Defi - Syracuse

High-quality food that is locally made with hours of care and attention, and serves you with exactly the right amount of fun conversation. Considering all this, the cook tasting menu was a large amount (6 courses for $60) for everything we have. They even worked skillfully to limit food (pescatal, vegetarian). For other vegetarians, boss makes a meat substitute corn dog thing, that's really the tops. It is always nice to see people what they love and show it in their work, and that was certainly the case here. One of the best meals I've ever had.

Absolutely the best foodie destination in all CNY. It is quite clear that this is a passion project of two very experienced chefs and their employees. Cut edge food without obnoxic or pretentious (although it seems if you have not been exposed to this type of food). The menu looks great, but we went with the tasting course. You take a lot of time to chat with you about your interests, dislikes and general farewellness and then a very penetrating experience. Super friendly staff without staying over you while you eat. Happy to talk to us about the Retro-Buffalo Chopper who caught our eye and even chat a bit about their calendars and other ventures. You have to see yourself.

That was the only biggest restaurant experience in my life. Here for a birthday party, the Defi cocktail, after a quick interview was fantastic. The cook's menu was only asked and the stories behind the courses made them even better.

Not for the weak mind or boring! If you decide to spend your precious Saturday night in Golden Corral or Olive Garden on Jedi Mind Tricks, you cannot like Défi. The menu we choose was the four course chefs choice with wine and cocktail pairings. The cook makes a consultation to ensure how you best meet your preferences. How refreshing to be surprised with each course! The kitchen was absolutely delicious, and the open kitchen sang a song of devotion to art. The cocktail and wine pairings were a perfect entry into each course. My only regret is that after dinner was over, I had to watch how the pasta court of a cartridge was decorated. I will definitely return to try more from the menu.

Oh my! What a find!! We had a evening meeting downtown and were looking for a place to grab a bite. I remembered driving by this place awhile back and thought it looked interesting with glass walls bookending it and the kitchen out in the open, so why not check it out. Everything was off the charts. Food, patrons, staff all fun and fantastic. We started with cocktails hand crafted by a good soul called Gus and we loved them. We tried salad made of various greens drizzled with some soft cheese mixed with greens puree was intriguingly delish and it even got better from there. That porcelet app is a gift from the gods.. The duck and scallops were perfect and surrounded with flavors that multiplied the entree's superb taste. It was a great meal and night. The staff was so relaxed, fun and helpful we were simple blown away with everything. See you again soon, Defi.