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!

Dropped by on a Sunday morning around 9:30am, since I was in the area and recalled this name coming…read moreup as one of the spots that served single slices of pastiera, which is baked ricotta cheesecake* with wheat berries, flavored with orange essence and bits of candied fruit (orange in Scaturchio's case). Traditionally this is eaten during Easter time, though this bakery carries it off season too. Though I carried it around for several hours in my bag, the texture was still pretty good at the end of the day, moist, strong citrus in the flavor department. Lightly sweet and rich from the ricotta. The wheatberries add a slight chewiness to the texture. They also carry a variety of other traditional desserts like rhum baba, sfogliatelle riccia and frolla, zeppola di San Giuseppe, coda d'angostura (lobster tail), cannolo Siciliano and others. The shop isn't large, pasty displays on the right, register on the left. Seating outside in the open plaza across the walkway. Service was just ok, I wouldn't say it was stellar. The ladies at the counter seemed in frowning moods, not exactly welcoming. When I didn't know to insert cash into the machine to pay, she just pointed at it until I got the idea. *I'm unsure why no websites refer to it as cheesecake and instead call it a pie or dessert filled with a ricotta cheese mixture. It looks and tastes essentially like a type of cheesecake to me...the overwhelming ingredient is cheese. Feels kinda misleading to not classify it as such bc I was under the impression that there would be more crust as a pie, of which it barely had any.

If you want the crispiest, flakiest, and freshest Sfogliatelle, this is the place to be. They have…read morelots of outdoor dining space right at the Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Great place to take a break and chill.

Dessert before dinner, always a winner…read more Ok that's not really a saying, though on the evening I dropped by La Sfogliatella Mary, it worked out! With Naples being the birthplace of sfolgiatelle, this shop (or stand really) popped up on several travel websites as one of the better places to try this local pastry. Located at the western entrance to the Galleria Umberto I arcade, it's a popular stop for both locals and tourists. While there wasn't a line, a steady flow of people came by to pick up treats. On a Saturday evening the crowds were out in full force, though since they close at 8:30pm, around 8pm they were starting to prep for closing, taking out some of the remaining pastries from the display. Fortunately I arrived when they were still taking customers, and the cordial staff was quick to grab a sfogliatelle riccia €2.50, ask if I was eating it here or taking it to go, heating it up slightly then passing it in a wax paper wrapper sprinkled with powdered sugar. While it looks similar to a lobster tail pastry, the texture is different and they originate from different parts of Italy. This spot offers both types of sfolgiatelle--the Riccia version: deep-fried, layered, with a crunchy outer shell shaped like a conical shell, and the Frolla version: similar filling with a tender short crust pastry shell in a rounded dome shape. Both are served warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They also serve a variety of other traditional baked goods like pastiera, baba rum, zeppola forno, frolla sorrentina. Biting into the sfolgiatelle, the crunch factor was immediate, nothing subtle about that first bite of texture! The fragrance of orange permeates thru the ricotta filling, I'm a fan citrus infused desserts and really enjoyed the tidbits of candied orange peel and brightness coming thru. There was a generous amount of filling inside, so generous I wish there was more shell to balance it out! It was also on the richer side, especially with the pastry being fried, and the shell felt a tad more oily than I prefer. In general, from eating at other pasticerrias several days in the region, seems the typical sweetness level is greater than I'm accustomed to. That being said, I still ate almost all of it, and was glad for the opportunity to drop by and try this!

A very small venue located in the Galleria Umberto. I highly recommend the the Sfogliatelle La…read moreFrolla. I love the ricotta and soft dough and citrus blended together. I am not ready to give up donuts, but this was a wonderful venture.

I thought the gelato being in tins would be good so I was going to let the poor service slide…read moreBut damn that ice cream was bad I threw it away Come to think of it , when I arrive "first" I was serve second since her friends showed up Absolutely rude

The gelato was creamy and delicious. Both flavors I tried (Mennella's specialties) were quite sweet…read morebut they complemented each other. Didn't seem anyone tasted the flavors before ordering? They just knew what they wanted and went for it. The cashier couldn't be more disinterested in serving customers. When we were waiting for my receipt, she picked up her phone and started scrolling. The gelato melted pretty fast! I rushed eating it because I didn't want most of it to end up on the ground. There were a few benches outside the shop.

I don't know what I can add to the already long list of accolades, but Anthony Bourdain and Phil…read moreRosenthal weren't wrong. This place is wonderful. The pastries are delicate and flavorful, filled with creamy ricotta, marzipan, or fruit. We shared the famously famous sfogliatella and enjoyed very crispy bite. We also shared a wonderful dark chocolate bit called Ministeriale, filled with a liquor of some sort. It was worth every penny and calorie. Don't hesitate to stop in - famous, yes. Crowded, maybe. Delicious - absolutely!

Best Sfogliatella in Napoli....usually a line but well worth the wait...significantly more…read moreexpensive at the outside tables than inside Highly Recommended

Gran Caffè Gambrinus is a must-visit if you're in Naples. Open since 1860--before Naples was even…read moreofficially part of a unified Italy--the historic cafe has been serving guests for more than 165 years and has welcomed everyone from artists and writers to politicians and royalty. The beautifully preserved interior, with its marble, chandeliers, frescoes, and ornate details, is reason enough to stop in. We visited later in the evening and were pleasantly surprised to find no line or wait. It was a bit confusing at first. There's a few different areas to order and a separate line/section if you want to dine-in. We dined in and got seated at a table right away, but I imagine it's much busier during the day/peak hours. Though there is plenty of seating inside and outside. We ordered a variety of pastries, including the maritozzo con la panna, a sampler platter, sfogliatella, and the famous Delizia al Limone. The Delizia al Limone was what I ordered and was light, fresh, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The lemon flavor was perfect and I was perfectly happy with my choice. The menu also includes coffee, espresso, cocktails, sandwiches, and other light bites. What impressed me most was how affordable everything was, especially considering the stunning setting and the café's reputation. I am from Hawaii though where everything is twice the price, so that may be subjective. While takeout is available, I'd recommend dining inside if you have the time. The atmosphere is part of the experience, and it's worth slowing down to appreciate the history and beautiful art inside their historic walls. Gran Caffè Gambrinus is absolutely worth adding to your Naples itinerary. Between the rich history, beautiful interiors, delicious pastries, and surprisingly reasonable prices, it's easy to see why it has remained one of Naples' most beloved institutions for well over a century.

It's very beautiful in here yet also very busy. There are 2 sides dine in and to go. I opted to go…read moreas I just wanted pastries. It was a little confusing but be sure to order one the kiosk theb stand in line. I got the pistachio cannoli and a strawberry tart. I think i expected more they looked so delectable in the display window. The cannoli was decent but I wasn't a fan of the strawberry tart it had a strange after taste almost wax like. The location, pricing and beauty are worth a visit. Maybe I should have tried something different like a cupcake or bread

Gay-Odin is a chocolate shop that continually shows up on gelato shops to try in Napoli. Chocolate…read moreand gelato makes it a must try for me. I had the Nocciolato flavor which is hazelnut and chocolate and another dark chocolate flavor I can't remember the name of. So creamy and rich with a great depth of chocolate flavor. I had it in a cup but it did include a small cone as well. The staff was friendly and since the shop is small there is no seating inside but there are plenty of places you can enjoy your gelato outside. I ended up going twice while I was in Napoli.

In my 2 weeks around Spain & Italy, this was the best gelato I've tasted. I was sharing a cup but…read morethen had to come back 5 mins later to get my own His recommendation, which was the chocolate and almond/hazelnuts were top notch!

We were drawn in by the alley patio ambiance, and WOWed by the pizza and wine. Two pizzas along…read morewith a bottle and a half of wine for €28 sealed the deal! We're only visiting Napoli for a couple days, but absolutely going back to try the desserts!

Made a quick stop by here due to every restuarant closing for dinner prep at 4pm. Ordered 3…read moremargarita slices and a spinach pie along with a glass of chilled white wine (very appreciated). The establishment is clean, simple and very nice. You can sit where you please and a paper placemat with utbesils packed in paper envelopes are placed. They play really cool Italian music and serve different pizza varieties in addition to pastries. We we served by an older gentleman who was very nice and I liked him. I think this place is worth the stop for a quick bite in between touring. The older gentleman so sweet made it worth it. :)

This is a small but busy place, with a nice ambience. Our waitress spoke English…read more We ordered the NYC cheesecake, apple pie & milky cake. Everyone was happy with their choice. We would certainly come back here again!

Super cute spot serving American-style breakfast, which is a rarity in Naples! I've been craving…read moreeggs for breakfast for days, and was finally able to satisfy my omelette craving here. They also do lunch and dinner. They have a nice selection of teas. Their specialty, however, is the bakery galore! Cakes, cupcakes, shakes... any sweet dessert you desire, is available here. The ambience is beautiful--lots of bright colors, flowers and fairy lights! Very cute and chic decor.

Sitting in a dark and humid apartamento round a little table eating sfogliatelle the size (and…read moreweight!) of bricks with two Sofia Lauren look-alikes espousing the virtues of our sfogliatelle while the radio murmers "honesty is such a lonely word" against the hum of scooters and the constant din of inconsequential arguments drifting from the street. A scene like this can only happen in Naples. The substantial yet delicate (it's the subtle hint of orange blossom that does me in!) sfogliatelle held in such high esteem? From the age old sfogliate Napoletane, Pintauro across from the elegant Galleria Umberto (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/80613-Galleria-Umberto-I-Neapel) . And what could make such a deliciously Neapolitan moment even more luscious? To get up from that little table amble down the apartamento's half-finished stairwell and trot along the cobbled streets with these belle napolitane , pass the shrines and the trash to another little table at a quaint and noisy pizzeria (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/576785-Manfredi-Naples?hide_related=true) where alici and pizza fritta and glorious moscardini affrogati await!

Pintauro has existed in this location since the 18whatevers and for good reason. This is the best…read moreplace for traditional Neapolitan pastries such as sfogliatelle, caprese, mostaccioli, roccoco' (at Christmastime only) and others. I make a pilgrimage here everytime I'm in town.