
Pizza Il Focolaio
The menu flags pizzas #47, #65, and #71 as containing nuts, specifically pesto with pine nuts, and states they 'may contain traces of other varieties of nuts'.
Per-allergen evidence
The menu flags pizzas #47, #65, and #71 as containing nuts, specifically pesto with pine nuts, and states they 'may contain traces of other varieties of nuts'. The pesto is also noted to contain nuts. Cross-contamination is possible via shared equipment, and the kitchen warns it cannot guarantee allergen absence. Some per-dish nut marking exists, but no dedicated nut-free protocol.
The classic pizza dough contains milk. A lactose-free mozzarella (lactose removed) is available as a +$3.49 upgrade, and a vegan cheese alternative exists. Pesto contains cheese. The kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is acknowledged. Menu does not mark dairy-free dishes; modifications required.
Classic pizza dough includes eggs. Caesar dressing, which appears in some salads, also contains eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are part of certain salad items. The kitchen is a shared space, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. There are no dedicated egg-free preparation areas or marked egg-free dishes.
The menu categories A through E allow easy identification of vegetable-based pizzas, which fall under category D. Many items can be ordered without meat. However, the kitchen is shared, the classic dough contains eggs (which are vegetarian), and no dedicated vegetarian prep area exists. The venue warns of cross-contamination.
The menu includes a certified vegan cheese replacement for an additional $2.99. It also notes that the whole-wheat Omega-3 dough is vegan. The classic dough, however, contains eggs and milk. The kitchen is shared with all allergens, and the venue explicitly states that it cannot guarantee any item is free of cross-contamination. There is no dedicated vegan preparation area, and no dishes are marked as vegan. Customisation is required.
The official menu explicitly states that the gluten-sensitive crust contains wheat and gluten, is cooked and prepared in the same kitchen and oven as regular wheat pizzas, and is not recommended for those with coeliac disease or severe gluten intolerance. The Atly community listing categorises the venue as 'Accommodating Gluten-Free' (the lowest tier on that platform) and notes cross-contamination risk from shared ovens. There is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen and no accreditation. The venue itself advises against dining there for coeliacs.
[1] Official Menu | Il Focolaio, Pizza Il Focolaio (official menu)
The official menu carries full allergen warnings, noting that the gluten-sensitive crust is not suitable for coeliacs and that the classic dough contains milk and eggs. Vegan cheese is certified. A shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk is also noted. Category letters A through E group ingredients but are not allergen codes.fetched May 21, 2026[2] Official FAQ / Allergies et intolérances | Il Focolaio, Pizza Il Focolaio (official menu)
The FAQ page confirms the gluten-sensitive crust contains wheat due to cross-contamination and is not recommended for coeliacs, with a shared kitchen and equipment also acknowledged.fetched May 21, 2026[3] Verified blog Top 50 Gluten-Free Pizza Havens to Enjoy in Montréal, atly.com
Lists Il Focolaio as #5 'Accommodating Gluten-Free' in Montreal; notes cross-contamination risk from shared ovens and quotes community saying crust tastes great but may risk contamination.fetched May 21, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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