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Il Focolaio

Downtown
4.7$
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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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*as of 2026-07-15
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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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T.
5.0

Delicious! My wife loves them all. As for me, their gluten-sensitive dough & their vegan cheese are just perfect... one of the best pizzas I can have. & the outside deck is lovely in the summer.

Apr 11, 2026
on Google
Camplorers
5.0

77 Pizzen zur Auswahl. 5 tolle große Salate. Preisleistung absolut top.. sehr freundlicher Service. Die Empfehlung für leckere Pizza und Salate in Montreal.

Apr 8, 2026
on Google
Victoria
5.0

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.

Apr 8, 2026
on Google
Charles
4.0

Very popular place.
Tight seating. Kinda loud. Pizza was good but not as crispy as I like. You have to order, eat & get out because there's a line at the door. Tourist spot

Apr 6, 2026
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Cindy
5.0

Pizza was delish! Caesar salad dressing...SO YUMMY!

Apr 4, 2026
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Katja
5.0

Sehr gut besuchte Lokalität, auch mit 🍕 Pizza zum mitnehmen. Das Personal ist freundlich und fix dabei doch noch einen freien Tisch zu schaffen.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google
Mina
5.0

The food was amazing, the pizzas & cannolis were so delicious & the servers were so kind & attentive thank you so much

Mar 27, 2026
on Google
Rucha
5.0

They are serving most amazing pizza in city I tried pizza in many city but not like this I m vegetarian tried there all vegetarian pizza they all are amazing super delicious number 71 is my favourite

Mar 27, 2026
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Chips
5.0

Best pizza! Service again is rushed because it's a popular spot & usually very busy.

Mar 27, 2026
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Neda
3.0

The pizza crust was good, but the toppings were completely average, such as canned olives, too much & too salty feta, etc.

Mar 27, 2026
on Google
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