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Il Focolaio

Downtown
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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
4.7995 ratings
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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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Abhinav
5.0

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 3/5 This is definitely my favourite pizza restaurant in Montreal. For years, I stop by this place whenever I had the chance & it never disappoints. The quality is as good as it can be, crust & toppings, simply can't get enough of those pizzas.

Oct 13, 2024
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Daniel
5.0

Visit: June 2024 I got the Suprema Pizza, which was very good, with an insane amount of toppings & a thin, crisp crust. One pizza is still pretty filling for one person. Also comes with olive oil to add to the pizza or use for the crust. Also loved the decor in the restaurant, it gave a very rustic feeling to the place

Aug 2, 2024
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Clarck
2.0

Based on all the positive comments I'd like to think that my experience here was just an anomaly. The pizza was bland. The sauce was pretty much non existent & everything just tasted like bread & cheese. The toppings were decent but the dough overpowered every other flavour. One of the pizzas we ordered was undercooked & doughy. I'll be giving it another try to see if the hype is warranted, otherwise I much rather order some dominos.

Jun 27, 2024
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Sam
5.0

Best brick italian pizza in downtown, the crunchiest texture & most delicious toppings can be found here. I have been there multiple times & the quality never degrades. Their staff is wonderful & helpful & they speak fluent english which is big plus❤️

May 3, 2024
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Derin
4.0

Very large selection of toppings, easy to cover dietary needs & desires for large groups. Fast & friendly service, will split pizzas & salads for you.

Mar 14, 2024
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Karim
5.0

Pizza Il Focolaio is renowned for its authentic wood-fired pizzas, offering a vast selection of toppings & unique flavor combinations. The cozy, casual atmosphere & the quality of their pizzas make it a favorite among locals & visitors alike. A must-visit for pizza enthusiasts.

Dec 5, 2023
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Foodie
6 Reviews
4.5

Focalaio on Phillips Square, just in front of the Bay store, is probably the best little Pizza place for thin crusted, any topping you can imagine pizza , with great tasting cheeses .
They also have the best Caesar salad downtown . No pasta just pizza
but delicious , go after 8pm its quieter , or go early betw 130 & 530pm .

May 6, 2013
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