The legendary revolving restaurant, inaugurated on September 29, 1972, sits atop the 32nd floor of John Ross House in Durban. Offering stunning sea and bay views, it features a unique speed control mechanism allowing rotations between 60 and 90 minutes, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
| Restaurant Name | Roma Revolving |
| Cuisine Type | Italian Cusine |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Roma Revolving Restaurant Menu
Roma Revolving Restaurant specializes in traditional Italian cuisine alongside fresh game dishes and South African shellfish like Langoustines. From classic Italian specialties to unexpected extras, their menu offers a delightful array of options to satisfy discerning palates.
Roma Antipasto (Starters) Menu
| Starter | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Mushrooms ValDostana | R99 |
| Chicken Livers Peri-Peri | R99 |
| Avocado Ritz (seasonal) | R120 |
| Fresh Asparagus Parmigiana (seasonal) | SQ |
| Lumache (snails) | R120 |
| Smoked Wildebeest or Veal Carpaccio | R110 |
| Calamari Biagio | R110 |
| Smoked Chicken Pancake au gratin | R99 |
| Caviar (Danish) | R155 |
| Fresh Oysters (when available) | SQ |
| Cozze Aglio Cremoso | R99 |
| Prawns Cocktail | R110 |
| Italian Parma Ham and Melon | R110 |
| Norwegian Smoked Salmon | R110 |
Roma Zuppa (Soup) Menu
| Soup | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Minestrone | R95 |
| Seafood Chowder | R120 |
| Crayfish Bisque | R110 |
| Cream of Asparagus | R89 |
| Cream of Tomato | R89 |
Roma Insalata (Salad) Menu
| Salad | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Greek Salad | R89 |
| Insalata Italiana | R85 |
| French Salad | R82 |
| Roquefort Salad | R89 |
Roma’s Pasta
| Pasta | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Napoletana (Spaghetti, Penne, or Tagliatelle) | R149 |
| Napoletana (Gnocchi) | R149 |
| Bolognese | R155 |
| Fettucine Carbonara | R155 |
| Lasagne | R165 |
| Tagliatelle Alfredo | R155 |
| Handmade Ravioli | R155 |
| Pescatora | R199 |
| Penne Salome (Norwegian Salmon, garlic, fresh cream) | R169 |
Roma’s La Carne (Meat) Menu
| Meat | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Veal Picatta Natalia (when available) | R199 |
| Veal Picatta Piemontese (when available) | R199 |
| Veal Biagio (when available) | R199 |
| Old Man Steak | R230 |
| A la Roma | R230 |
| Pepper Fillet | R230 |
| Rack of Lamb | R265 |
| Springbok Loin or Fillet (SQ) | SQ |
| 450g Rump | R220 |
| Fillet Money | R230 |
| Fillet Porcini | R240 |
Roma Pollame (Poultry) Menu
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Duckling a la Orange | R250 | De-boned duckling is classically roasted in the oven and glazed in orange sauce. |
| Chicken Under the Bell | R199 | Fried chicken breasts, cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce and served with rice. |
| Chicken Pizzaiola | R199 | Chicken pieces on the bone tossed in a unique blend of garlic, pepper, onion, oregano, and our special Italian tomato concasse. |
| Baby Chicken | R199 | Baby chicken grilled with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. |
Roma Specialita (Specialities)
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chateaubriand Bearnaise (For 2) | R640 | Beef fillet flamed at your table with brandy, grilled and sliced, served with Bearnaise sauce and pepper sauce. – A unique Roma Revolving experience. |
| Wild Rabbit | SQ | Wild rabbit marinated in red wine, fresh herbs, carrot, and celery, then slow-cooked in a casserole. |
| Ostrich Fillet | SQ | Tender ostrich fillet pan-fried, flamed with cognac and smothered with our famous creamy pepper sauce. |
| Crocodile | SQ | Handled with care…cut from the tail and slow-grilled, then simmered in a copper pan with a delicious sauce made with onion, mushroom, DIJON mustard, and thick cream. |
| Lamb Ossobuco – Lamb | R230 | Freshly cut, dusted in flour, and pan-seared with celery, leek, and fresh herbs, then delicately tossed in a light Italian tomato concasse casserole. |
Roma Frutti Di Mare (Seafood)
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Portofino | R249 | Fresh line fish pan-seared and smothered with a creamy crayfish sauce. |
| Sole Meuniere (South West Africa) | SQ | Sole grilled with lemon butter, garlic, fresh herbs and parsley. (Seasonal) |
| Arrabiata | R249 | Grilled fresh line-caught fish smothered in Napoletana, garlic, and chili, topped with pink prawns. |
| Sole Princess | R249 | Sole fillet prepared in a creamy lemon butter sauce, topped with Mozambican prawns. |
| Sole Bonne Femme | R199 | Sole fillet tossed in a sauce blended with mushroom, white wine, and cheese. |
| Langoustines | SQ | The traditional specialty of the Natal/Mozambican Coast. |
| Prawns | SQ | – Meuniere: 7 King prawns grilled with butter, garlic, lemon and parsley. |
| – Veneziana: 12 Queen prawns grilled with butter, white wine, green pepper, and tomato. | ||
| – Peri-Peri: 12 Queen prawns tossed in a peri-peri sauce. | ||
| Crayfish | SQ | – Grilled: Fresh crayfish grilled in peri-peri or garlic sauce. |
| – Thermidore: Crayfish fillets in a creamy white sauce, with mushroom and DIJON mustard. | ||
| Seafood Platter for One | SQ | Fresh line fish, 1 Crayfish, three langoustines, three king prawns, calamari, rice, lemon, and garlic butter. |
| Seafood Platter for Two | SQ | Fresh line fish, two crayfish, six langoustines, six king prawns, calamari, rice, lemon and garlic butter, and mussels. |
Roma Dolce (Dessert) Menu
| Dessert | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Selection of desserts from our trolley | R75 |
| Italian Ice-Cream | R75 |
| Crepes Suzette (minimum for 2) | R96 EACH |
| Crepes Lorraine (minimum for 2) | R99 EACH |
| Strawberries Flambe (When Available) | R99 |
| Home-made Cassata Ice-Cream | R75 |
| Zabaglione (minimum for 2) | R79 EACH |
Roma Caffe (Coffee) Menu
| Coffee | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Espresso | R28 |
| Decaf Espresso | R29 |
| Americano | R30 |
| Cappuccino | R33 |
| Decaf Cappuccino | R34 |
| Speciality Coffees | SQ |
| Speciality Pedros | SQ |
Roma’s Wine List
| Category | Wine Name | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BY THE GLASS | Rivergold Sauvignon Blanc | R35 |
| Rivergold Chardonnay | R35 | |
| Four Brothers White | R30 | |
| Rivergold Cabernet Sauvignon | R40 | |
| Rivergold Shiraz | R40 | |
| Four Brothers Red | R35 | |
| FRENCH CHAMPAGNE | Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label | R1236 |
| Moet & Chandon | R1786 | |
| METHOD CAP CLASSIQUE | Pongracz | R273 |
| Pongracz Desiderius | R894 | |
| WHITE WINES | ‘The Beachhouse’ Sauvignon Blanc | R93 |
| Hill & Dale Sauvignons Blanc | R95 | |
| Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc | R107 | |
| Franschhoek Cellar ‘Statue de Femme’ Sauvignon Blanc | R121 | |
| Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc | R126 | |
| River Gold Sauvignon Blanc | R125 | |
| River Gold Chardonnay | R125 | |
| Brampton Unoaked Chardonnay | R135 | |
| Boschendal Boschen Blanc | R110 | |
| Boschendal Rachel’s Chenin Blanc | R110 | |
| Legacy | R69 | |
| River Gold Chenin Blanc | R140 | |
| Douglas Green Sunkissed White | R93 | |
| Four Brothers White | R95 | |
| ROSE WINES | Nederburg Rose | R95 |
| Douglas Green Sunkissed Rose | R86 | |
| Boschendal Blanc de Noir | R102 | |
| RED WINES | Brampton Pinotage | R157 |
| Barista Pinotage | R155 | |
| Hill & Dale Merlot | R117 | |
| Porcupine Ridge Merlot | R129 | |
| Tall Horse Merlot | R129 | |
| River Gold Shiraz | R160 | |
| River Gold Cabernet Sauvignon | R160 | |
| Franschhoek Cellar ‘The Churchyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon | R139 | |
| Zonnebloem Shiraz | R167 | |
| Alto Rouge | R183 | |
| Boschendal Lanoy | R148 | |
| Chateau Libertas | R105 | |
| Douglas Green Sunkissed Red – Sweet | R93 | |
| Four Brothers Red | R115 |
