Monday

11 am - 9:30 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 9:30 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 9:30 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10:30 pm

Friday

11 am - 10:30 pm

Saturday

11 am - 10:30 pm

Sunday

11 am - 9:30 pm

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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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.

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Marc

5.0

Une des meilleures pizza a Montréal

Nov 21, 2023

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Arvind

4.0

Pizzas were amazing! Quottro fromagi, pesto arugula & margherita pizzas were out of the world.

Nov 19, 2023

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Amin

5.0

Meilleur pizzeria entre Ottawa & Montreal, Le service est juste parfait & les prix sont très raisonnable, les pizza sont une tuerie 👌

Nov 16, 2023

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?brahim

5.0

Muhtesem bir restoran

Nov 6, 2023

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5.0

Glorious pizza. Worth the wait. Expectations met 🤌 🤌🍕

Nov 5, 2023

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Hamid

3.0

déçu des pizzas

Nov 4, 2023

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Stephen

5.0

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

Nov 2, 2023

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Mike

4.0

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.

Oct 21, 2023

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Mab

5.0

Pizza dèlicieuse, serveur sympa...bref une bonne adresse pour bien mange

Oct 21, 2023

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Jonathan

5.0

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.

Oct 21, 2023

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Montréal hearth-baked pizza perfection awaits at Il Focolaio.

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