The Godfather

When you're after Italian food that hits the mark, you need somewhere that understands what proper pasta and sauce combinations should taste like. The Godfather in Pretoria serves the kind of meals that settle a craving rather than leave you wondering what you spent money on. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or you're bringing clients through, the kitchen delivers consistently without the pretension that sometimes comes with this type of cuisine. Pretoria has enough mediocre Italian spots that when you find one executing the fundamentals correctly, it makes a difference. You'll know pretty quickly whether the risotto has been treated with care, whether the meat dishes are actually tender, and whether the portions justify what's on the bill. That's what separates a place worth returning to from one you'll forget about.