What to eat in Naples
The city of pizza has a lot more to offer than that.
What to try
Pizza Napoletana
Soft dough with a puffy edge, baked in a wood-fired oven. The classic orders are Margherita or Marinara.
Pizza fritta
A fried, calzone-style pizza filled with ricotta and salami. Very filling and often very cheap.
Frittatina di pasta
A fried bite of pasta with béchamel. Typical street food.
Cuoppo
A paper cone of fried food (seafood, vegetables, croquettes). Perfect for eating on the go.
Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti with clams. A classic dish from Naples' seafront tradition.
Ragù napoletano
A tomato sauce simmered for hours with meat, traditionally on Sundays.
Sfogliatella
A pastry with flaky layered dough filled with ricotta and semolina. Comes in two versions: riccia (crisp) and frolla (softer).
Babà
A light, spongy cake soaked in syrup and rum, often served with cream or fruit.
Caffè napoletano
A strong, creamy coffee, often already sweetened. Naples also keeps alive the tradition of caffè sospeso, a "suspended" coffee paid for in advance for someone else.
Suggested places
Pizzeria Da Michele
A historic pizzeria, with a queue. Almost only Margherita and Marinara.
Sorbillo
On Via dei Tribunali, one of the best-known.
Pizzeria Di Matteo
Also known for its fried pizza.
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
A historic café on Piazza del Plebiscito. Pricier, but with real style.
Attanasio
Known for its warm sfogliatelle, near the station.
These are well-known spots, not a sponsored list. Hours, prices and queues change, so check before you go.
A few tips
- Many pizzerias have a queue in the evening. Try lunchtime or early afternoon instead.
- Coffee in Naples is usually drunk standing at the counter, and is cheaper than sitting at a table.
- Street food (cuoppo, pizza fritta) is a good, affordable option for lunch.