2 Best Restaurants in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and Durban

Perched at the top of the ever-popular Florida Road, Spiga is something of a Durban institution, and it certainly represents the attitude and overall feeling of Durban—unpretentious with an animated atmosphere that makes diners feel part of the crowd. The Italian menu is not always classical in its interpretation, but you can count on it being delicious and a good value (pasta dishes come in medium or large portions). The bruschetta di pomodoro is a good way to start, with lots of ripe, well-seasoned tomato on grilled bread, and the linguine di casa, made with prawns, olive oil, chili, and a Napoletana sauce, is perennially popular. And, if you enjoy taking your time over a meal, there are no overzealous staff trying to turn your table. Be prepared for a wait.

In business since 1973, this slowly revolving restaurant, which takes about an hour to do one full rotation, offers what has to be the most spectacular views of the city, especially the harbor. The extensive menu runs the gamut from pasta to seafood, and there's something pleasingly old-fashioned about the place, from old-school waiters and the hard-to-resist dessert trolley to the kitschy interiors. Also, the Roma Skyy bar offers even more incredible panoramic city views. The recently renovated restaurant perched atop a high-rise building is a popular choice for birthdays and weekend dinners.