Mamma Luciana’s is an Italian trattoria in Glenashley, Durban, where you eat homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas. The menu leans on Italian classics — spaghetti bolognese, seafood risotto, and pizza topped with salami or calamari. The kitchen makes fresh pasta daily, and the wood-fired oven gives the pizzas a crisp base.

The restaurant has a bar and an open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs at work. The deck offers sea views, and the dining room is bright and spacious. The menu reflects the owner’s Italian heritage, with dishes like arancini balls and veal escalopes.

The wine list includes South African and Italian options, with a focus on varietals like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage. The trattoria also serves desserts like tiramisu and chocolate brownie.

The restaurant opened in Glenashley in 2010, following its original location on the Berea. It remains a family-run business, with the owner’s son managing the kitchen.