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Eat like a Neapolitan

Food

15 experiences in Naples, picked by people who live here.

In Naples people eat standing up, in the street, at any hour: folded pizza (pizza a portafoglio), frittatina (a deep-fried pasta cake), a cuoppo (paper cone) of fried bites, a warm sfogliatella, babà. The problem isn't finding food, it's knowing where. The tours we've picked sort that out: a local guide, six or seven tastings in the right shops between via dei Tribunali, the Pignasecca market and the Sanità, two or three hours on foot. Alongside the street food walks you'll find the slower things: lunch at a winery on the slopes of Vesuvius, aperitivo with meatballs in Piazza Bellini, a pizza crawl. Each one shows the platform's price and our own verdict on its page.

Frequently asked questions

Food in Naples: the things people ask us most.

How much does a street food tour in Naples cost?

Most guided tours with tastings cost between 25 and 70 euros per person and last two to three hours. The price covers the guide and all the tastings; you usually finish without needing dinner. Winery lunches on Vesuvius, with transport and wine, cost more.

What do you eat on a food tour in Naples?

Almost always folded or fried pizza, frittatina (a deep-fried pasta cake), taralli (crunchy savoury rings), mozzarella, something sweet like a sfogliatella or a babà, and a coffee or a limoncello. Each page lists the tastings included. If you have food intolerances or are vegetarian, say so when you book: not every tour can adapt.

Is a street food tour better at lunchtime or in the evening?

At lunchtime the markets are open and the fry shops are cooking non-stop; in the evening the Old Town is livelier and the tour ends nicely with a drink in Piazza Bellini. Either way, arrive hungry and don't book a restaurant straight after.

Are food tours suitable for children?

Generally, yes: there's little walking between stops and the food goes down well at any age. What matters is the length: anything over three hours gets tiring with small children. Each page shows the duration and group size, and almost all activities can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.

What’s on in town right now?

Festivals, markets, concerts and exhibitions in Naples, day by day. Pick your dates and see what’s on.