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1485 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3S2, Canada • 11 categories • 78 menu items
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10 photosDefina Wood Fired, located at 1485 Dupont Street in Toronto’s Junction Triangle, celebrates Italian-inspired dining with handcrafted wood-fired pizzas, comforting pastas, fresh salads, grilled specialties, and tempting desserts. The menu combines traditional techniques with creative ingredients, complemented by fine wines, craft cocktails, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages.
Highlights include the classic Margherita Pizza, aromatic Wild Mushroom Pizza, and rich Braised Short Rib Paccheri. Quality ingredients such as fior di latte, seasonal mushrooms, fresh basil, and slow-braised meats deliver satisfying textures and balanced flavors. Pizzas generally cost CAD $21-$26, while pasta dishes range around $26-$29, offering appealing value for their craftsmanship and generous combinations. Weekly dining specials provide additional savings.
Vegetarian and vegan pizzas, vegetable-forward salads, and gluten-free crust options accommodate different preferences, although dietary requirements should be confirmed with staff. Familiar pizzas also make the menu family-friendly. Ideal for weekend lunches, relaxed dinners, date nights, and group celebrations, Defina offers a welcoming setting for sharing delicious food. Breakfast service is not advertised.
Menu Highlights
1. Margherita Pizza - Wood-fired crust topped with plum tomato sauce, creamy fior di latte, grana padano, and fragrant basil. A timeless favorite showcasing simplicity and freshness.
2. Wild Mushroom Pizza - Seasonal mushrooms, gorgonzola, balsamic onions, and lemon-infused truffle oil create earthy richness with a bright finish.
3. Braised Short Rib Paccheri - Tender red-wine-braised beef meets hearty pasta, stewed tomatoes, grana, and vibrant gremolata.
4. Wild Boar Meatballs - Savory meatballs served with roasted tomato sauce, basil, and grana offer comforting Italian flavors.
5. Caprese Salad - Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto, grilled grapes, and pomegranate combine freshness, sweetness, and savory depth.
6. Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Pasta coated in creamy tomato sauce with garlic, chili flakes, grana, and basil delivers a comforting, gently spicy finish.
Menu references: Pizzeria Defina’s official wood-fired menu and current delivery listings. Prices and availability may change.
Add Ons
2 itemsGrana Padano 2oz
CA$1.00Hand Crafted Vegetarian Pizza From the Wood Oven
6 itemsMargherita
CA$21.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, grana padano, basil
Diva Margherita
CA$24.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, peppers tomato, basil, arugula, feta, sundried tomatoes
Wild Mushroom
CA$25.00fior di latte, gorgonzola, beech & crimini mushrooms, kale, balsamic red onion, tarragon, truffle oil
Pretty Margherita
CA$22.00plum tomato sauce, bufala, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, oregano
Fire Roasted Tomatoes
CA$23.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil pesto, tomato confit, arugula, olive oil, smoked salt
Vegan Love
CA$24.00plum tomato sauce, kale, beech & crimini mushroom, balsamic onion, grilled pepper pesto, parsley
Dessert
2 itemsFlourless Chocolate Torte
CA$14.00berry coulis
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
CA$14.00fruit compote
Defina Family Style
2 itemsSuper Pizza Family
CA$110.00Crispy Green Beans Crispy Brussels Sprouts Romaine Garden Salad 1 Margherita 1 Campbell Park "The 504" Wild mushroom Pizza.
Pizza Family
CA$72.00Margherita pizza Diavola pizza Romaine Garden Salad Crispy Green Beans
Salad
10 itemsFiesta Salada
CA$20.00Tomatillo, Mango, Fennel, Radicchio, Pomegranate, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro, Taro, Citrus Vinaigrette
South Park
CA$15.00field lettuce, gooseberries, shaved golden beets, candied pumpkin seeds & pecans, onion green goddess
Caprese
CA$25.00Burrata, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Peach, Mixed Greens, Grenadine-Balsamic Reduction, Pistachios, Mint
Queen City Caprese
CA$19.00heirloom tomatoes, wood roasted grapes, burratina, prosciutto, pomegranate, basil oil, mint
Cavolo Nero
CA$19.00kale, brussel sprouts, greens, pear, pomegranate, pecorino, currants, almonds, sunflower seeds, lemon shallot vinaigrette
Carolina Kale
CA$15.00kale, shaved brussels sprouts, pecorino, golden beets, rover radish, crisp apple, candied pumpkin seeds & pecans, maple lemon vinaigrette
Romaine Garden
CA$18.00romaine & kale, crispy prosciutto, focaccia croutons, caesar vinaigrette, grana, caper berries.
Ananas
CA$20.00Feta, Herbs, Seasonal Greens, Cucumber, Red Onion, Pomegranate, Almonds, Taro, Citrus, Chips
Burnt Plum Caprese
CA$22.00Burratina, proscuitto, roasted cherry tomatoes, plum, arugula, ligurian pesto
Harvest Salad
CA$20.00Roasted Squash, Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Apple, Pecorino, Pomegranate, Nut Crunch, Citrus Vinaigrette
Beverages
2 itemsBrio
CA$4.00San Pelegrino
CA$4.00Brio, limonata, aranciata, blood orange, grapefruit.
Hand Crafted Pizza in the Pan
1 itemsThe New Yorker
CA$37.00plum tomato sauce, fresh garlic, fior di latte, mozzarella, chorizo sausage, sopressata, double smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, oregano
Supper
20 itemsAAA Ribeye Steak
CA$57.0012 oz, Crispy Fingerling, Asparagus, Pickled Red Onion, Chimichurri, Truffle Aioli
Osso Bucco
CA$34.00Braised Beef Shank, Shitake Mushroom Medley, Red Wine, Mashed Potatoes, Gremolata
Linguine Vongole
CA$28.00Fresh Clams, Peperoncino, aglio e olio, basil, lemon
Spaghetti Con Le Polpetta
CA$26.00Wild Boar Meatball, Pomodoro Sauce, Grana, Basil
Columbia River Steelhead Trout
CA$26.00bernaise, butterbeans, honey mushrooms, cremini, sweet potato, crispy beet fries, chives
Braised Short Rib Paccheri
CA$29.00red wine braised short rib, stewed tomatoes, grana, gremolata
Penne Alla Vodka
CA$27.00Plum Tomato Sauce, Splash of Cream, Chili Flakes, Garlic, Onion, Grana, Basil
Steak Frites
CA$42.008 oz NY Striploin, Mushroom Medley, Salsa Verde, Truffle Fries
Seafood Linguine
CA$36.00Octopus, Shrimp, Calamari, Cherry Tomatoes, Wine Garlic
Yellowfin Tuna Steak
CA$35.00Seared Snaap Peas, English Peas, Asparagus, Avocado Wasabi, Persimmon, Mint
Junction Jerk Chicken
CA$32.00Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Grilled Ananas, Caramelized Plantain, Tropical Salsa
Norwegian Salmon
CA$36.00Grilled Asparagus, Cherry Tomato Kale Puttanesca, Mango Salsa, Pistachio Dukkah
Chicken Cacciatore
CA$35.00Half Chicken, Panzanella Salad, Pomodoro, Red Pepper, Shitake Mix, Grana, Basil
Thyme Roasted Chicken
CA$30.00black kale, fennel, mushrooms, roasted grapes, burrata, fingerling potatoes
Eggplant Basil Bucatini
CA$24.00Plum Tomatoes, Herbs, Lemon
Mushroom Spinach Parpadelle
CA$24.00Wilted tuscan kale, truffle, white wine, grana, chives, lemon
Wood Grilled Branzino
CA$33.00Roasted cherry tomatoes, rapini, celeriac puree, charmoula
Grilled Half Chicken Souvlaki
CA$35.00Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. Lima Bean Hummus, Garlic Tzatziki, Mediterranean Salad, Pita
Pan Seared Branzino
CA$35.00Rapini, Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Tomatoes, Grapefruit Charmoula, Pistachios
Sausage Orecchiette
CA$26.00Spicy italian sausage, cauliflower, peas, grana
Hand Crafted Pizza From The Wood Oven
13 itemsProsciutto
CA$26.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, arugula, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, lemon
Molto Bello Diavola
CA$26.00plum tomato sauce, fior, chorizo, sopressata, arugula, red onion, basil, oregano, sesame
Junction Triangle
CA$25.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, portuguese chicken, red peppers, black olives, red onions, parsley, lemon
Roncy
CA$25.00fior di latte, yukon gold, double smoked bacon, carmelized shallots, grana padano, cracked black pepper, dill
Campbell Park "The 504"
CA$24.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, sopressata, mushrooms, red onions, grana padano, basil, oregano
Pompei
CA$22.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, olives, anchovies, oregano, basil
Pumba
CA$26.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, wild boar meatballs, mushrooms, grana padano, carmelized shallots, garlic confit, oregano
Diavola Pizza
CA$24.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, soppressata, grana padano, basil.
Bello Diavola
CA$25.00plum tomato sauce, fior, sopressata, mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, basil, oregano
Spanish Coca
CA$26.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, chorizo, arugula, peppers, chevre, olives, onions, charmoula, sweety drops
The Red Hot Chilli Pepper
CA$26.00plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, hot chorizo, sopressata, roasted red peppers, japepenos, dried chillies
Maximus
CA$21.00steak, fior di latte, mushrooms, gorgonzola, tomato confit, carmelised shallots, salsa verde, grana padano
Las Vegas Expo Winner 2013 "Best Traditional Pizza"
CA$29.00plum tomato sauce, bufala mozzarella, nduja sausage, hen of the woods mushrooms, tarragon, basil
Vegetables
10 itemsBaked Sweet Potato Fries
CA$17.00Truffle Aioli
Pan Seared Snap Peas
CA$16.00English Peas, Pea Puree, Prosciutto, Mint, Shoots
Roasted Cauliflower And Squash
CA$17.00Feta, Potato Puree, Mung Beans, Toasted Pepitas, Lemon
Yukon Gold Fries
CA$14.00Spicy Aioli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
CA$17.00Smoked bacon, sun dried tomatoes, grana, lemon.
Charlotte Grill
CA$11.00okra, fennel, bell pepper, corn, espelette romesco
Grilled Asparagus
CA$16.00Romesco, Manchego, Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction, Sesame
Shishito Peppers
CA$17.00Garlic, Miso, Ginger, Lemon
Crispy Green Beans
CA$17.00grana padano, truffle aioli
Harvest Vegetables
CA$18.00Seasonal vegetables, celeriac puree, tomato vinaigrette, almonds, sunflower seeds
Small Plates
10 itemsWild Boar Meatballs
CA$21.00roasted tomato sauce, grana, basil
Miami Beef Ribs
CA$25.00Apple Ginger Slaw, Scallion, Sesame, Citrus
Calamari Alla Puttanesca
CA$22.00olives, white wine, chili oil
Root Chips
CA$17.00Tara, Cassava, Potato, Salsa, Spicy Aioli, Citrus Salt
Mushroom Skillet
CA$21.00shitake, hen of the woods, beech, cremini, white wine, garlic, foccacia
Farmers Board
CA$34.00artisinal cheese, cured meat, , olives, fruits, foccacia
Octopus & Calamari
CA$30.00Cherry Tomato Kale Puttanesca, Roasted Fingerling, Chili Oil
Calamari Fritti
CA$27.00Shishito Peppers, Spicy Aioli, Lemon
New Zealand Lamb Chops (3)
CA$26.00Yogurt Haydari, Sprouted Mung Beans, Mint Chutney, Pomegranate, Lemon
Charred Octopus
CA$24.00Spicy Sausage, black kale, plum, celeriac puree, fingerling potatoes