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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 579 reviews

What Bill Racey doesn't like about Defina's Italian:
Previous owners ran our favorite Italian restaurant. We were aware ownership had changed. The soup was excellent. Limited choices of pasta. The sauce wasn 't the great 'gravy ' previously enjoyed, and the prices were very high. Service, though was fine. Very disappointed. Will not return View all feedback. What Izzy S likes about Defina's Italian:
Neither of us opted for Italian dishes, but we were both pleasantly surprised! I ordered the filet mignon, while my wife had the grouper, and both were outstanding! It was the best steak I've had in a long time. Most recently (7/5/18), I enjoyed the Frutti di Mare and the filet mignon again, and both were excellent! View all feedback.

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Sirved
4.7 ★ from 137 reviews
Lori
24.07.2023 - 11:23

We were visiting first time and was fantastic, did not disappoint on any aspect with food, impeccable service and lovely friendly family atmosphere. Highly reco...

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D
24.07.2023 - 11:23

Excellent atmosphere. Great service. The bruschetta was by far the best we've had and our entrees were delicious. We will definitely be back

Bill
24.07.2023 - 11:23

Previous owners ran our favorite Italian restaurant. We were aware ownership had changed. The soup was excellent. Limited choices of pasta. The sauce wasn 't th...

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Michael
24.07.2023 - 11:23

I was shocked at how nice this restaurant was. I felt like I was in Italy. Everyone was so nice and professional. The food was amazing and the ambiance was perf...

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Allen
24.07.2023 - 11:23

A Local GEM! The staff is excellent, the food is traditional and moderately proportioned, you will not leave hungry. Our last visit, my wife and I enjoyed the m...

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