Locanda del Cerriglio

Situated between Piazzetta di Porto and Vicolo di Santa Maria la Nova, Locanda del Cerriglio has its roots dating back to the late 1300s. However, it was in the 1600s that its fame spread, becoming a rest stop for great artists and intellectuals such as Giovan Battista Della Porta, Benedetto Croce, Antonio Genovesi, and Caravaggio. During one of his stays in Naples in 1609, Caravaggio was assaulted as he left the locanda.

After long being used as a warehouse, it reopened as an inn only in 2014, following a decade of restoration. It preserves the original ancient hall, the vaulted underground cellar, and the rooms on the upper floor. Its soul also remains unchanged, continuing to be a meeting place for intellectuals and artists who always appreciate the traditional Neapolitan dishes on the menu.

La Bersagliera

Overlooking the Borgo Marinari pier, this place was born in 1919 from Donna Emilia Del Tufo, known as La Bersagliera. In her humble home, she began to prepare meals not only for her large family but also for sailors. Over time, the area became a tourist attraction, and her simple, genuine cuisine won over more and more customers, making the restaurant one of the most famous in Naples.

Today, it is listed among Italy’s Historical Venues and over the years has hosted famous people such as Ingrid Bergman during the production of Roberto Rossellini’s film ‘Journey to Italy’ in 1954, and Marcello Mastroianni who dined alongside Jack Lemmon while they were in Naples working on Ettore Scola’s ‘Macaroni’.

Pruneto 1944

In 1944, when it opened on the hill of Posillipo, it was a simple tavern with a rooftop garden graced by lush plum groves. Unfortunately, that beautiful outdoor area is no longer there today, but its typical Neapolitan cuisine, fresh and genuine, has remained unchanged and has become a staple in the area.

Linguine with sea urchin pulp, the famous lemon and shrimp risotto, fresh squidink fettuccine with a seafood sauce, not to mention the catch of the day: all expertly prepared by chef Gigi Cotugno and accompanied by excellent Campanian wines.