, nothing special. San Gennaro is located in little Italy, I was expecting an excellent coffee. The bombolone were very good but they only had approximately 2 teaspoons of filling. We arrived at lunch time and they had almost no selection of pizzas and just a few pastries. I've heard their gelato is great so I might come back in the summer and give that a try. read more

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When I heard that the people behind Bottega were opening up another spot specializing in pizza al taglio I was excited since their pizza is the best in the city in my opinion. They also have a wide variety of italian pastries for sale as well as gelato. There isn't that much seating but in warmer months there is a nice street terrasse. The pizza is quite good. I had a vegetarian one, as well as one with cheese, sausage and potatoes. The vegetarian one was my favourite by far. I wasn't too crazy about the potato on the other one but it was still enjoyable. I finished it off with a migliaccio which is a type of cheesecake made with ricotta. It was a little on the dry side but I did like the combination of lemon and ricotta. Pricewise it's worth every penny. My whole meal cost me $15 and that included a gazzosa along with the food that I had bought. It was in line with what I was expecting to pay and the quality of the product was very high. Customer service was another big plus and it was very good here. San Gennaro is definitely worth the trip if you're in the Little Italy neighbourhood and I will definitely be back to try more of their offerings. read more

San Gennaro - Pizza with gazzosa and a migliaccio for dessert - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Thank you San Gennaro for starting off my Pizza Week 2015 on a high note! From the moment I walked in and heard soulful blues licks on the radio, I knew it was going to be a good experience. San Gennaro isn't making an entire pizza as their special for Pizza Week, instead they specialize in Pizza al taglio, or pizza baked in a rectangular tray and sold in slices. For Pizza Week, they're offering a roasted cauliflower pizza, using both white and purple cauliflower, sprinkled with paprika and grated parmesan, lemon zest, and a little parsley. While it's not my favourite combination of toppings, in the spirit I ordered one piece, and also tried the Breakfast Pizza (eggs, fior di latte mozzarella, cherry tomato, and basil), as well as the marinated vegetable pizza (zucchini, eggplant, and peppers). I immediately noticed that San Gennaro doesn't use a standard pizza dough, it's more crunchy and crumbly-feeling. The dough is an important part of the flavour of the pizza here, unlike other places it has a distinct flavour and adds to the overall experience. I found the special pizza to be a bit too "busy", I couldn't really enjoy all the different components, a few were drowned out. That's not to say it didn't taste good, just that I felt it's perhaps too ambitious. I really liked the Breakfast Pizza however, and I'm looking forward to finishing the vegetable pizza later on. I tried an imported Chinotto soda as an accompaniment (think Brio, but better :) ), and finished off with a small plate of bombolones, an Italian fried donut sort of pastry, filled with vanilla cream or Nutella (I had both!). The bombolones were pretty awesome, if you like sugar (check!), pastry (check!), things that taste good (double check!), and don't forget sugar (check!). The staff were very welcoming and eager to answer all my questions. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the experience, and I think you will too! read more

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Went there for some cannolis and coffee and was not disappointed. Cannolis are on the smaller side but tasty. Coffee is fantastic. Service was A1. Lovely Italian café, will be back to try the calzones that looked super tasty! read more

San Gennaro - Espresso and cannolis. - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to wait for our Airbnb check in. Everyone was so friendly! We had a large luggage and a puppy and were warmly welcomed. Someone even brought him a tub of water. Had the pizza (super delicious !!), quiche, donut, and a specialty dessert (forgot the name), and several espresso drinks. Everything was yummy and the service was truly outstanding. Also the interior decor is lovely - clean modern lines with lots of natural sunlight. Great place to catch up with friends, get some work done, (or wait for 4 hours for your Airbnb..), etc. read more

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Adorable place. Haven't tried the coffee yet but stop here for lunch for pizza & pastries. You can also get ice cream, and there are a few shelves of pantry goods you can buy on your way out. read more

San Gennaro - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It was a good cafe. Went in to try their specialty pizza, the waitress recommended the onion with sausage flavour, it wasn't bad but didn't impress me. The "donut" with Nutella was overly sweet, but the dough was quite tasty. read more

San Gennaro - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cute little place. I got an iced coffee and a pistachio bombolone. The coffee was ok, so much ice though it's too bad, more ice than coffee. The bombolone was delicious I absolutely love pistachio cream it's the first time I see it in a pastry. read more

I went in for a quick bite as I was stranded in the valley of the shadow of hunger caused by two awkwardly-scheduled meals. The Margherita pizza had an authentic Roman feel to it - both in taste and texture. The size and price were very reasonable. In terms of setting, I enjoyed the light, familiar ambiance were the barista seems to know most patrons, who have all the reasons in the world to go back again and again. I have not tried their coffee, but it looks (and smells) very promising. In short: two thumbs up. read more

If you dare to try a nutella-filled beignet, just know all predecessors you'll ever taste after delighting in this symphony of masterful taste, will be a total, utter, massive disappointment. Others may dare, but they will never compare. Try it. Why? BECAUSE YOU'RE WORTH IT. read more

San Gennaro - Pizza Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Let's start with the good: It's a really cute place. we came here on a Saturday afternoon around 5pm and there was nobody in the restaurant. They serve both pizzas as well as italian desserts. The service was great, the guys were really extremely friendly and helpful. The bad: The Pizzas. I'm not sure if it was because i had super high expectations or we came at the end of the day, but the pizzas really weren't all that memorable. we had the margarita pizza & the sausage pizza and both were average. Usually I'm a huge fan of margarita, but this one i couldn't even finish. It was very dry and non-impressive. I didn't try any of the desserts so i might come back and give those a chance ! read more

Nope! Don't understand the reviews. I was very excited to try it due to all the Instagram posts, but unfortunately I was disappointed by the quality of the food. The best pizza al taglio in terms of quality of the dough and ingredients remains Taglio di Roma in Laval. They are masters at their craft. Miss Napoletana also makes a good one in terms of dough and cheese but they are limited to one or two kinds per day. San Gennaro dough is not bubbly and tasteless. They have a nice variety of pizza but the taste was where it fell short for me. Bomboloni were tasty but quite oily and too dense (not airy as it should be). Sfogliatella were not fresh. read more

There is a certain vibe I love about Little Italy in Montreal. The real communal vibe - the way people seem to just come together to sit and enjoy a coffee and a chat. The little cafes and shops around that area cater to that really well. I don't visit the area as much anymore but when I do, I really try to enjoy that experience. San Gennaro on St-Zotique is a place I have heard much about since it opened a few years ago now. A hybrid pizzeria, bakery, coffee shop, grocery and gelato shop, it tries to cover lots of ground but given its heritage - San Gennaro was started by the same group that gave us restaurants Bottega and Hosteria in Little Italy - it definitely has a good chance. First up, I tried one of their arancinis. A solid version all-around. There was a nice crunch on the exterior and the interior is a great mix of veal, green peas, mozzarella and parmigiano. Nothing to complain about here. But truthfully, we are here to talk about their pizza. Coming from the group that brought us Bottega pizza just next door, there are certainly expectations even if we are dealing with Pizza al Taglio, not the napoletana-style they serve at Bottega. Pizza al taglio is baked in large rectangular trays and served by the slice. As such, crust-wise, we are not talking about thin-crust anymore. This is a thicker, more chewy pizza - the common version we have all had would be the tomato pizza often served in buffets or at children's parties. Thankfully, this is much better than that. This pizza has a great crunch to its crust while still being nice and chewy. I tried a host of different pizzas over a few visits. The first one was a potato and andouille sausage pizza. The inclusion of potato was something I had never tried before. It makes the pizza a little more dense and a little drier especially without any tomato sauce. The real kicker though was the sausage whose spiciness really came out. I then tried the standard Margherita pizza. Their tomato sauce has a nice smoothness to it and a nice sweetness but acidic taste. Top it with some mozzarella and you have a solid classic. On a follow-up visit, I tried the same pizza but with salami added to it. Same great taste with some meaty goodness. A more unique offering is their breakfast pizza. Topped with a egg, some cherry tomatoes and some pork salume, you have a nice mixture of the richness and spiciness. The egg is cooked just enough to not leak all over the pizza which makes it easier to enjoy as a single slice. A nice change-up for a morning snack. The final one I tried was another potato pizza - this time without the sausage, just with some smoked cheese. I was curious how the potato would work without the spicy sausage. Another hit - the smoked cheese created just enough of a contrast with the potato to help lighten the feeling. As I was sitting outside of the terrasse on my last visit, I couldn't help but observe the table of elderly Italian men visiting there simply having a coffee and chatting. Their level of comfort on the terrasse chatting with the waitress as she passed by as they were enjoying the weather. It speaks to how San Gennaro has fit into the neighbourhood and the vibe they have achieved. Good food, a nice atmosphere and a great terrasse - all a good combination for when you are passing by Little Italy. Cheers! read more

as an Italian, I would recommend this pizza al taglio for anyone in Montreal. Great selection of pizzas and very crispy crust. The bombolone was also excellent, and they had a wide range of Italian wines, aperitifs and other Italian desserts. Excellent experience! read more

Pastries and snacks, cute and inexpensive. Large terrace in summer, excellent coffee year round. read more

lovely bright and beautiful place, amazing pastries and amazing quality coffee. service on point! read more

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Met Maurice and he was so nice! All the staff from this cafe are just wonderful. Stayed at a nearby Air BnB and this cafe was a short walking distance from our unit. It was such a great find! Every morning, we came here for our daily dose of coffee and pastries...yummy! read more