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Il Focolaio

Downtown
4.7$
OPEN11 am - 9:30 pm
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About

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.

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Our Specialties

Wood oven pizza.

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Capacity: 128 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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on Google4.6 (6800+)
*as of 2026-07-28
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Review Summary

Il Focolaio is widely celebrated for its extensive menu of authentic, wood-fired pizzas featuring a perfectly thin and crispy crust. Guests consistently praise the fresh, generous toppings and the variety of choices, which include options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. The atmosphere is described as lively, energetic, and welcoming, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. While the restaurant can become quite busy and occasionally loud, the service is generally highlighted as efficient, friendly, and professional, often leaving a lasting positive impression on those who dine there.
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Alexis
5.0

Belle pizzeria traditionnelle italienne, mais un encore meilleur service du gérant Rachid! Très accommodant sur nos petites demandes & un service incomparable (il a même offert une bouteille d'eau à ma conjointe enceinte pour notre départ à pied)! 👌🏻
Je recommande à tout amateur de pizza & de desserts classiques italiens!

Jul 25, 2026
on Google
Yueh
4.0

Good service & good pizza.

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Jul 25, 2026
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Roxana-Delia
4.0

Great pizza in lovely atmosphere. Ingredients are fresh (I ordered tartufo) & service is impeccable. Highly recommend

Jul 23, 2026
on Google
Christopher
5.0

I am over 50 & have had thousands of Pizzas in all my days. This was one of the best, if not the best pizza I have ever had! My wife & kids also very much loved it. There are so many options & so many sounded so good. The waiter for very nice, helpful & patient. The price was generous. If I visit Montreal again, I will be sure to be back!

Jul 23, 2026
on Google
Elaine
5.0

Les meilleurs pizzas de Mtl

Jul 21, 2026
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Paul
5.0

The pizza was delicious & perfectly cooked. The menu offers a huge variety of pizzas, & also has salads, & calzones. Pizzas are big enough to share with another with salad.

Jul 21, 2026
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Saralia
3.0

La pizza était ok, sans plus. Le menu avait trop de choix & c'était confus. Manque de simplicité. Le service était bon, mais ce n'est pas un resto où je reviendrai.

Jul 21, 2026
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Stephanie
5.0

Amazing pizza !! This is the number 12 with hot peppers instead of green peppers

Jul 20, 2026
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Medhat
5.0

Joey was the best!

We had a great meal here, the pizza was excellent, we went with the four cheese & the Pizza Pazza. The giardino salad was amazing, & as someone with Mediterranean roots, it was so nice to have well-grilled veggies done right.

The real highlight, though, was our server, Joey. When we arrived there was no table available outside, & she immediately brought us water & menus & made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. That kind of attentive, genuine service is hard to find in Montreal these days , it had been a long time since I'd experienced hospitality at this level.

Highly recommend, & ask for Joey if you can!

Jul 20, 2026
on Google
Santiago
5.0

Excellente pizzeria avec un très grand choix de pizzas. Cette fois, j'ai essayé la Pollo Nostro, & elle était délicieuse. La pâte est fraîche, la saveur est excellente & les ingrédients sont de bonne qualité. L'ambiance est agréable, le personnel est accueillant & le service est rapide. Les prix sont raisonnables pour la qualité offerte. Une très belle adresse que je recommande sans hésiter.

Jul 20, 2026
on Google
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