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$ | Centro Storico |
Every pizzeria along Via dei Tribunali is worth the long wait—and trust us, all the good ones will be jam-packed—but just one can claim to have served a U.S. president: Bill Clinton enjoyed a margherita here when the G8 was held in Naples in 1994. Today the superlative pizzaioli (pizza makers) turn out a wide array of pizzas, all to the utmost perfection. Skip the calorie-counting and try the frittura, and you'll be pleasantly surprised with this mix of Neapolitan-style tempura featuring zucchini, eggplant, rice balls, and more.
Via Tribunali 94, Naples, Campania, 80138, Italy
Known For
- Functional decor and pizzaioli working at front
- Funny pics of Clinton and the "Pizzaiolo del Presidente" Ernesto Cacialli in 1994
- Top value, including filling pizza fritta (fried)
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$$$$ | Mergellina |
Overlooking the beach at the 15th-century Palazzo Donn'Anna, the Michelin-starred Palazzo Petrucci doesn't lack for dramatic dining options. On three levels, one of which is their lounge bar, diners are practically on the beach, with a glass partition revealing the kitchens. Fortify yourself with a complimentary glass of Prosecco before agonizing between the à la carte offerings and one of the three menu degustazioni (from €90 to €150). A popular starter is mille-feuille of local mozzarella with raw prawns and vegetable sauce. The paccheri al impiedi (large tube pasta served standing on end) in a rich ricotta-and-meat sauce is an interesting twist on an old regional favorite. The interior is elegantly minimal; the culinary delights are anything but.
Via Posillipo 16b/c, Naples, Campania, 80123, Italy
Known For
- Fine beach dining
- Magical location
- Three tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2 wks in Aug. No dinner Mon.
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$$ | Chiaia |
In the evening, this fourth-generation fish shop becomes a trendy spot to enjoy an aperitif and a light meal. If you want to experience superb Neapolitan sushi and cold wine while sitting on a buoy stool, get here early: service is 7:30 pm–10:30 pm. A full fish lunch is served Tuesday–Sunday.
Vico Belledonne a Chiaia 27, Naples, Campania, 80121, Italy
Known For
- Pescheria counter displaying today's catch
- Intimate and small place, so get here early or call ahead for dinner
- Fish lunches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
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$ | Centro Storico |
Established in 1905, this Neapolitan institution on Spaccanapoli is a buzzy place to sample some of the finest pastries in town—plus it also makes classic savory dishes, ice cream, and mighty decent coffee.
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 19, Naples, Campania, 80134, Italy
Known For
- Sumptuous babà, sfogliatelle, and pastiera
- Ministeriale liquor-filled chocolates
- Zucchine a scapece, arancini, and other savory bites
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$$ | Posillipo |
Chic and charming Da Cicciotto corrals more than a few members of the city's fashionable set—if you dine here, there's a fair chance you'll find a Neapolitan count or off-duty film star enjoying this jewel with a tiny stone terrace (with seats and a canopy) that overlooks a pleasant anchorage. You can also opt for the large covered patio across the way and appreciate the outdoor setting at either lunch or dinner. Don't even bother with a menu—just start digging into the sublime antipasti and go with the waiter's suggestions. Cicciotto sits at the end of the same long winding road that leads to the famed 'A Fenestella restaurant and shoreline.
Calata del Ponticello a Marechiaro 32, Naples, Campania, 80123, Italy
Known For
- Fabulous views over the harbor and bay
- Freshest seafood
- Venue for a special occasion
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$$ | Chiaia |
Run by the Di Porzio family since 1916, Umberto is one of the city's classic restaurants, combining the classiness of its neighborhood, Chiaia, and the friendliness one finds in other parts of Naples. Try the paccheri 'do tre dita ("three-finger" pasta with octopus, tomato, olives, and capers); it bears the nickname of the original Umberto, who happened to be short a few digits. Owner Massimo and sisters Lorella and Roberta (Umberto's grandchildren) are all wine experts and oversee a fantastic cellar. Note that Umberto has been catering to diners with a gluten allergy, as well as to vegetarians for years.
Via Alabardieri 30–31, Naples, Campania, 80121, Italy
Known For
- Authentic Pizza DOC (smaller, with chunky cornicione rim)
- Charming hosts
- Classic Neapolitan meat sauce alla Genovese
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.
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$ | Toledo |
Named for Neapolitan character Pulcinella’s girlfriend, this gem is in the one-time oratory of the adjoining church, which became a sawmill in the early twentieth century. The high tufo arches and period fittings have been maintained, and the food is to-die-for----pizza is the popular choice, with an adventurous menu, and there is also a selection of pasta dishes. The owners grow much of the produce on their farm in nearby Sant’Agata dei Goti.
Vico Maddalenella degli Spagnoli 19, Naples, Campania, 80132, Italy
Known For
- Delicious pizza
- A step back in time
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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$$ | Posillipo |
This restaurant is perched overlooking a beach in Posillipo near the end of a long winding side road, and has long capitalized on its location. The landmark also comes with its own piece of Neapolitan folklore: in the 19th century the owner's great-grandmother Carolina was one day standing at the window (fenestella in the local dialect) and was spotted by musician Salvatore Di Giacomo below, thus inspiring the Neapolitan folk song "Marechiaro." Today, the restaurant is straightforwardly traditional, with comfortable decor and the usual suspects on the menu.
Calata del Ponticello a Marechiaro 23, Naples, Campania, 80123, Italy
Known For
- Part of the city's folklore
- Glorious views
- Close to the beach
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. Sept.–May
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$ | Santa Lucia |
If you're trying to keep to a budget but want to enjoy a seafood feast alongside the yachts of the Borgo Marinaro harbor, head to this former tobacco store. While your eyes feast on all the pretty boats, the Lungomare hotels, the Castel dell'Ovo, and Vesuvius, you can savor classic Neapolitan seafood spaghetti or an impepata di cozze (mussels with pepper and garlic). Or just opt for the special made with the fish of the day.
Via Luculliana 28, Naples, Campania, 80132, Italy
Known For
- Relatively inexpensive fare
- Port-side dining
- Family service
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$ | Mergellina |
In the Neapolitan smorfia, a list of numbers used to analyse dreams (and play the lottery), 50 means bread, and kalò is the Greek for good. And good dough is on the menu here, with this airy pizzeria gaining accolades since opening in traffic-busy Piazza Sannazaro in 2014—the New York Times hailed the pizza among the best in Italy. Along with all the favorites, third-generation pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo’s creations include a selection of vegetable pizzas with locally sourced toppings including cabbage, pumpkin, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and capers. The wine list is worthy of the best restaurants.
Piazza Sannazzaro 201/b, Naples, Campania, 80122, Italy
Known For
- Vegetable pizza
- A local favorite
- International accolades
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$ | Toledo |
Just off Via Toledo, this simple restaurant with outside tables in summer serves good pizza and other southern Italian favorites. Try the gamberoni alla Posillipo (prawns in a seafood sauce made with cherry tomatoes) or the pignatiello di mare (octopus, calamari, prawns, and other seafood on fried bread).
Vico Tre Re a Toledo 6, Naples, Campania, 80132, Italy
Known For
- Choice of pasta or pizza
- Lively outside seating area
- Convivial atmosphere
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$ | Toledo |
A hidden gem in the Quartieri Spagnoli, A Pignata is a favorite with locals for its typical Neapolitan cooking. Each antipasto of land and sea is a meal in itself, but save space for the grilled calamari or baccalà alla Siciliana, made with potatoes, tomatoes, olives, and capers. Wash it all down with a bottle from their extensive wine list.
Vico Lungo del Gelso 110/112, Naples, Campania, 80134, Italy
Known For
- Sumptuous local dishes
- Relaxed atmosphere
- A favorite with locals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Toledo |
Just off bustling Via Toledo on the basalti flagstones of a narrow Quartieri Spagnoli street, this small trattoria does superb-value, classic Neapolitan dishes. Take a seat at one of the small tables with checkered tablecloths and ask the amiable staff about the day's freshest seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes, while taking in the atmospheric surroundings.
Via Carlo De Cesare 14, Naples, Campania, 80132, Italy
Known For
- Homey place popular with locals
- Fresh seafood pasta dishes
- Veggie and gluten-free options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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$ | Vomero |
If you see a line of hungry-looking patrons between the Funicular stations of Toledo and Chiaia, you'll know you are close to Pizzeria Acunzo. To avoid anxious waits, many like to get here as soon as it opens at 7, just as the busier evening session starts. When ordering, note that few variations on the pizzas are permitted; but then owner Michele and his wife, Caterina, have been running the establishment since 1964 and have a tried-and-tested product, which is, as onetime diner Isabella Rossellini can confirm, fenomenale.
Via Cimarosa 60, Naples, Campania, 80129, Italy
Known For
- Signature pasta pizza pie
- Best pizza in Vomero
- New covered seating area outside
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 1 wk Aug.
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$ | Vomero |
At Ambrosino, ideal for a quick snack, you can take your pick of the pizzas and pasta dishes, or ask the owners to whip up a panino made from the excellent cheeses, vegetables, and meats on display. The uniformly high-quality ingredients make up for this place's spartan surroundings.
Via Scarlatti 49, Naples, Campania, 80129, Italy
Known For
- Local fare
- Its bustling atmosphere
- A quick bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2 wks in Aug.
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Favored by meat eaters who can't abide another bite of bream, this dimly lit cozy dining den is known for dishes such as tender carpaccio with fresh artichoke hearts. There are also excellent house-made pasta selections, including orecchiette with chickpeas or alla barese (with chewy green turnips), but the highlights are the extravagant grilled meat plates. Finish up with a babà or slice of pastiera for desert.
Via Monte di Dio 78, Naples, Campania, 80132, Italy
Known For
- A choice of quality meat dishes
- Art Nouveau decorative flourishes
- Superb, friendly service befitting the name
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and late July–early Sept. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
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$ | Centro Storico |
A vegetarian's paradise in a leafy courtyard, the menu here changes with every meal, depending on the season's produce. All ingredients are organic, as are the wines; try the grilled setan or the fried pumpkin in the late summer. The piatto unico (mixed plate) has up to seven different concoctions for those who want to try a little bit of everything.
Vico San Pietro a Majella 6, Naples, Campania, 80134, Italy
Known For
- Fine vegetarian fare
- Quiet courtyard location
- A respite from pasta and pizza
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$ | Piazza Garibaldi |
For a hot-out-of-the-oven sfogliatella, Naples's tasty ricotta-filled pastry, try the justifiably famous Attanasio. You can grab one as soon as you get off the train; this place is hidden away off Piazza Garibaldi.
Vico Ferrovia 2, Naples, Campania, 80142, Italy
Known For
- Tastiest sfogliatelle in town
- Oven-to-palate service
- A great spot for a quick bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Chiaia |
A fave with Via dei Mille shoppers is Bar Guida, which offers you not only the luxury of being able to sit down, but also has a decent range of savory light meals.
Via dei Mille 46, Naples, Campania, 80121, Italy
Known For
- Crostoni (tiny bruschette)
- Fresh pastries
- Efficient service
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$ | Centro Storico |
Stop in for one of the best coffees in town opposite the Roman marble statue of Egyptian river god Nile and marvel at the Pop Art masterpiece homemade shrine to football giant Diego Maradona. Appropriately bearing the colors of Argentina's flag, Napoli's adopted hero is flanked by San Gennaro and Nuestra Senora de Lujan, a clipping from La Gazzetta dello Sport (Sports Gazette), and an ampoule containing tears from the fateful year (1991) when the champion left Naples and his team's winning streak promptly ended.
Via S. Biagio dei Librai 129, Naples, Campania, Italy
Known For
- Sacro Cappella di Diego Maradona
- Great coffee
- Bustling atmosphere
