3 Best Eats Near Naples’ Train Station: Pizza, Pastries & More

We’re not shy about our love for either the city or the food of Naples. But we know that not everyone has time to spend a day or two there. We also know that many of you come through Naples if you’re going to Pompeii or the Amalfi coast. While switching trains at the Naples station doesn’t give you enough time to experience Naples’ art or archaeology, it does give you time to get at least a “taste” of one of the city’s best attributes: its food. So, here is our guide to the best eats near Naples’ Train Station.

Best Eats Near Naples’ Train Station

First stop, Da Pellone: Naples pizza done right

Why: Because you haven’t had pizza until you’ve had Neapolitan pizza, and this is among the best.

Time it takes if you’re speedy, including walking there from the station: 15 minutes (for takeaway), 30 minutes (to sit down)

Although many of Naples’ most famous pizzerias are in the centro storico, Da Pellone, one of the city’s best, is just a short walk from the train station. And if you’ve never tasted Naples’ pizza before, it’s a great place to start. Its pizzas are traditionally Neapolitan, with thick, airy crusts, huge portions (don’t be afraid to share!), fresh ingredients, and cheap prices (a margherita costs just 5 euros). So is the decor, which is no-frills and basic, and the clientele, which includes lots of locals.

Believe it or not, the service is so fast here, you can order and (if you’re fast!) eat a whole pizza in 15 minutes. We know because we just did it. It’s much more comfortable, though, if you have about a half an hour here. Don’t have that much time? No problem—just ask for a pizza to go (“da portare via”) and eat it on the train.

Da Pellone is located at Via Nazionale 93, an 8-minute walk from the station; when you exit the train station onto Piazza Garibaldi, turn right and then right again onto Corso Meridionale. Take your third left, which should be Via Nazionale, and Da Pellone is three streets up.

Second stop, Pasticceria Attanasio: the best sfogliatelle you’ve ever tasted

Taste a delicious Sfogliatelle. Photo by Megi meg on Unsplash

Why: the next of our Best Eats Near Naples’ Train Station is Pasticceria Attanasio, because they make some of the best sfogliatelle and pastries in Naples and many locals would argue that sfogliatelle are Naples’ best pastries.

Time it takes if you’re speedy, including walking there: 8 minutes if you’re walking from the train station, 15 minutes if you’re walking there from Da Pellone.

Naples’ pastries are just as famous as its pizza, and at Pasticceria Attanasio, you can see why. Although the bakery serves up several types of pastries, the thing to get, as the sign above the door saying “Sfogliatella calda” tells you, is sfogliatella, that traditional Neapolitan pastry made up of leaves of thin, crispy dough surrounding a semi-sweet ricotta filling. Ask for “sfogliatella riccia” if you want the traditional, ridged kind; the “sfogliatella frolla” is also amazing, but it looks more like a pocket of dough.

To get your hands on either one, both of which come fresh out of the oven before your eyes, go to the cash register first to pay and get your number, then wait until it comes up on the sign. This is a popular place, so be patient if it takes a couple of minutes. Although with the delicious smell of cinnamon in the air, we can’t complain.

Pasticceria Attanasio is located at Vico Ferrovia 1, a 2-minute walk from the train station; to get there from the station, just walk out onto Piazza Garibaldi, walking along the piazza on its northern side, until you see Vico Ferrovia on your right.

Third stop, Caffè Mexico: for a pick-me-up at Naples’ best-loved coffee bar

At Caffè Mexico, making coffee is a science

Why: Because you haven’t had coffee until you’ve had it in Italy’s south, and this is one of the best places to try it.

Time it takes, including walking there: 5 minutes if you’re walking from Pasticceria Attanasio or from the train station.

The coffee culture in Naples is unique even within Italy, so you’ll be spoiled for choice! Coffee competition is tough in this town, a city that prides itself on the virtues of the perfectly-made cup of espresso.

However, Caffè Mexico (Via Taddeo da Sessa, 77) stands a head above the rest. A favorite of Neapolitans and foodies alike, the coffee bar has not only your traditional espressos, but flavored coffees and hot chocolate, too. If you want the highest-quality coffee they offer, ask for the “Harem” coffee. And just be careful when you grab your cup; as per tradition for coffee in Naples, the espresso cup is hot.

FAQs – Best Eats Near Naples’ Train Station

Can I leave my luggage at the station while I get something to eat?

Yes. Napoli Centrale has a staffed luggage-storage service, Ki Point, in the station’s main train area near platform 5. The listed opening hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but check the station’s official luggage-storage information before travelling. Remember to allow time to collect your bags before boarding.

How much time do I need between trains to eat near Naples’ Train Station?

It depends on whether you want a quick coffee or pastry, a takeaway pizza, or a sit-down meal. Allow extra time for walking, ordering, queues, and getting back to the station. If you have a connecting train, check your departure platform on the station’s information boards and aim to be back well before departure. With a tight connection, it’s safer to choose food inside the station.

Where can I check train platforms/departure times at the station?

Check the electronic departure boards at Napoli Centrale for your train’s platform and any last-minute changes. You can also consult Rete Ferroviaria Italiana’s official station page, which links to live arrivals and departures. Don’t rely on a platform number seen earlier in your journey, as it can change.

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