Il Focolaio
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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.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 128 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracPhotos (19) More
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Mahsa
They have so many pizza options to choose from, & it can be really hard! I was craving for seafood so I went by their seafood option, & they didn't let me down at all.
Han
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The pizza here is amazing! You can really taste the difference - it's baked in a real Italian oven, super crispy on the outside & soft inside. So many choices & every one is delicious. The service is fast & friendly. Totally worth it!
Az
The pizza was one of the best
the bread was so fresh & tasty
the staff were super nice
we had to stand in the line but it does worth it
A
Très satisfaite de ma première visite avec la famille. Ce ne sera sûrement pas la dernière.
Personnel agréable & serviable.
Pizzas excellentes. Les meilleures à datw.
Je recommande à 100%
Rezvan
The Italian pizzas here are super tasty & professionally cooked. The four cheese pizza is amazing & I am obsessed with it! Very recommended!
MARC
Un ami travaillant dans le quartier m'a parlé de ce restaurant…. Je n'ai pas été déçu, belle ambiance (peut paraître bruyante pour certains), grand choix de pizzas excellentes & cuites au feu de bois. C'est la meilleure pizza en ville !
Nicole
This was an amazing little spot with super efficient service. The food was fantastic & at points there were lineups out the door but within 20 minutes a giant line all seemed to be placed no matter how busy it was. The food was so fast to come out & it tasted incredible. There were so many options & you could change any of the toppings on the pizza so was easy even if you didn't want something exactly was designed. Also the dessert was well worth it.
Trevor
Great restaurant with traditional & fusion style pizza. A wonderful patio experience in the summer months, & a cozy spot for a warm bite inside during the winter.
Would certainly recommend.
David
Staff were really friendly & the service was great. I felt the pizza was a bit underdone but I understand there can be a bit of inconsistency when it's busy.
Overall I don't know if I'll return considering the price but I think it's worth a visit.
Yasin
Some of the best pizza in the city, & dare I say, even across the country!
Christian
Une pizzeria absolument géniale ! La pâte est parfaite, bien moelleuse & cuite à la perfection. Les ingrédients sont frais & de qualité, & la variété des pizzas est impressionnante.
Tanya
I went here on my trip to Montreal, & the pizza was excellent. One of the best I've ever had! The waiter was so kind & helpful, & told the kitchen of my nut allergy - & they were careful to accommodate me. Truly a great experience here - highly recommend!
Michael
Sehr leckere Pizza. Super freundlicher Service. Wartezeiten muss man einberechnen, da das Lokal sehr beliebt ist. Preis/Leistung sehr gut.
Gitz
Assez bruyant vous êtes de suite plongé dans l ambiance italienne / chacun sait ce qu il doit faire . C est une machine bien rodée . Les pizzas sont belles & succulentes . Le service est rapide & efficace tout en étant prévenant .
Petit budget pour deux pizzas avec un verre de vin & une bière 75 dollars .
Rajvi
Really amazing pizza & good amount of choices are available for vegetarians.
Very delicious pizza & desserts, along with that their staff is always welcoming & friendly.
Me & my friends driving from Toronto to Montreal just for the pizza sometimes.