Naples is a mosaic of history, art, and culture. But for anyone visiting, there’s an experience as valuable as a museum or a panoramic view: Neapolitan street food. Intense aromas, authentic flavors, and traditions passed down through generations: walking through the streets of the historic center, every corner can become a culinary discovery.
In this updated 2025 guide, we take you on a journey through the best street foods you can’t miss in Naples.
Morning in the heart of Naples: Spaccanapoli & surroundings
The historic center is the ideal starting point. Walking along Spaccanapoli and Via dei Tribunali, you will come across some of the most authentic icons of tradition.
• Sfogliatella riccia or frolla at Scaturchio (Piazza San Domenico Maggiore) – Crispy or soft, warm and fragrant: a timeless classic of Neapolitan breakfast.
• Fried pizza at Zia Esterina Sorbillo (Via Nilo, 26) – Filled with ricotta, pork cracklings, and mozzarella: soft inside, golden outside. A true street food icon.
• Taralli with lard and pepper – Crumbly, aromatic, often enriched with almonds. Perfect to snack on while walking.
• Neapolitan ragù at Tandem – Not strictly street food, but an unmissable stop to taste ragù slow-cooked for hours.
Afternoon: art, walks & flavors
Heading towards Via Toledo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and the Lungomare Caracciolo, the city offers more delicious stops:
• The cuoppo (paper cone of fried food) – Mix of fried anchovies, squid, battered vegetables, croquettes, or rice balls.
• Neapolitan stuffed bread roll – Soft rustic bread filled with local cured meats and cheeses.
• Pizza a portafoglio (wallet pizza) – A pizza folded into four, eaten hot on the go. Quick, cheap, and extremely tasty.
New trends in 2025
In recent years, Neapolitan street food has also embraced new influences:
• Food trucks and gourmet corners in squares and markets.
• Vegetarian and vegan options, such as pizzas with seasonal vegetables and gourmet sandwiches.
• Street food festivals, bringing culinary celebrations to Naples throughout the year.
Sweet ending
You can’t leave Naples without trying one of its desserts:
• Babà – Soft and soaked in rum.
• Pastiera – With wheat, ricotta, and orange blossom, traditionally for Easter but available year-round.
• Graffa – A sugar-coated fried doughnut, best enjoyed warm.
Pair it all with a Neapolitan espresso, served in a small cup, strong and intense.
Practical tips for enjoying Neapolitan street food
1. Start early: pastries like sfogliatelle are best fresh out of the oven.
2. Follow the locals: if there’s a line, it’s worth it.
3. Bring cash: many vendors don’t accept cards.
4. Explore on foot: street food is discovered step by step.
5. Alternate savory and sweet for the full experience.
How to reach Naples from Al Chiar di Luna
Getting to Naples city center from our hotel is simple and convenient:
• By car: about 30–40 minutes (depending on traffic) directly into the city center.
• By Cumana train: from Torregaveta station, just minutes from the hotel, trains connect Monte di Procida with Napoli Montesanto, in the historic center.
• By private transfer: upon request, our staff can arrange a direct and comfortable service to Naples or the main city attractions.
Your stay at Al Chiar di Luna
After a day spent among alleys, squares, and flavors, nothing is more pleasant than returning to Al Chiar di Luna. Here you can relax with breathtaking views of the Gulf, enjoy an aperitif at sunset or a dinner with traditional dishes revisited, continuing the culinary journey that Naples has offered you throughout the day.
Our staff will be happy to recommend the best itineraries and the most authentic food stops, so you can experience your stay just like a true Neapolitan.