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Il Focolaio

Montréal hearth-baked pizza perfection awaits at Il Focolaio.

Downtown
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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About

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.

Details

Our Specialties

Wood oven pizza.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 128 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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Reviews for Il Focolaio

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (6800+)
*as of 2026-08-07
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Review Summary

Il Focolaio is widely celebrated for its extensive menu of authentic, wood-fired pizzas featuring a perfectly thin and crispy crust. Guests consistently praise the fresh, generous toppings and the variety of choices, which include options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. The atmosphere is described as lively, energetic, and welcoming, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. While the restaurant can become quite busy and occasionally loud, the service is generally highlighted as efficient, friendly, and professional, often leaving a lasting positive impression on those who dine there.
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Everything about our evening there was perfect. The service was impeccable & the food delicious, wow! I definitely recommend going there. They have a whole variety of pizzas that it was a struggle to choose one because everything looked delicious

Jun 12, 2025
on Google

There are a lot of options here for pizza lovers! The best ones are marked by *. For the first time I'd recommend to go with the * ones. You'll be given French menus but if you ask, they'll provide English Menus.
I didn't like the vegetable based pizza we got the second time we went there.

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

Meilleur pizza italienne a montreal

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

Best pizza in Montreal

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

food was great, staff were really nice

Jun 5, 2025
on Google

Easily best pizza in Montreal , not a fan of the fact that you have to lineup outside in cold or heat just because they don't take reservations

Jun 3, 2025
on Google

I loved the pizza & the service!
Rasheed served us the pizza & gave us 10/10 service. Also they were playing backstreet boys !!!!!! Great experience

Jun 2, 2025
on Google

Easily the best pizza i had in Montreal, the atmosphere was amazing & the service by Rasheed was simply exquisite! Super friendly, welcoming & accommodating

Jun 2, 2025
on Google

We looked for a pizza place on our last night in Montreal this trip & this one had amazing reviews & didn't disappoint. We ate outside & even though rain was imminent had a great time. Delicious salad & really good pizzas. Best we had in Montreal.

May 31, 2025
on Google

Amazing experience

May 28, 2025
on Google