Defina Wood Fired in Toronto

Defina has excellent food and an even better atmosphere. Its a great space to enjoy a relaxing, social evening, but Id imagine is even better to host events like parties or small weddings. Great lighting, decor and layout set the mood for an excellent time. The food lived up to the hype as well. My partner and I tried the Braised Short Rib Rigatoni and the Molto Bello Diavola pizza. Both were absolutely outstanding. The short rib was beautifully tender and delicious, and the pizzas collection of toppings complimented one another perfectly. I think I found my new ideal topping combo. We felt ever-so-slightly rushed, as there was a reservation coming after us, so we only had a little over an hour to eat, but this could easily be solved by booking a reservation in the future, which Id recommend.

We had such a great experience here celebrating a friend s birthday! The service was impeccable!! Shoutout to Neil for being amazing.

Fantastic service and delicious food served by great staff. Excellent pizza!

The food is excellent. The serving staff are friendly and efficient.

I have been to Definas on Dupont 4 times so far and plan to come back again and again. Their pizza is one of the best in Toronto at a reasonable price. I recommend trying all of them but my personal favourite is Vegan Love. Their service is outstanding! One time 3 out of 8 pizzas came burned on the bottom of some slices and without hesitation we got 3 more pizzas to replace the burned ones. In addition we received a free dessert platter on the house.

Dietary restrictions: Best gluten-free crusts! Food

Tried the beet chips and the winner. Nice clean place with friendly staff and street parking available

Very nice place,friendly stuff and goid pizza!

Ive been Italy this past may. Travelled from Rome, Materra, Positino, Amalfi to Sicily. Ate pizza twice a day. Never ONCE did i get pizza as good a Definas. One is over hyped or the other is just that good.

Excellent vibes and Good Food

My fav place to get pizza and Italian food in Toronto. Vegetarian options: Wild mushroom pizza is amazing Food : 5/5 |

The sauce and dough are really good. Im Italian. Everyone at my table was happy. Ask questions. Vegetarian options: Have a few pizzas that are vegetarian (see bottom of menu)

Quality has gone down. They just randomly throw materials into the pizza. They were rushing it.

This restaurant is a lovely date night spot either sitting on the patio or in the beautiful restaurant. The staff team are so friendly and accomodating. We really appreciate Badhirs welcoming smike and fantastic service. The food is always awesome, especially the Molto Bello Diavola (a favourite of ours) and the Braised Short Rib Rigatoni. The cocktails are excellently mixed and the wine selection is good with the staff happy to recommend great pairings. I cannot say enough nice things about one of our favourite places to eat in our area. Thanks Defina! We will be back again soon.

As someone who is gluten free, and who often tries to minimize my dairy consumption, I am appreciative of Defina s offerings! This pizzeria has gluten free bases, as well as well-thought out vegan toppings (they do change up). The gluten free dough is very good. It s more fluffy as opposed to flat (I prefer this Neapolitan style of pizza). What I like most about Defina is their creative toppings. There really is something for everyone here! You want a regular margarita? Got it. You want a lot of cheese? Got it. You want chicken wings? Somehow - got it! The service has also always been friendly, attentive, and willing to talk me through my dietary needs. I also like the more intimate atmosphere, which makes it perfect for a date (friendship, romantic, or even self-dating). For a creative pizzeria that caters to multiple dietary restrictions, head over to Defina! Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian

I had such an incredible experience tonight for dinner with my family and friends. Neil took care of us and was extremely attentive, kind, and entertaining! The food and staff were excellent. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic pizza!

We celebrated our 50th anniversary at Defina on Dupont Street with 74 guests, including 6 children, and the experience was absolutely exceptional. Several months before the event, we met with Neil, the manager, who immediately put us at ease with his accommodating and helpful approach. He worked closely with us to plan a menu that catered to everyone, including the children and our vegetarian guests, ensuring that every detail was thoughtfully considered. On the day of the event, the restaurant s interior was beautifully set up, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complemented the occasion. As the evening progressed, it became clear that Neil and his team had gone above and beyond to make our celebration memorable. Our guests couldnt stop raving about the delicious food and impeccable service they enjoyed it so much that even after five hours, no one wanted to leave. The staff at Defina were truly outstanding. They were attentive, accommodating every request with a smile, and ensured that everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest guest, felt welcomed and well cared for. We wholeheartedly recommend Defina for any special occasion. The food, the service, and the overall experience were all top-notch, and we look forward to hosting more events there in the future.

Thank you for great service and delicious food, the manager Neil is very helpful

10/10 for a birthday dinner!

The food was amazing and fairly priced. The best part of being here was our server, Bedir. He was incredibly thoughtful and attentive. He definitely made our experience amazing and was the reason we had a great night! 5 stars to Bedir!

We had our wedding here and Neil did an excellent job planning the menu and keeping us in the loop. The price was beyond affordable and the quality of the food was top tier.

May 2024 Update - Still great, 5 Stars. Just had a Campbell Ave. pizza - I think it is the most delicious pizza I have had in about 10 years - or as far back as memory allows. Then - an Alberta steak platter - sublime. The restaurant is beautiful - the decor inspired. This is a destination and a neighbourhood asset - make the trip. And - Accessible - this place is barrier free. A shining example of adherence to the law and to reason.

Great service, great dining room, patio and bar but not so great pizza unfortunately. The flavours were OK but there were some disappointing features ... First off, they offer the crust in either Napoletana or Roma style - when we asked our server what the difference was, he said they were basically the same ... I was hoping for something like al taglio for the Roma but didnt really think that would be the case. We ordered one of each style and the difference was that the Roma style had a slightly thicker crust but that didnt matter because both were way too wet and floppy to hold up to the toppings. The middle was almost uncooked, in fact. Im not sure why they offer the Roma style when its pretty much the same as the Napoletana (and nowhere near what you get in Roma which is either Pinsa or Al Taglio) but if you want to try to get your pizza from Defina with less flop, go for Roma and ask them to cook it for longer than usual - it might work out! The Red Hot Chili Pepper pizza was supposed to have roasted red peppers but it had regular sliced red pepper and while the other toppings were present, they did not seem like the highest quality. Overall, this was a good flavour combination but it could have been a lot better. The Pretty Margherita was a nice combination although the confit tomatoes seemed to merely be marinated cherry tomatoes - not quite what we were expecting but decent flavour. This pizza was also very floppy and had the same problem in the middle - almost uncooked. Both pizzas were much, much better the next day out of the fridge - no more flop! The only other thing I will mention is that my draft beer was served in a glass that would not qualify as beer clean (bubbles sticking to the sides) - perhaps they need to service their glass washer at the bar

Got married here! Neil and staff are amazing. Went to Italy on our honeymoon still enjoyed Defina pizza more!! The grilled veggies are insane.

I had a birthday celebration with a large group of 18 people and it was an amazing, memorable experience! Big shoutout to Neil and the team for the most wonderful service and flexibility. Neil is an excellent communicator who helped me coordinate my reservation and the most amazing server. All my guests raved about the restaurant and the service provided. Not to mention the great vibe of the restaurant and the delicious food which I forgot to take pictures of because I had such an amazing time :) I could not thank Neil and the Defina team enough for how seamless and lovely the dinner celebration was. We will definitely be back ;)

The pizza is a must and the vegetables are delicious too.

This place is one of favourite spots in Toronto. In my opinion it is the best wood oven pizza in the city. Other dishes are equally impressive. From the Brussels sprouts to the salads to the meats and fish you will not be disappointed. Neil and the team are also so friendly and accommodating. We have had several large gatherings here over the years and I keep coming back. Be sure to check it out!!! Vegetarian options: Great salads and veggies.

Neil was the best server ever if you want a great experience you make sure you come here this place is amazing one of a kinda service is phenomenal a must come visit!!!

Got home and realized half the large Roncy had uncooked raw dough all over it. Went back and they made another one and it looked fine in their lighting but got it home and it was half uncooked again. Raw dough still visible all over it. You could tell the pizza wasnt rotated in the oven either. It wasnt edible. Lost out on $30 to uncooked pizza dough. Ive ordered here a lot in the past and it was good but this was an unfortunate experience. Had to order pizza from somewhere else.

Spectacular

Fantastic dining experience. The pizza is delicious and definitely the star. We tried the half Chicken very moist and flavorful. We started with the Brussel Sprouts, which was also very good. Special mention to our server Kevin was terrific and really made our night more special with his charm.

Personally, I really did not enjoy my meal (I had the occo busso), and service was slow. That said, my partner did enjoy his so YMMV.

Great food! Needs better and more affordable bottles of Cab Sav.

Best gluten free pizza in the city. Dietary restrictions: Best gf pizza in Toronto Food : 5/5 |

We went to Definas on March 2, 2024. The environment and service was wonderful. When we ordered, we made a mistake and ordered a pizza, which was delicious, but had an ingredient on it that was too spicy for us to eat. Our server noticed that we didn t seem to be enjoying our dinner and asked us what was wrong. As soon as we told him that it was too spicy for our liking, he and his manager insisted that they make us another pizza. They insisted, even though we told them it was not necessary. Not only did they make us another pizza, they did not charge us for either of the pizzas they had brought us. They made us feel like we were the only guests in a restaurant that was completely filled. Great service, great food and a wonderful vibe.highly recommended. HT and HB

Another OUTSTANDING dinner with Neil and crew at Defina Wood Fired on Dupont (Roncesvalles is another location, also good). Terrific service from the staff, always great pizza and sides, good buzz to the place (full!), excellent value overall. Love this place. Highly recommended. Motivated to write this review because we had a minor issue with our meal and Neil responded the way first-class establishments do - insisted that things be made right, wouldnt accept our saying it wasnt a big deal we just wanted him to know in the spirit of feedback. Well be back - soon - and again and again. ---

We had a wonderful dinner here. The pizzas were delicious and the atmosphere was very stylish. The waiters were very polite, especially Bedirhan, who welcomed us very warmly and friendly so that we had a pleasant evening. Thanks.

Absolutely great restaurant. We had a party of 15. All of the food was amazing. Our server was fantastic and friendly, as were all of the staff. The decor is beautiful and terrific for small or large groups. A very modern but natural, intimate atmosphere. The variety of drinks were very nice and we had an amazing time.. will definitely return. Dietary restrictions: They were able to make some changes due to dietary restrictions. Just ask nicely and they will do their best to accommodate.

Food is so delicious the service is amazing great waiter his name is Bedir.

Defina Wood Fired is our favourite neighbourhood restaurant. We come almost weekly and are always greeted with warm hospitality and delicious food. The restaurant is very kid-friendly; they go out of their way to accommodate our childrens dietary requests, while still serving top notch creative food for my husband and I. One of the servers, Nick, deserves a special mention. We are thrilled whenever he serves our table. He is warm, professional, friendly, enthusiastic, and a delight to talk to. Thank you Nick and the Defina Wood Fired team for creating such a special spot!

We went for our daughters 4th birthday, all the food was delicious, beautiful place and servers very friendly. I m gluten free and I can honestly say this was the best gluten free pizza I ve ever had. We had to call the waiter over to double check if it was actually gluten free. We accidentally forgot our leftovers and they went above and beyond. Will definitely be back!

There are several good vegetarian options. Theres some interesting cocktails as well. Vegetarian options: Where several pizza options, and some entries as well.

Amazing taste. Great vibe.

Great food, great service, great vibe. This place has it all, a delicious menu, good prices, friendly staff, a beautiful space, and a nice atmosphere. Consistently a success for many different events - cannot recommend enough!

Service was great and the atmosphere it very cozy. I ordered the mushroom spinach parpadelle and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

We hosted my wifes 50th Birthday a year ago and it was a blast. We had a meduim sized group and everyone loved the food here! We have been here before and have never been let down in terms or quality or service!

We ordered a bunch of pizzas. They tasted pretty flat and no where close to expectation. The pizza sauce and toppings ordinary. I would recommend looking for another place to get better quality wood fired pizzas.

Best pizzas in TO, other items are good too. Nice for family dining

Lovely pizza and great environment. Went with a friend for NYE dinner and had a great time and ate a lot. Pizza was delicious and I m excited to try other dishes. Recommended dishes Junction Triangle Pizza

The food was really good but the service was very disappointing. We were not welcomed when we came in and server wont bring the menu until we asked for it. We had to wait long to place an order, I eyecontacted them for several time but was ignored. Also I was still chewing my last bite and server took our dishes. We felt that we were rushed to go out. I am not usually cheap on tip but i ended up giving them 10% tip. if the food was not nice enough I wouldnt tipped at all.

The food was delicious. The service could have been more attentive and a little faster. We waited over half hour before we were asked what we would like to drink. It was also a while before we were able to order our food. Our dirty dishes sat on the table for too long as well. As stated above, the service could have been a little faster.

I have seen this place many times and wanted to give it a try. The place is beautiful, Friendly service (Neil was amazing) , nice atmosphere and loved the music :) The place seems to be specialized in pizza as they only have 3 pasta options. I got the Mushroom spinach and was yummy. The pizza was very tasty, I like it a lot but was soggy so that s the only reason I didn t love it. The crème brûlée was delicious.

If you are looking for a nice atmosphere and excellent pizza, then I recommend Defina Wood Fired. With a dough with a formidable texture, flavors that combine. Its the perfect Pizza.

Was great

Order the pizzas through Uber eats. They tasted good but lacked a little bit off flavour. 1 minus point as I did not like the flavour of kale on the mushroom pizza. Will definitely try other dishes next time.

I have tried many gluten free pizzas ranging from terrible to pretty good and this may be one of the best gluten free pizzas I ve had. We also had the Brussels sprouts and flourless cake which were very good. The cake was quite rich. Service was a little slow especially with the pizzas taking longer to get to us compared to others seated after us, but we were happy to take our time. Overall would go again!

Great pizza and great service. Not much else to say. We came here for lunch on a quiet Saturday afternoon. The toppings are fresh and the crust was nice.

Defina Wood Fired was PERFECT for our baptism reception of 34 guests for dinner. Neil the manager was absolutely amazing - engaging, remembered every detail and coordinated a seamless evening for all of our guests, from the planning to the actual event. It was family friendly but the vibe was very trendy and elevated, which is exactly what we wanted. From the moment we entered, we were warmly greeted, drinks were offered and the flow of the food was timed perfectly. The service and staff were all fantastic throughout the night, and our needs were always anticipated before we had to ask for anything! The quality and presentation of the food/drinks was divine, and I had compliments from everyone all night. I can t say enough good things about our experience, it couldn t have been better!!! And shouts out again to Neil, he really is the best!! We will absolutely be back!!! :)

Dietary restrictions: They inquire if there was anything you could not eat Food

Wonderful staff, terrific atmosphere. However the pizza was good but not great. My family shared the octupuss which was good, shared the mushrooms which were over cooked and soggy. The service was great. Did not get bread when asked. Price is reasonable.

Consistently excellent pizza when dining in. (Have tried take out, does not travel so well). Service, attentive and professional.

Great wood fired pizzas!

The best pizza is all of Toronto and beyond. I ve had pizza is New York a million times but I always come back here for the winner!

Great pie and service. Pretty venue. Well be back.

The most amazing spread Ive seen with meat and veggie options.

This was one of the best Italian restaurants I ve been to in the GTA. We ordered two pizzas. One with a gluten-free crust (gluten-free crust was unreal!) & the other with a Roma crust. Both were authentic & delicious. Everything is reasonably priced and the portions are also good. Highly recommend coming here, we will definitely be back!

The place is small and cozy, we were lucky we got a seat right away near the window area. Servers were great, pizza was nice and flavourful- the portions were big too, we had to take some leftovers home. They also had a nice selection of wines- will definitely be back some other time.

Delicious food. Really cool aesthetic! Awesome for a date.

My sister and I had an incredible experience tonight at Defina. I had found the restaurant after going down a long rabbit-hole of restaurants in the city, and came across this one. The menu and vibe seemed excellent, so we made the trek up to the junction. Despite it being out of the way of the downtown-core, this restaurant is absolutely worth it. Upon arriving, we were immediately greeted by why I believe to be a manager, then promptly seated. They have a large selection of wood-fired pizzas, as well as some other lovely offerings. My sister and I ordered their wild boar meatballs as well as their Miami beef ribs as our appetizers. Both were incredibly flavourful, served hot, and had beautiful presentation. Next, we both had pizzas as our main. I had their diva margarita (which was amazing, and my sister requested to have a pizza custom built off of their base-margarita pizza. They were extremely accommodating, and professional. As someone who works in the hospitality industry as a chef, this was an outstanding dining experience. Major shout-out to our server, Nick, who was attentive for our entire time at the restaurant. If youre looking for an alternative dining experience outside of the touristy-allure of downtown, I highly recommend that you try Defina. I am looking forward to bringing my family and friends here in the future! Love, Emma

Great food and cocktails!

Lovely place. Food is always good. Great pizza. Service was quick and friendly inside. Not overly busy. Any time we crave a delish pizza. This is our go to.

Tasty!

Our Server Nick make our experience very special. He was attentive, knowledgeable and professional. The food was fantastic. We ll be back with friends and hope to see Nick again. Frank & Connie Food

Defina Wood Fired is by far the best authentic pizza Ive had in Toronto. It never disappoints in quality, quantity, or service. Ive been to Defina numerous times, every single time has been an awesome experience. The customer service is always excellent and very accommodating. So many restaurants make dining last minute difficult, but not Defina! Always reliable. They are also great for larger parties, (8 people+) and their family style menu is very generous and never stingy. The atmosphere and ambiance is amazing. Its a restaurant that feels high-end for a manageable price. I keep returning, bringing friends, and recommending Defina to all I meet! Try it once, be hooked forever.

Great food and atmosphere

The food was amazing and it is a beautiful restaurant but the service was awful.

Some of the best wood fired pizza of ever had!

Defina used to be our go to pizza place (former 5 stars) but it s changed the last few times we ve gone. The dough is doughier and has a different taste, like it hasn t been risen as long, the sauce is not as tasty and there is too much cheese on the pizzas. The pizzas are also a bit smaller but not as thin. Pretty disappointed since this has been one of our favourite pizzas for years. Edit summer 2023: Gave them one more try and the pizza was even worse. Tomatoes were sour and the flour for the crust tasted bland. The pizza bottom was also burnt almost on the whole bottom and left a bitter taste. What a shame.

The pizza here is fantastic. The restaurant interior is large, and they take reservations so its an ideal spot for a group dinner. Every pizza we tried was delicious. Vegetarian options: They have a few vegetarian pizza options and other vegetarian apps and entrees.

Incredible night! Hosted a Retirement party with 100 friends and family. The food (pizza, focaccia, boar meat balls, sliders) and cocktails/beer and wine selection excellent. Service was exceptional (thank you to Neil and his staff) and details, down to the thoughtful floral arrangements, microphone and music made for an evening no one will forget. We will be back! Thank you for all your efforts:) It was very much appreciated. Dietary restrictions: Guest with gluten allergies, and other food sensitivities were catered to proactively. Many selections to choose from

Heard a lot about this place in roncesvalles, but we were in the area of their other location on dupont and tried it. What was refreshing was that they serve family style dishes. Not sure what to get? Who cant decide? No worries, order one of their family style packages and you wont be disappointed. Good pizza, fan favorite is the jerk chicken and their sides are served for two or three in mind all the time. Very reasonable prices, nice interior, friendly, warm and inviting. Going back is a no brainer! Check em out! @imadisanto

Defina was a treat for our party of 8. Staff were friendly and had suggestions for our kids.

It was all great, but stick to the classic options. The fusion ones were not that great. I love their dessert collection. The service and the ambience was superb.

The food was amazing and the service was excellent! Definitely the place to go for proper pizza

The food was excellent! Beautiful presentation, fresh and tasty.

The Vegan Love pizza was so LOVELY and tasty! The service and food preparation were on the spot. This is the place to go if youre just dropping by to have a bite, or share a meal during the day in the area as there are good options to choose from.

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.

We love their food and service! Amazing place

TLDR: Defina is a perfect acceptable, but with so many better pizza options in the city, dont go out of your way. Located on the rapidly changing eastern end of The Junction. This is Definas second location (the original is on Roncy south of Howard Park), dinning room is modern industrial chic which fits with the building over all, unlike the pop-country music that played all night. Portions are generous so an appetizer could easily serve as a main (although theyre a bit one note). The sweet potato fries are crispy and clearly hand-cut. They need about double the portion of truffle aïoli, especially since ketchup isnt an option. Pizzas are the main attraction here. Theyre well sized and could be shared. As with all napoletana pizza, better to stick with fewer toppings. The Bello Diavola was salty and spicy, as it should be, and was the better of the pies. The special steak pizza was a complete miss, literally and figuratively. It was forgotten, so it came after the other mains. The pie itself was way over topped, with the steak weeping moisture on to base making it pasty and hard to eat. The gorgonzola wasnt well melted either, The gluten-free pizza was as good as could be expected. No cross contamination, which is about all à celiac could ask for at a pizza place. The mushroom and kale bucatini was well made and satisfying. Again the portion was generous. The jerk chicken seemed very much out of place on the menu. Neither Roncy nor The Junction are particularly Jamaican, so even in the context of other nods to the neighbourhood, it is odd. It seemed to be a popular choice though since it sold out. Served with sweet potato fries, the chicken was juicy, with a slow burn spice. Dietary restrictions: No issues with cross contamination for the celiac in our group. Server was good about double checking with the kitchen.

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.

While I ve had takeout from here a few times, last night was the first time dining in at this Defina location. The space is really lovely, with high ceilings, lots of windows and attractive lighting, with a lot of space between tables. The food was excellent and we were pleasantly surprised by the huge portion size of the small plate we ordered of roasted vegetables. The service was great too, responsive but not intrusive. I would highly recommend.

Absolutely the best pizza in the city! Perfect taste and the dough is great quality! Wish there was more variety in the menu & desserts though

Ordered takeout to have ready for 5:45 pickup. Got to restaurant and we were told they accidentally punched it in to be ready for 6:30pm, so they had not even started making our order. They apologized, but did not offer to comp anything or give us anything while we waited. When the food was finally ready, a staff member named Neil (who might have been a supervisor / manager) apologized again but had the audacity to say but we learn patience is a virtue right? . The pizza was good, but after that experience and comment ? No thank you, not going back.

Not as good as I though it would be. We ordered the lamb chops and 5 min after they came back saying they did not have them. Changed to the Miami beef ribs, which were good, but it came with a very mediocre cole slaw, which didnt make it for the dish. Brussel sprouts were so bitter because of the sauce, that it was difficult to eat. The Sunday specialty pizza with the beef tenderloin was a big disappointment. We should have just ordered cheese pizza for all of us, like we did for my daughter, because it was the only thing that was actually good.

Came here as a last minute decision, and man.. it turned out to be a fantastic plan. The pizza is 12/10, and the pasta is 11.5/10 The cocktails were stellar. But the topping of cake was Nick. His service, attitude and recommendations were on point. Will definitely be coming back.

The warm elegant atmosphere are the first of many pleasures when you walk into this amazing restaurant. As we were seated at the bar we were immediately greeted by Nick a knowledgeable, personable bartender who never missed a beat yet was not imposing. Everything was top notch from our drinks (espresso martini and paper plane ) to fantastic pizza (Junction Triangle) and the incredible pasta. The tiramisu and espresso were the perfect ending to our stellar experience. Will definitely be returning for more I highly recommend!

Exquisite hand-crafted pizza

My family, friends, and I have always been huge fans of Defina. Unfortunately, I went to pick up a take out order tonight, and all visible kitchen staff (at least 4 staffers ) were unmasked, some even touching their faces and on their phones, see below. Extremely disappointing. Wearing masks for long periods of time doing physical work is hard; I get it Im a HCW and do it for 12-24 hours at a time. But we all have to do our part. Very disappointing to see Defina does not promote the basic public health measures that keep us all safe. Will not be returning.

Great staff. Delicious pizza and greens.

Perfect crust and sauce

We had a big group and did the family style. All the food was delicious and service was great.

We did takeout from here. The wild mushroom thin crust was on point! Ill be going back for sure. Its a little higher price but its not your average pizza! The dine in experience (dim and cozy!) looked like it would be a fun night out.

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service.

The food was absolutely excellent, made for a wonderful evening! Will be back again.

The best pizza in the city. The Pumba pizza was incredible.

Have been here a handful of times but its always consistently excellent food from pizzas to plates and desserts. You can come here and actually enjoy yourself from start to finish without being put on edge with a dish thats underwhelming or a bill that sneaks up on you. Cool space and good vibes.

So delicious!! Ordered the Napoletana Pumba pizza and gluten free Spanish Coca pizza with a side of truffle aioli. All of it was so tasty. Especially loved the little sweety drop peppers on the Coca pizza and the sausage on the Pumba pizza. The gluten free crust was incredible. Highly recommend the truffle aioli too - one of the best dipping sauces I ve had!

There is my favorites pizza places. They are change the menu belong the seasons veggies. My suggestions if you go to for dinner make a reservation because they are really busy.

Everything Ive tried there so far, has not been disappointing. Will definately come back again!

We have probably ordered 75+ pizzas from Defina for take away. Ultimate favourite is the Bello Diavola. The tomato, sopresata, mushrooms and crust are next level. Do yourself a favour and order one today!

Food is good but worst service ever. The guy who served us, acted all the time like he was bothered by us. When you pay close to 400$ you expect a minimal decent service. The guy never smiled. Never looked at our table. I had to walk to him to order things. And it wasn t the busy day. There were 3 other tables in total.

Fantastic food. Pizza is always great and the grilled food is amazing. Great Ambiance. Shawn always makes us feel welcome.

Great service, amazing food. Great vibes! Highly recommend to bring family and friends!

Great service, really good food. Super accommodating. Definitely recommend for the pizza lovers.

Great food, the pizza was one of the best Ive had in the city.

We were greeted as we need the table back at 7pm . Waited about an hour for our food (we had to ask the server to check on our food for it to come out). Food was not bad, but service was terrible and ruined our entire experience. Not recommending this place to anyone.

This type of pizza is not my favorite, but it is really good and delicious for what it is. They know theyre doing. The wild boar meatballs are awesome. Didnt have the salads, but they looked really good from what I saw being brought out. Overall, the menu is really nice. Just wish they had more appetizers/shareables. Atmosphere inside is really cute and issa vibe. Drinks are good to. Definitely would come back.

The best pizza I ve ever eaten in Toronto. The crust is divine. Beyond delicious.

Wild mushroom pizza and braised beef rigatoni were good. Good quality food and good prices.

Food was amazing. The Roncy pizza was so original and delicious!

The Brussel sprouts are amazing.

The quality is always great!

The pizza is the main attraction, and it was very very good!

Attended a private event here and the food was awesome! It s a beautiful space and perfect for a small event of 50 - 60 people

Delicious meal and drinks. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs to navigate in/out of the restaurant main entrance.

My friend & I were seated quickly & didn t need a reservation. I had the Pumba pizza & it was great!

The pizza is good, but customer service is trash. We ve tried to order the Roman Style Pan pizza twice now and both times received the Napoletana Style. The first time we let it slide, but called today to inform them that we didn t get what we wanted. The gentleman on the call let me know that it was my fault and I just ordered Roman Style Crust . Brutal.

Nice space, great service, excellent pizza.

Delicious pizza, vegetarian options, super chill vibe. Would recommend Vegetarian options: Veggie Shroom pizza was bomb

Loved the salads and veggies and the pizza was good.

I never like to leave anything less than 5-Star reviews for restaurants, as I know how difficult and disheartening it can be after these last few years; but I wanted to leave my honest thoughts, with hopes of it being productive and helpful. The backyard ambience was very nice and our server was both friendly and timely, but the food itself we found to be greatly lacking flavour and very underwhelming. The slices were incredibly flimsy - to the point where all the toppings slid off the moment you would go to grab a slice, or even cut a piece with a knife and fork on a plate. And yes, I am familiar with the consistency of wood oven pizzas, I was not going into this expecting a thick and sturdy slice. The charred crust tasted like coal with very undercooked dough. The sauce was also lacking flavour and more so on the sweet side, and the cheese was oily and flavourless. On top of this, the wine came with what appeared to be a 1 inch 3oz rather than a standard 5oz. All of that being said, I hope this can be productive criticism rather than a horrible off putting review because I d love to try them again some day!

First time eating here today, it was amazing! Pizza was delicious! Quick and friendly service and good pricing. It was the decor for me though, loved it!

Pizza was very tasty, they didnt have much of a beer list.. but great place for wood fire Pizza imo Vegetarian options: They has 3 vegetarian dishes on the menu

The best wood fired pizza in Toronto. Always on point, whether it s here on Roncies do yourself a favour and go. Both of these plates were empty shortly after the pics were taken, never a need for a doggie bag.

My wife went to get pizza and was greeted with rude service and made my wife feel bad after. I used to order pizza all the time from them and for the price you need better customer service. We probably wont come back.

Very tasty pizzas with a great mix of North American-style ingredients

Great pizza!!

Tasty pizza, friendly service and nice ambiance.

We as a party of 14 had a wonderful time tonight here at the Dupont location of Defina Wood Fired Pizza.Delicious pizzas enjoyed by all with an excellent assortment of toppings.Great desserts and friendly,attentive servers.The ambiance was warm and comfortable as well as family friendly.Will return soon.

Always winner at Defina! 10/10 recommend getting the crispy Brussel sprouts as a table share!

One of the best pizzas in Toronto, hands down! Plus the seafood linguine is sooooo goooood!

A dine Italian food experience. We had an enjoyable staff outing.

Nice vibe. Server a bit stretched. Pizza good but not stellar. Nice sides and pasta dishes. Ambiance is casual and oriented to group dining. Very pleasant.

Awesome place amazing food. Very friendly service love the atmosphere.

Beautiful ambiance and delicious food! We have always enjoyed our meals at Defina and have had lovely service. We just wish they stayed open later!

Great eatery offering tasty apps and pizza with fancy atmosphere

Yummy take out pizzas!

Absolutely perfect pizza. Amazing flavours and great service.

Cozy ambiance and food was delish with huge servings!

Neil was such an amazing host! Had my sons baptism at this restaurant, and let me tell you- it was SOOO GOOD! Neil truly knows how to run the show. The food is beyond 5+ stars We had charcuterie, Brussels sprouts + beans with lovely parmesan cheese on top, pasta, plated chickens, and wood oven pizzas. For a party of 30 people/ price was reasonable !! We will return, as always! Such a lovely restaurant, great staff, and amazing food!

Ordered the Junction triangle pizza and was super happy with the order.

A place that was a no longer accepts cash , is definitely inviting some clients out.

I accidentally got someone elses Skip the Dishes years ago (during the pandemic) and that got my hooked on to Defina! Ordered from them a few times now, and the quality and value are definitely there. Obviously more expensive than a typical pizza joint, but its definitely worth it. Might be my fave pizza place in the city...!

Hours are wrong. Came in at 8:40 on a Tuesday when they re supposed to close at 9:30 as per Google Maps. Was told they re closed so walked over to Roncesvalles and got food and drinks there. Recommend Roncesvalles location - same menu, better customer service.

My husband and I hosted our wedding here in September. It was the perfect venue. The food, service and atmosphere was amazing as always and Neil, the restaurant manager, went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly. He truly did not miss a beat from planning to execution and we were so impressed with everything. Would highly recommend defina for dining in, take out and events. It s our favourite place. Thank you, Neil and team for everything!

Great service and pizza! We didnt love the grilled octopus but the pizza was super delicious

Amazing dinner in experience

Best wood fired, authentic Napoli style pizza in Toronto! We had great times dining in and great take out on occasion! Employees are polite and well trained, and the ambiance is nice and relaxed!

The main location (Roncesvalles) is one of my favourite pizza places in Toronto. The new location was unfortunately a disappointment. Many small details, from the service to the food, ambiance etc were a miss in my opinion, no draft beer, not a great selection of wine, the pizza was good but not as amazing as the original location and we had to leave early because they were closing at 10.30 which was very weird for a restaurant on a Saturday night. Hopefully they improve and get to the level of the original location (where I definitely want to go back) all in all not the greatest dining experience, but it has lots of room for improvement.

Food was good, bar ??

The best pizza in Toronto.

Definas pizzas are the best in T. Rich sauce combined with just the right cheese ratio. The crust is perfectly blistered crowning each chewy bite.

We ordered the margharita pizza with chicken and beef rigatoni pasta. Seasoning and sauce on both was excellent, only thing wrong was that the rigatoni was undercooked (probably 5 minutes short of al dente.) Service was excellent.

One of my go to pizza spots. Everything here tastes amazing from their green beans to their Meatballs to their woodfire pizzas. Def recommend if you are around the area. Will continue to return for some Diavola pizza!

Pizza Napolitano!!! Very good!!! Very attentive service!!!

Great quality pizza and great atmosphere. Good to also see some additional menu options too!

Wow 10/10 best pizza in Toronto