Having  a bad day at work is always a good excuse  to get out and have a good time. I decided to pop into a new place that opened very recently in the South Coast Mall. Mafiioso is its name – and man did we have a good time.

Immediately captivated by the hospitality of the “crew”, I felt instantly at home. With true Italian cuisine and inviting decor that take you right back to the days of Al Capone, attention to detail was definitely high on the  list when planning for this family restaurant began.

We decided to opt for the couches outside, and were soon joined by Marline, the owner of  Mafioso. I realized that her caracter purely added to the flavour and feel of the venue.

Originally a major player in property development on the South Coast, Marline got bored of the normal day-to-day activities of development. Always up for a new challenge, Marline decided to establish the restaurant. She scribbled out her original plan of action on the back of  a cigarette box, and passed it to her husband (who was ashamedly nominated her barman) to do all the dirty work.

Mafioso was born. The vibe of this place is like no other. It’s relaxing,  the food is very tasty, the ice well iced and of course the overall feel particularly inviting and friendly.

I had the privilege of sampling the  true original Mafiosa home brew, originating from the distillery of which we do not speak. Trade secret. Deduction: thoroughly impressed. Our Mafioso hosts made sure that we were looked after, something that most restaurants struggle to get right these days.

At the moment, Mafioso is tops on my list of venues to visit and I would confidently recommend it to locals as well as tourists visiting the South Coast.

Lastly, a personal thanks to the hosts and crew of Mafioso for a wonderful evening.

Good job and well done!

Pieter

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