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    Il Focolare

    4.6 (117 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Like the way they have an open kitchen and large fired pizza oven.
    Michael S.

    Excellent service from the wait staff. The kitchen staff looked a bit upset we came in late after a show at the Koger center. They basically turned off the music in the dining room and blasted it in the back kitchen signaling they wanted us to leave as they cleaned up. My wife loved the Sparkling Rose wine with the garlic bread made with sourdough, roasted garlic and sea salt. I had the Prosciutto & pineapple, it was good but needed more cheese they must have ran out for the night as it barely had any, it could have used a few more seconds or minute in the oven as the Prosciutto was chewy and not crisp for the cost it needed more attention to details. I enjoyed my beer and we left as soon as we could. Definitely felt rushed but guess that's on us for coming in 20-30 minutes before close. Highly recommend going earlier in the evening for the best experience as other guests that were there before us looked to have had a better experience.

    Freestyled vegetarian pizza
    Lisa F.

    I met up with a friend for an impromptu dinner and I loved it here. It's a small place though has great pizza and great service. The vibe was just what we needed for a Friday night. Our server, Savannah, took really good care of us. She was knowledgeable about the wine and suggested a Pinot Grigio that was perfect for my pizza. I had the marinated olives to start and let the Chef, Gus, freestyle a vegetarian pizza. It had eggplant, goat cheese, pickled onions and other lovely items topped with a signature balsamic glaze. It was phenomenal. I can't wait to come back

    Sausage pie
    Amanda P.

    Il Focolare is one of my new favorite spots in Colombia! I am very selective with my pizza but this was absolutely incredible. Each pie comes in one size, 13 inches, which is essentially a personal pie. The crust was perfect and the sauce was also excellent. It's definitely a more causal place, very small dining room so I would recommend a reservation just in case. For drinks, they have a selection of beer and wine as well as some spritzes. For the non alcoholic drinks, they have Wild Bill's soda which I didn't expect to be as good as it was. I got the diet cola flavor and I totally loved it. Another thing that is interesting is this restaurant doesn't require gratuity at all, the prices reflect gratuity already included. I will absolutely be back to Il Focolare!!!

    Margherita and chopped pepperoni and basil
    Lexie K.

    Adorable place and delicious pizzas! Easily some of my favorite pies in Columbia. I get it to go often!

    Garlic bread
    John B.

    I ordered online here, in part because when I pulled it up, the website gave an hour and a half later as the soonest pickup time, which I took to mean they were packed. In fact, the order was ready in more like an hour, and fortunately I was already headed over, and it wasn't that crowded there. Still, I didn't quite get the peak freshness I'd hoped for. They were out of the salad I wanted; I ordered a garlic bread (with a smallSUGAR loaf since I didn't have time to stop there during this trip). It wasn't quite as delicious as it looked, but fit the need. A side of ranch for the bread and the pizza crust was dynamic in flavor. The pizza was of a thinner, more basic crust than I like. The hot peppers I got were fantastic and overall the ingredient quality was good and the salt was not wildly excessive as it is in many places. However, for thirty bucks plus for a smallish pizza and garlic bread, I just wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be. Eating in probably garners a better experience, but I don't know that I'll get around to it.

    Jill C.

    While driving back to Maryland from FL we were spending the night in Columbia. With pups in tow we needed to grab something for our place instead of eating out. I found them on Yelp and ordered in our way to there, told them what time we would arrive and it was ready! The girl taking the order was super nice! The place is small but cool and the pizza amazing!

    Pepperoni and chopped basil
    Scott S.

    Boy...I've lived in Columbia for a decade and I'm kicking myself for not trying this place out sooner. I've meant to go since the pandemic, but I really don't know why I never stopped in. Anyway, I'm in that group that thinks all pizza is good pizza. Frozen pizza has its place in life, heck - so do Lunchables if the calling comes. I've ate pizza all along the East Coast and in Chicago. I will say, this is fantastic pizza. Absolutely hands down in my top three. I ordered for pick up and when I arrived the inside is small. I brought this back to my house, so next time I would love to eat inside to have it fresh ( I live 30 minutes away). When I got to my car and took a peek it was gorgeous. I'm talking should be in a monthly pizza magazine gorgeous. I got pepperoni and chopped basil. Also, I got a side of ranch (very herby ranch which is my favorite). I got home and just ate this whole thing without saying a word. It was delicious...and I really can't think of anything else. It was phenomenal, great, fantastic, insane, ridiculous, etc. If you're like me and you haven't gone yet you need to immediately. You don't have to travel for fantastic pizza and that makes me prouder of living in Columbia.

    Where the magic happens!
    Bob S.

    This place doesn't describe their pizza as authentic, so I'll just call it kick-ass! I judge pizzas based on their crust: thickness, crispness and char. The wood-fired oven here is amazing and worth a visit to watch it in action. Our server was excellent and made great suggestions. I'm glad the restaurant pays it staff a fair wage. We started with garlic bread, a rustic sourdough with roasted garlic. It was delish. Next, the chopped salad was extremely tasty and photogenic! I love to order a Margherita at a new place because of its simplicity. You really get to enjoy the sauce and cheese. My wife orders the Pepperoni with sausage and fresh basil, as suggested by our server. Both were perfect! The Olive Oil Cake was an awesome end to our meal! Pricing, service, pacing and food quality/quantity were exceptional. I will say when you drive up for the first time, you may think you have the wrong address. Once inside, you know you've found the right place!

    Pepperoni and pineapple pizza

    I don't normally leave reviews, but I was visiting Columbia and wanted something new. This place completely exceeded my expectations. Ranch 10/10 literally the best I've ever had! Pizza 9/10 and garlic bread was a 7/10 and most importantly the service was absolutely immaculate! Savanna so knowledgeable and amazing! The only thing is that the pizza was a little smaller than I thought (13").

    Shaved Brussel Sprouts & Chèvre Pizza with white sauce and a hint of heat. Delicious!
    Annabelle R.

    Stumbled upon this newish pizzeria started by the smallSugar owner (which I also highly recommend), located on the edge of Cottontown, just a block from Elmwood. Fresh, seasonal ingredients (e.g. corn in the summer; brussel sprouts in the fall) with a wood-burning stove and a solid wine & beer list all hit the spot. Customer service was friendly and fast. It's a small, cozy place that has to be a neighborhood favorite. I'll definitely be back!

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    Fantastic Italian food and a great atmosphere! The service is always top notch and timely!

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    The staff are so nice , the pizza was delicious, very airy where it wasn't too much but overall best pizza I've had while visiting.

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    The nicest people own this scrappy establishment, and their mushroom pizza is so good!

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    This place has very good pizza. I give it four stars very clean. The weight. Staff is very helpful and kind.

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