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!

Wow!! I read the reviews and was a sceptic normally when u see a line it tells u that it's worth…read morethe wait. I was not sure being not from Naples but WOW!!! My mouth went in total shock once I tried 3 different pastries from here the crème that was used in these OMG! Worth the wait we went maybe 25 min before closing so the line was not that bad. I don't know Italian so I just pointed out what I wanted and got through the line fine. It's hidden on a back street and be prepared to wait on the street! Worth the wait if you are in Naples around Grimaldi stop!!!

Just happened to walk by here and then after looking at the place on my map I saw that I had it…read moresaved because it had a good Pastiera. Unfortunately they were all out on the Sunday evening when we went so ended up getting a different dessert. It was a of giant cream puff with some creamy filling inside. It was perfectly sweet and the puff was also fairly nice. A nice late night treat split between 4 of us.

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.

It's hard to miss when you're walking around. I have no idea how long they've been around, but they…read morelook like one of those "I've been around for 200 years but recently got a facelift" type of vibe. SFLOGLIATELLA is one of the signature items. It's crispy, thin, and has a crunchy texture. I sampled many of these throughout Naples, and liked the one from this place the most. Now that I think about it, it looks like a gigantic Turtle chip. Pro tip: go in the morning versus night time--it tasted way better fresh. Also, I think they can heat it up for you so that it's slightly warm. I got asked one time and not the second, so when they speak Italian and you have no idea what they're saying, just give them a nod. They might be asking if you want it heated up.

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!

Definitely the best Gelato in Italy! (We've tried a lot of Gelatos in Florence, Sorrento, Amalfi,…read moreRome) Nut & Chocolate flavor was the highlight! Husband, dad, brother and I all had the same one! It was so good, husband and I went back for a second cone after standing outside the place and finishing the first one. Also tried the Peanut Cream and Almond, Stracciatella and Cookies & Cream. All delicious and creamy flavors. One downside is that it looks like they give less volume of gelato if you take a single flavor instead of two different flavors (even if it's for the same small size).

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

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

Phenomenal a must visit while in Naples, Everything we ate or drank was 100% better than anything…read morewe've had in America, This is a beautiful looking building inside & outside, This is real Espresso!! The staff is wonderful helping us foreigners,

After a long day of touring Naples, we were looking forward to coffee and a snack at the legendary…read moreCaffe Gambrinus. We asked to be seated outside, and were shown to un tavolo per due. The outdoor seating area was covered, and it was nice to be out of the sun. There were 3-4 servers in the area, but each of them studiously ignored us. We sat. And we sat. And we sat longer. We tried to get the attention of a server, but to no avail. After 15 mins, we left. I do not recommend Gran Caffe Gambrinus in any way,.

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. :)

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.

It's ok.. I do recommend Birdy's to anyone. You can't be too picky since there are not too many…read moreplaces to have American style brunch in Napoli.. Also cakes are good too with little room for improvement.

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.