Caffe Italia — Restaurant in KwaZulu-Natal

OMG.! What an amazing night....from our entrance to our exist we were treated like royalty. After having a failed reservation at another restaurant, fate brought us to this most amazing place. From the owner who made us feel at home, to all the waiters, with warm, humble hospitality, we were given world class treatment. The food was amazing, portion size was just enough, value for money. I can not faulter this place at all, would most definitely recommend this place. They say when you do what you love, you can never call it a job, and this is exactly what I experienced, people with a passion for cooking. You are well taken care, never have to look for a waiter , constantly attended to, with all smiles from everyone. Too many names to mention....but to the owner and your amazing team, thank you, thank you, for making us feel special....its shows you treat your staff with alot of love and respect and it shows...most delicious Italian food, I have ever tasted, and great selection of wines to pair it with. Well done guys, keep up...

Sunday a little before lunch, Walked in with my mother and the restaurant was empty except for 1 table of 2 ladies. The woman with glasses who appeared to be the manageress hardly looked up from cleaning menus and grunted “looking for a table?” To which we relied yes. She rudely said “did you make a reservation?” Still not stopping what she was doing or looking up. We said no we had no reservation. She said “3 of you?” And we responded yes. She seated us like we weren’t welcome there. I was so taken back I told my family that we would have one drink there and go eat elsewhere as I cannot take such a rude reception to the restaurant. The young girl server was sweet and tried to do her best but we were already affected by this grumpy rude woman at the front. The coffee was good. It then took a while to get the bill. It was a nice day out weather wise and the awning was closed so it was so hot inside on the patio so we were happy to leave....

A True Taste of Italy in Durban! 🇮🇹🍕

Cafe Italia in Glenashley is hands-down one of our all-time favourite spots! This family-run gem consistently delivers the most delicious, authentic Italian food — their wood-fired pizzas are unbeatable, with that perfect crispy base and rich flavour that only a true pizza oven can deliver.

We also really appreciate that they cater to everyone, offering gluten-free alternatives for both pizza and pasta — a rare and thoughtful touch that makes a big difference for those with dietary needs.

What keeps us coming back again and again is not just the amazing food, but the warm, homely atmosphere and the genuinely friendly staff who make you feel like part of the family. Whether you're dining in or grabbing a takeaway, the quality never falters.

If you're looking for the real taste of Italia right here in Durban, this is the place to go. Highly...