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.
One of the best pizzas in town.
Suggestion : such a good pizza with BG beer. Seriously? Terrible beer for those who don't like it in bottle.
I didn't give you 5* beacuse the pancetta was way too spicy. I know Montreal has become a spicy food spot the last couple of years, but still. You should warn your clients. It felt like mexican/bolivian/indian level of spice. The other pizzas were great.
This is one of my favourite pizza places in Montreal! There are so many varieties that you can have, & I haven't even tried the calzonis or the salads. Last time I went, we were able to get a reservation for 11am & were immediately seated when we got in. This time, I got a Campagnola, without olives, & it was absolutely delicious. I devoured the whole pizza. I noticed it was slightly smaller than it was when I visited in past years, but it was no less delicious! I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinne
They have a wide selection of delicious pizzas (probably the biggest I have seen) & despite the crowd on weekend evenings, they do a good job of quickly bringing the pizzas.
This is one of the best Italian pizzas, I have ever had outside of Italy.
You have a huge selection of pizzas, more than 70 types of pizza.
I recommend it for sure.
I came here on a date, they have an extensive pizza menu. The wine was good. However I think it's expensive for what it is. I paid almost $50 for a pizza & 1 glass of wine.
On our first trip to Montreal we were looking for a place to eat that close to our hotel. We found Il Focolaio & were able to get seated inside immediately. The atmosphere was very energetic & somewhat loud, but fun.
Neither my wife or I speak French & as soon as we spoke the servers immediately responded in English & once seated provided us with English menus.
We ordered pizzas & wine both of which were fantastic. The servers never stopped moving the entire time we were there & they were all super friendly.
If you are looking for a great pizza in a fun & friendly atmosphere this is the place.
Their pizza menu is wildly extensive. They have this note on their menu saying they make their own tomato sauce, cheese & pizza dough , which sounds fantastic. Really tasty pizza to be honest.
