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Tasty sirloins, ribs and salads will impress you at the first bite. Many people come to order good ice cream. The wine list is versatile, every visitor can find something that satisfies their taste. The efficient staff meets you at this restaurant all year round. Fast service is something clients appreciate here. There is a peaceful atmosphere and spectacular decor at The Godfather.
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European, Fast food, Grill
Scheduled hours: 12PM - 10:30PM
$$$$
Price range per person ZAR 210
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2 Biella Centre, Heuwel St, 0046
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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2 Biella Centre, Heuwel St, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, 0046
Features
Outdoor seating
Booking
Сredit cards accepted
Delivery
Takeaway
Parking
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-8:30PM |
| MondayMon | 12PM-9:30PM |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-10:30PM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-10:30PM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-10:30PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-10:30PM |
| SaturdaySat | 6PM-10:30PM |
Walking up to the front door I was greeted by 2 gentlemen in the famous (or is it infamous) black shirts and pants and black hats with white bands. This is how I remember The Godfather of 20 years ago! For the male patrons - the waitresses still wear short skirts and hotpants.... Like it or not, it has become part of their trademark and forms a link with the past of this very successful restaurant.
Charmonet was my charming waitress for the evening. She offered me the winelist and I must say it is comprehensive and reasonably priced. I decided beforehand that this would be an old school evening so I decided on a Heineken while I had a look at the menu.
Some people have called it old fashioned - probably because there are many old favourites still on the menu after 20 years - but I believe there are sufficient variety on offer to please any palate. Not a huge menu, but one that has been carefully set up to provide everybody with something that they will enjoy.
I looked at the Beef Carpaccio starter as they still serve it with balsamic vinegar while many other restaurants serve it with lemon juice with the obligatory olive oil. However, as it was an old school evening I went for the Shrimp Cocktail (as they say a retro favourite). The sauce was freshly made and definitely not bought in. It bit too much tomato sauce with the mayo, but still really enjoyable and a proper portion.
As a main I had a medium rare 300g rump with mashed potatoes and a monkey gland sauce - VERY old school. As veggies they had the option of the standard brainless South African options of butternut and....... spinach! or what Charmonet recommended, the roast veggies which I decided upon. The steak was prepared to perfection and the mashed potatoes was also very nice. I enjoyed the veggies and both it and the mashed potatoes came in generous portions. Any South African restaurant in the steakhouse category must be able to make a good monkey gland sauce and this sauce was the best I had in years. I had a cuppucino to end the meal.
All in all with the tip included the bill was R415, which might sound a bit steep, but for a meal like this I will gladly pay it again. The Godfather will definitely see more of me in the near future!