The Godfather

7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
(858) 560-1747

Recent Reviews

Patrick Bonahoom

Absolutely delicious food and great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Georges (Archer)

Absolutely mind blowing good food, and service that was excellent. My literal only complaint is that the booth we were sat in was rather cramped for 4 people. Aside from that, probably the best restaurant experience I have ever had.Dietary restrictions: Lots of diabetic-friendly entree options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari Marinara, Calamari Fritti, Zucchini Fritti, Fried Zucchini Appetizer

Patrick

Our company holds a recognition luncheon every quarter at The Godfather. The service is impeccable, the food is amazing and our employees love returning again and again. Thanks to the whole team, especially David, for making our latest luncheon a great experience from start to finish.

kristian gonzalez

We have been here four times and the last time we went the food was missing something 3/2/2024... food was bland had no flavor and under cooked! I order their house special lasagna, penine pasta with mushrooms, and Alfredo pesto with chicken pasta.I mean three different dishes and all of them had something wrong?...It's sad to write this review because my wife and I agree this was our go to spot for our special date nights...now we are thinking did we catch the Godfather on a bad night or do we have to make them sleep with the fishes?..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Carolyn ROBERTS (Carol)

The stuff of dreams. elegant Italian restaurant with warm friendly service and great food. Hadn ‘t been there for a while but it was even better than I remembered, great menu, good wine list, lovely atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this place for family special occasions. Old style Italian dishes are the best. Fried zucchini rounds are excellent appetizers- complimentary!! Don't see that often anymore!

Michael Dupree

Food items were presented well and delectable .Stuffed pork chop and salmon were excellent.Desert - lemon cake was deliciousOur waiter was professional and considerateExcellent restaurant for quiet dinner of romantic or social aura.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DawnD

Everything was excellent including food, service and ambiance! Very impressed that they kept up tradition of previous owner to provide free fried zucchini appetizer and bread. Most restaurants give you nothing for free. We'll definitely be eating there again.

FredS

The restaurant didn't have my reservation and we had to move aside and wait for other to be seated first. Not sure if the issue in with the restaurant or OpenTable. Either way, it was disappointing that my reservation wasn't honored.

Darwin Woodka

Fish was over staff offered to redo but I hate wasting

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Teresa Bernhardt

Great food and service. Authentic Italian old school. White table cloths. Our waiter Alan was great. Place was packed . People from all sorts of walks in life. We all shared something in common. GREAT FOOD!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birthday Cannoli

Stephen Klatzke Fine Art

Food was fantastic and the hostess and wait staff were exceptional. The piano man was great during dinner but the valet really put a damper on things. I would have easily given 5 stars overall if not for the valet. I cannot even imagine how it took him 15 minutes to bring our car around on a chilly night when we were standing there looking at a half empty parking lot. He took his time. We had only one glass of wine and no dessert and dinner for two was over $200.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

KellyeB

This was my first time going to Godfather restaurant, I had a great time it was Valentine's Day so it was very busy but our waiter was great and the food was excellent, I will definitely be going back ?

Steeve

The food was fantastic. The price was a bit over the top expensive. Over $100 per person. The service was great except for the bartender and the valet. As we were parking in a space in the parking lot, the valet walked over as we parked and told us that we could not self park in the parking lot and we had to park on the street or valet. We started the car up again and drove it 10 feet over to the valet. Later, I realized that he was incorrect as many people were self parking in the parking lot. What a jerk! When we left, it took him almost 15 minutes to bring our car around and it was a cold night waiting outside for our car while staring at a dozen empty parking spaces right in front. Wonderful food but a dishonest valet can really change one's opinion of a place.

AR55

Been going to The Godfather for over twenty years; never fails to impress us. The lunch pricing is a great way for retired folks to enjoy a “dinner” meal for a bit less. Excellent; worth the 30 minute drive.

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