Category: Al Firenze

Al Firenze is a long-standing, family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria in La Lucia (Umhlanga/Durban North area), established in 1990. It specializes in authentic wood-fired thin-crust pizzas, fresh seafood, pasta (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), and quality meat/poultry dishes, served in a relaxed, welcoming setting with indoor dining, a covered verandah, and a private dining room (La Sala, seating up to 36).
The short blog post you linked highlights it as a local favorite and lists several popular wood-fired pizza options:

Tre Colore: Bacon, avocado, and feta on a traditional margherita base.
Capone: Parma ham, fresh rocket, and cherry tomatoes.
Quattro Stagioni: Salami, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives.
Veneziana (often spelled Venezia): Grilled chicken, mushroom, red onion, and fresh chilli.
Natal: A local twist with ham, prawn, banana, and chilli.
Marinara: Fresh prawns, mussels, calamari, and capers.
Brucciaculo: Signature house favorite for spice lovers—strong chilli with savory meat toppings (typically including Bolognese elements, pineapple, capers, onion, and chilli; avocado optional).

These align closely with the restaurant’s menu. Other classic pizzas include Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Quattro Formaggi, Napoletana, and Vegetariana. Prices for pizzas generally range from the low-to-mid R100s for basics up to around R200+ for premium/seafood versions (e.g., Capone listed around R235 on the site; exact current prices vary and are best checked online). The thin bases are hand-stretched and finished in a wood-fired oven.
Key practical details

Address: 21 Ray Paul Drive, La Lucia, Durban / Umhlanga, 4051.
Phone: +27 31 572 5559.
Website: alfirenze.co.za — for dine-in reservations, full menu, online ordering (collection/delivery), and functions.
Hours (approximate; confirm as they can vary slightly):
Lunch typically 11:30–14:30 (or to 15:00 on Sundays); dinner from ~17:00/17:30.
Longer dinner service on Fridays/Saturdays (often to 21:00–21:30). Open 7 days a week. Closed between lunch and dinner service.
Facilities: Convenient parking, wheelchair access, outdoor trampoline for kids, family-friendly, takeaways/collection, delivery options (including via platforms like Uber Eats), and corkage available.