Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durban

Roma Revolving Restaurant

82/100 (2360 ratings)

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"From beginning to end it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere relaxing and view stunning. Wonderful food and brilliant staff. The manager comes..."

Arne Van Heerden

"I been to the Roma Revolving Restaurant several times but I am always in awe. The slowly revolving restaurant is classy and sophisticated as you view..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"I promised my 6 year old son a visit to the revolving restaurant and he was fascinated with the view. Food was as good as it was 5 years ago. Waiters..."

Lynee Pillay

"Food was sumptuous with fantastic views. Great food, great service from the legendary Gino, Tony and the professional staff. Will definitely be back..."

Lureshan.naidoo

"In one word: Excellent!!!Best waiter ever: Brandino!!!We will come back next time and always!!!Great view on the entire city. You turn..."

Sebastian Heine

"Our waiter, Ravi, was extremely well mannered and helpful. The view was pleasant, and I would recommend to stay through the night. The food was good,..."

Cheesecake

"Succulent and saucy lamb chops with nicely seasoned fries. Tasty and soft fish with a side of lovely mash. The food here is lovely. The major selling..."

Yaniska Singh

"What an amazing experience! Great food excellent service and it was such a special evening. Will definitely be back here when I am in..."

Carlétjie Van Eck

"Lovely restaurant and food. Beautiful views of Durban.The waiters need to be more alert and fasterHad the duckling a la orange - loved..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"I have been here twice and i really enjoyed the experience... the food was great indeed.. I like the setting of the place...especially the carpet..."

Niven Govender

"Roma has been a family favorite. However, I haven't returned for a few years. I'm so glad I took that break as I was welcomed to a different, fresh..."

Foodie

"From my experience:1. Best views2. Friendly and helpful staff3. Wonderful food (very good italian food)4. Loved the desert..."

James

"Outstanding food. Outstanding service.10/10! Definitely a must go to! Food was excellent and waiters and waitresses very..."

Shari Navra

"Once in a lifetime experience, one of a kind in Durban. I especially love the duck. The service was great. Book in advance. Very good ambience,..."

Tencia

"Went there after years a little while back and the food coupled with the great service and awesome view made for a wonderful date night. We shared..."

Kirti Sewgambar

"This is a great place for a breathtaking dining experience. The views, especially at night, decor, music selection and old fashioned styled waitress..."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Old school as it comes! You find very few restaurants anywhere in the world like this hidden gem. A classic menu which I bet hasn't been changed in..."

Chef BSL

"Went there last night. First of all, the prices are higher than the ones here, add about 20 - 30 % to them. The food was absolutely delicious, the..."

Londiwe Buthelezi

"Great experience, stunning views.Parking is not the best but there are security guards.The staff are super friendly and their coffee is..."

Megan Penguin-Leigh Swarts

"Absolutely love going there. The service is outstanding very friendly and very professional. They are very informative about their food and the food..."

Megan Batty

"We went to Roma revolving restaurant to celebrate and it was a great evening! The views are worth the price of the food and it's a real novelty! The..."

Natasha Lynne Ashley

"My all time favourite place. Been here so many times over the years and the quality of food and service remains outstanding. My all time..."

Shantha Padayachee

"Amazing place. The view is incredible and the staff are very friendly. The food was great possibly the best Italian food in Durban. We were treated..."

Dylan Maree

"Such an incredible restaurant. The view is unbelievable and the atmosphere is great. The only major downfall is that there was no aircon last night...."

Britt Meugens

"Went here recently for the first time to celebrate my anniversary. It was such an enjoyable experience! The view really does add to the..."

Nicholas Bell

"I'm a regular here whenever I go back to Durban! Love the view and the food, honestly the seafood is definitely a must and dessert is to die for!..."

Cay Jay

"My mum took my fiancé and I out to dinner. It was such a lovely experience. The waiters are very friendly and helpful. My choice of starter was a..."

Tamara Reddy

"We had a friend's dinner party there, absolutely beautiful.It was our first time, so everything was exquisite.We were served by..."

Sarah

"What an old school gem. Loved the waiters. Some of which have worked there since 1969 !! Although the portions were on the smaller side , the..."

Lauren Panicco Fabian

"Incredible panoramic 360 degree views of Durban City Centre, Coastline and Harbour. Good vegetarian pastas. Un-intentionally retro. Revolving still..."

Yudeshtra Naidoo

"A pleasure from start to end. Had to move my booking twice, and they happily obliged even thou the restaurant was full to capacity. Well experienced..."

Ashlin Mohabeer

"Hearty food👌Passionate service (a little slow though)👍Decor could do with some modernization....But all in all, your palate will..."

Kwadwo Joe Obeng-Manu

"Beautiful, elegant and something one should always experience! The restaurant spins slowly while you enjoy your food. The food is prepared well and..."

Milani Milzybear Motlohi

"The food at Roma was really really good. A group of 18 of us went up the 30 something flights to eat and drink merrily. The one thing we noticed was..."

The Taste Buds

"Friendly staff on arrival. The view of Durban harbour at night is mind blowing!!!! The atmosphere is created by the view. The deco is outdated! No..."

Andrea Govender

"Food was overpriced as is to be expected, but delicious nonetheless. The carpets are not ideal and the decor outdated. The duck d'orange was to die..."

Tracy Du Plessis

"Whatever reviews I have read about this restaurant about the service being too slow, waiters not friendly, place dilapidated and food not good..."

RJ21

"This place is simply amazing. For locals, you have to experience it at least once. And if you got any foreign guests this is a must. You view the..."

Kavesh Naidoo

"A beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view. It is more fitting to go there in the evening. I was impressed with the starter (I had a prawn starter)..."

Boolie

"Best time to go to Roma is dinner time. The view is stunning. The restaurant takes about an hour to revolve. I have been there twice and I tried the..."

Priya

"In reading Roma's reviews, you'll notice that there are two opinions: it's either loved or loathed. It comes down to expectations.For me it is a..."

Wilna Bester

"Pasta’s are divine!!!!!! Best service,best view. Smoked chicken pancake was divine and so too was the white chocolate dessert. Desserts were good...."

Jared Stephen

"Roma is unique. In many ways it reminds me of the seventies and eighties - relaxed dining taking time to savour the delicious meals, being greeted by..."

Hilton Tardrew

"Went for dinner and enjoyed the slow pace revolving of the restaurant which allowed one to appreciate the tranquility of the Durban Bay at night as..."

Sheryl

"360^ degrees view of the Durban coast, amazing food. Romantic Resturant to impress your partner. Resturant revolves with amazing views and delicious..."

Rajeevjumani

"Food was superb. That together with stunning views of Durban cbd, the harbour and Moses Mabhida stadium just made up for the lack of good service...."

Yuvi

"This place is great. Getting a panoramic view of Durban while enjoying a great meal is unparalleled. The service was great. I highly..."

Gareth Potts

"Epic experience to eat on the 32nd floor while you're treated to an amazing view while you revolve. The food itself however is average. The..."

Joshua Sehoole

"I hosted my sisters birthday dinner @Cargo Hold Restaurant and their service was absolutely AMAZING. Chef Warren and some staff members helped me..."

Samukelisiwe Zulu

"Quick response received when we requested a reservation. We were warmly greeted on arrival by the host. Our waitress seemed lost but she did request..."

Ishana Sing Rathilall

"Cargo Hold is situated next to Ushaka Marine inside the ship. The interior where you can see a huge shark/fish tank is amazing! The pasta was a..."

梁瀞

"Dear Warren and Team . Thank you for the amazing seafood platters and Lamb Shank. The views of the aquarium were spectacular .The entire team was so..."

Bianca Fourie

"Very nice location and very nice decors. Lovely aquarium inside, which the kids and the adults will enjoy.. The only thing is that the food is ok....."

Gurcharan Kenny KS

"The Stars are for the view. The food was what you would expect, good. But the prices are CRAZY and OVERRATED. But for the fact that I booked 2..."

Cathy Hodges

"We visited for a pre-birthday dinner on a Saturday evening. Cargo Hold is renowned for the amazing aquarium dining experience, and being seated next..."

William Kannapathi

"Wow! I lived in Durban my whole life but only visited Cargo Hold in May 2022 with my person and then with my Fam in December 2022. Took my person..."

Damien Naidu

"Watch the fish swimming by while enjoying delicious..."

Lesley Shneier

"This place deserves a 10 star rating. Nothing better than dining while watching fish swim right next to you. The food is absolutely delicious. A must..."

Teboho Moropa

"What an amazing experience. The head chef was so friendly and so accommodating. The food was "The Jobs"👌👌👌 The drinks and the dessert were..."

Wazeefa Mahomed

"Had my wedding at the restaurant. The staff are so accommodating and friendly. The food was amazing! It was an intimate wedding that was absolutely..."

Cherisse Herschel

"Service was a little on the slow side, and the restaurant was pretty loud, but the aquarium right next to the table was a killer, and the food was..."

Dirk Johannwerner

"I would recommend anyone to go to the Cargo hold, it was tranquil and inviting. The tank set up is so stunning and when the lights go off its..."

Roylene Buchanan

"Cargo Hold Restaurant in Durban offers a unique dining experience with its stunning location in the old cargo hold of a ship. The ambiance is truly..."

Denise Stassen

"Absolutely fantastic! Sitting at the fish tank is so relaxing, perfect for marriage proposals. The seafood platter was gorgeous with a delicious..."

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