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I haven't eaten any pizza for quite a long time since I am not a fan of Italian food. However I was really impressed with this restaurant! They have a huge selection of pizzas to choose from (over 70!!). We had the Giardino (grilled vegetables) salad, the Marinara, the Carré Phillips and the Quattro Formaggi pizzas. I loved the combination of grilled vegetables with the caesar salad in the Giardino plate. It was really tasty! The Marinara and the Carré Phillips pizza were really good. I loved the sausages in the Carré Phillips and the combination of garlic with the seafood in the Marinara. The Quattro Formaggi was definitely the best of the three! The addition of the blue cheese pushed this dish to the next level. Service was excellent and the waiter was really kind and attentive to our needs. Price was reasonable. I definitely recommend this place!
Tony, le LavalloisTony, le Lavallois
10
Some of the worst vegan pizza I've ever eaten, especially given the price. You pay $20+ for each pizza and they're maybe 10 inches-- like personal pizza size. Their typical crust is not vegan, so you need to get either the gluten free or whole wheat. The whole wheat crust tastes awful and has a terrible texture. It's like a whole wheat cracker. Some of the worst pizza crust texture I've ever had. The vegan cheese is also bad. It doesn't melt or stretch. It's like eating hard, crumbly starch. The toppings are also pretty low-quality, and don't taste good. The sauce is over-seasoned, the pepperoni is just Yves (rubbery). For the price, I'd expect much better, especially given the size of the pizzas. I won't make any comment on their non-vegan options-- those could be good. However, if you are vegan, absolutely do not go here.
Luke KraussLuke Krauss
30
I'm overwhelmed with the menu in here, there're close to 100 options plus drinks and desserts. FOOD: I'm sure you can find something you like here. The pizza is crispy and tasty, highly recommend the one has eggplant, mushroom and capsicum. The portion is huge and the price is insanely good. DRINKS: not recommend going for the cocktails, it tastes not bad but not worth it. INSIDE: there might be a long line up, and the table is really close to each other. The table beside me can hear our full conversation and keeps trying to jump in which annoyed me a little bit. The table is also very small, barely fits 2 plates of pizza. SERVICE: pizza came out super quick but not the drinks. However it good and friendly service * A small problem is that we had to park 20 mins away from the place as there's no parking around.
Chloe TranChloe Tran
10
I've loved pizza my whole life, and these were definitely on the top of my list. I eat all kinds of pizza, pan pizza, thin crust, stuffed crust, homemade, frozen, New York style, Chicago style, Italian pizza, Canadian pizza, etc., honestly speaking, pizza is just so versatile that I personally believe anything can be added on it. I've never seen a pizza menu with 77+ flavors. Besides the pizza per se, the highlight of the experience to me was the fact that they served olive oil and red chili pepper flakes on the side, which made me feel like it was a "healthier cheat meal". Thank you for the great experience. Servers were so nice as well! Will be back there again! P.s. We didn't make a reservation, but we noticed there were people queueing up to get in after 6pm.
Vivian DVivian D
10
I travel a bit and a general rule I follow is to find the place where the line stretches out through the door because it usually means the food and the atmosphere are very good. PF is such a place and did not disappoint. It is worth the wait. I can't say enough positive things about PF. The pizza is the best I've ever had anywhere. New York, Chicago, San Diego... you name it, PF pizza beat them all. The atmosphere is excellent -- lively with so much conversation as to drown the music. The staff was excellent and very accommodating of my son's shrimp allergy, allowing us to bring in external food to avoid cross-contamination. Our server, Sarah, was second to none. We couldn't help but hug her before we left. We will definitely be back!
Mark PetersMark Peters
00
Now this is pizza!! I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. I don't know how they manage to stay consistent and serve their clients quickly even when they're always full! With over 70 types of pizzas, you're bound to find something that you'll love (they also have gluten-free dough!). Cheesy, generous, bursting with flavour, hands down best pizza in Montreal! Their house wine was great with their seafood pizza. The prices are reasonable too, especially for the quality that you're getting! If you don't want to wait in line, try to go during a random time because yes, there will be a long line during their peak hours! Also, their waiters are great. Very patient, energetic and give good recommendations!
DaliaDalia
20
Nearby Attractions Of Pizza Il Focolaio
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Centre Bell
Place des Arts
Montreal Eaton Centre
Complexe Desjardins
Montreal Convention Centre
Place Montreal Trust
Hudson's Bay
Place Ville Marie
Promenades Cathédrale
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
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Centre Bell
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Address
1223 R. du Square-Phillips, Montréal, QC H3B 3E9, Canada
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+1 514-879-1045
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Website
ilfocolaio.ca
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4.6
(2.8K reviews)
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Large menu of thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas in a warm space with a terrace facing Square Phillips.
attractions: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Centre Bell, Place des Arts, Montreal Eaton Centre, Complexe Desjardins, Montreal Convention Centre, Place Montreal Trust, Hudson's Bay, Place Ville Marie, Promenades Cathédrale, restaurants: 3 Brasseurs McGill, Reuben's Deli & Steakhouse, Dunn's Famous, 3 Brasseurs - Crescent, Crew Collective & Cafe, Wienstein & Gavino's, Time Out Market Montréal, Deville Dinerbar, Nouilles de Lan Zhou - Noodle Shop, Bar George
