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Il Focolaio

Montréal hearth-baked pizza perfection awaits at Il Focolaio.

Downtown
4.7$
OPEN11 am - 10:30 pm
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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.

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Our Specialties

Wood oven pizza.

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Capacity: 128 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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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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Mason
5.0

This is a long review but worth the read. I lived in NYC for a long time & visited all over the world & frequently eat at the best pizza places like lucalli Brooklyn, original prince street, sallys ct, spago smoke salmon pizza, Savoy Tokyo etc. Having experienced all these venues, I would say this place is fantastic. Obviously for global pizza fans its still not quite at the global top level like the one mentioned above but this place without question the best in Canada. I am very impressed by consistency as well as its very hard to find good chefs willing to make just pizzas in Canada. This is why Prince Street in Toronto tastes absolutely terrible & does not even taste 5 percent of original one in NYC. I recommend everyone checking out this place in Montreal to come here. Try their truffle pizza & their cold jar of sangria. I have respect for the owner family as I know how hard its run a pizzeria in Canada.

Aug 15, 2024
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Jonathan
5.0

I got here just before they closed & they took great care of me with dinner & another pizza to go. Legit vegan options. Bustling as hell.

Aug 14, 2024
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Masaki
5.0

Eat in &/or take away, you'll get satisfied.

Aug 14, 2024
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Sneha
5.0

Best service. Great place for sharing. Large pizza menu.

Aug 13, 2024
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Meliii
3.0

Not bad, portions are small for the price, lots of variety

Aug 12, 2024
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Isabelle
5.0

Pizza délicieuse, service impeccable & serveurs très souriants. J'y retournerai!

Aug 11, 2024
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MANAV
4.0

Good pizza place with downtown view 👍🏼🍻

Aug 9, 2024
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Guillaume
5.0

Délicieux!!!

Aug 8, 2024
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Jason
5.0

Delicious pizza & nice view of downtown from the patio

Aug 8, 2024
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Jeanette
3.0

We came because of the high reviews. Ordered 4 different pizzas & they were pretty good but nothing crazy. You can get this type of pizzas verywhere.

Aug 6, 2024
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