{"id":45421,"date":"2017-08-14T12:18:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T12:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=45421"},"modified":"2017-08-16T13:48:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T13:48:14","slug":"the-best-italian-restaurants-in-durban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-best-italian-restaurants-in-durban\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Italian Restaurants in Durban"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever need to be convinced into eating a heaping bowl of homemade pasta? We certainly don\u2019t. If you\u2019re craving some authentic Italian fare, look no further. Here is our list of the best Italian restaurants in Durban.<\/p>\n

Remos\u00a0Origin<\/h4>\n

Remos<\/strong><\/a> offers an extensive menu offering a wide range of pasta, seafood, salads and meats. The pasta is simple, well-made and very delicious. They offer local, as well as imported Italian wines and craft beers.\u00a0The owners also run a bakery and a pasta factory which supply the restaurant with freshly baked\u00a0bread\u00a0and fresh pasta every day.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/b>Shop 21, Flanders Mall, 14 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe
\nGood to know<\/strong>: this restaurant is run by the Scribante family, a prominent family in South African motor racing.
\nWhy you\u2019ll love it<\/strong>: warm, welcoming and unpretentious with a simple elegance.
\nWhat we loved<\/strong>: freshly\u00a0baked breads and pasta.
\nOpening hours<\/strong>:\u00a0Mon\u2013Tue 07h00\u201315h00 | Fri & Sat, 07h00-21h00 |\u00a0Sun, 07h00\u201315h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0031 539 5955<\/span><\/p>\n

remos.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Old Town Italy<\/h4>\n

Old Town Italy market includes a butchery, a pastry shop, a deli, a bakery supplying artisanal breads, imported cheeses and much more. The food on offer is made by Italians in a no-fuss, simple way with no alteration to the traditional recipes and is beautifully presented. Wines, beers and prosecco imported from Italy as well as great coffee, complete the experience. These products are also available on their website.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/b>39 Meridian Drive, Durban
\nGood to know<\/strong>:\u00a0No reservations can be made at this restaurant \u2013 seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
\nWhy you\u2019ll love it<\/strong>: old Italian d\u00e9cor and friendly staff. An authentic, intimate Italian dining experience.
\nWhat we loved<\/strong>: .the food is made to a high standard with the emphasis on taste and tradition.
\nOpening hours<\/strong>:\u00a0Mon\u2013Sun 07h00\u201316h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0031 566 5008
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The Mad Italian<\/strong><\/p>\n

This family-run eatery invites you to sit down and enjoy the moment, to make memories and to simply enjoy great food. Father and son, Michael and Angelo Baissoni serve up food that is made from authentic recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. The choices on offer are a combination of simple Italian favourites, seafood and grills.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/b>66 Adelaide Tambo Drive, Broadway, Durban
\nGood to know<\/strong>: family run and always consistent.
\nWhy you\u2019ll love it<\/strong>: great food in a fun and laid back environment.\u00a0<\/span>
\nWhat we love<\/strong>: the vibe and the tasty food.
\nOpening hours<\/strong>:\u00a0Tue\u2013Fri & Sun 12h00\u201314h00 | Mon\u2013Fri 18h00\u201321h30 | Sat 18h00\u201322h00 | Sun: 18h00\u201320h30
\nContact<\/strong>: 031\u00a0573 2938<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

themaditalian.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Spiga<\/h4>\n

Spiga has 2 venues in the Durban area, in Durban North and Morningside, both are inviting, chilled environments designed to relax as you escape the daily grind.\u00a0They are primarily known as pizzerias and are open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The food is wholesome, delicious and relatively inexpensive. A small selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines are available.<\/p>\n

Location: <\/b>Morningside\u00a0<\/b>200 Florida Rd, Durban | Durban North 5 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North
\nGood to know:<\/strong> open late if the craving for a big piece of pie hits!
\nWhy you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong>\u00a0laid back, casual and reasonably priced.
\nWhat we loved:<\/strong> all of the above.
\nOpening hours<\/strong>: Sun\u2013Thur: 07h00\u201323h00 | Fri\u2013Sat: 07h00\u201300h00
\nContact<\/strong>: 031 303 9511<\/span><\/p>\n

spiga.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lupa Osteria<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lupa Osteria has three branches in Durban and one in JHB. The interiors are all similar with a stylish minimalist feel and each restaurant offers a delicious dining experience. Wood fired pizzas are made with flour imported from Italy, the chicken is free-range and ingredients used are organic wherever possible to ensure that top quality food.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/b>Lupa Hillcrest – 14 Old Main Road, Hillcrest \u00a0031 765 3059
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/b>Lupa Westville – 124 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville 031 266 8793\/5877
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/b>Lupa Durban North – 6-12 Swapo Road, Durban North \u00a0+27 31 941 1181
\nGood to know<\/strong>: ingredients are responsibly sourced.
\nWhy you\u2019ll love it<\/strong>: tasty, authentic food in cool surroundings at all branches.
\nWhat we loved<\/strong>: \u00a0a solid menu with all the classics plus a few unique dishes.
\nOpening hours<\/strong>:\u00a0Mon\u2013Thurs\u00a012h00\u201315h00, 17h00\u201322h00 | Fri\u2013Sat\u00a012h00\u201322h30 | Sun\u00a012h00\u201321h00
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lupa.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Check out our recommendations for the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town<\/a><\/strong> and Johannesburg<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Do you ever need to be convinced into eating a heaping bowl of homemade pasta? We certainly don\u2019t. If you\u2019re craving some authentic Italian fare, look no further. Here is our list of the best Italian restaurants in Durban. Remos\u00a0Origin Remos offers an extensive menu offering a wide range of pasta, seafood, salads and meats. The pasta is simple, well-made and very delicious. They offer local, as well as imported Italian wines and craft beers.\u00a0The owners also run a bakery […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3439,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3439"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45421\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}