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The Godfather Restaurant

4.6

About this business

Just like the eponymous famed movie, The Godfather Restaurant has carved a niche for itself and is rated as one of the best Italian fine dining establishments in the country. Chef Isidoro Balistreri and wife Maria prepare traditional recipes popular in their hometown Aspra near Palermo, Sicily, and also regional cuisines spanning the entire Italian peninsula. The ambiance is retro and romantic with dim lights, waiters in tuxedos, roses on the tables, and live piano music playing in the background on most nights. For the best... read more

Location details

7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92111, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tue5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.61,638 reviews
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Annette Caldwell 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Love this place, have been here many times. Enjoyed my husband’s birthday here yesterday. The service is great, the place is clean & accommodates all your needs & the food is impressive. Highly recommend. 

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Linda Ann Dorey Campbell 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Just like being in Italy, the food the service the atmosphere , I am so greatful they survived this horrible pandemic and cant wait to see you Saturday all our love the Campbells and Cicerons 

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Gina Camacho McGrath 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Just enjoyed a wonderful dinner. The Pick 6 is a great option that is definitely worth it. Always yummy. Can’t wait to go back when possible! 

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Robert Peterson 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

simply put... THE ABSOLUTE BEST! 

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Lisa La Freniere 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The Godfather restaurant on Clairemont Mesa Blvd is serving takeout each day from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm from a limited menu. They are also offering half off select wines. They start taking calls at 3:00 pm each day so you can call ahead and place your order and set up a time to pickup. Their website is godfatherrestaurant.com We used the takeout last night and it was nice to be able to say hello to Anthony and his wife Kelly, his Mum was also working. We had chicken parmigiana and chicken Marsala and it was delicious. Let’s sup... read more

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Lisa Cumper 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Never fails to impress us over and over. We love dinning here for date night and special occasions. It’s also great to bring out of town guests for a nice evening! ♥️💋♥️ 

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Layne Kuhlman 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The best italian restaurant in San Diego! Excellant food, atmosphere, and staff. 

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Catherine Hird 
5 years ago

I love this Restaurant! Best Italian food ever!!! Chef Isadoro is a genius & Anthony is always a charming Host. Looking forward to a treat tomorrow night. Excellent! 

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Earl Holmberg 
5 years ago

Great old fashioned restaurant atmosphere and great food choices!! 

Frequently asked questions about The Godfather Restaurant

How is The Godfather Restaurant rated?

The Godfather Restaurant has a 4.6 star rating with 1,638 reviews. 

When is The Godfather Restaurant open?

The Godfather Restaurant is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m. 

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