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.
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
Some of the best pizza besides NYC & Boston! It's so well crafted & delicious. The service is also impeccable, always a learning experience. This is my 3rd time to Montreal & I'm excited to have the pizza again.
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Nice & fast service - very good pizzas & salads... Many customers, so come early or wait in the queue 😉. Starting 6pm there are already lots of guests.
First of all, the service was super fast. Second of all the pizza was amazing & there were so many choices for the pizza so everytime I go there I try something new & it's always good. It's also amazing that it comes right out of the oven & it's hot & cheesy. Loved the staff they were extremely kind & overall I always have a great time there.
The option of half salad half pizza is amazing really & I don't think I have seen it anywhere. Portion was good & both the salad & pizza were actually really good. Gets busy during lunch hou
The place was busy but the service was fast, get there early if you don't want to wait! The salad was huge but perfect to share, & the pizza was great. Crust was nice & lots of cheese!
One of the best pizzas I have ever tried across many different places; many indeed. I decided to come back when in Montreal this time, & again, the pizza, the climate & the service are all outstanding. You can choose among 75 different types pizza! this last time I chose the romana; superb. They have a good selection too of beer from the tap; I chose again the birra rossa & it'is fantastic. I will definitely return while I am here or when I am back to Montreal.
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