Forget the tourist traps and glossy pizza joints, this list is all about the real Neapolitan bites you grab standing up, on a busy corner, paper napkin in hand.
From fried crocchè dripping mozzarella to the legendary cuzzetiello stuffed with ragù, these are the spots locals actually crave when hunger hits hard.
Each one has its own story: a smoky fryer in a hidden alley, a salumeria that still wraps panini in brown paper, or a friggitoria where they call you amò before you’ve even ordered.
This isn’t just food, it’s Napoli at its most raw, loud, and deliciously fried.
Bring cash, skip the diet, and let the smell of fresh bread and ragù guide you.