Godavari Restaurant — Restaurant in Andhra Pradesh

If you are on a culinary journey of Vizag, your search for authentic regional Godavari cuisine ends here.

Located in upmarket Pedda Waltair in Lawsons Bay Colony, yet fairly priced, it's a cozy heritage home converted into a vintage restaurant. The ambience feels like grandma's place, it has such homely vibes. The food feels perfectly home-made, served with a dose of love; soul satisfying and gratifying. It is served in traditional South Indian steel tableware, completing the eat-at-home experience. Each item on your plate is cooked to perfection, taking you on a gastronomical spin of flavours, aromas and regional spices.

The lady-owner of this culinary haven, is a multi-tasker of sorts, from jotting down your order, seeing your food is through and well served, giving your bill, managing payments, and monitoring the cooking in the kitchen upto her fine standards. Clad in her heirloom Andhra cotton saree, exhibiting a warm hospitable smile, she indeed encapsulates the Ammamma of the household restaurant.

I was lucky I dined here on a weekday, the sitting rooms were hardly occupied. You need to wait for 2-3 hours to get a table over weekends.

However the verandah like waiting area, with Cuddapah stone seating beneath native trees, will make your waiting...

I recently had the pleasure of dining here, and I must say it was an absolute delight for the senses. From the warm and inviting ambiance to the exceptional flavors that graced my palate, this local food gem truly surpassed my expectations. The interiors are plain and are just like home and tasteful decor. The menu is mostly local and matches the restaurant name. With a focus on local ingredients and seasonal produce, each dish showcased the chef's creativity. Items on the menu are less but what ever item they serve are very good. Service is pretty much quick on a normal day. The starters and biryani I had ordered tasted very fine. The portion sizes are also good and more than sufficient for the price and quality. Mandakani biryani is very nice and is a must try item on the menu. In summary, has undoubtedly earned its place as a top-notch local food destination. From the inviting atmosphere and attentive service to the exceptional flavors that dance on your tongue, this restaurant provides an experience that transcends mere dining. If you're seeking a memorable culinary adventure, look no further than [Restaurant Name]—it is sure to leave you wanting to return time...

We visited Godavari Restaurant on Christmas Day with our close-knit group of friends, eager for a festive feast. Nestled in a charming house-turned-restaurant, the place retains its vintage architectural vibe, but the rush hour at 2 PM meant a long 30-minute wait for a table! 🌟 With a limited staff struggling to manage the crowd, service was understandably slow. 🕒The menu leans heavily towards non-vegetarians, making it a haven for meat lovers but a skip-worthy spot for vegetarians. We dived into the Mandakini Biryani—bursting with flavor and just the right quantity—along with the juicy Chicken Fry and succulent Crab, which didn’t disappoint. However, the Mutton Ghee Roast missed the mark on its signature taste, and the Gongura Chicken Curry felt undercooked, perhaps due to the kitchen battling the festive crowd. 🐓 What shines, though, is their natural cooking—no artificial colors, flavors, or enhancers like Ajinomoto! 🎉 While the prices feel a tad steep for the portions, the authentic taste does offer some solace. A mixed bag overall—perfect for non-veg enthusiasts, but vegetarians, you might want to...