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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
4.71155 ratings
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*as of 2026-08-27
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Review Summary

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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Hamid
3.0

déçu des pizzas

Nov 4, 2023
on Google
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
on Google
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
on Google
Mab
5.0

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

Oct 21, 2023
on Google
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
on Google
K
5.0

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
on Google
Costin
4.0

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.

Oct 18, 2023
on Google
Bruno
5.0

Resto de pizza excellent & un choix immense de variétés.

Super service

Oct 6, 2023
on Google
Nadielda
5.0

Service rapide, nourriture de qualité & un grand choix. A visiter absolument!

Oct 6, 2023
on Google
Immanuel
5.0

One of my favourite pizzas when visiting Montreal

Oct 5, 2023
on Google
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