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 a lively wood-fired Italian pizza experience with a broad menu of toppings and creative combos, a crisp flavorful crust, and fresh ingredients that make many pies stand out in Montreal's pizza scene. The dining room feels welcoming and bustling, and the service is consistently friendly and efficient even when crowded, with easy options for takeout or patio seating. The menu includes vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free choices, and cannolis and tiramisu pair nicely with the pizzas. While lines and close tables are common during peak hours, guests repeatedly praise generous portions, fair prices and the overall authentic, satisfying taste that keeps them coming back.
La meilleure pizzeria à Montréal, à mon avis. Il faut toujours attendre mais il y a une petite surprise si vous êtes dans la file. La pizza es délicieuse & est prête rapidement. Il faut écrire des opinions aussi lorsque le service & excellent. C'est le cas.
There was a huge line outside the place but it was well worth the wait. The restaurant brought us some garlic bread while we were waiting outside in the cold, which was super nice 😁
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Très très bonne pizza d'autres clients m'ont dit que c'est la meilleure pizza de Montréal ! Foncez !! & aussi j'ai été impressionné par la rapidité du service vraiment on a été servis très rapidement alors que le restaurant était plein, magnifique expérience
Situé à 1 minute de notre hôtel square Philips. C'est d'ailleurs le personnel de l'hôtel qui nous a parlé de ce resto (la meilleure pizza de Montréal qu'on nous a dit). Vous devez manger à ce resto!!! En entrant, nous sentons automatiquement les odeurs, le personnel est chaleureux, accueillant & tellement gentil. 77 choix de pizza & plusieurs autres choix de repas. Nous avions 4 enfants entre 9 & 12 ans & ils ont tous adoré!!!! Une belle découverte ♥️
Despite the long queue, the wait was worth it. With 77 options to choose from, the pizza was incredibly tasty, & the service was impressively fast & friendly.
Delivery | First order was a bit late but absolutely perfect (ask for a #75 if you like meatballs on your pizza). Ordering online is easy & there are so many custom options; including lactose-free cheese! Staff called to let me know the order would be a few minutes late.
This is the best, best pizza place in Montreal. My son & I have been going there as part of his birthday routine since he was seven (13.5 now). It's a special place & the pizza has never failed. Some servers have worked there for years. We know one & we always wonder if we will run into him & if he will remember us. Some years he does, depends how busy it is. But forget our experience, you will not go wrong with getting pizza at the place
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The Pizza & Salad was amazing! The service was great we went on a busy night & our waiter Denis was absolutely amazing! Probably one of the best service I ever had at a restaurant
