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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Andrew
One of the best pizza I've ever eaten. Will definitely be back.View more
Jesse
Excellent pizza & fantastic service! Loved the variety of options.View more
Loo
This is a great pizza place, go here all the time. Dine in, delivery or take out, you really can't go wrong.View more
Vela
First of all, the service was super fast. Second of all the pizza was amazing & there were so many choices for the pizza so everytime I go there I try something new & it's always good. It's also amazing that it comes right out of the oven & it's hot & cheesy. Loved the staff they were extremely kind & overall I always have a great time there.View more
Researchy
La croûte a été brûlée. / The crust was burnt.View more
Ali
The option of half salad half pizza is amazing really & I don't think I have seen it anywhere. Portion was good & both the salad & pizza were actually really good. Gets busy during lunch houView more
Farnoush
The quality of the food drop a lot. They are not using same quality ingredients, & the taste is not that good anymore. Over cookedView more
Sylvie
Belle terrasse, personnel sympathique & pizza delicieuse👌View more
Michel
The place was busy but the service was fast, get there early if you don't want to wait! The salad was huge but perfect to share, & the pizza was great. Crust was nice & lots of cheese!View more
Luis
One of the best pizzas I have ever tried across many different places; many indeed. I decided to come back when in Montreal this time, & again, the pizza, the climate & the service are all outstanding. You can choose among 75 different types pizza! this last time I chose the romana; superb. They have a good selection too of beer from the tap; I chose again the birra rossa & it'is fantastic. I will definitely return while I am here or when I am back to Montreal.View more
John
The pizza is one of the best on town & truly a wonderful experience every time I visitView more
Lavpro
Been here three time & every time is amazing, best Italian pizza in MontrealView more
Julien
Les pizzas sont savoureuses, pas grasses & biens garnies. Mention spéciale pour la pâte croustillante à souhaitView more
KARTHICK
Amazing pizza. First time in Canada I see such a detailed menu of more than 70 pizzas.View more
Hannah
One of the most delicious seafood pizza I've ever had. Love the chili oil. Will be back for more.View more
Sanaz
I had Pollo Nostro pizza which is like chicken pesto but it has hot peppers. It tasted awesome. There was a reason that people waite in line to eat there. The staff were so friendly . Had a great experience.View more