Defina Wood Fired

Fantastic spot for a family-friendly dining experience! The cozy atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the attentive service made us feel right at home. The Italian/Mediterranean dishes were delicious and offered good value. A perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal with loved ones. Highly recommend!

December 16, 2024 on Google

High end wood fired pizzas and pasta. The warm olives and bread were also tasty as a starter. Street parking in the area gets you within walking distance.

November 24, 2024 on Google

I'm not a pizza or Italian food fan. But this is a place I always enjoy going and ordering take out from. Great combination and taste balance, perfectly baked. Always happy with the quality and recommend to everyone.

November 9, 2024 on Google

Stopped by Defina for a sat night dinner and wasn't disappointed! We ordered the sweet potato fries to start, followed by the wild mushroom pizza and penne ala vodka. The sweet potato fries are freshly cut and not your typical fries. These were cut into larger strips, coated in chilli powder and fried until cooked. I liked that these were not too salty and the dip they came with was lovely. I wish they were a little more crispy. For the price, it seemed okay. The pizza is where we were very impressed! The toppings included all sorts of premium mushrooms, crisp kale and the right amount of gorgonzola cheese. As a fan of gorgonzola, this pizza hit the spot. The complementary pepper oil works well with the pizza too! The penne was okay with the typical tomato based sauce with penne that was cooked well. Nothing that can't be made at home. Overall, this was a pleasant first visit. I'd go straight for the pizza next time and skip the other options. The wild mushroom pizza is unique and delicious, for me to return regularly.

August 25, 2024 on Google

Gluten-Free Options: Yes Halal/ Kosher Options: No Vegan Option: Unsure Vegetarian Options: Yes Nut Free Options: Yes Dairy Alternatives : Unsure First Impression: A nice casual yet romantic spot. Perfect for a relaxed date night. The staff at this location is great. They all made us feel very welcome. Order: SAN Pellegrino, puma, wild mushroom and cappuccino. Favourite: Pumba. The sauce on the pizza was very flavourful and the crust was fluffy. Critiques: The wild mushroom pizza was good but a tad too salty. Also there was only one non alcoholic cocktail on the menu, adding more options wouldn’t hurt! Bonus: They have a beautiful patio. Perfect for those summer nights out! Take Away: A lovely spot for firewood pizza, it’s going on my go to list for Toronto. Follow on tiktok: @eatwithbuns

August 12, 2024 on Google

I moved into the neighbourhood and finally tried this location the other day. I usually go to their Roncesvalles location because I was living in that area. Their take on the mushroom pizza was super disappointing, it was nothing like the one I was used to. You can’t expect both locations to have the same quality of food, but the other location is definitely better in terms of food. Even the other things I ordered weren’t too par. Atmosphere looked very nice..

May 30, 2024 on Google

I had high expectations for this restaurant and they delivered. The inside is beautifully decorated. Plants greet you as you walk in. Open concept so you can see the wood pizza oven and the bar, patio and some of the street life through the large windows. This section of Dupont is not so popular but it is getting trendier now with more condos on the way. The pizzas were definitely high end, thin crust and plentiful, more than 12in. Nice place to entertain. Almost every table full. In the photos are two appetizers and the pizzas were the junction, the diavolo and the red hot chili pepper. I will come back again.

November 3, 2023 on Google

The pizzas are the best food they offer at this place. The burrata was delicious, the octopus not so good. Waitress were nice and kind, however, the restaurant was super busy and they did not have the ability to attend all the tables properly. We waited (after having a reservation) for about 20min items for a table. This is something management should take a look at.

October 5, 2023 on Google