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.
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Il Focolaio. However, you can call them directly at (514) 879-1045 to inquire about table availability.
Does Il Focolaio offer online ordering?
Yes, Il Focolaio offers online ordering for delivery.
Il Focolaio is widely celebrated as a premier destination for wood fired pizza in Montreal, offering an expansive menu with an impressive variety of fresh, high quality toppings. Many diners praise the perfectly crisp thin crust, consistent flavor, and excellent value, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors. Despite the restaurant often being busy and lively, the staff is frequently highlighted for being attentive, professional, and welcoming, ensuring that the dining experience remains efficient even during peak hours. While some guests mention the seating can feel cozy and the environment energetic, the overall consensus is that the delicious food and hospitable service make it a must visit spot in the city.
This place is really popular in Montreal, & for good reason. The only challenge is choosing from their wide variety of options, but every choice we made was absolutely delicious. Service was really friendly & fast too.
Cette pizzeria est une valeur sûre, avec une très large sélection de pizzas (plus de 70). Il y en a pour tous les goûts. Les pizzas sont excellentes, le service est rapide & impeccable, & les prix sont abordables. Un incontournable si vous êtes de passage au centre-ville de Montréal.
It's no surprise this place has earned more than 6,000 reviews.
Their menu features over 60 different pizzas, & thanks to our server's recommendation, we went with Pizza #39-a choice I'm genuinely happy we made. It was loaded with fresh vegetables, & the spicy kick took the whole experience to another level.
The restaurant itself has a warm, comfortable atmosphere, & the staff were incredibly patient, friendly, & happy to explain the menu & answer all our questions.
The Caesar salad (we ordered half) was a smart choice to balance out the spiciness of the pizza. Even the little details didn't go unnoticed-the soft drink was served over ice with a slice of lemon, which made it even more refreshing & enjoyable.
Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience. On top of everything else, the prices were very reasonable, making this place an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back!
Best Margarita pizza I ever had. Thanks to Rasheed for suggesting to try'Alla Buona Salute'. We all loved the pizza.
I took two more pizzas to my hotel. I am going to try again next time when I visit Montreal.
The food was absolutely delicious! I had to give the Hawaiian one a try because I'm tired of people saying that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza, & let me tell you that that's absolutely not true! The pineapple adds a fruity flavor that helps compliment the rest of the pizza; it was wonderfully delightful. The staff were also very kind & helpful whenever we expressed any questions or concerns.
Je ne suis jamais déçue, c'est selon moi l'une des meilleures pizzerias de Montréal. Les pizzas sont excellentes & c'est pour cette raison que je continue d'y retourner.
En revanche, une fois, ma commande avait été oubliée & j'ai dû attendre environ 25 minutes sur place, ce qui a empiété sur mon heure de pause au travail. J'ai été un peu déçue de ne recevoir aucun geste commercial pour le désagrément. Une simple boisson offerte aurait été appréciée.
Malgré cette mauvaise expérience ponctuelle, je reste cliente, car la qualité des pizzas est vraiment au rendez-vous.
Visited Montreal & stopped by for food & it was delightful. Food was awesome 10/10 service was 15 out of 10. It was fresh & would definitely come back. They use a wood fire oven & that gives the pie a crispy & delicious undercarriage & crust.The place was spotless & one of the cleanest restaurants I've been to.If you live or going to Montreal stop by you won't regret it.