What to Eat in Naples

See Naples and die. The Italian city of Naples is undoubtedly the pizza capital of the world. Neapolitan pizza is such a phenomenon that it is registered in Italy as a “cultural heritage”. If you want to taste Michelin-quality food at a minimal cost, visit the pizzeria Da Michele. You can get a pizza here for around 5 Euros.

What to Eat in Naples:

  • Pizza Margherita. Neapolitan pizza is world-renowned, and Pizza Margherita is its most famous variant, which originated in Naples.
  • Sfogliatella. A delicate puff pastry filled with ricotta and candied fruit, originating from Neapolitan monasteries.
  • Babà al rum. A yeast cake soaked in sweet rum syrup, one of the symbols of Neapolitan pastry.
  • Mozzarella di bufala. Fresh cheese made from the milk of water buffalo raised in Campania, the region where Naples is the capital.
  • Caffè napoletano. Strong coffee prepared in Naples using a special method, often served in small cups.
  • Pasta e fagioli. A hearty soup made of beans and pasta, a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine.
  • Cuoppo napoletano. A cone filled with fried seafood and vegetables, a popular Neapolitan street food.
  • Pastiera napoletana. An Easter cake with ricotta, cooked wheat, and candied fruit, associated with Neapolitan Easter celebrations.
  • Zeppole di San Giuseppe. Fried choux pastry filled with cream, a Neapolitan dessert traditionally prepared for the Feast of Saint Joseph.
  • Struffoli. Fried dough balls coated in honey and decorated with sugar, a typical Neapolitan Christmas dessert.
  • Impepata di cozze. Mussels cooked with pepper, parsley, and garlic, a popular dish in Neapolitan coastal cuisine.
  • Gnocchi alla sorrentina. Potato gnocchi baked with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, named after the nearby town of Sorrento.
  • Casatiello napoletano. A savory Easter bread with eggs, cheese, and cured meats, a traditional dish for Neapolitan Easter breakfast.
  • Pasta al ragù napoletano. Pasta with a meat sauce prepared through long, slow cooking, one of Naples’ most famous sauces.
  • Friarelli. Wild broccoli typical of Campania, often served as a side dish with meat.
  • Taralli napoletani. Crunchy savory ring-shaped crackers, a popular Neapolitan snack and accompaniment to aperitifs.
  • Limoncello. A liqueur made from lemon peel, sugar, and alcohol, primarily produced in the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula areas near Naples.
  • Caprese. A salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, named after the island of Capri in the Bay of Naples.
  • Spaghetti alle vongole. Spaghetti with clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, a dish associated with Neapolitan coastal cuisine.
  • … and 25 more Italian dishes from the list: What to Eat in Italy.

Enjoy your food in Naples!

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