The Restaurant
Fully licensed Italian fine dining on the 32nd floor of John Ross House, where the floor and window turn slowly beneath every course.
Turning since February 1973.
Roma was born from a concept pioneered by Bartholomeo Ribero, Comiso Turi and Gino Leopardi, and opened on the 32nd level of John Ross House. Today it is proudly owned by the Reelin Group and managed by the Leopardi brothers, still the only genuine revolving restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere, and the 3rd of its kind in the world.
A room built to turn.
Roma is one of only three restaurants anywhere with a genuine revolving window and floor, rather than just a rotating floor. A speed control mechanism carries the whole dining room through a full 360 degree turn every 60 to 90 minutes, so every table sees Durban's sea, bay and city views in the course of a single dinner.
The people behind Roma.
Bartholomeo Ribero
Co-founder, 1973
Comiso Turi
Co-founder, 1973
Gino Leopardi
Co-founder, 1973
The Leopardi Brothers
Current management, for owner Reelin Group
Italian, continental, sea and game.
The kitchen specialises in Italian cuisine alongside continental dishes, fresh seafood and game, all fully licensed and served while the room slowly revolves. Ask your server about the full menu and the evening's specials when you book.
River Gold Wine
River Gold is Roma's own boutique wine label, lovingly cultivated at its private chateau in Cape Town. It is available exclusively from our in-house wine cellar, poured alongside every dinner on the 32nd floor.