Ive done the groupon deal a few times now and always had an excellent meal with great discount. Oh how that changed with the godfather, when my partner and i arrived all we heard was a couple complaining to staff about the food. Never the less we thought we would judge our-self. Menu does have a good selection but i thought a touch pricey, they also had a large selection of specials. I ordered the special John Dory my partner a basic pasta dish, no choice on the pasta. After ordering we waited a good 45 minutes but the wait was interesting as yet more people complained about their meals.once the food arrived all i could say is i was shocked. My John Dory was harder than the sole of my shoe and the pasta dish was just mush, i think everything had been on the microwave, not only was the food bad but the plates were all chipped. Out of 10 tables there were 6 complaints including my own. never will i eat there again, especially as i cant stop being sick. terrible meal terrible service.

Took my girlfriend out for her birthday here yesterday , i used a groupon voucher and we got some discount off the bill which was a great start before we even got in the place and when we did get in the place well...

it was great the staff greeted us nicely and made us feel welcome and comfortable they took us to our table where there was a lit candle and a nicely fanned napkin someone had taken care of the tables which you don't see often these days.

as for the flood the food was great i sent my compliments to the chef and have recommended already my mother and father go their for their anniversary next week.

ill defiantly be going again with my girlfriend and ill probably go with the lads for a quick pizza before we hit the town haha.

honestly tho you should defiantly try this place.

The Godfather! Well what can I say- don't go here! The service; what a bunch of crazy people; if the hygienes anything to go off, the people serving here are certainly not giving a good impression with their gammy teeth, neither is the so called 'restaurant';the table we were situated on by the faulty towers staff was minging! food slops all over. The food; if you like burnt watery food, full of gristle, tinned 'pek pork' ham on your pizza, maybe it's your thing. I'm no connoisseur of Italian cuisine but it definitely doesn't taste good here!

We visited using a groupon voucher, which basically means you pay £8 for £22 worth of food, which should be very reasonable. Sadly they are obviously aware of this and hence have to find ways to up what you are spending. Myself, my husband and 2 children went and we were told that as it was a Suturday night (only 5.30 though) there would be no half portions for the kids- hence we needed to order full priced meals for a 3 year old and 6 year old!! The food was great, but i was really dissapointed by the overall cost- not worth going with a voucher if you want a family meal with your kids.
On the plus the young staff were lovely, really welcoming.

We used a gourmet card here where you buy one starter and one main and get one free on a weekday.
The place looked a little worse for wear however pleasant attentive staff and we were read the specials in addition to the extensive menu.
In error we didn't ask the price of the specials assuming they would be reasonable however £8 a starter and one fish dish at £17.95 was very overpriced for the food that was served.
Pizza's were very oily, I think it was a nut oil because it had an overpowering taste over the pizza. Not pleasant.
We were disappointed and I wouldn't think of going there again. Marcopolo we have always found to be excellent food although service tends to be slower so not good if you have after dinner arrangements.

grubby little restaurant,over priced and poor quality food.would never eat there again.many more better restaurants within easy walkin distance.dont waste your time or money here

I have eaten in the Godfather many times and the food is excellent.I always try the chief specials that the owner tells customers about they are great and I can say they are the best I have tried in Newcastle.The staff are always friendly and you do not have to wait long for a drink or anything else you need unlike some places where you have finished your meal before you get the drink you ordered half way through your meal.The price of the chief specials are not cheap but well worth the money.I have also tried the two course menu for £7.95 and it was good value for money and the food was nice.So a good place to have a meal without the drunks and noise of the Big Market & Key Side.

Food was really tasty when i went there & it was reasonably priced