It absolutely is your moral imperative to go to Naples, Italy for pizza, but it is also your moral…read moreimperative, to go to Naples and enjoy a sfogliatelle! Antico Forna is literally the place to go for this delectable and delicious pastry. They are located fairly close to the train station, and definitely off the beat and path, but literally anyone and everyone that knows how amazing this place is, and they will be there. You should see the line lol. Don't let that intimidate you, jump in line like everyone else, because you absolutely will be thrilled that you did. You will want to order one of everything, and I can't say that I would blame you. If I could go back every day, I absolutely would. The Sfogliatelle is served, warm, and the light flaky pastry crust is everything. Order more than you want, or need, and thank me later. There isn't a place to sit, there isn't a place to wait, it's pretty much completely take away. Have I said how amazing this place is?! I found the people to be extremely friendly that worked there, and they were extremely patient with my questions, and my ordering lol. Mangia!

I finally made it here before leaving Naples, and I'm so glad I listened to the locals! It's…read moreconveniently located right near the train station, making it an easy and essential stop-by. The Sfogliatella completely blew my mind. The flakiness was incredible, and the level of sweetness was a perfect match for my cappuccino. It is truly a must-have in Napoli! On the other hand, the Babà was just okay for me and wasn't quite my favorite compared to the pastry. Just a heads-up: the line is usually long, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time. My only regret is that I didn't buy a second sfogliatella for the road!

Before boarding our ferry to head back to Sorrento, we stopped here for some treats. I headed right…read moreto the pastry counter to get a sfogiatell, my favorite pastry and in Southern Italy you can find them everywhere. Lucky me! The shell was crispy and the ricotta inside scented with hints of orange was creamy and delicious. Eating it while taking in the scenery, the boats in the harbor, the sherbert colored buildings, the cliffs rising from the water - it was Heavenly. My friends all got gelato, small cups with two flavors. Pistachio and coffee were two of the faves, both intense in flavor. My friend who gets coconut anytime it's offered said it was fantastic.

More like a 3.5, but I rounded up. The pastry cream here is excellent. I had the cream puffs and a…read morecannoli. The later had a slightly odd crust. It had a cracker like bite and taste, a tad more than other vendors, but this is more like a sit down or take out. A few tables outside, but not the most scenic.

Handed down from one generation to the next in Corso Garibaldi, Pasticceria Bellavita (or Bellavita…read moreSrl Bar Pasticceria) is a historic Pastry Shop along one of Naples' busiest commuter corridors, and frequented mostly by locals it is lining several shelves that guests will find items largely rooted in tradition. More sizable than the average Neapolitan Pasticceria, and recently renovated such that the interior appears modern with comfortable seating, it is from at least sixty Pastries ranging sweet to savory that guests are encouraged to choose beginning at 06h00, some sold by weight but most including a weighty Turnover filled with Pork and Cheese a very good deal. Said to celebrate street food, many locals downing a shot of Espresso and exiting with Cornetti wrapped in a napkin, fans of the Italian's idea of Croissant will find two sizes to choose from, a large with Apricot Jam pleasing but a bit too moist while specimens filled with Panna and Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread were better. Also enjoying Nutella at the center of a Sandwich Cookie, its Pistachio counterpart equally well-crafted, fans of Poppella's Fiocco will find Pasticceria Bellavita's slightly less dainty while their Sfogliatelle comes crisp with plenty of candied Orange making for a particularly tangy center.

Service is not the best if you're an American tourist but all that matters are the desserts! Of all…read morethe gelato places we went to in Italy, this one had the best pistachio flavor by far. It literally tasted like pistachios finely mashed into a creamy cup of perfection. It was more dense than the others we've tried but not as thick as ice cream. We also got a mini palmier that was delicately sweetened with sugar and flaky. I'm so glad we dropped by because the pistachio gelato we got a couple blocks away at Il Gelato Mennella was awful and their staff were incredibly rude. I will be stopping by again before I leave Naples!

This place deadass has some of the best gelato I've ever had. Staff wasn't down with my shit but…read moremost staff members in Naples weren't when it came to American tourists. Still went here two days in a row for their hefty scoops. Would highly recommend.

The final stop of our food tour, this was gelato. Several different delicious flavors available and…read moreI opted for the crostata di fragoline. It's made from their wild strawberry tart so there were strawberries and pieces of pie crust in there, it would almost be like a cobbler for Americans. Absolutely delicious and it's only a bummer that because we were here at 12:00 noon, the place was absolutely packed with every table in use. Friendly service and a good portion, I'd have this again for sure. [Review 19216 overall - 367 in Italy - 186 of 2023.]

Looks like this is chain in Naples, but overall it's really good. Staff was on top of everything…read more Mostly cake and ice cream, but that's not a bad thing. Taste of the food was great. A nice little spot to take a break at.

Came here to pick up dessert for a luncheon. This place was recommended by a local for getting…read moreregional specialties to Naples and Italy. Everything was beautifully displayed in the glass cases, with the sweet stuff in the front of the shop, and the savory things in the back. The staff was very friendly and helped us pick out a cake and pastries that would transport well under the hot sun. We got mini Sfogliatella Riccia & Sfogliatella Frolla and a chocolate cake with nuts in it that kind of reminded me of an American brownie.

If you want to be treated and ripped off like a tourist this is the place to go. The coffee was…read moreburnt and instead of the usual 1 euro per coffee they charge 2.5 euros, pastìccini at 5 euros a pop, no air conditioning inside with 40C heat... it's a rip off stay away, there are plenty of great alternatives all around.

Il fiocco di neve con crema al cioccolato è spettacolare. Un morso di paradiso! Personale gentile…read moree proprietario simpatico. Assolutamente da non perdere!

Best known for their signature Fiocco, Pasticceria Poppella was born in Naples around 1920, and…read morestill family owned in the Rione Sanità Neighborhood it seems as though Ciro Poppella and Salvatore Scognamillo's brand has rarely slowed but only become more popular following renovations that make the store stand out from crowded surroundings. Held in high regard by Neapolitans, and equally famous with tourists, it is at Via Arena della Sanita' 24 that visitors will find bright lights from 06h00 to 22h00 daily, staff the perpetually smiling sort with English fluency that makes ordering easy. A full-service eatery with al fresco seating, it is across tiered-shelves that Poppella's good are displayed, usual suspects such as Cannoli and Tiramisu offered alongside Loaves of Bread, Entremets and Viennoiserie. Not a place for the indecisive, though fair prices and smaller-sized versions of Pastries such as Lobster Tails full of Chocolate allow guests to order a variety, it was in exchange for €10.90 that seven items were plated and served alongside Espresso, both Baba gone in two-bites and the one soaked in boozy Syrup less sweet than many. Of course serving Sfogliatella, though not warm-to-order like Napoli's best, it was once shattering layers were separated and citrusy Ricotta consumed that Fiocco di Neve took center-stage, the "Snowflake" introduced around 2001 surprisingly light despite Fillings of Pastry Cream and Cheese in a variety of flavors from which the original Vanilla reigned supreme.