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.
Delicious 🤤 their pizza is amazing along with the salad 🥗 I got too hungry so I forgot to take a picture but it was delicious 😋 & it made great breakfast ✨
Cette pizza est un véritable délice ! Pâte croustillante & ingrédients frais & savoureux. Le service était courtois & rapide. Un vrai régal à chaque bouchée. Merci & bravo à toute l'équipe !
Première terrasse de l'année! Service & ambiance excellente. & bien sûr les 2 pizzas étaient sans doute celles ressemblant le plus à celles que nous avons mangé en Italie! À bientôt!
Nous sommes assez déçus ! De passage à Montréal, nous avons choisi cette pizzeria sur base de son rating & de son nombre de commentaires... or il s'est avéré que notre pizza était de l'ordre de celles que l'on trouve dans les supermarchés « à réchauffer au four » & ce malgré la cuisson au feu de bois... Malheureusement la qualité du vin n'a pas rehaussé cette expérience... Bref, bien que le service ait été bon, nous n'avons pas passé le meilleur moment.
Je suis cliente depuis près de 20 ans & je suis heureuse de constater que la cuisine demeure simple mais oh délicieuse! Agréable d'y venir au lunch pour une pizza à déguster au parc à côté qui a été joliment emménagé. Bonne adresse!
By far, the best pizza in Montreal. The service is fast& you feel really welcome. Some of the waiters have been there from 20 years or more. It's like a little family that welcomes you at their place. The pizzas are amazing. Even now, that we don't live in Montreal area, we go there whenever we can.
May 8, 2024
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I am writing as a picky eater😅. I would give 3.5⭐️ It was our first time eating here. So I just ordered the popular one. I think we made a mistake in our choice. But I could say we almost finished our pizza but not sure if I order another time. The staff were nice, there was a line but they almost handled it quite fast.
The food here was absolutely phenomenal & the service was great. The quality of the pizza ingredients is definitely above average. It is very busy, we were waiting in line for a seat, but it was very much worth it. The normal pizza crust has egg & milk in it, but the whole wheat crust is vegan friendly.
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❤️
Une des meilleures pizza en ville! Le service est très courtois & rapide. Ceux qui ne sont pas difficiles comme moi pourrons goûter à presque 80 variétés différentes de pizza. En ce qui me concerne, je préfère déguster une pepperoni/fromage. Elle est succulente!
