content: what you need to know about the atmosphere, service, and food :O)\n\nAtmosphere: Go, with God's Speed, and even with you eyes closed - this place is an institution!  Il Focolaio is always lively, always bustling, and a place were you look around and see people enjoying being there.  This isn't your run-of-the-mill pizzeria ~ this is a place we're you'll feel (even for a little while) that you're somewhere other than where you've come from.  Il Focolaio is usually very very busy at lunch time (it is near the heart of Montreal's business district), as such seating is hard to come by.  Unfortunately, the place (understandably) does not take reservations.  If this is your first time going, make sure to pass by at dinner time or a little later - say 6:30-9:00. \n\nService:  The service at Il Focalaio is always (always) courteous, and quick - but equally down to a point.  SInce the place isn't very big (relatively), and its often at or near capacity, the waiters (mostly young), must do their jobs quickly and efficiently.  They're great at what they do.\n\nFood: Go! You will walk out giddy and satiated ... not unlike a successful first date! Be prepared to sit down at Focolaio and spend time agonizing over which of the 75 different kinds of pizza pies you would like (even those who've become regulars - still ponder the choices!).  Cooked on a stone hearth with fresh ingredients that are as diverse are they are plenty, pizzas come to your table pipping hot on a thin crust.  Beer is on tap, and wines are also available.  The menu does contain some other no-pizza choices like salads, pastas, and lasagna - but let's not kid ourselves - the pizza is why you want to be there! \n\nNot a place to grab a slice and go - you'll want the whole pie!