Overall impressions of Focaccio point to a warm, authentic Italian dining experience near the airport with a free shuttle and friendly, attentive service; guests note generous portions, a broad menu ranging from pizzas and pastas to seafood and veal, and solid to excellent flavors with some standout dishes like vongole linguine and lasagne. The atmosphere is described as charming and inviting, with old world character and a welcoming vibe that makes diners feel at home, while the service is praised for being helpful and courteous though a few visits mention fluctuations during busy periods. Prices are generally reasonable for the area and the wine list is well received, with desserts such as tiramisu highlighted and the chocolate gelato noted as special by some. Some criticisms mention inconsistent execution, oily dressing on a Caesar salad, dry chicken in certain dishes, and noise or space challenges in a busy room; delivery or takeout experiences are mixed, with occasional reheating or packaging issues. Overall, Focaccio is recommended as a reliable, cozy option for travelers and locals alike, likely to inspire return visits.
5 star .. the place is not that big but very fancy inside. Food is amazingly good. Compliment to the chef! I ordered pasta Primavera & it's not in the menu & I asked if they can make it, yes they did. Although its not the same as the one i tasted in Quebec, but it was delicious. My friend wanted pin?a colala drink also not in the menu, but they made her something similar without the coconut flavor but taste is close to Pina colada. They have a free shuttle pickup for nearby hotel & our driver is the young wizard of Oz. Our server is Carl. All the staff is super nice & very courteous. Highly recommended.
Shuttle driver Oz was super nice & personable, he also assists all
Around the dining room. It is a nice service in that everyone (3-4 servers) all help all
Over the room. Food was good, my pizza was excellent, both pastas were good, the Cesar salad was not good (as per my daughter who eats Cesar's everywhere we go) dressing felt oily & chicken was dry & romaine a bit wilted.
All in all I would return, super cute spot with great service .
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Pizza was raw had to send back to back to be re-cooked , came raw for the second time , nice older gentleman replaced with pasta.
Eating the pasta felt like fishing for noodles in soup.
How can an'italian' restaurant go so wrong with there 2 main dishes.
Do not go !
Chefs were arguing in the kitchen.
Ordered Napoletana with chicken through delivery. Bread was just thrown into the delivery bag with no wrapping. Pasta had two strands of hair in it. Flavour was not bad but could have been better. Chicken was rather dry. Not impressed with the food as it was not worth the cost. Prepare your dishes better for delivery!!!
Delicious food, good atmosphere & amazing service from Claudio! We will come back for sure.
I took the veal Focaccio served with pasta & grilled veggies & it was so delicious! Wow! Congratulations to the chef!
Everything was perfect!
Special compliments to Sergio, the owner, who made this place such a gem! 😊
Quality of food is top notch! Bit expensive, but really solid. Osso buco, veal parm, & the fish are all amazing. Only criticisms are bigger portions on the included pasta/asparagus, & the seating is a bit cramped. Other than that all great.
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The service was very good, & the desserts were delicious as well. I got the seafood pasta & I think there was not enough seafood in the dish & it was lacking a bit of salt, but it was nice & creamy. The escargot was very good. The restaurant atmosphere is good & the area is clean.
I randomly discovered this gem by accident. I stay in Montréal every 2 weeks flying through to/from work, & happened to be staying at a hotel close by. Was hungry, walked over, & was miraculously surprised by the place. Ordering a pasta, I wasn't sure what to expect, but didn't have any high hopes. Appearances can be deceiving. I was pleasantly surprised, & happy for it. This was, without a word of exaggeration, the BEST pasta I have eaten in my life. The prices are fair, the service is friendly, & the food is to die for. I now go to Focaccio for dinner every two weeks when I travel through, without fail. Serge is the owner, & he knows how to treat customers. Even on the busy nights, when the place is packed, he still makes a point to come & say hello. Top notch, in my opinion. So, if you're looking to take someone to impress, or with some friends &/or family, or just dining alone, this is the place to go. You can't go wrong. Oh.. & finish it off with the tiramisu, if you have room
