Roma Revolving Restaurant

The Roma Revolving Restaurant hosted us on 28 June 2025 in celebration of my husband’s 50th birthday. It was truly an elegant and memorable dining experience with food that was faultlessly prepared and presented. The hallmark of the evening was certainly the table side preparation of the Chateaubriand and Crepes Suzette, for which Roma is renown, expertly executed by the famous Gino. I last visited Roma in 2014 and now more than 10 years later it remains the Grand Madame of fine dining in Durban. The Roma staff are par excellence adding to the elevated experience.Together with the views offered by this location, these are the ingredients for an exceptional evening out. This grand lady could however do with a refresh to ensure that she doesn’t lose her brilliance. Nonetheless thank you Roma Revolving Restaurant for a wonderful evening.

Last visited Roma about 10 years ago! I am happy to say that the service has improved a lot! Foods were all delicious. And we had an overall great time. A 10% service fee was added to the bill, but it was clearly visible, so that is all right with me.

Going to this restaurant was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The decor and ambiance is beautiful & the concept of a revolving restaurant just works. It’s so nice to see the Durban skyline, coastline, city etc throughout the night. The food was to die for. The staff was absolutely amazing, especially the manager, waiters and barman. I highly recommend visiting this establishment.

Absolutely stunning experience - still great after many years - can’t say anything but wow 🤩 Durban CBD has been criticized for many reasons but by all means : Roma Restaurant is a place to go to and enjoy- the views, the atmosphere, amazing food and good old style service 👍🏼🥰

Beautiful experience seeing the whole of Durban from your table. I'm sure views would be much better during the day. The food was excellent. The dish that was flamed at our table was expertly prepared to perfection. The calamari was border line overcooked but otherwise a memorable outing.

Birthday well spent 🎂 Thank you Gino had an amazing day, your staff is absolutely friendly and welcoming 🙏Will be visiting soon 😊

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! The restaurant is actually revolving, and it took about an hour and a half to two hours to complete a full 360-degree view. You can see the entire city of Durban, including the central CBD and the beautiful harbour. The view is absolutely stunning. The service was incredible. The owners personally came to check on us, making sure we were enjoying the food and service, which was such a nice touch. The waitstaff were also extremely friendly, and I really appreciated how welcoming they all were. The ambiance was just perfect—Italian music played in the background, creating a calming and romantic atmosphere. When I arrived, there were rose petals on the table, and they even provided a glass for the bouquet of roses I brought. Everything about the evening was blissful. The food had a homemade feel to it, and it was so heartwarming. I would a thousand percent go back! The entire experience was just amazing, from the food to the view to the atmosphere.

This is a beautiful place with a gorgeous setting, the visual experience that comes with a revolving platform is no less than stunning. The staff are friendly and helpful, they even call to confirm your booking on the day. However, the decor of the place feels like a blast from the past. The taste of the food is good, but the presentation is lacking the "pop" of an Instagram or TikTok worthy shot. The dessert trolley is old fashioned and difficult to maneuver in the tight spacing of the old decor, along with no additional cooling on the trolley, the dessert may lose its freshness by the time it reaches your table. I ordered a tiramisu and a black forest cake for dessert, and they were both lukewarm when it arrived. The orders were taken by one person, which makes it very inefficient and makes the guests feel a little neglected when waiting to place their order, but I guess this is where the revolving view saves the day and distracts the guests long enough while waiting to place their order. Overall, I think it is a good experience and I will recommend this place for anyone who enjoys the classics.