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Top 10 (and some more) Places to Eat in Naples

luca — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:49:59 +0000

As we all well know, food is extremely important for Italians, and it should be for any foreigner visiting Italy too. Yes, the pizza is fantastic but Naples has a load more to offer than just that; from fried street-food to gourmet modern takes on age-old recipes, one thing you can guarantee from a few days in this city is that you’re not going to go hungry…

So just to get your tastebuds going, here’s our tips!

Italian and Traditional Napolitan Cuisine

$ Trattoria Nennella

I’m not sure where to begin. Nennella is crazy, chaotic, fun, and bizarre all at the same time. Not for people who want to have a quiet romantic dinner for two, but absolutely for anybody who wants to have a true Neapolitan experience with true Neapolitan food cooked by a team of seven brothers; the most Neapolitan of Neapolitan hosts. This is not meant to put you off; more to encourage you. And so should the price. There are no prices on the handwritten, daily-changing menus but a brother will give you a grand total on exit of around €10-15 per person for a 4 course dinner and as much wine as you can possibly get down you. Nothing extremely special on the food front but an unbeatable price, and the entertainment is included…

http://digilander.libero.it/trattorianennella/nennella.htm

$$ Timpani e Tempura

Something a little special and certainly off the beaten track. The restaurant only opens at lunchtime and seats less than ten (squashed) people but serves up some of the most traditional of traditional recipes, some of them originating from recipes researched by the head chef from as far back as the 16^th century. In the old town, near Piazza Dante.

http://www.timpanietempura.it/main.htm

$ Trattoria del Buongustaio

Tiny and always packed, this little trattoria in the market area of Montesanto offers again traditional Neapolitan ‘cucina’, at a low price. Perhaps the highlight is the frittura mista (fried seafood) or the seafood pasta. Reassuringly un-tourity.

$$ Hosteria Toledo

One of our very favorites. Run by an enthusiastic family, this little place tucked just into the Spanish Quarter off the main shopping drag Via Toledo, serves up fantastic traditional Neapolitan specialties like Ragu and Polipo all’Insalata (octopus salad)

$$ L’Osteria della Mattonella

Located in a more up-market area of Naples, between Piazza Plebiscito and Chiaia, La Mattonella offers an excellent ‘Genovese’ (pasta with onion sauce and chunks of beef, my personal favourite, just don’t expect to get lucky after eating it…) or Meat with Ragu sauce.

$$ La stanza del gusto

For those who want something a little more modern, sick of the same old Italian dishes this eatery offers modern twists on old classics and a very good cheese board. Also plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.

$$$ Palazzo Petrucci

Set in a historic ‘Palazzo’ of the same name, on the side of the San Domenico Maggiore church in the heart if the historical centre, Palazzo Peutrucci is one of Naples’ most famous and most exclusive restaurants. Not cheap, but for the quality and originality of the menu, and considering it’s Michelin star status, the 40 euros you pay for the tasting menu could be a lot worse.

http://www.palazzopetrucci.it/home.html

Pizzerias

Word is that anywhere trying to charge you more than €3,50 for a Margherita is not worth it. The top three places mentioned here won’t sell ANY pizza for more than €6….

$ Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo

The queue is constant for a reason: this is the best pizza in Naples. Cripsy crust, thin base and delicious toppings. Grab a beer and stand out front until your name is called, it’s worth the wait.

$ Pizzeria Da Michele

Still probably the best known outside of Naples, especially thanks to it’s mention in that film starring Julia Roberts…. Da Michele still continues to serve up their two pizzas; the Marinara and the Margherita to an exceptional standard.

$ Pizzeria Di Matteo

They haven’t tried to refurbish this place.I’m glad they haven’t and they don’t need to; they serve up the best Ripieno and fried tit-bits in town. Try the melenzane fritte and panzarotti before delving straight into the Pizza.

Our wildcard:

$$ Fresco

Relatively very modern, this pizzeria is making a big name for itself. It’s along the seaside, near the Castel dell’Ovo and is a lot flashier than any of the other place listed here. Don’t let this put you off though. Prices are a little higher: on average €1 more per pizza but the view is beautiful and the result just as delicious.

Pastries and Other Sweet Stuff

$$ Scaturchio, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore www.scaturchio.it/

$ Pasticceria Mary, Galleria Umberto, at the entrance from Via Toledo

$ Pasticceria Moccia, Via San Pasquale, 77, 80121 Napoli

$ Pintauro, Open since 1785, Via Toledo 275 http://www.pintauro.it/

Icecream

$ Fantasia Gelati Award-winning Icecream on Via Toledo. Always open. Make sure you try the ’sorbetti’ as well… www.fantasiagelati.it

$ Gay Odin On Spaccanapoli, the famous street in the Centro Storico, some of the best gelato in town. Via Benedetto Croce 61 http://www.gay-odin.it/

Fantasia Gelati

vicki — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:10:40 +0000

Fantasia Gelateria is known as Naples’ best gelateria. There is no right or wrong time to enjoy one of these tasty Italian treats. We recommend at least one visit since they use only the best quality prime materials in the production process. Of course, the most important ingredients are love and passion. The gelateria’s fruit specialities are the public’s favorites.

Fantasia not only offers gelato, but also ice cream cakes, filled cakes and other wonderful goodness. Being that it is practically a commodity of Italian culture you will be happy to know that a handful of loose change should get you a small gelato, which includes a choice of two flavors. If your sweet tooth likes a challenge, you can dare yourself to try “un brioche con gelato”, which is basically 2 huge scoops of gelato sandwiched between a giant brioche pastry.

The closest Fantasia Gelati to the hostel is at 381 Via Toledo across from the Banco di Napoli. The best part about this fantasy is that it is open late!

Pasticceria Mary

hh — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:05:29 +0000

Just inside the entrance of beautiful shopping mall Galleria Umberto from Via Toledo, the city’s main shopping street sits the dinky Pasticceria Mary. Mary sells all the local sweet specialites, here’s our little guide for what to ask for!

Babà: a little cake baked in the oven and then covered in rum

Sfogliatella Riccia: shaped a bit like a shell, this pastry is crunchy on the outside and filled with lovely sweet ricotta on the inside

Sfogliatella Frolla: a similar kind of thing but with shortcrust pastry as the shell

We reccommend trying AT LEAST one of each, but don’t blame us if you feel a bit queasy afterwards…

Around ten minutes walk from the hostel, get onto Via Toledo and walk towards Piazza Plebiscito, it’ll be on your left hand side, just inside the impressive Galleria Umberto.

Hosteria Toledo

hh — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:32:58 +0000

Go. It’s really good.

A little bit more expensive than just grabbing a pizza but you won’t regret it. Hosteria Toledo offers all the local specialities of pasta, meat and fish, and you’ll still be able to eat a couple of courses with a glass of wine for about 15 euros. My favourites are the Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams), the Bruschetta al Pomodoro (tomato bruschetta) and the Carne al Ragu (meat in sauce…doesn’t sound so special translated, huh). Good idea to ask what the daily specials are too.

mmmmmmmmm…………..

Also, helpfully, they have a website (although not so helpfully only in Italian) which gives you a little taste of what they offer.

http://www.hosteriatoledo.it/

You’ll find this little trattoria in the Quartieri Spagnoli area of town, around ten minutes walk from the hostel. Once you’re on Via Toledo, the main shopping street, take a right when you get to the Banco di Napoli and you’re there!

Via Giardinetto a Toledo, 78
80133, Napoli

Reviews Of Naples Restaurants

adventuregirl — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:01:07 +0000

To make things a bit easier for you to understand all the great culinary options available while you are in Naples, we’ve compiled links to some great third-party reviews and articles from travel guides and experts.

If you see something you like, stop by the front desk of the hostel and talk to one of our well-trained staff/travel advisors and get a custom map with directions for getting from Hostel to your destination.

Reviews Of Naples Food

Fodor’s Reviews Of Naples Food

Travelmuse Food Options

Gino Sorbillo Pizza Naples

adventuregirl — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:38:51 +0000

Gino Sorbillo has long been considered one of the top pizzerias in Italy. Terrific ingredients, wood-fired oven and recently renovated interior combine to provide the best atmosphere and “vibe” of any Naples Pizzerias. Sorbillo’s family-run establishment and has an extremely open 2nd floor which is always crowed. Expect long wait times unless you arrive at 7:00PM. If it is full and you aren’t willing to wait for space, a good alternative is Di Matteo Pizza, located just down the street from Sorbillo.

But please note that 3 pizza shops carry Sorbillo name on Via dei Tribunal. Make sure to look for the crown and correct address listed below. The best pizzas here are the standard Neapolitan pizza, but Sorbillo has a tasty Pesto Pizza and dozens of choices. Of all the pizzerias in Naples, this location provides the best atmosphere and open-seating.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun. (except Dec.) and 2 wks in Aug.

website:	http://www.accademiadellapizza.it
address:	Via Tribunali, 32
phone:	+39 081 446643

Other Information

Facebook Page For Gino Sorbillo

Da Michele Pizza

luca — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:11:33 +0000

Considered by many to be one of the top pizzeria’s in Italy, Da Michele focuses its decades of expertise (it opened in 1870) on two simple pizzas: the margherita and the marinara. With its quick service and tasty food, this is a pizzeria you can’t miss if spending 1-2 days in Naples. Pizzas start at 4EURO, slightly more expensive than Gino Sorbillo or Di Matteo.

How To Get To Da Michele Pizza from Hostel Of the Sun

Via Cesare Sersale 1, Spaccanapoli

Visit their website {Da Michele Official Site}

Di Matteo Pizza

luca — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:06:01 +0000

Di Matteo Pizza

Di Matteo is the pizzeria of choice for multitudes of locales and the large crowd gathered around the storefront is a strong sign that the pizzas inside are worth pursuing. Located on the famous Via dei Tribunali in centro and the city’s historical center, you can purchase a pizza and eat on the street, or climb inside and claw your way to an available table. Pizza’s start at just 3EURO.

How To Get To Di Matteo Pizza From “Hostel of the Sun”

94 Via Tribunali

Naples

39-081/455-262

Video Of Di Matteo Pizza

Nennella

luca — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:50:06 +0000

Representing the essence of Naples life is this dynamic and memorable dining establishment. If you have 2-3 nights in Naples, make sure to plan an evening trip and catch a 4 course meal for 10EURO. It’s rather impossible to try to and prepare you for your experience at Nennella, but you can be sure it will be unlike any you’ve had.

Waiters bada-bing their way around to tables, turn on music and request guests to join them in an impromptu dance, while yelling orders to the cook. Immerse yourself in a dining-environment which brings to life eating dinner within a chaotic Italian family. If you don’t find yourself laughing at some point during the night, you shouldn’t be allowed to travel in Italy.

How To Get to Nennella from Hostel of the Sun

Vico Lungo Teatro 103-105, Centro Storico

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