The Godfather – Italian
Stepping into this spirited Italian enclave feels like entering a scene from a classic film, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of slow-simmered Bolognese and golden, crispy calamari. Tables are adorned with overflowing platters of artisanal salumi and vibrant antipasti, inviting guests to linger over tender beef carpaccio and zesty seafood medleys that celebrate the bold, rustic flavors of the Mediterranean.
7878, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18585601747 https://www.godfatherrestaurant.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Tagliere di Salumi - $26: Chef Isidoro’s signature Charcuterie Board of the day Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Godfather Bruschetta - $12: Grilled Italian bread, olive oil, garlic, fresh tomato, basil, served with Stracciatella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs or Sausage in Bolognese - $12: Choice of meatballs or sausage in Bolognese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio di Manzo - $21: Thinly sliced raw filet mignon, Dijon aioli, shaved Parmigiano, micro greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sapore di Mare alla Marinara - $24: Mussels and Clams Sauteed in a spicy Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail di Gamberetti - $22: Large chilled shrimp served with Aurora Sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $21: Served with Spicy arrabiata sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic - $19: Brussels sprouts sautéed with Soy chorizo, balsamic demi glaze, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuori di Carciofi - $18: Seasoned artichoke hearts baked in lemon, garlic, capers & Parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Italiano - $19: Burrata, Heirloom tomato, Parma ham, and arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lasagne al Forno - $28: Traditional family recipe lasagna Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli alla Barese - $32: Homemade Italian Sausage ravioli, rapini, cream tomato vodka sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi della Casa - $28: Homemade potato dumplings with fresh burrata, choice of tomato basil or pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Frutti di Mare - $39: Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari & fish sautéed in wine, garlic, and marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Bolognese - $26: Balistreri family recipe meat sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $28: Layered with mushrooms, ricotta & mozzarella in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $26: Spaghetti with Pecorino, egg yolk and Pancetta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Romana - $26: Rossini sauce, pancetta, and peas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellacci di Brasato - $28: Braised short rib tortellacci in a creamy wild mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Ravioli - $26: Gluten-free ravioli stuffed with vegetables and cheese in Gorgonzola sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal Piccata - $36: Sautéed in white wine, lemon & butter with mushrooms & capers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $29: Sautéed with Sicilian Marsala & mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $38: Gently battered and sauteed in white wine, lemon & butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $58: 8 oz. Premium filet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Aragosta Diavolo: Lobster tail sauteed in vino Rosso and spicy Marinara Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Basil Lime Martini - $16: Ketel One Vodka, Fresh Basil, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peroni - $8: Italian Beer
- House White Wine Glass - $11: Selection of house white wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $16: Absolut Vanilla, Kahlua, Baileys, Espresso
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