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.
Il Focolaio offers a lively wood-fired Italian pizza experience with a broad menu of toppings and creative combos, a crisp flavorful crust, and fresh ingredients that make many pies stand out in Montreal's pizza scene. The dining room feels welcoming and bustling, and the service is consistently friendly and efficient even when crowded, with easy options for takeout or patio seating. The menu includes vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free choices, and cannolis and tiramisu pair nicely with the pizzas. While lines and close tables are common during peak hours, guests repeatedly praise generous portions, fair prices and the overall authentic, satisfying taste that keeps them coming back.
Delicious! My wife loves them all. As for me, their gluten-sensitive dough & their vegan cheese are just perfect... one of the best pizzas I can have. & the outside deck is lovely in the summer.
Apr 11, 2026
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77 Pizzen zur Auswahl. 5 tolle große Salate. Preisleistung absolut top.. sehr freundlicher Service. Die Empfehlung für leckere Pizza und Salate in Montreal.
This place is really popular in Montreal, & for good reason. The only challenge is choosing from their wide variety of options, but every choice we made was absolutely delicious. Service was really friendly & fast too.
Very popular place.
Tight seating. Kinda loud. Pizza was good but not as crispy as I like. You have to order, eat & get out because there's a line at the door. Tourist spot
They are serving most amazing pizza in city I tried pizza in many city but not like this I m vegetarian tried there all vegetarian pizza they all are amazing super delicious number 71 is my favourite
Spontan rein. Einige Menschen vor Ort. Angenehme Stimmung. 1 Thunfisch Pizza und 1 Ceasar Salt gegessen. Kellner fragte, ob wir beide beides essen wollen. Wir bekamen beides geteilt auf ein Telle
I love the service I get each visit. They are the best. The pizza is great & you share half pizza & salad.
Yes it's small place & sometimes crowded. Lunch time get around 11h30 or after 12h30 otherwise you won't find a spot.
Mar 23, 2026
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Un vrai coup de coeur ce midi ! Ayant passé beaucoup de temps à Milan plus jeune, je suis souvent à la recherche de ces saveurs authentiques qui marquent la mémoire. La pizza chez Il Focolaio m'a instantanément transportée en Italie : la cuisson au feu de bois est parfaite & les ingrédients sont d'une grande fraîcheur. C'est rare de retrouver une telle justesse dans le goût. Une adresse incontournable que je recommande vivement !
We dropped in for a Saturday lunch. It was almost full but we were seated right away. There was a real mix of families, couples & students. Our pizza arrived within 5 minutes & was delicious. Service was attentive & the price was reasonable.
Pleasant ten minute winter walk with lights & churches along the way from McGill campus. We came to celebrate a birthday with delicious wood-fired pizzas. (We hadn't made a reservation & arrived on a Monday at 5:45 PM just as it was filling up, just as a heads up! ). So many choices! Great place for having many amazing options for vegetarians as well as not-so-vegetarians. They arranged a cake slice with a candle, a rousing start of the birthday song, & a superb little cannoli dessert for each person at our table. Thank you! Can't beat a roaring fire & a warm welcoming staff for a March birthday celebration in Montreal! We don't eat out very often, but this place is definitely on our list.
