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.
If you are looking for a cozy place for authentic Italian, this is your place!! Portions are excellent, & the warmed bread that comes with is perfect to get every bit of sauce as you don't want to miss a bit. The staff had the same excellent customer service towards my daughter as they did my husband & myself, which is refreshing as it makes it truly a family experience. Staff is knowledgeable to help you with a wine pairing to suit your taste. Staff are also bilingual which is a bonus. A go to spot for my family in Montreal for sure. Thank-you to the establishment for an experience & an evening.
I ate a pizza which was great. It was hot & tasty. I ordered some garlic bread for starters but it was never served. The waiter, of course, accepted to remove it from the bill.
The food here is absolutely amazing! Honestly, the service was even better-it really made the experience special. This place definitely earns a five-star rating!
Excellent food, service, nice music. Worth a visit. If you have time to get your flight from Montreal YUL, seat there & ask anything, drink a wine, enjoy some relaxing time. Mangia, che ti fa bene.
Out of the way restaurant with great food . When we were there it was quite full. The location of the place was not where you'd think there would be good food. Highly recommend though. Daily specials.
I have to say that I was a little disappointed with my experience there. As you walked in it looks like a classy restaurant. Service is good, server polite. Atmosphere is ok. Parking is limited. Food is ok not to say below to what you would expect for what the look of the restaurant is. We had to asked the server to change silverware food cooked on it & the glass the beer came in was also dirty with food residue cooked inside the glass. Table cloth was stained. I had minestrone soup which looked pretty much like vegetarian soup with broth. I had chicken Cesar salad which was soaked in not sure what! It isn't what I expected. Based on my experience I will not return there.
Oct 2, 2024
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We want to this restaurant for dinner as a group with kids! They were lovely & courteous! Our server was very kind & patient. The food was delicious! Thank you for a delicious stress free dinner. We will be back next time we are in Montreal!
What an amazing find along an industrial road in Dorval Montreal. Can't say enough about the people & the food - & they even sent a driver to our hotel to get us & returned us after a terrific night! Five stars over & over again!
Sep 7, 2024
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This is a magnificent restaurant. Best Italian restaurant near to airport. If you have 1 hour to wait between flights, go & indulge in this little piece of Italy in Montreal.
