Naples is known worldwide for its art, its liveliness, its folklore,its narrow and crowded streets, but also for its cuisine, its smells.
When one thinks of Neapolitan cuisine, the first things that come to mind are pizza and mozzarella, in fact, they are among the most well-known, beloved, and sought-after dishes in the world when one travels to Naples.
But Naples is so much more, the city offers so many culinary specialties that reflect the history and culture of this beloved city. Exploring the city’s culinary varieties is a real treat for the senses and a discovery of authentic and traditional flavors. So the next time you travel to Naples, remember to go beyond pizza and mozzarella and discover the many culinary delights this city has to offer.
Here we will take you on a discovery of the most appetizing dishes you can eat on your visit to Naples, from the classic pasta dish to cuzzetiello.
Cuoppo of Sea or Land
Unmissable on visits to Naples is the sea or land cuoppo, an absolute must for all lovers of fish and more. Hot, with an intoxicating aroma, you can find it in all the narrow alleys of Naples. In fact, it represents the symbol of Neapolitan street food known all over the world.
Freshly cooked with high quality ingredients . You can find it in the fish version with squid, shrimp, cuttlefish, anchovies, seaweed fritters. Or in the land version with crocchè, chips, arancini, battered vegetables.
All strictly served in a paper cone.
Neapolitan Pasta and Potatoes
Well yes, another dish you can eat in Naples that fully reflects the city’s culinary tradition is pasta and potatoes.
A dish that you will be able to find in all the old taverns in the city.
From simple preparation but delicious flavor. A rich dish that is much appreciated not only by the Neapolitans themselves but also by the many tourists, it has now become in high demand and a must when visiting Naples.
A traditional dish made with pasta, potatoes, tomatoes, but very often enriched with the addition of provolone cheese, which makes it even tastier and more flavorful.
The Montanara
Another dish that you can eat in Naples and is typical of street food is montanara.
It is a variation of pizza, which instead of being cooked in the oven is fried, making it soft and tasty at the same time. An innovative and unique version of the classic pizza, with the addition of really tasty ingredients, from buffalo mozzarella to oregano to basil.
Montanara is a unique taste experience worth trying during a visit to Naples
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The cuzzetiello
Ancient and typical Sunday dish for all true Neapolitans. Cuzzetiello is spreading as a dish of excellence in Neapolitan street food. Tasty, flavorful and traditional in its classic version.
The name cuzzetiello is meant to indicate the end part of the pane cafone stuffed with different ingredients.
There are only so many variations of cuzzetielli that you can try in Naples. From the classic one made with Sunday ragout, to one with broccoli and sausages. Or even stuffed with meatballs.
A real treat for the senses for all lovers of bread and traditional cuisine.
A take-away dish to be eaten quietly on your feet or sitting along the magnificent Via Toledo, where there are a number of places that specialize in the preparation of cuzzetiello.
