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
Capacity: 128 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracPhotos (19) More
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Reviews often mention
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Darren
77 Pizzas to chose from. All at a good price. Super fun date spot to try stuff out. Service was fantastic!View more
Laya
We go there a lot. I've tried a few dishes, but my favorite is the number 16, which is a shrimp pizza. It's light, tasty, & they are generous with the amount of shrimp (unlike other places where shrimp pizzas often have just a few pieces). You should definitely try the house wine-it's really good. As for dessert, I wouldn't recommend the tiramisu, even though it's my absolute favorite. It doesn't seem to be made in-house, kind of like the ones you buy from groceries.View more
Greysuitcase
Ended up at this place because of my friend's recommendation. She's been to this pizzeria before & thought their pizza is amazing so she took me here during our Montréal trip. The place was busy when we went for a visit during peak lunch hour rush on a Thursday. There was even quite a long line forming outside the restaurant of people waiting for a table. We ended up waiting for about 15 minutes or so before getting a table. The waiting time wasn't too bad to be honest. & if you don't want to wait, you can always order to go & eat it at the park across the street. What we ordered: Caesar Salad 8.5/10 The salad was fresh & nicely seasoned. Not too salty or peppery or cheesy. Very balanced. The portion was quite generous too. No.23 Campagnola 9.5/10 Sauce, mushrooms, onions, spicy pancetta (Italian bacon), mozzarella, black olives. I have to say this was probably one of the best pizza I've ever had in recent times. The pizza was cooked really well with that wood burning aroma whiffing off of the crust that's slightly charred on different spots. The texture was nice, chewy & there's a slight bounce to the bite. All the toppings were also evenly cooked & sitting nicely on top of the gooey mozzarella & the portion is quite big & generous. No.68 A La Griglia 9/10 Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, grilled vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, onions, artichokes, mushrooms, green & red peppers), fresh garlic, Italian herbs, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano. My friend actually ordered this one & I have the same comment about the overall pizza like the Campagnola. I think their pizza is really solid & you can just order whichever pizza that have the toppings that you like & I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it. Definitely will go back again the next time I'm in MontréalView more
Sasha
Hands down the best pizza in MTL for the price. Calzones also slaps. Servers are very kind !View more
Marisela
We got In love with this pizza, after trying this pizza it's hard to eat any other.View more
XMarshallx
Even though the place is small as soon as you take a bite of your food, you forget that space even exists because of how good the pizza itself is! Would be nice given how popular they are to possibly expand, but we will have to see!View more
Pavlova
They have the best pizzas! Their pizzas are absolutely delicious!!! Every time I go, they never disappoint! Service is great; friendly staff However, I find the restaurant a bit small & would've preferred if it was a little cozier & a little chicView more
Jean-Marc
Great wood oven pizza, lots of choices & everything freshView more
Omsan
I ordered a take out pizza, it was with italian sausage & ham It was 24.5 with tip i paid 28, & to be honest it had a 10$ worth frozen pizza taste. I am disappointed I was seeing line there always. But If I've been there for a dine in for a date I would love it because the place is very cool & the stuff is so nice. Other than my pizza experience it looks like a very nice place but I am very disappointed for the food unfortunately.View more
Immi
If you've been to Italy & know the real taste of a pizza, then here you'll find the same taste & quality. Very friendly service, definitely recommend this place 100%.View more
Soha
I don't know, this place is changed. They used to be one of the best Italian pizzerias in town. I used to go often in 2018-2021, used to have amazing pizza. We went yesterday their menu was changed. Tomatoes on the pizza were tasteless orange grocery store tomatoes, mediocre cheese, the dough looked fine. It wasn't the same authentic Italian pizzeria anymore. New management maybe? They had also removed their delicious sub sandwiches from the menu. Super disappointed ( also no Italian pizzeria has pineapple pizza on the menu!)View more
François
Incredible selection of pizzas to choose from, every one of them delicious.View more
Christine
Our friends in Montreal said this was a great pizza place, & they were 100% correct! We visited Montreal & unfortunately we could only manage to do delivery, but it was fabulous! There were so many pizza options on the website that we had some trouble deciding what to get. I had the absolute best anchovy pizza I've ever had! Everyone else really enjoyed their pizzas, too (the kids are Hawaiian fiends, & everyone else got assorted meaty toppings). The delivery guy was also very lovely & insisted on bringing the pizzas up the stairs to us, even though we went down to meet him. The delivery boxes are also really appealing, haha. Will definitely return for more the next time we are in town!View more
Vishal
I recently dined at Pizza Focolaio in downtown Montreal & was thoroughly impressed! I ordered the vegetarian pizza ratatouille & the Giardino salad, & both dishes were fantastic. The pizza was stone-baked to perfection, with a crisp crust on the outside & a soft, chewy interior. The ratatouille toppings were generous & beautifully seasoned, creating a delightful medley of flavors. The Giardino salad was fresh & well-composed, providing a refreshing contrast to the pizza. Pizza Focolaio offers a wide variety of pizzas, both vegetarian & non-vegetarian, catering to diverse tastes. Each pizza is stone-baked, enhancing the flavors & giving it an authentic, rustic touch. The ambiance is cozy & welcoming, & the attentive service made the experience even better. I'd highly recommend this spot for anyone craving delicious, high-quality pizza in Montreal!View more
Sahar
A nice place with real pizza 🍕 best pizza in Montreal 😉View more
Ali
While the pizza tasted fine, it seemed more like a regular cheese pizza. Nothing about it said it was the MARGHERITA pizza. No fresh basil, seems like they baked it with the basil leaves on it, no mozzetta, the way it should look like.View more
Ashutosh
Genuinely is one of the best pizzas you can get, period. Such a rich & original variety of pizzas at a competitive price, fast service & great branding. Love their tiramisu as well. I recommend their truffle pizza called tarta something, everyone already posts so many pics of it already, it's soo good, you definitely have to try it if you like truffles.View more
Yike
I am a pizza lover & I have tasted many delicious pizzas. I have to say that when I first ate the pizza from this restaurant, I was really amazed. The tomato sauce was very delicious, & the ingredients were matched, & the crispness of the crust was just right. I will definitely recommend it to every friend who comes to Montreal.View more
Isabelle
Les pizzas sont très bonnes avec beaucoup de choix ,les prix sont résonnables pour la qualité. Le service est plus qu'aimable & très réactifs nous avons passer un très bon moment avc ma famille & nous reviendront surement 😁View more
Qingying
My partner & I ordered the Calzoni Volcano (No. 44) & the Pizza Carré Phillips (No. 27), & we both thoroughly enjoyed the Volcano Calzoni. It was incredibly flavorful, with a filling that had a gentle, spicy kick that blended perfectly with the cheese & mushrooms. The Pizza Carré Phillips was more of a classic all-dressed pizza on a thin crust-not bad, but I found myself wishing I'd tried something different, as I can get an all-dressed pizza anywhere. The Cannolis are so delicious too! The waiter was exceptionally friendly & made us feel very welcome. I would definitely come back!View more
Eve
Honnêtement je pense que c'est clairement LA meilleure pizza de Montréal 😍🙏 Délicieux, je n'ai jamais été déçue & c'est le rapport qualité/prix est excellent 🔥🍕View more
L
Un brin d'Italie au centre-ville. Pizza succulente cuite au four à bois avec une croûte mince & croustillante. Une variété incroyable ainsi que saveurs & fraîcheur dans votre assiette. Très belle carte de vins pour accompagner la pizza. Le service est excellent & rapide. Nous sommes arrivés & il y avait des gens qui attendaient. Après 5 minutes, nous étions déjà assis & prêts à faire notre sélection. Merci & arrivederci! 🫶View more
Sabrine
What a pleasant experience & delicious pizzas ! The staff is amazing & I couldn't ask for more ! I'll definitely go back for more yummy 🍕!View more
Kari
Delicious pizza! So hard to pick out of 77 options!View more