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Restaurant: Il Focolaio Montreal
Il Focolaio 4.7

Il Focolaio

Downtown
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11 am - 10:30 pm Currently Open
Monday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9:30 pm

About Us

Since 1984 clients have been coming to Il Focolaio to get that authentic Italian taste that is reminiscent of their grandmother’s cooking. Il Focolaio, in fact means fireplace in Italian. The name depicts the maple wood burning oven where each and every one of our pizzas and roasted ingredients are cooked. Our fireplace, as in the old country, not only brings forth the food but also becomes the gathering place for our clients who always feel welcomed and right at home. Our recipe for success is simple, serving up pizza using ingredients that only a true pizzaiolo would use, such as extra virgin olive oil, top quality tomatoes and only the freshest ingredients, all prepared with passion and a love for cooking to bring you the end result that you will never forget. We invite you to come and enjoy the taste of Italy with a nice glass of wine from our wine list. Enjoy it all on our terrace in the middle of downtown during the summer months.

Our Specialties

Wood oven pizza.

Amenities and more

Capacity: 128 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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4.7 with 200 ratings on RestoMontreal

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5.0

In one word: The best pizza in montreal!View more

Apr 11, 2024
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5.0

Second time, just as good as the first. Had the gluten-free crust with prosciutto & spicy pancetta (since the pepperoni is not gluten-free). I'm already looking forward to our next visit.View more

Apr 11, 2024
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5.0

I've loved pizza my whole life, & these were definitely on the top of my list. I eat all kinds of pizza, pan pizza, thin crust, stuffed crust, homemade, frozen, New York style, Chicago style, Italian pizza, Canadian pizza, etc., honestly speaking, pizza is just so versatile that I personally believe anything can be added on it. I've never seen a pizza menu with 77+ flavors. Besides the pizza per se, the highlight of the experience to me was the fact that they served olive oil & red chili pepper flakes on the side, which made me feel like it was a "healthier cheat meal". Thank you for the great experience. Servers were so nice as well! Will be back there again! P.s. We didn't make a reservation, but we noticed there were people queueing up to get in after 6pm.View more

Apr 11, 2024
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5.0

Muy rico, vale la pena la espera.View more

Apr 08, 2024
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3.0

I wouldn't say it's anything amazing the vibes nice & great serviceView more

Apr 08, 2024
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4.0

First off, nobody informs you that they sell pizza by the slice. We were told that it was one pizza per person (we were a family of 2 adults & 2 children). We ordered 3 pizzas for the 4 of us, & it was WAY too much. Ended up throwing away at least half a pizza (& spending much more than we would've had to). To our surprise, lots of tables were ordering by the slice! This seemed deceptive to us from the waiter's part. We guessed he figured we were tourists. 🙄 Anyhow, on to the pizza: The pizzas were great. All of them. Not too thin, not too thick, brick oven fired pizza, with lots of flavors & great all around taste. The place: Not a place for a date, that's for sure. No decor, no frills & very casual. Just a normal pizza place that is good for families, groups & maybe business meetings if looking for a very casual setting. For those in wheelchairs, be aware that the bathrooms are one floor below the restaurant with only a steep stairway to use.View more

Apr 07, 2024
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2.0

Vraiment déçus & tristes. C'était meilleur avant, c'était une destination phare mais le resto a perdu en qualité. On a commandé une Margherita & une pizza avec pleins de légumes. On aurait dit une Margherita du Pizza Domino & des légumes de Costco. J'avais par habitude de commander celle aux truffes, heureusement que je ne l'ai pas fait cette fois-ci ! On est vraiment déçus de la qualité! On ne reviendra plus. On dirait que depuis le Covid la qualité n'est plus, & cela partout. Désolé pour cette review mais on est vraiment très déçus! Dégoûtés d'avoir payé 60$ pour ça. Par contre bon service, messieurs très aimables.View more

Apr 07, 2024
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I had a waiter that deliberately delayed my service, from getting my food to getting my bill. I stormed out of there in anger & didn't get his name. Everything else was perfect from the other staff & waiters smiling & greeting you to the food, I had number 77 & it was perfect & also I had a cheese cake, paid around 40$View more

Apr 04, 2024
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5.0

Great food! Mom & I split a pizza & salad. They kindly split it before serving to us. Everyone was very kind. Sangria & cannoli was also good. Great spot!View more

Apr 04, 2024
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4.0

Wait was long as they don't take reservations & you simply have to wait in a line outside. Food was tasty... I'd go back for more one day. Not very big inside & kind of crammed.View more

Apr 03, 2024
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5.0

One of the best pizzas in town. Ordered for pick up, pizzas were fresh, hot & super tasty. Size & garnish are also generous.View more

Apr 01, 2024
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5.0

Une expérience unique avec un choix de pizza au menu incroyable & pour tous les goûtsView more

Mar 31, 2024
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5.0

La mejor pizza al horno en Montréal! La de trufas super recomendada.View more

Mar 25, 2024
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5.0

Best pizza aroundView more

Mar 21, 2024
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Simply the best pizza in Montreal. I recommend it anytime of the day.View more

Mar 20, 2024
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They serve a wide variety of pizzas & the service is good here.View more

Mar 20, 2024
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4.0

Best pizza & salad EVER!!! Authentic Italian food 👌 But disappointed of the delivery people....gave the guy tip & he was unsatisfied with the amount giving me attitude so from now on I am not giving any more tip at all since clearly they don't appreciate it. He had a very disgraceful & inconsiderate attitude.View more

Mar 17, 2024
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4.0

Came to Pizza il Focolaio on a Friday afternoon. Upon entering, this establishment has 70+ different pizza options.. so you may feel slightly overwhelmed. As I do with every first time pizza I try at a new place, I ordered a margherita pizza. It was good, however nothing to go crazy about. I think if in Montreal, I would say there are probably better options but this was close to the hotel & wasn't that bad. 3.5/5 overallView more

Mar 16, 2024
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5.0

Outstanding pizza! Outstanding vibe! When we arrived we had to line up & wait. Wait wasn't long & well worth the wait. Pizza was fantastic! Must eat here! When we left people were still lined up, I understand why!View more

Mar 16, 2024
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5.0

The pizza was more than great!! The cheese cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.View more

Mar 14, 2024
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