Il Focolaio
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Il Focolaio is an Italian pizza restaurant at 1223 Place Phillips in downtown Montreal.
Menu & prices
Why go
- Wood-fired pizza has been served here since 1984.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 21:30Show all
Monday11:00 – 20:30
Tuesday11:00 – 20:30
Wednesday11:00 – 20:30
Thursday11:00 – 21:00
Friday11:00 – 21:30
Saturday12:00 – 21:30
SundayClosed
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightDeliveryFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Dishes to try
- Pizza with anchovies, kalamata olives and capers
- Pizza with clams, fresh garlic, parsley and mozzarella
- Four-cheese pizza with mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, blue cheese and Swiss cheese
- Pizza with grilled vegetables, tofu pepperoni and mozzarella
- Pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and olive oil
- Pizza with ham, pineapple, mozzarella and black olives
- Pizza with goat cheese and imported sun-dried tomatoes
- Pizza with prosciutto, mozzarella and mushrooms
- Smoked-salmon pizza with capers and red onions
- Salads, submarine sandwiches and desserts
Booking a table
- Frozen pizzas require pre-ordering, with a 36–48-hour lead time.
- Mention allergies or intolerances when ordering.
Atmosphere
- An indoor dining room complements the outdoor seating.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
- Groups A gathering place with a family atmosphere.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian toppings are available; standard crust contains milk and eggs.
- Vegan Standard crust contains milk and eggs. Pizzas 31 and 33 can use Omega 3 vegan whole-wheat dough at no extra charge; plant-based cheese is available.
- Lactose-free Lactose-free cheese is dairy mozzarella with the lactose removed; standard crust contains milk.
- Gluten-free The gluten-sensitive crust contains wheat and shares a kitchen and oven with regular wheat pizzas. It is strongly advised against for people with celiac disease or gluten allergy. It is unavailable for calzoni and pizzas with smoked meat, beef salami or pepperoni.
Shorts
Sources: Montreal/Downtown - Wikivoyage (eat) · Il Focolaio | Since 1984 Il Focolaio has been t… · Menu | Il Focolaio · Our History | Il Focolaio · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
1223 Place Phillips, Montreal
- Website
- ilfocolaio.ca/
- Phone
- 5148791045
Questions and answers
What are Il Focolaio’s Monday–Saturday opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday, 11:00–20:30; Thursday, 11:00–21:00; Friday, 11:00–21:30; Saturday, 12:00–21:30.
Does Il Focolaio accept credit cards?
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
Does Il Focolaio serve alcohol?
Yes. It has a full bar and a wine list.
What meals does Il Focolaio serve?
Lunch, dinner and late-night meals.
Does Il Focolaio have a gluten-sensitive crust for every pizza?
No. It is unavailable for calzoni and pizzas with smoked meat, beef salami or pepperoni.
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