Il Focolare Pizzeria

2150 Sumter St, Columbia
(803) 563-5052

Recent Reviews

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Hunter Brannen

Small business and they don’t accept tips! The dough and crust on their bread was delicious. They got my food done quickly and the vibe in the restaurant was chill. Would definitely recommend!

Jonathon Gregory

No complaints at all. Amazing pizza and even better dessert. Bean was an amazing server.

Trevor Jerue

Been here many times. For better or for worse, each pie is just a bit different from the last. Artisanal. Exactly what you want from a pizza place of this caliber. Even their worst pies are still good. The best, I still think about months later... great wood-fire oven, friendly staff.

Reason for two stars is entirely operational. The online order/pickup system is terrible. The staff do not update it so you never know when your pie is actually ready. When it is updated, I have had orders ready 20-25 minutes BEFORE the pickup time. Why? Within 10 minutes either way is much more reasonable. I'm having to leave 50-60 minutes to drive across town and wait for my pizza to be early, I mean ready. This is a pizza restaurant, not an event.

I will gladly update this review if that issue is ever resolved, but until then I won't be back.

Lauryn

These people demanded your vax papers in 2021. Don't let them get away with that.

Terence Sheehan

The pizza is just downright phenomenal

Jan Görtzen-Patin

Great pizza, great service! Clean, friendly, quick. We went with a party of 10 and tried almost every pizza on the menu , none disappointed. 10/10 would definitely come back!

Graham McDonald

This is the best pizza in Columbia by far. I've been 5 to 10 times, and it's always been great. It's fresh and tastes amazing.

Sierra

Highly recommend the garlic bread! Tried the street corn pizza and pepperoni - both winners.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread

Maggie Brown

The best pizza in Columbia!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela Bishop

Unsure if we were at the right place but we were. Small inside with a few tables. The pizza was awesome and we loved the garlic bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Double Pepperoni, Garlic Bread

Dave Riegel

Small, local pizzeria, great casual vibe, fantastic pizza with fun and innovative combinations. Highly recommended

Mandy Powers Norrell

This may be the best pizza I have had in any place on earth! And it’s right here! AND we get to watch them as the make it and put it in the brick oven! I love getting to watch my food being made and here it’s like visual art and performance art are added in! There’s a happiness with the employees too, which tells me this is a good place to work - and that makes a difference in the businesses I want to support. Can’t say enough good things about this amazing pizza place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aidan Short

Surprisingly good pizza for South Carolina!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bradley Davis

Personally I doubt that the good reviews are real. Place was empty, loud punk music over scratchy speaker, uncomfortable seats, disaffected service, no ice, only non alcoholic beverages were fruity pellegrino, one pizza was burnt , and the other came out 30 minutes later. The future is dim for this place, so if the above sounds good to you then hurry in.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Beate Muehler

Best pizza in town. This is our go to pizza. All their pizzas are great and they always have a few unusual flavor combinations on the menu as well as a wide range of vegetarian options. The service is always solid and gratuity is already included in the reasonable prices. Their salads and desserts are great and they have a good selection of beers and wines. We always enjoy the vibe and cool decor here.

Bring back the frozen drinks!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Pizza, Frozen Spritz, White Pizza, Arugula Pizza Prosciutto, Cheese Pizza Mushroom Pizza, Spicy Pepperoni, Marinated Olives, Margherita Pizza

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