The Godfather Restaurant

The Godfather Restaurant San Diego Italian Restaurant Cuisine | Wine Dinners🍷 Thank you for dining with our family. Buon Appetito!
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Cucina Autentica Italiana

Our family would like to thank you for celebrating the old Italian tradition of gourmet cuisine, fine wine and entertainment. In 1967, Chef Isidoro Balistreri came to San Diego from his native town of Aspra, a small village just outside Palermo, Sicily, bringing to you exquisite recipes from the "Old Country". In 1974, Isidoro and his wife, Maria, opened San Diego's original Godfather Restaurant to bring you the treasured recipes of Northern and Southern Italy.

Are you in? If not, there’s still time, but it’s selling out fast. Our August 13th Wine Dinner features Napa’s Frank Fam...
07/14/2026

Are you in? If not, there’s still time, but it’s selling out fast. Our August 13th Wine Dinner features Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards, a multi-time recipient of the prestigious Winery of the Year award for California wines. Enjoy a curated 5-course menu, harmoniously paired with exceptional Frank Family vintages.

Only $135 per person (including tax/gratuity). This is a very popular wine dinner, so reserve your table today before it's sold out.

To view menu and purchase tickets, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

07/10/2026

Indulge in a curated 5-course wine dinner at San Diego’s iconic The Godfather Restaurant on Thursday, August 13th at 6pm. We’ll be featuring Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards, a multi-time recipient of the prestigious Winery of the Year award for California wines. Only $135 per person (includes tax/gratuity). This is a very popular wine dinner, so reserve your table today.

For Wine Dinner Menu and tickets, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
For reservations, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

07/07/2026

Our house-made ravioli uses the same approach we’ve taken for generations, thanks to the Balistreri family. Stuffed with Italian sausage and fresh herbs, served with rapini in a light cream tomato sauce. Welcome to the art of the ravioli, served nightly at one of San Diego’s most iconic restaurants: The Godfather.

Attend our Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner
August 13th. Purchase tickets on our website.

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
For reservations, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

Please make note of our special holiday hours this 3-day weekend. We will be open only for dinner service today (Friday)...
07/03/2026

Please make note of our special holiday hours this 3-day weekend. We will be open only for dinner service today (Friday) July 3rd. The Godfather will be closed this Saturday and Sunday in observance of the July 4th holiday. We will open again with our regular hours starting Tuesday, July 7th.

Cheers to a safe and happy July 4th.
- The staff at The Godfather Restaurant

Make plans to join us for our Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner on Thursday, August 13th. This amazing Napa Valley wine...
07/02/2026

Make plans to join us for our Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner on Thursday, August 13th. This amazing Napa Valley winery is a multi-time recipient of the prestigious Winery of the Year award for California wines. Enjoy a curated 5-course menu, harmoniously paired with exceptional Frank Family vintages. Each course will tell a story. And each pairing will deepen the experience. Only $135 per person (including tax/gratuity).

To purchase tickets, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

Father’s Day Weekend celebrations start today! Make his day with one of our Premium steaks, Rack of Lamb, Surf & Turf, a...
06/19/2026

Father’s Day Weekend celebrations start today! Make his day with one of our Premium steaks, Rack of Lamb, Surf & Turf, and much more. Plus thru Saturday June 20th, for every $100 in gift cards to The Godfather you purchase, receive a $20 bonus gift certificate free. Stop by and purchase yours today.

Open Friday for lunch and dinner.
Open Saturday at 4:30pm.
Open Father’s Day starting at 3pm.
Reserve your table on our website.

Spoil Dad on Father's Day Weekend starting Friday, June 19th with exquisite dining selections at The Godfather Restauran...
06/16/2026

Spoil Dad on Father's Day Weekend starting Friday, June 19th with exquisite dining selections at The Godfather Restaurant. Make his day with one of our Premium steaks, Rack of Lamb, Surf & Turf, and so much more. And thru June 20th, for every $100 in gift cards to The Godfather you purchase, receive a $20 bonus gift certificate free. Stop by and purchase yours today.

Open Father's Day starting at 3pm.
Reserve your table on our website.

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
For reservations, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

06/08/2026

The bar at The Godfather is always a crowd pleaser. It’s like finding a romantic hideaway in a small Italian village, filled with warm hospitality, great conversation, and of course unique craft cocktails.

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Join us May 28th for a curated dining experience featuring premium wines from Beaulieu Vineyards. Known for its “George ...
05/19/2026

Join us May 28th for a curated dining experience featuring premium wines from Beaulieu Vineyards. Known for its “George de Latour Private Reserve” and “Tapestry” red blends, BV focuses on classic, high quality and age-worthy wines with a tradition spanning over a century. We’ve thoughtfully paired these incredible wines with a five-course dinner to create an unforgettable evening of history and storytelling. Make your reservations and join us. Only $135 per person, including tax/gratuity.

View Menu/Purchase Tickets Here: https://godfatherrestaurant.com/beaulieuwinedinner/

Union Tribune + Ranch & Coast Magazine Winner:
“Best Italian Restaurant”
Open for lunch Tuesday - Friday
Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday
For reservations, visit www.godfatherrestaurant.com
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | 858-560-1747

Address

7878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92111

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18585601747

Website

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