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.

Established in 1976, Spiga is a traditional family-owned Italian restaurant located across the Mitchell Park & Zoo in Durban. Their food is authentic and delicious, following age-old Italian recipes with a wide selection of options. Their vegetarian items on the menu range from antipasti to pizzas to pastas.

It looks like a typical cafe along this very popular strip, but Spiga serves up hearty helpings of Italian food, including delicious pasta dishes.

Located in the social centre of Florida Road, Durban’s long-standing Italian sidewalk café with flair is probably the only spot where you can tuck into delicious homemade pastas well past midnight. Having hosted the likes of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, it goes without saying that Spiga d’Oro is the place to see and be seen.

It’s been a year since the Italian institution, Spiga, closed its doors on Florida Road after nearly 16 years in operation, now owner Marco Santoniccolo and team are back in action. The new spot is now located at 465 Innes Road and continues to serve its famed pastas and delicious thin-crust pizzas to rejoicing Durbanites.

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. They are primarily known as pizzerias and are open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The food is wholesome, delicious and relatively inexpensive.

Spiga is a classic spot for Italian fare that I’ve been enjoying for years. Their menu offers a comforting mix of hearty dishes and consistently good flavours. Their feta and onion garlic focaccia is my favourite starter, featuring a mix of tangy feta and sweet caramelised onions in a garlic-infused crust.

Spiga d’Oro, in the heart of Berea, serves some of the best lunch meals I have ever tasted outside of my mother’s kitchen. Consistently offering quality, authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, the eatery has become an iconic Durban restaurant with an always-charming vibe and stand-out dishes.

Arrive for the vibe, the beverages and more importantly, the outstanding meals and service. Always busy, this Florida Road gem is a Durban favourite and serves dishes in a modern Italian setting or in the courtyard with its Italian-style fountain. The pizzas are incredible, as are the pasta dishes.

Spiga is a beloved Italian bistro in Durban, known for its authentic Italian dishes and cosy atmosphere, offering a taste of Italy in the heart of the city. The restaurant has a long-standing reputation for its delicious food and friendly service.

Spiga is known for consistently providing wholesome food – suitable to vegetarians and vegans, as well as meat-eaters. The food is good – but so is the atmosphere, with visitors comparing it to a corner café in Italy. Contact: (031) 303 9511

Spiga, a hidden Italian gem on Florida Road, is well-known for its delectable pasta meals and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a terrific place for a hearty Italian lunch; the pasta carbonara and the margherita pizza are especially well-liked.

Spiga is a restaurant whose food and service measure up to its prime setting. It serves excellent Italian all through the day, offers a breakfast menu and boast a rather extensive drink list.