
Away from the hustle and bustle, with a terrific terrace overlooking the bay, this understatedly posh establishment is perfect for a romantic candlelit...
Via Marechiaro 127
This excellent trattoria on the fringes of Forcella has a limited lunchtime menu and a more elaborate selection in the evening. Traditional favourites such...
Piazzetta Crocelle ai Mannesi 1
There's no seating inside Caffè Amadeus, but plenty of tables set out on busy Piazza Amedeo make this a good place at which to observe the youth of Naples...
Piazza Amedeo 5
This is the closest thing to Neapolitan home-cooking you'll find. There are six menu combinations, none of which costs over €10, with different specials...
Via della Sapienza 40
Chalet Ciro is one of the greats of the Neapolitan ice-cream scene, and locals travel all the way across town to eat here; expect a queue for pastries on...
Via Francesco Caracciolo

A seriously minimalist traditional pizzeria, Da Michele serves two types of pizza (margherita or marinara), beer, Coca-Cola and water. Service is friendly...
Via Sersale 1

On the picturesque port where Roman fleets once moored, this tiny restaurant serves delicious but relatively pricey dishes made from fresh ingredients....
Via della Shoah 15
This small temple of top-notch gelato in the heart of the Centro Storico is a heavenly outpost of the revered, old-world Gay Odin chocolate factory. Gelato...
Via Benedetto Croce 61
A large selection of sweet and savoury food, tables outside, comfortable divans inside (a rarity), friendly service and daily newspapers make this bar a...
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 5/8
A straight meeting place for Naples' intellectuals, the Intramoenia - and Piazza Bellini in general - becomes a catwalk on summer evenings for...
Piazza Bellini 70
Situated opposite the Oriental university, Kestè is a bar, café, live music venue and restaurant all rolled into one. The attractive interior is on the...
Largo San Giovanni Maggiore 26-27
This unique double locale is dedicated to innovative culinary riffs on Campanian cuisine, conceived by flamboyant chef Mario Avallone. A move to new...
Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 100
Belle époque opulence and glorious bay views make the terrace here jaw-droppingly splendid; dress up and come for a special occasion. Service in the elegant...
Hotel Excelsior
Along with what is arguably the best espresso in Naples, Mexico also sells a wide range of excellent, freshly roasted coffee in gorgeous '50s-style...
Piazza Dante 86
This is one of the most famous cake shops in the city, with prices to match. Try the fungo al cioccolato (a mushroom-shaped choux pastry filled with...
Via San Pasquale a Chiaia 21-22