The best meals in Naples often come without fanfare: a chalkboard menu, a crowded room and a plate of something unforgettable. This guide rounds up the trattorias and tavernas we love most for classic Neapolitan cooking.

From humble 18th-century street food to a high-end ingredient in Michelin-starred kitchens, we trace the rise of taralli, Naples’s much-loved snack.

Amidst the roaring and loud Naples centro storico, the Locanda Gesù Vecchio's twin venues are a haven of authentic, well-crafted cuisine, where great classics are matched by intriguing culinary discoveries rooted in local tradition.