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.
One of the best pizza spots in the city, maybe the actual best... Very close to giving service only 4/5 but I can't in good conscience. It's a small place & very popular, they're always friendly & doing their best & the food comes out quickly. Can't complain Great spot
Good spot, but undercooked & floppy pizzas, but they were swamped & seemed to be focused on quantity vs. quality. Good potential, just missed it on our visit.
Best pizza in town. Little expensive but high quality fresh ingredients. Brought some colleagues from Toronto & they all said it was the best pizza they ever eat.
My mom said this was the best pizza she’s had in Canada! & that’s coming from an Italian⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
I found the pizza cheesy, flavourful, spicy in the right ways & delicious!!! I cannot wait to come back & I highly highly recommended checking this spot out for your next pizza craving. The cheese pulls are amazing & the olive oil & Chili flakes add an excellent touch😍
Oct 21, 2023
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The pizza is good, tasty, but because of the very high rating, my expectations were very high as well. The service was very good, very nice & attentive staff. Crowded, had to wait in a queue for about 15 minutes.
Visited the place with family to eat pizza. If you don’t have reservations, you will need to wait in the queue. This place is quite busy.
Place is popular for wood oven pizza. We tried cheese & vegetable pizza. The restaurant serve standard size & it is good for 3 people. Pizza was very fresh & delicious.
Leckere Pizzeria mit einer sehr großen Auswahl an Pizzen. Die Pizzen werden vor den Augen in den Ofen geschoben und schnell serviert. Der Service ist gut. Die Getränkeauswahl ist leider etwas beschränkt, aber man kommt zu recht. Unsere Pizzen haben sehr gut geschmeckt. Das Lokal ist geräumig und italienisch hergerichtet.
Located in the downtown area, I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area to give it a try.
Authentic Italian Restaurant with an original menu.
Professional staff & pleasant service.
A downtown treasure, extensive list of many delicious pizzas with a cosy not too fancy atmosphere. Would recommend but make sure to book or get there early it can get busy at times !
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If you are in Montreal & want a great pizza place you have to head out to Pizza II Focolaio. You have over 50 pizza choices. Good food & great service. We were there on Aug 30, 2023 based on the reviews we saw & it is true to what everyone says. Must recommended if you are in Montreal.
