Il Focolaio
Info & Location
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, services & more
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Reviews often mention
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Sandrine
Premiere fois à ce resto & ce ne sera pas la dernière ! La pizza est excellente!!!!!View more
Tyra
This is one of my favourite pizza places in Montreal! There are so many varieties that you can have, & I haven't even tried the calzonis or the salads. Last time I went, we were able to get a reservation for 11am & were immediately seated when we got in. This time, I got a Campagnola, without olives, & it was absolutely delicious. I devoured the whole pizza. I noticed it was slightly smaller than it was when I visited in past years, but it was no less delicious! I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinneView more
Vaidehi
They have a wide selection of delicious pizzas (probably the biggest I have seen) & despite the crowd on weekend evenings, they do a good job of quickly bringing the pizzas.View more
Marie-EVE
Un excellent service reçu. Nous avons été manger avec notre bébé & on a été très bien accueilli. La pizza est délicieuse . On a apprécié notre repas.View more
Kristine
Tartufo pizza is 😍. Servers were attentive & accommodating. We will come back.View more
Ruben
Great place to eat pizza decent prices service excellent I'll recommend.View more
Jingwen
My favorite pizza place in Montreal! Tiramisu is very delicious as well.View more
Mohammad
This is one of the best Italian pizzas, I have ever had outside of Italy.
You have a huge selection of pizzas, more than 70 types of pizza.
I recommend it for sure.View more
Cynthia
I came here on a date, they have an extensive pizza menu. The wine was good. However I think it's expensive for what it is. I paid almost $50 for a pizza & 1 glass of wine.View more
RW
On our first trip to Montreal we were looking for a place to eat that close to our hotel. We found Il Focolaio & were able to get seated inside immediately. The atmosphere was very energetic & somewhat loud, but fun.
Neither my wife or I speak French & as soon as we spoke the servers immediately responded in English & once seated provided us with English menus.
We ordered pizzas & wine both of which were fantastic. The servers never stopped moving the entire time we were there & they were all super friendly.
If you are looking for a great pizza in a fun & friendly atmosphere this is the place.View more
Jaime
Their pizza menu is wildly extensive. They have this note on their menu saying they make their own tomato sauce, cheese & pizza dough , which sounds fantastic. Really tasty pizza to be honest.View more
A.
The pizza place to go when in MTL. Very casual atmosphere, delicious pizzas with generous toppings.View more
Sharanya
They serve a wide variety of authentic pizzas' & the service is good here.View more
Roe
Excellent place to go downtown for a true pizza. Best pizza I've tasted. Great atmosphere. Friendly service & helpful too. They went above & beyond.View more
Victoria
Absolutely amazing! The food was incredible - hands down the best pizza I've ever had. The staff were so friendly, warm, & genuinely compassionate. The atmosphere was lovely, & everything about the experience was just perfect. Can't wait to come back. Highly recommendedView more
Norman
One of Montreal's best pizza places. Fast & friendly service. Delicious pizza.View more
Bradley
Amazing pizza every time! Consistent, always fresh, & not shy with toppings. Plus they have delicious gluten free crust available & lactose free cheese for people with dietary restrictions! The servers are also very knowledgeable & friendly. Highly recommend!View more
Matthew
Maybe I came at an'off moment', maybe it's just a matter of taste, but this pizza was so lackluster for the price & I left confused by the overwhelming amount of positive reviews this place has.
I'm surprised not a single reviewer has mentioned the tomato sauce here, either as a positive or a negative. Because that was my biggest issue. The crust was amazing. Classic thin crust Italian baked in a super hot oven. Exactly what I want. But the sauce was like battery acid. Just pure acid & salt & zero sweetness, no fresh tomato taste. Tasted like it was poured out of a store brand jar. The cheese was also cooked pretty dark & pulled off in large chunks which was disappointing.
Great service. Nice views of the square. But overall I wouldn't subject myself to a pizza this pricey & this mediocre again.
I would expect this quality if I was ordering late nView more
JC
Saw the reviews & wanted to try. Lived up to the hype. Great pizza. Crispy crust. Good quality toppings. Decent prices depending on what you order. Like the larger style cuts for slices. Free WiFi. Great comfortable atmosphere. Clean facility. Clean washroom. Friendly staff who can speak English well.View more
Tushar
The best woodfire pizza I found in Montreal.
Must try place especially for pizza loversView more
Ilinca
Rivals the experience of pizza in Rome. Delicious.View more
Christophe
tout simplement le meilleur rapport qualité / prix pour une pizza à Montréal . un choix immense, un service souriant & aimable & TRÈS efficace. attention c'est une ambiance'cantine' pas trop adapté pour une date, mais ils maintiennent un contact quand meme sympathique je sais pas comment ils font . Mais les pizza sont exceptionnelles, on propose du vin pas cher correct, & des salades géantes, j'adore ! attention il peut y avoir pas mal d'attente à certaines heures.View more
Lisa
Seriously some of the best pizza I ever had! We also got there before the dinner rush & were surprised at how fast our food came out.View more