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.
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 !
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Très bonne pizzeria en plein centre ville à côté de la cathédrale. Le service a été très rapide. Le serveur Rachid nous a très bien accueilli.
Nous avons pris 4 pizzas :
La montreale : une valeur sur !
La carré philips : très bonne.
& La milanaise avec des artichauts.
N'hésiter pas à y aller vous ne serez pas déçu.
We went on a Wednesday evening. It was full so we waited in line for a bit. The pizza was one of the best I have ever had. Their cappuccino option was great as well. The server was great as well.
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The food & atmosphere were fantastic, but our experience was nearly ruined by the unprofessional behavior of one of the waitresses. She struggled to coordinate with her coworker, implied that we were lying about our group number, & then loudly reprimanded another employee who was simply doing his job well. It created an uncomfortable situation for our group. Thankfully, Farzad saved the mood-he truly knows how to treat guests & provided excellent service. His professionalism & kindness made all the difference.
Very nice atmosphere, though tables are too close to each other which made me feel like I was in the conversation from people on my the neighbor table.
Volcano calzone was delicious & the atmosphere & service were excellent. They also have English menus if needed. We arrived around 5pm & a line quickly formed after us so I would suggest arriving early.
La pizza est excellente, avec une pâte fine & croustillante & des ingrédients de qualité. On sent vraiment l'authenticité & le savoir-faire. 🍕👌mais, l'expérience sur place laisse à désirer. L'endroit est très petit, il y a une longue file d'attente & beaucoup de bruit. De plus, le service n'était pas accueillant : les serveurs semblaient stressés & irrités, ce qui a un peu gâché l'expérience.
Si vous cherchez une bonne pizza, c'est une adresse à tester, mais peut-être mieux en commande à emporter pour éviter l'ambiance désagréable du service
