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Il Focolaio

Downtown
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11 am
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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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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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Caroline
5.0

If you are looking for a great pizza place in Montreal, look no more. This is the best pizza place in Montreal. They have pizza for everyone.

Mar 27, 2026
on Google
Christine
4.0

Spontan rein. Einige Menschen vor Ort. Angenehme Stimmung. 1 Thunfisch Pizza und 1 Ceasar Salt gegessen. Kellner fragte, ob wir beide beides essen wollen. Wir bekamen beides geteilt auf ein Telle

Mar 26, 2026
on Google
Iman
5.0

Loved my experience 🥰

Mar 24, 2026
on Google
Carlos
5.0

I love the service I get each visit. They are the best. The pizza is great & you share half pizza & salad.
Yes it's small place & sometimes crowded. Lunch time get around 11h30 or after 12h30 otherwise you won't find a spot.

Mar 23, 2026
on Google
Stéphane
5.0

La meilleure de Montréal

Mar 23, 2026
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Nadia
5.0

Un vrai coup de coeur ce midi ! Ayant passé beaucoup de temps à Milan plus jeune, je suis souvent à la recherche de ces saveurs authentiques qui marquent la mémoire. La pizza chez Il Focolaio m'a instantanément transportée en Italie : la cuisson au feu de bois est parfaite & les ingrédients sont d'une grande fraîcheur. C'est rare de retrouver une telle justesse dans le goût. Une adresse incontournable que je recommande vivement !

Mar 21, 2026
on Google
Paul
5.0

We dropped in for a Saturday lunch. It was almost full but we were seated right away. There was a real mix of families, couples & students. Our pizza arrived within 5 minutes & was delicious. Service was attentive & the price was reasonable.

Mar 19, 2026
on Google
Moe
5.0

Overall, it was a great pizza place! Particularly we enjoyed being served by Rachid😊

Mar 17, 2026
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Karen
5.0

Pleasant ten minute winter walk with lights & churches along the way from McGill campus. We came to celebrate a birthday with delicious wood-fired pizzas. (We hadn't made a reservation & arrived on a Monday at 5:45 PM just as it was filling up, just as a heads up! ). So many choices! Great place for having many amazing options for vegetarians as well as not-so-vegetarians. They arranged a cake slice with a candle, a rousing start of the birthday song, & a superb little cannoli dessert for each person at our table. Thank you! Can't beat a roaring fire & a warm welcoming staff for a March birthday celebration in Montreal! We don't eat out very often, but this place is definitely on our list.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google
Alex
5.0

Fantastic top-quality pizza! Amazing cannolis - much better than even in their birthplace - Sicily! Quality & attention that only honest family-run business can deliver.

Mar 13, 2026
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