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Andreas Italian Cafe
11 Browns Drift Rd, Umgeni Park, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
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An
Review №1

You just have come to here. Best food ever. Best service. Best family owned real Italian restaurant. Must have the Italian oven chicken, unbelievably good.

Ja
Review №2

A celebration was being enjoyed by a family so it was a bit noisy but the vibe was good as was the food.

Be
Review №3

Enjoyed it as always... Best don Pedros.

Se
Review №4

Italian gem in the neighborhood. Great pizza with good friendly service. Cant wait to try the other dishes. Pizzas are awesome.

Gr
Review №5

Fantastic pizza if you like crispy crust. Good pasta. I would skip the baked mushroom as a starter. Friendly staff.

Pa
Review №6

Always amazing service and delicious meals everytime we go out for diner. Pizzas and pasta are amazing. Thank you soo much

Li
Review №7

One of Durbans hidden gems. One of the best cafes youd fine. Quaint setting in a small shopping centre and arguably some of the best pizzas in town. Always friendly, warm welcoming service which is a huge plus.

La
Review №8

Great food, excellent service and atmosphere.

ja
Review №9

The Pollo Elegante pizza at this restaurant has to have been the BEST pizza I’ve had in a long time hands down. From friendly waiters, to chefs who are pertinent with making it the best meal you’ve had, this has to be my new best weekend place to take family and friends, thank you Andreas Italian Cafe.

Ta
Review №10

Best home-made style real pasta and fire done pizza. Wholesome menu and friendly service.

Wi
Review №11

As always, great food and friendly staff.

Ju
Review №12

We ordered pizza bases from Andreas to make homemade pizzas. The best weve ever had! Great service and value for money. Will definitely go back soon!

Da
Review №13

Aaah what a lovely little place with great food at good prices! But last night we waited an hour and a half for our pizza. A bit frustrating. And then management staff without masks, in this time! Please take more care guys!

Th
Review №14

Nice place. Had a meeting with clients. Enjoyed the food. There were plug points to charge laptops and air conditioned dining room

El
Review №15

Always great food. Service very good. In fact you feel like part of the family. Well done guys.

El
Review №16

Pizzas good but unfortunately service very slow. Took over hour for food to arrive after ordering. Take aways seemed to get preference.

Na
Review №17

Fantastic food and great service

Lo
Review №18

Excellent food, great ambience and value for money. This restaurant is such a great example of how a family run business can thrive and be successful. Thank you to the staff, management and Jess for your hospitality. Well be back soon!

NI
Review №19

Nice food and good staff

Ki
Review №20

Great place to meet and eat. Genuine tasty awesome Italian food. Great personal friendly service. Highly recommended.

Ro
Review №21

Best chicken Ive had in ages!!!

Ta
Review №22

Always a pleasure eating here. Staff is friendly and their Pizzas are without a doubt the best

He
Review №23

Relaxed venue with fair ambiance and good food. Excellent woodfire pizzas. Friendly staff. Loved it.

Ca
Review №24

Always good food. Pizzas are awesome and the gorgonzola snails are the best around!

Jo
Review №25

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere excellent service.

Li
Review №26

👌

Da
Review №27

Lovely authentic Italian food. Home made pastas are delicious as everything else. Highly recommend

Tr
Review №28

Andreas Cafe has excellent food and service.The staff and owner are very friendly, helpful and accommodating.The vibe of the restaurant is excellent.I have been a frequent customer for years because of the quality of the food and service which is exceptionally outstanding.The specials are great and are a real value for money.The owner Andrea is very friendly and cares about all his customers, which is what I would expect in a Family run Italian restaurant.I will definitely continue to dine at the restaurant.

Cr
Review №29

Awesome Ambiance....Warm Friendly Family run Restaurant...Attentative Watrons, Great Service, Seriously Excellent Food...whats Not to like...???My advice...try it....!!! Youll Like it...👍🏻

En
Review №30

Had great Brekkie nice atmosphere catching up on my Italian with Andrea

Pa
Review №31

If you like olives, capers and anchovies then the Siciliano pizza cant be beat.

Al
Review №32

Food very good and typical Trattoria great family dining.

pa
Review №33

Ordered for the second time from this place and was absolutely disappointed. This time I wasnt happy at all, didnt receive what I expected and the food was cold and didnt taste great.The pizza base was to dry and the toppings separated from the pizza. I had guests over and was utterly disappointed that I had put this food on the table.The pasta i ordered didnt have enough Sauce and it wasnt creamy which by the way you pay extra for. Which I wouldnt have minded if I actually got it.When it was Cafe Italia it was the best, great service and good quality food. The order was always correct and hot. Cant say the same for Andreas Italian Cafe.If there was a minus star I would have definitely chosen this option.I did not call the restaurant because it would not have changed anything.

Jo
Review №34

Awesome food excellent service

Ga
Review №35

Great service in a warm inviting atmosphere. Pizzas are awesome 👌

Ma
Review №36

Andreas food is delicious

Ch
Review №37

Best Pizza in Durban

Sc
Review №38

Had pasta some months ago and it was average, definitely not worth returning for. Decided to try the pizza last week and was disappointed with both my orders. Base was dry and separating from the toppings. Margherita was terrible and the cheese seemed subpar and cheap. For the same price you can get a far better dish elsewhere. Not sure how there are so many high ratings!For comparison we had a Margherita from another Italian place this week and it was fantastic, worlds apart from the one at this restaurant.

MA
Review №39

Food was great

RA
Review №40

Best service and the FOOD was GREAT!!!

Ca
Review №41

Food and staff was very good. I had the pasta and it was delicious! Not too expensive either.

Ed
Review №42

Im a regular customer ,have tried most the items in the menu and all to my satisfaction. From pizzas been the best in town to the wood oven grilled chicken my favourites! Well done guys👍

Pa
Review №43

Always great pizza! And Pippa is awesome (,)

Su
Review №44

Pizza was great. Interesting toppings and two portion sizes. Very disappointed though, the online menu reflects a special, but after the meal we were informed that the special had non-specified T&Cs, and we had to pay full price.

li
Review №45

Been a regular supporter of you restaurant in the past more on the take away than visiting, only because I enjoy a bottle of wine and legally you are not supposed to drive? The last couple of takeaways have been disappointing because of the time it takes to deliver and standard of food. Tonights meal however was the clincher, told it would take 35 minutes took 1 hour 10, The pizza was dry and insipid looking, pity it used to be so good. Another customer lost.Posted by Clyde Becker.

Ph
Review №46

Andreas is a restaurant of old friends, new friends, families and everything in between... at Andreas even their numerous regulars become famiglia. If it is impersonal service that you are looking for... then this is not the place. If you are looking for a dining experience that is relaxed and unrushed with only the best and most delicious food coming out of the kitchen... then this place wont disappoint.

Ma
Review №47

Easy atmosphere. Easy access. Reasonable pricing. Low carb pizza base if requested!

Je
Review №48

We held my Dads 90th Birthday Lunch at this restaurant on 7th September. The venue was great, food was delicious and the function was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Andrea, his sons and all the waiters were friendly, helpful and attentive. This is our local restaurant and we have always enjoyed the food on offer and had good service. Thank you to Andrea and his team.

an
Review №49

A very poor experience as this place had been recommended. The service was very poor, the food came late and when the owner was approached he was rude and asked me to never come back to his restaurant. In my opinion 0/10 !

Ro
Review №50

The quality of food served at Andreas is consistently great-definitely the best Italian food in town. Friendly, attentive service adds to the charm of this cosy restaurant. Feels like home! Definitely my go to place when I need to relax and unwind.

Hy
Review №51

I placed an order for delivery and it was the fast meal ever delivered! Great job Andreas! The pizza was also amazing!

Da
Review №52

Lovely friendly atmosphere and great food. Well done and thanks for a very pleasant evening.

Fl
Review №53

Lovely Italian crispy-crusted pizzas. Relaxed atmosphere and most obliging staff.

Gr
Review №54

Melenzani was very good. Pizza and chicken dish were tasty.

Je
Review №55

Good service awesome food. Convenient . Close to home. Delivery service available

Er
Review №56

Fantastic food, company and ownersBeen in the industry for years, what an intersting personMust go there

Ro
Review №57

We are regulars at Andreas Italian cafe. (Literally daily!) We are always welcomed with friendly, happy faces, and given top notch service! The food is incredible and always delicious, the warm friendly atmosphere makes us feel like family! Im Italian and I know Italian hospitality! Thats what you will get at Andreas! We do not frequent any other restaurants anymore as we can not get the same quality of food, excellent prices, amazing service and a friendlier welcome. Forza Italia! 😆. Truly the best Italian restuarant in town!

Pa
Review №58

The food is excellent. If you want a great pasta try Andreas

Ph
Review №59

Great customer service by staff and they food so nice I have enjoyed it

Tr
Review №60

Great food and great service always

Al
Review №61

Fantastic food, extremely friendly staff. Can get quite busy, be sure to make a reservation for larger parties.

Ma
Review №62

Delicious

Ki
Review №63

Info: REPLIED TO OWNER COMMENTVibe used to be good...Its not the same anymore..There is no hope !I am actually sitting here and experiencing the service!Its not worth it anymore!!Unpleasant- Unprofessional- waste of my MONEY!GLAD REALITY COMES OUT!I have to put my own meal in the take away boxes, pack it. Do everything on my own then why dont I go to the kitchen and bring my own meal and eat it and put the plates back in the dish washer!I hope the owner realises this ! And also sees this.Answer to owner Comment -(1) I never mentioned that it is a street side restaurant(2) I never expect a street side service by not even asking the waitress to pack the food in front of me - which I didnt.(3) If waitress can be unprofessional - then it is not the clients fault to accommodate any kind of service which he/she is paying for.(4) If staffs dont want to lose their job and lie about the client as mentioned in your comment - that I asked her to pack in front of me then am sorry that it should itself explain to everyone- why from 4 stars it went to 1 star and why would I even ask her to do that ? It was a SIMPLE REQUEST - CAN I HAVE THIS AS A TAKE AWAY.(5) I understand its your family business and you will go to any extent to preserve it and keep its name BUT - making a comment such as WE ARE NOT A STREET SIDE RESTAURANT - which I never mentioned in my review makes sense how you think of your clients/customers review(6) All you could have typed was Sorry for the inconvenience which could have done the damage control. But now its to another degree of how you think about CLIENTS By saying its not a street side restaurant.(7) YOUR RULES were collapsed yesterday evening by your own waitress who Apparently accuses the Customer - but hey its not her fault -- its always the customers fault!! - I also paid for my meal, didnt walk away.(8) You have never seen me in restaurant - its pity that you never saw the 4 STARS that I had gave few years ago - and watched you every time when I came in sitting in my usual spot as yesterday when you are walking in and out, aswell as when you sitting in your family owned restaurant .(9) I dont dispute the food but I surely dispute the service provided by your waitress which she can defend by saying anything she wants to but the reality will be a reality.(10) Its also BAD and SAD that I feel family owned restaurant is RACIST towards me by replying less and ATTACKING more with a UNPROFESSIONAL comment- OUR RESTAURANT IS NOT A STREET SIDE RESTAURANT AND WE DO NOT PACK FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS AT THE TABLE & SERVICE IS BAD IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT(11) I am not a South African or from South Africa. As a foreigner I represent each individual from my country. And I will make sure that this remark from the Family owned restaurant is passed on to the High Commission of India so that every one knows how the family owned Restaurant behaves with its clients and how the service is.(12) If your waitress cant understand a simple request then please advice I will pay her school fees where she can go and study/learn how to understand a request and carry it forward.This is how a Customer replies in a civilized manner to a comment made by the Owner.

Cr
Review №64

Great Food, Nice Ambiance, Friendly Staff and Excellent Service...what more could one ask for when out for the evening...?

Ky
Review №65

Had the most amazing pizza delivered to our home , the pizza was delicious thank you the staff at Andreas Italian cafe for great food , best pizza in Durban .

Be
Review №66

Brilliant. Wonderful music from Cream and Scream, great pizzas and super host.

Ru
Review №67

Down to earth real people there to serve you exceptional Italian cuisine at a price everyone can afford. Thank you Andrea

An
Review №68

Excellent service & good value for fab food

Ch
Review №69

Your food is still amazing. Now I want to try the DELICIOUS linguine picante that was my favourite 15 years ago.

Ca
Review №70

Lovely little Italian restaurant. Fantastic pizzas and the snails are amazing!

Ma
Review №71

Really happy with the service provided. The Patagonia pizza on the day was exceptional

Ni
Review №72

Absolutely brilliant food. Best service.

He
Review №73

What a lovely evening. Food was terrificService gets 10/10Atmosphere greatMy favourite restaurant

gr
Review №74

Great food, always a winner

Jo
Review №75

Good service and the best pizzas in town

An
Review №76

Excellent food, great vibe and Andrea our host is amazing. My favourite restaurant!

Ca
Review №77

Ultimate dining experience, food was excellent.Owners presence adds that personal touch. Will definitely be back.Well Done Andrea.

An
Review №78

Nothing beats their calamari salad!

Mi
Review №79

Great little family owned and run trattoria. Luciano, Marcello and Andreas you guys rock!The Tre Funghi pasta was hands down the best pasta I have had.

De
Review №80

What an awesome experience .Andrea made us feel so at home.food was brilliant .will definitely be back .keep up the good work Andrea😘😘

Co
Review №81

Fantastic Italian hospitality. Great food. Great value.

Wy
Review №82

Great pasta! I can definitely recommend Andeas cafe.

De
Review №83

Good views and good food

Mu
Review №84

Very good menu of Italan food.Excellent take away service.Speciality Pizzas.Value for money

Ga
Review №85

Lovely atmosphere with wonderful staff and the food was divine.

Ev
Review №86

Wonderful, excellent service. Very good prices 👍

Fr
Review №87

What a little gem of a place the passion for there food you can taste in every bite

Br
Review №88

Very nice Italian restaurant. Good value and good food

Ma
Review №89

Love eating at Andreas. Food and staff are great

Li
Review №90

Absolute Gem. Best Italian Ive had in a long time!

Br
Review №91

Great food & attentive owner

Jo
Review №92

Great Italian trattoria - friendly welcome, good food, efficient service.

Sa
Review №93

Amazing coffee and brilliant atmosphere

Da
Review №94

Good food and well priced

Ma
Review №95

Good pizza. Good Pasta. And excellent delivery service.

Pe
Review №96

Seafood Pizza (our favourite) had prawns chopped up into tiny peices per slice (instead of 1 large prawn per slice.1 very off sour muscle that I spat out. Also usually 1 muscle per slice - we got 3 instead of 8 in total tonight, but did not eat the other 2 after the 1st one being off.Traditional ham alfredo was tasteless with copius amounts of tastless black mushrooms and no visible ham to speak of. When ordering a ham alfredo, the restaurant manager should perhaps, before recommending the tradional alfredo, advise that this is a tasteless mushroom lovers dish - something that my 13 year old is not!Any food critic tasting it would have given this dish a scathing review; and I sincerely doubt that the owner would subject his family or friends to this dry tastless rubbery serving.The bacon, avo and feta pizza was okay, but was ruined when our guest asked us to identify what the black stuff was on her crust - which was a long peice of caked dirt (stuff you find on a fan or in a vacuum cleaner.R360 later - complete waste of money.

Fr
Review №97

Great hosts: Andrea, his sons and staff. Delicious food ... always.

Sh
Review №98

Great food and service always!!!

Ma
Review №99

Always very good superb service and food

He
Review №100

Good food and good service!

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  • Address:11 Browns Drift Rd, Umgeni Park, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.andreascaffeitalia.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 31 563 0333
Categories
  • Italian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:10AM–9PM
  • Saturday:10AM–9PM
  • Sunday:10AM–9PM
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