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Il Focolaio

Downtown
4.7$
OPEN11 am - 9:30 pm
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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.

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Capacity: 128 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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Reviews for Il Focolaio

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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.
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Cassandra
5.0

Absolutely the best pizza i've ever had, AMAZING service, offers vegan options. 100% percent worth the line up, not a single negative thing to say!!!

Feb 17, 2024
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Sara
4.0

Despite the long queue, the wait was worth it. With 77 options to choose from, the pizza was incredibly tasty, & the service was impressively fast & friendly.

Feb 17, 2024
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Natasha
5.0

Delivery | First order was a bit late but absolutely perfect (ask for a #75 if you like meatballs on your pizza). Ordering online is easy & there are so many custom options; including lactose-free cheese! Staff called to let me know the order would be a few minutes late.

Feb 14, 2024
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Adel
5.0

Best pizza spot in Montreal by far. Their food is amazing & their desserts are totally worth it. The service is great & the 15-minute takeout option is super convenient. Just make sure you arrive early, the line outside the restaurant can get very long (but more than worth the wait)

Jan 15, 2024
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Chareet
5.0

Huge variety of pizzas. Wheat, vegan, gluten free options too. Try the tiramisu! Been here several times & the servers are great. I wish they had bigger tables & more space because people are seated too close to each other. But I'm willing to overlook that because of all the other positives.

Dec 21, 2023
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