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    Il Focolaio

    4.3 (534 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carré Phillips Pizza
    Mike H.

    Found this nice little pizza place around the corner from our hotel. The restaurant was a bit small, and it was busy, but the service was still very good and attentive. We ordered the Suprema (7/10) and the Carré Phillips (8/10). The pizzas we ordered were decent. They came out fresh out of the brick oven. The pizza dough at the center was just a bit soft making the dough a bit soggy. Other than that, I enjoyed the pizzas and our waiter also recommended some other entrees to try when we come back. Overall, it was a great dinner here!

    Pizza
    Cole R.

    Great pizza spot! Came here for dinner, and although they close a bit early for me, we didn't feel rushed at all. Lucky to secure a table right away, and while we were a bit close to the couple next to us, it wasn't terrible. Got our own customized pizza, which was lighter than we thought it would be. I wanted there to be a bit more dough, and it seemed to be more in the background, but still a delicious pizza, and all their toppings are appreciated. The cannoli for dessert was delicious and you can tell the freshness. Cute spot in the city, great for date night.

    Caesar Salad
    Jenn S.

    There was a long line to get in, but it moved fast. And someone from the restaurant came out to check in and ask how many people in each party. So they're clearly planning ahead and know how to move tables without making you feel rushed. Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. Pizzas are hot and come out so fast, and the salads are HUGE (Caesar was a BIT overdressed). Pizzas look small but are filling. White sangria was a very generous pour and delicious.

    #15
    Lili S.

    As an American, I was surprised to be handed silverware for pizza haha. I loved the unique pizza box design and large variety of pizza options. I selected #71 out of 80 pizzas. The crust was not too thick and the vegetables paired nicely with the balsamic vinaigrette.

    #27 Carré Phillips pizza with escargots and blue cheese
    Raul S.

    The best pizza in town. Whatever you get, it will be delicious and surprisingly filling, even the salads! The service is amazing and the food never takes long to arrive. The space may seem a little crammed but the food will make you forget about it! Also, the sangria is perfect ;)

    Menu septembre 2024
    Jean Sébastien F.

    This is my second time at this little Italian pizza place and I have only one regret, that I didn't came back earlier. The pizza here is very good. The menu have over 80 different pizza from which you can choose. You can substitute some ingredients or add extra. There's also calzoni, beer, wine, softdrinks and deserts. You can replace the cheese for no lactose bio cheese or even vegetalien cheese. The crust can be switch for a biologic whole wheat or gluten sensible (but still contain wheat/gluten). All the pizza are single person serving but can easily but shared with someone. It is thin crust style pizza baked in stone oven. This time, I took the carré Philips pizza. It is a pizza made with tomato sauce, capiccolo, pepperoni, spiced Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, mozzarella and green bell pepper. It was very good. Hit the spot perfectly for a good lunch. My friends took the suprema splitter between them. It arrived already splitter in half in each plate which is very nice. It consist of tomato sauce, smoked meat, beef salami, mushroom, mozzarella, green bell pepper and peperonni. They took it without the green bell pepper and they really like it. The service is very friendly and fast. There is an outside terrace in front of the square Phillips.

    #13
    Justine S.

    This place frequently has lineups and I understand why. They have such a wide variety of pizza's to choose from and so far, the ones I've tried, have all been excellent. They also accommodate most modifications so there is something for everyone. Generous portion, warm and fresh, with crunchy crust. Although it is busy, I find their service very fast and they are very friendly. Over lunch, it's best in the summer since they open the outside terrace so more chances to get seated quickly. Takeout is also a great option and it only takes around 15 minutes.

    Margherita Pizza
    Mylo B.

    Place was delicious. The pizza was great and well-cooked. The space was clean, crowded, and organized, which made for a nice tight-knit city feel. The service was perfect as our waiter was very attentive to our every need. Overall, very pleasant experience.

    Pizza pazza (#60) and s4
    Tramy T.

    There were many choices of pizza and a few salad choices. The food was pretty good, the salad and pizza really went together. When we got there, there was a really long wait line so we were really excited to see the hype. Coming from Boston, the crust was good and the sauce was perfectly light. The service was amazing! They offered to separate the pizza and our salad into two plates which makes it really convenient for sharing. The ambiance was nice outside. It was a perfect day to enjoy outdoor seating. Our table was small but it was just enough for us.

    Hawaiian Pizza
    Mike M.

    Great spot to get off the street and enjoy a mid day slice of pizza. Service was super fast and I liked the interior design with the Italian car in the wall.

    Mushroom pizza
    Stefanie K.

    Looking though reviews trying to find a good gluten free pizza I haven't tried yet, I stumbled upon this pizza place. Browsed through their extensive menu (77 choice of toppings) to finally pick the seafood And the mushroom pizza. Since they are very far I decided to take 2 to make the most of the experience. The driver met me at the end of their delivery limit which is about half way from my place to the restaurant. The pizza in amazing could hardly believe it was gluten free. Although they have a disclaimer on their website they do take precautions using separate utensils to cut the pizza and wash the surfaces. I am highly reactive to cross contamination i did not get sick. This is the best GF pizza i have tried yet. The service from ordering to delivery was incredible. I highly recommend this place and can hardly wait to try some more pizzas!!! 2 down, 75 to go...

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    Take out for work meeting lunch brought back to VRBO. Wow. Pizza was amazing. Many choices and the Caesar salad was fantastic.

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    Rachid , est très serviable et très orienté vers le client.Il nous a offert un service 5*

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    The Service was quick and food was good and tasty with a nice ambiance at the restaurant

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    N° 900 - Arancini

    N° 900

    4.1(163 reviews)
    0.6 km•Golden Square Mile, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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    Had some really good pizza here. We split a pizza and a salad and it was plenty. Good, quality…read moreingredients.

    It was a chilly Montreal evening and apparently the humans decided there was only one reasonable…read moresolution: Pizza. I supported this decision. We stopped at No. 900, a casual Neapolitan pizzeria with several locations around Montreal. This one was especially convenient because it's right next door to the Residence Inn. Since I was joining dinner, we settled outside. It was getting a little cold, so rather than sit on the ground like some sort of common street dog, I remained bundled up in my carrier. Comfort is important when conducting restaurant reviews. Dad ordered the Margherita pizza, which looked perfectly respectable. Mom, however, ordered the ham and roasted mushroom pizza. Ham. Suddenly I was considerably more invested in dinner. The pizza arrived with big pieces of ham scattered across the top, and after what I can only assume was an intense internal debate about whether she really needed all of it, Mom gave me some. Finally. A restaurant review where the critic is actually permitted to sample the food. The ham was excellent. I would have liked to conduct a larger sampling for quality-control purposes, but apparently there are "limits." The humans were very happy with their pizzas, and the warm, freshly made pizza was exactly what they wanted on a chilly night. For me, the combination of outdoor seating, carrier-level coziness and actual participation in dinner made this a successful evening. Dogba's verdict: 4 paws out of 5. Neapolitan pizza: human approved Dog-friendly outdoor seating: yes Chilly-night carrier accommodations: luxurious Roasted mushrooms: Mom's department Ham: SHARED WITH DOGBA Mom's sharing performance: significant improvement Convenience for Residence Inn guests: excellent My career as an Italian food critic: progressing nicely Would return. Preferably during warmer weather. Definitely with the ham.

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    Pizza Bouquet - Soppressata

    Pizza Bouquet

    4.7(24 reviews)
    4.3 km•Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

    Montreal now has world class pizza! After many years of coming here and being forced to eat…read morepoutine, smoked meat, great steaks, and Canadian interpretations on various cuisines ... I now have a pizza option that rivals the best of NY, New Haven, and all the rest! Pizza Bouquet is labeled as a hybrid of other styles (NY and New Haven) and they are spot on ... more leaning to the NY version. This is exceptional pizza created by an energetic and passionate staff. I have only been there once, but in that short visit it was obvious that the pizza reflects the people that work there ... creative, fun, unique, and welcoming. They sell several great pies and actually offer both slices and whole pies. I ordered a pepperoni and hot pepper pie but as I sat there I had to get a slice of their upside down pie. While they were both outstanding, I have to say, what I cannot stop thinking about was that upside down slice. That was freaking magical. I would eat it there through because of the complexity and nuances of the actual pizza. Do not let this one sit ... trust me. Overall, this is a destination pizza in my book ,,, welcome to the world of pizza relevance Pizza Bouquet ... you guys do it right. Special shout out to the lovely ladies that danced through the entire preparation of my pie. Loved everything about this place!

    New Montreal style pizza…read more Considering I've not heard of or tried "old Montreal style pizza"; just sayin'. The crust, similar to the NYC pie. Thin, gently crisp, some chew and char. Easily foldable. Follow it up with just the right amount of quality ingredients are brought together in just the right proportions with quirky flair. Upside down pizza (cheese first, sauce on top) or stranger still, a double carb potato pizza. Speaking of, the potato pie is so good. All the ingredients from a potato mille feuille with a hit of fresh rosemary and grana padano atop the well made crust. Rich, creamy, nuff said. Equally good the mushroom with its "mushroom cream" (think a thin duxelles) base, rosemary to season and meaty creminis and motz to round it all out. Finally the sopressatta. I mean, come on, who doesn't love a cheese pie made even more complex with goat cheese, honey and grana padano? Sold by the slice or whole 18 inch pie. Inexpensive. Is it better than the NYC pie? No. But it's definitely not as boring either.

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    Il Focolaio - pizza - Updated October 2026

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