Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Naples is a beautiful historic city located in the southern part of Italy. Known as Napoli in Italian, the city is famous for its culinary culture. There are many tasty Italian dishes originated in Naples, from the world-famous Neapolitan Pizza to the tasty sfogliatella. These traditional foods of Naples make this city a paradise for foodies, especially for Italian food fans.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the best and most popular traditional dishes from Naples, according to various sources, Tuesday (3/2/2025). Get ready to uncover some tasty, mouthwatering dishes that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
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1. Neapolitan Pizza
The world-famous Neapolitan pizza is originated in Naples, Italy. The thin-crust pizza topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and olive oil. The pizza is traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven. The result is a slightly charred, soft and chewy crust.
2. Sfogliatella
Sfogliatella is a classic pastry dish from Naples. The pastry is shapped like a shell. It's filled with sweetened ricotta cheese, semolina, cinnamon, eggs, sugar, and andied citrul peel. There are two version of Sfogliatella in Naples. The first one is Riccia, which features a flaky, layered pastry shell that is shaped into a shell-like form. . The second one is the Frolla, which features a smooth, shortcrust pastry shell.
3. Pastiera
Pastiera is a classic dessert from Naples. It's a sweet pie-like treat made with cooked wheat grains, ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and candied citrus peel. The filling of pastiera is poured into a pastry crust, baked until golden, and often dusted with powdered sugar. Pastiera is known for its creamy texture, nutty flavor from the wheat grains, and delightful citrus aroma.
4. Buffalo Mozzarella
Mozzarella di bufala, or buffalo mozzarela, is a special cheese from Campania region of Italy. The cheese is made from the milk of Italian Mediterranean buffalo. The cheese only made in Campania region, including Naples, to guarantee its quality and originality.
5. Calzone Pizza
Calzone Pizza is a unique pizza from Naples, dating back from the 18th century. Instead round pizza, calzone has half round shape which is made by folding the pizza in half. The pizza is filled with salami or ham, and cheese, such as ricotta, pecorino, or mozzarella. According to Taste Atlas, the calzone pizza is designed to be eaten while walking or standing.