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 wood fired, thin crust pizzas with a vast range of toppings and a menu that balances classic Italian staples with inventive options, all baked to perfection in a real Italian oven. The crust is consistently crisp and flavorful, the ingredients are fresh, and gluten free crust and lactose free cheese options are appreciated by many diners. The service is repeatedly described as fast, friendly and attentive, with staff making guests feel welcome and cared for even during busy periods. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, making it a great spot for casual dinners, family nights or a quick bite after visiting nearby sights, and the location downtown Montreal adds to its appeal. Desserts like tiramisu and cannoli are frequently praised, and the wine and beer selection complements the meals well. Overall, this spot is widely regarded as one of the best pizza places in town, a must visit for pizza lovers, with many guests planning to return.
Meilleure pizza margherita que j'ai pu manger à Montréal jusqu'à maintenant. Gros coup de coeur pour la pizza à la truffe & le gâteau au fromage dulce de leche! Service rapide & excellent. Les portions sont bonnes & les prix ne sont pas trop élevés (Environ 30-40$ pour pizza, boisson & dessert). Bonne ambiance. Plusieurs visites & jamais déçu!
Mar 16, 2025
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Visiting the city on a work trip & kept hearing rave reviews about this spot-had to see what the hype was about. Spoiler: It absolutely lived up to the buzz! 🍤🍕
**The showstopper?** Their succulent shrimp pizza paired with authentic Italian pastries (trust me, save room for dessert). Consider me a convert-this spot just earned a *permanent* spot on my must-visit list whenever I'm back in town!
Très déçue par la prestation de ce restaurant. J'ai pris la pizza numéro 75 avec polpetta di mamma Angelina, des polpettes petites comme le bout de mon petit doigt & assez insipides merci! Avec une sauce à la viande pauvre en viande & presque absente. En fait, ça ressemblait plus à de la pâte, par ailleurs assez bonne, & du fromage. 29 $ avec taxe & pourboire, c'est trop cher payé pour moi.
Delicious oven-baked pizzas with plenty of options, including a great selection of vegetarian & vegan choices, thanks to tasty vegan cheese & dough alternatives.
We shared a half-&-half pizza with a salad & really enjoyed the combination. Overall, highly recommended!
Gluten free friendly crust is to die for. Best ever. Cooked to perfection. Our one regular wheat crust eater said it was his most favourite pizza ever. Definitely recommend & coming back. So happy you were so close to our hotel. Front staff ladies 10/10.
Mar 13, 2025
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This is the holy grail of pizza! My pizza was outstanding & definitely memorable.
The staff was kind, friendly & attentive. I was a fantastic dining experience!!!
This place was our second option since our first option was not open yet 😊 A little further down the road but it was already starting to get busy. The restaurant is not very big & was very warm. The tables were a little close together. Our pizzas were delicious & were the perfect size. It took a little while to pay the bill but our service was very friendly.
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Ahhhh... La meilleure Pizza à Montréal 🎉
Depuis plusieurs années nous venons à ce restaurant lorsque nous visitons Montréal... Miammm toujours
EXCELLENT 🎉🍷🍕🩷
Awesome experience, my wife & I brought our two little kids to enjoy some pizza & it did not disappoint. The kids split a pizza & we split another with a caesar salad & they brought everything out with individual plates & ready to go as if they knew exactly what we were hoping for. We will be back for sure as the pizza was delicious! Excellent job by all!
Friendly place downtown Montreal, with so many pizza options that everyone can find something that perfectly fits their taste ! Great service, great pizzas, very good wine ! I definitely recommend !
Nous sommes allés Déguster les
Délicieuses Pizzas 🍕 au Four à Bois de ce
Restaurant Italien de la rue Square Phillips car le détour en vaut la peine. Nous nous sommes régalés & le choix des combinaisons est
fantastiques. Le Service a été rapide & avec le Sourire. Je Recommande fortement ce Restaurant pour les Fans de Pizza ! 😋🫶🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
