Since 1990, Al Firenze has been a beloved local spot in La Lucia, offering affordable Italian-inspired dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. With modest yet lovely interior design and outdoor seating ideal for summer evenings, it’s a hidden gem in the center of Umhlanga.

| Restaurant Name | Al Firenze |
| Cuisine Type | Fast food |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Al Firenze Menu
At Al Firenze, indulge in menu favorites like beef ravioli, Hawaiian pizza, and seafood spaghetti. Featuring delectable blends of fresh ingredients and gourmet touches, these dishes offer a delightful dining experience for pizza and pasta enthusiasts alike.
Starters
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Artichokes al Firenze | Baked in our woodfire oven with Parmesan & garlic | R92.00 |
| Calamari St. Grilled | Patagonia tubes & tentacles seasoned & grilled with garlic & fresh lemon | R115.00 |
| Focaccia – Mozzarella & Onion | Mozzarella & onion | R82.00 |
| Melanzane Parmigiana | Layers of brinjal, napoletana sauce & mozzarella. Baked in our wood fire oven | R96.00 |
| Melanzane Rosti | Roasted brinjal slices marinated in olive oil, vinegar, garlic & chili | R120.00 |
| Trifolati | Sliced wild porcini mushrooms sautéed with olive oil, garlic & parsley | R125.00 |
| Focaccia – Garlic & Herb | Garlic & herb | R65.00 |
| Focaccia – Feta & Olives | Feta & olives | R82.00 |
| Melanzane Parmigiana | Layers of brinjal, napoletana sauce & mozzarella. Baked in our wood fire oven | R96.00 |
| Melanzane Rosti | Roasted brinjal slices marinated in olive oil, vinegar, garlic & chili | R120.00 |
| Cheesy Focaccia | Focaccia full of cheese | R78.00 |
| Fegatini di Pollo | Chicken livers did in Napoletana sauce, a touch of chili & cream. Served with French loaf slices | R88.00 |
| Greek Salad | Mixed greens, cucumber & feta | R85.00 |
| Roquefort Salad | Fresh greens, cucumber, tomato & Roquefort cheese | R120.00 |
| Italiana Salad | Fresh greens, cucumber, tomato & mozzarella cheese | R80.00 |
Salads
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Salad | Cucumber, green pepper, red onion, olives, tomato & feta cheese | R82.00 |
| Italiana Salad | Fresh greens, cucumber, tomato & mozzarella cheese | R80.00 |
| Roquefort Salad | Fresh greens, cucumber, tomato & Roquefort cheese | R120.00 |
| San Marino Salad | Fresh greens, cucumber, avo, feta & seasoned deep-fried calamari tubes | R150.00 |
Pizza
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperoni Pizza | Margherita + pepperoni | R125.00 |
| Pizza Builder | Build your very own pizza with the toppings you prefer | R90.00 |
| Margherita Pizza | Tomato, mozzarella & garlic. V | R90.00 |
| Hawaiian Pizza | Margherita + pineapple & ham | R120.00 |
| Vegetarian Pizza | Margherita + artichokes, mixed peppers, olives, asparagus & mushrooms. V | R116.00 |
| Cheesy Focaccia | Focaccia full of cheese | R78.00 |
| Napoletana Pizza | Margherita + capers, anchovies, origanum & olives | R105.00 |
| Brucciaculo Pizza | Margherita + bolognese, pineapple, capers, onion & chili | R146.00 |
| Mezzaluna Pizza | Margherita + ham & mushroom | R120.00 |
| Quattro Stagioni Pizza | Margherita + salami, artichokes, mushrooms & olives | R145.00 |
| Marinara Pizza | Margherita + prawn, mussels, calamari & capers | R190.00 |
| Tre Colore Pizza | Margherita + bacon, avo & feta | R150.00 |
| Natal Pizza | Margherita + ham, prawn, banana & chili | R180.00 |
| Veneziana Pizza | Margherita + chicken, mushroom, red onion & chili | R146.00 |
| Quattro Formaggi Pizza | Margherita + gorgonzola, feta & emmentaler. V | R140.00 |
| Capone Pizza | Margherita + parma ham, rocket & cherry tomatoes | R160.00 |
Pasta
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrabiata Pasta | Classic Italian tomato base sauce flavored with fresh chilies | R92.00 |
| Cannelloni | Three homemade spinach & egg pasta rolled with cheese. Topped with ham and baked with cheese sauce in our woodfire oven | R130.00 |
| Rosette | Layers of bolognese, pasta sheets, Napoletana & white sauce baked in our wood-fired oven | R130.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Pasta | Creamy smoked salmon sauce with red onion & capers | R170.00 |
| Lasagna Emiliana | Classic Italian tomato base sauce with optional cream or chili. V | R135.00 |
| Lasagna Vegetariana | Layers of fresh vegetables, pasta, Napoletana & white sauce, baked in our wood-fired oven V | R130.00 |
| Napoletana Pasta | Fresh prawn tails, calamari, mussels & clam tossed in your choice of Napoletana, aglio e olio, or creamy white sauce. | R88.00 |
| Bolognese Pasta | Beef mince, tomato, garlic, fresh chili & herbs | R115.00 |
| Polpette Pasta | Homemade meatballs slow-cooked in Napoletana sauce | R130.00 |
| Puttanesca Pasta | Olives, garlic, peppers, anchovies, capers & Napoletana sauce | R135.00 |
| Enrico’s Aglio e Olio Pasta | Olive oil, garlic, porcini mushroom, cherry tomatoes, baby marrow, olives, mushrooms & optional chili. V | R120.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Egg, cream & pancetta | R148.00 |
| Seafood Pasta | Pasta hats filled with ricotta & spinach, topped with Napoletana or butter & fresh sage sauce. V | R205.00 |
| Spaghetti Langoustine Tails | Out-the-shell langoustine tails with your choice of Napoletana or creamy white sauce | R200.00 |
| Tortelloni | Pasta pillows filled with beef & topped with your choice of Napoletana or bolognese sauce. | R125.00 |
| Ravioli | Pasta pillows filled with beef & topped with your choice of Napoletana or bolognese sauce | R132.00 – R135.00 |
| Risotto Funghi Porcini | Simmered with slices of porcini mushrooms. V | R150.00 |
| Risotto Seafood | Simmered with prawn, calamari, mussels & clams | R205.00 |
| Alfredo Pasta | Traditional creamy mushroom sauce with your choice of chicken or ham | R120.00 |
| Gnocchi Napoletana/Bolognese | Potato dumplings topped with your choice of Napoletana (V) or bolognese sauce | R125.00 – R135.00 |
| Gnocchi Gorgonzola | Potato dumplings topped with gorgonzola sauce. V | R150.00 |
| Creamy Pasta | Your choice of pasta tossed in a creamy sauce | R82.00 |
Mains
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Agnello (Lamb Cutlets) 300g | 300g lamb cutlet grilled & seasoned with fresh herbs. Comes with your choice of one side. | R265.00 |
| Agnello (Lamb Cutlets) 450g | 400g lamb cutlet grilled & seasoned with fresh herbs. Comes with your choice of one side. | R355.00 |
| Calamari Main Grilled | Patagonia tubes seasoned with garlic & fresh lemon. Comes with your choice of one side. | R215.00 |
| Melanzane Parmigiana Main | Layers of brinjal, napoletana sauce & mozzarella. Baked in our wood fire oven | R165.00 |
| Pollo Alla Diavola – Full | Half-baby chicken flavored with peri-peri or lemon & herbs, grilled in our wood-fired oven. It comes with your choice of one side | R220.00 |
| Pollo Alla Diavola – Half | Half a grilled baby chicken (flavored with lemon & herb OR peri-peri) with four small queen prawns seasoned with garlic and herbs and grilled. Comes with your choice of one side | R160.00 |
| Half Chicken & Prawn Combo | Half a grilled baby chicken (flavored with lemon & herb OR peri-peri) with four small queen prawns seasoned with garlic and herbs and grilled. It comes with your choice of one side | R310.00 |
| Filetto Toscana | Seasoned & grilled. It comes with your choice of one side | R285.00 |
| Queen Prawns | Seasoned & grilled, served on a bed of rice | R380.00 |
| King Klip | Seasoned & grilled. It comes with your choice of one side | R260.00 |
| Hake Grilled | 250g fillet steak seasoned & grilled to your taste. It comes with your choice of one side | R160.00 |
| Filetto | Grilled & smothered in a creamy mushroom, ham & herb sauce. It comes with your choice of one side | R268.00 |
| Veal Piccata | 250g fillet steak seasoned & grilled to your taste in a creamy balsamic vinegar with Parma ham & topped with Parmigiano shavings. It comes with your choice of one side | R220.00 |
| Veal Al Limone | Dusted lightly in flour & herbs & grilled with fresh lemon | R210.00 |
Bambino
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Bolognese Pasta Bambino | Beef mince, tomato, garlic & fresh herbs | R65.00 |
| Creamy Pasta Bambino | Creamy white sauce | R60.00 |
| Hawaiian Bambino Pizza | Margherita + pineapple & ham | R70.00 |
| Margherita Bambino Pizza | Tomato, mozzarella & garlic | R70.00 |
| Mezaluna Bambino Pizza | Margherita + ham & mushroom | R70.00 |
| Napoletana Pasta Bambino | Classic Italian tomato base sauce | R60.00 |
| Bambino Chicken Strips & Chips | Crumbed chicken strips fried with chips | R70.00 |
Extras
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrabiata Sauce | Classic homemade Italian tomato base sauce flavored with fresh chili | R78.00 |
| Mousse Slice | Chocolate & vanilla mousse layered on a thin chocolate cake base | R65.00 |
| Tiramisu | Homemade classic made of mascarpone cheese, biscuit & espresso | R70.00 |
Beverages
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Coke 300ml | R24.00 |
| Coke Zero 300ml | R20.00 |
| Cream Soda 300ml | R20.00 |
| Grapetiser 330ml | R20.00 |
| Ice Tea Lemon Lipton 330ml | R22.00 |
| Ice Tea Peach Lipton 330ml | R22.00 |
| Sprite Zero 300ml | R20.00 |
| Appletiser 330ml | R20.00 |
