Pizza Il Focolaio
1223 R. du Square-Phillips, Montréal, QC H3B 3E9, Canada
Phone: (514) 879-1045
Website: http://ilfocolaio.ca/
Pizza Il Focolaio in Montréal is a 4.6-star Italian restaurant with 6,675 Google reviews, known for Wood-fired Pizza and Peperonata Pizza.
Why we love it
- Italian with Neapolitan influence
- Wood-fired pizzas, 70+ pizza options, cozy atmosphere
- Fast-paced service with attentive staff
- Italian with Neapolitan influence
- Located nearby
- Wood-fired pizzas, 70+ pizza options, cozy atmosphere
- Fast-paced service with attentive staff
What to Order
Wood-fired Pizza
Authentic Italian pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, known for its perfect crust and fresh ingredients.
"La pizza chez Il Focolaio m'a instantanément transportée en Italie : la cuisson au feu de bois est parfaite et les ingrédients sont d'une grande fraîcheur."
Nadia Elasri
Peperonata Pizza
A classic pizza featuring a rich, well-balanced tomato sauce and a perfectly crispy crust.
"I ordered a simple peperonata pizza. The crust was perfect in crustiness and the tomato sauce was rich and well balanced."
Timothy Ho
Pepperoni Pizza
A hot and delicious pepperoni pizza with a thin, crisp, and perfect crust, made fresh to order.
"We ordered the pepperoni pizza and it was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Hot, delicious and made on the spot in plain view of the dining area. The crust was thin, crisp and perfect."
Jennifer Lee
Cannolis
A dessert that some reviewers claim is even better than those found in Sicily, though some note a strong cinnamon flavor.
"Amazing cannolis - much better than even in their birthplace - Sicily!"
Alex Chernov
Tiramisu
A highly praised tiramisu, considered by one reviewer to be the best they've had in a restaurant.
"Meilleur tiramisu que j’ai mangé dans un resto, pizza extraordinaire, salade césar super, je recommande!"
Marikim Thibodeau
Inside Scoop
- Arrive early or make a reservation, especially after 5:30 PM, as it gets very busy.
- The service can be rushed due to its popularity, but staff are generally attentive and professional.
- Be aware that seating can be cramped, and it can get noisy when crowded.
- One pizza is often enough for two people.
- They offer many vegetarian options and can accommodate gluten-free requests, though cross-contamination is possible.