Customer Testimonials
Below is a collection of comments made by patrons of Wood Fired. We do not compensate for their kind words other than with stupendous pizza, attentive service, and a bright smile.
- Peter & Andrea Taylor
"I thought the Stella Artois was Nirvana. And then they brought out the Cannoli."
Phil Vanater
June 12th, 2010
"Wood Fired - The Nirvana of Pizza
At my age, there are two things that rank up with Wood Fired's Pizza; one is a good orgasm & two is hitting a seven iron dead solid perfect."
Phil Vanater
Temple Terrace May 16th 2010
"It was truly an honor to meet you. Your pizza was even more amazing than I had anticipated."
Deland Mike April 1st, 2010
"Peter, We thoroughly enjoyed the pizza last night. My wife, whose birthday we were celebrating, has decided that she won't eat pizza anywhere else. We have lived, traveled and eaten all over the world and our expectations are pretty high. Tampa has turned out to be a bit of a culinary wasteland for us, so I'm glad we found you. It's nice to see an artist at work. I plan to make a post on Chowhound today. Thanks again and see you soon,
Tim Jones February 24th 2010
"I used to live in Rome and have been to Italy many times - this is one of the few places in the United States to get true pizzaiolo pizza! The owner, Peter, is friendly and accommodating, and the food is out of this world. I have had several of their pizzas and have never been less than thrilled at the results. I always get the garlic pie and add mushrooms and sausage, but the Fine Pie and Pistachio pizzas are also favorites. In addition to the food, the wine selections draws on some of my favorite Italian wines - I personally love the Monte Maria Montepulciano d'Abruzzo."
Marti - February 3rd 2010
"Peter,
Just a note to let you know we had a great time. The folks with us who hadn't been there before, (4) thoroughly enjoyed the experience and of course the food. Also, I wanted you to know that I (we) sincerely appreciate your thanks and I didn't mean to diminish your comments thanking us when we were preparing to leave. I know the value of the word of mouth that gets new people to a business.
We will continue to tell people (the ones we like) about your fabulous place. My parents and uncle were anxious to get their first taste of the best pizza in Tampa, and beyond.
See you soon."
Bob D. - Nov 27th 2009
"The best pizza I've had since I left Italy in October!"
Jennifer Duchnidi - November 15th 2009
"We Love your restaurant! Absolutely excellent!"
John & Teresa Scavone - November 10th, 2009
"Your dough and housemade cheese are so good that I wanted to weep with pleasure. Thank you!"
Nancy Greenless - October 7th, 2009
"This is THE BEST pizza I have EVER had! The atmosphere is incredibily relaxing and the service is second to none. We would refer our clients here for "cheat night!"
Alex & Ashley Poptdorov, AAP Fitness, Inc.
September 13th, 2009
"Peter, what a great host you are and more importantly a fine artist of the culinary world. As any fine craftsmen realizes, attention to detail is what makes the final product "sing" and OH! baby do your pies "SING". See ya' soon."
Jack Bond
September 9th, 2009
"This is amazing! It is over the top! Thank you for having the freshest food in Tampa!"
Donna & Cherise
September 6th, 2009
"The pizza was wonderful. The crust unbelievable. But the cannoli was beyond belief - it was too good to share."
Shane
September 6th, 2009
"Best pizza in Tampa by far. PERIOD!
David, Wanda & Sofia Kos
September 6th, 2009
"To Peter & the Wood Fired crew: THANK YOU for the singular, most romantic night of our lives! Your dinner, the fresh wood-fired pizza, was most spectacular. Coupled with the wine and the amazing service it made for an unforgettable night!
p.s. Michael was the B-E-S-T server!"
Mark & Melanie
September 5th, 2009
"My wife and I visited your restaurant last night for the first time and I have to say; your pizza is much better than any pizza I ate in Italy - including Naples." Sincerely, Lance Mohr
August 30th, 2009
"This might be the best pizza I've ever had."
Automated Mechanical Services, Inc. Clermont, FL
August 28th, 2009
"I have not found good pizza in the Tampa area, until now. This is the best pizza around."
- Kim Stone, Tampa, FL
August 26th
"Wood Fired's pizza is a deliciously edible work of art! Never expected to find this pizza south of NYC! And the cannoli...Fugget about it!! Not to be missed - trust me! Peter rocks."
- Ginny & Randy Grantham, Lutz, FL
August 19th, 2009
"I appreciate a thin crust, the flavor of a wood-burning oven and the delicacy of fine, fresh toppings. This was a beautiful, perfect pie - many thanks. I shall return."
- Penelope Tobias
August 17th, 2009
"This pizza is so good, if a bird flew by and crapped on it, I would still eat it. Maybe I would wipe the crap off first."
- Isaac Swanson Age 33
August 15th, 2009
"Yay! We no longer have to go to the Big Apple for great pizza. We now have it in our own backyard. I will definitely tell all my New Yorker friends!"
- Mr. & Mrs. Irani
August 12th, 2009
"This is the best pizza I have ever eaten hands down."
- Dana Amore (That's Amore) Age 19
"One of the most pleasant pizza's ever to cross my palate. A true religious experience. Most pizza's are "made," this pizza was "crafted." Finally, Wood Fired is a lot cheaper than going to Italy!"
All the best, Jeff Jensen - Former New Yorker
August 8th 2009
"I really don't like pizza. But, the pizza at Wood Fired is GOOD."
Veronica V.
"Hi, my name is Barbara. I moved here from Napoli 8 years ago and I used to drive to Miami just to get Pizza Napoletana. Since Wood Fired has opened I can say I haven't been missing the "real deal." Pietro has really nailed the concept of authentic pizza."
Barbara
August 1, 2009
"The Pizza Raquel was simple yet exquisite. The Tampa Verde is the exact opposite of the Raquel but equally amazing. And the cannoli bests Bern's Dessert Room. Combined with the friendly staff and interesting owner, it is a winner. We'll be back."
John & Betsy Kuhn
August 1, 2009
"I hope you have a chance to check out Wood Fired. This definitely isn't just another wood burning pizzeria of the type that seems to be popping up all over the place these days. I really think it is something special. I have spent a lot of time talking to some of the best pizzaiolo around the country including Anthony Mangieri at Una Pizza Napoletana, Chris Bianco at Pizzeria Bianco, Jeff Varasano at Varasanos, Roberto Caporuscio at Keste, and I have to say I think Pete Taylor of Wood Fired is combining the best aspects of all of these places. I have a feeling he is probably the number one contender for the best pizzeria in the US right now."
Scott Riebling
July 29th 2009
"You did it! I don't know how you did it, but you managed to bring real pizza to Tampa. This is the first real pie I've eaten down here since I left Connecticut."
Jack Jones
July 26th 2009
"In 1985 I tasted the best pizza ever in Venice Italy - Until Now!!
This week, twice I have experienced the perfect pie. Wood Fired Pizza on Bearss is simply the best."
Michael Iracondo
July 16th 2009
"My wife doesn't normally like pizza and, on the first bite, said "I could eat this anytime, this is fabulous." I have spent the last 25 years going to restaurants and lamenting that I can't find a pizza that compares to one I had in Jacksonville across from the University. One bite of Wood Fired's pizza and I said, "this makes the pizza I talked about all these years look sad." This is the best pizza I have ever eaten."
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Washabaugh
July 12, 2009
"The best pizza I ever had!! You have to try it!"
Bryce Engberg - Professional Pizza Hunter
July 11, 2009
"Mr. Taylor,
Your pizza is the best pizza in the whole world. Now that I have tasted it I am going to have my Bat Mitzvah party at Wood Fired. Just remember, no one can ever beat your amazing pizza."
Lauren R. Wall
July 11, 2009
"My son and I came in tonight to get some pizza to go on a whim. We took it home and WOW! Excellent! The entire family loved it! My husband and I are anxious to come by without the kids and dine in. We wish you the best of luck and I will share the news of your opening to all in the Tampa Palms community."
Nancy Erickson - July 2, 2009