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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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*as of 2026-08-07
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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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Mathilde
4.0

The food was absolutely delicious! I had to give the Hawaiian one a try because I'm tired of people saying that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza, & let me tell you that that's absolutely not true! The pineapple adds a fruity flavor that helps compliment the rest of the pizza; it was wonderfully delightful. The staff were also very kind & helpful whenever we expressed any questions or concerns.

Jul 31, 2026
on Google
Aurelie
4.0

Je ne suis jamais déçue, c'est selon moi l'une des meilleures pizzerias de Montréal. Les pizzas sont excellentes & c'est pour cette raison que je continue d'y retourner.

En revanche, une fois, ma commande avait été oubliée & j'ai dû attendre environ 25 minutes sur place, ce qui a empiété sur mon heure de pause au travail. J'ai été un peu déçue de ne recevoir aucun geste commercial pour le désagrément. Une simple boisson offerte aurait été appréciée.

Malgré cette mauvaise expérience ponctuelle, je reste cliente, car la qualité des pizzas est vraiment au rendez-vous.

Jul 30, 2026
on Google
Naradha
5.0

Visited Montreal & stopped by for food & it was delightful. Food was awesome 10/10 service was 15 out of 10. It was fresh & would definitely come back. They use a wood fire oven & that gives the pie a crispy & delicious undercarriage & crust.The place was spotless & one of the cleanest restaurants I've been to.If you live or going to Montreal stop by you won't regret it.

Jul 28, 2026
on Google
Peter
5.0

Freshest ingredients & passion in each pizza .

Jul 28, 2026
on Google
Danira
5.0

Buen precio, pizza no es genial pero rica para el precio. Servicio atento

Jul 28, 2026
on Google
Annarita
3.0

Sono certa che se fossi del posto sarebbe una delle mie pizzerie preferite, vista anche la coda di clienti fuori il locale.
Purtroppo da italiana sono abituata a pizze diverse, un po più leggere nel condimento e nell' impasto. Ciò non mi ha fatto apprezzare al meglio la pizza, che, va detto, è sicuramente molto saporita.

Jul 27, 2026
on Google
Arnaud
4.0

Pizza is good, lot of choice but very noisy place

Jul 27, 2026
on Google
Alexis
5.0

Belle pizzeria traditionnelle italienne, mais un encore meilleur service du gérant Rachid! Très accommodant sur nos petites demandes & un service incomparable (il a même offert une bouteille d'eau à ma conjointe enceinte pour notre départ à pied)! 👌🏻
Je recommande à tout amateur de pizza & de desserts classiques italiens!

Jul 25, 2026
on Google
Yueh
4.0

Good service & good pizza.

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Jul 25, 2026
on Google
Roxana-Delia
4.0

Great pizza in lovely atmosphere. Ingredients are fresh (I ordered tartufo) & service is impeccable. Highly recommend

Jul 23, 2026
on Google
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