For a hot-out-of-the-oven sfogliatella, Naples's tasty ricotta-filled pastry, try the justifiably famous Attanasio (you can grab one as soon as you get off the train). Note, though, that this place is slightly hidden away off Piazza Garibaldi and shouldn't be confused with the touristy restaurant of the same name on the piazza itself.

After careful consideration and review-reading, we headed to Attanasio (Vico Ferrovia, 1-2-3-4, conveniently located near the train station). We were met with a long line of Neapolitans – good sign – and after a short wait were served sfogliatelle, still warm, stuffed with a cinnamon scented, canditi studded, ricotta filling. They were too good for words, and the same can be said of Attanasio’s baba’ al rum, a dessert that isn’t exactly my favorite (see above) but was made to perfection at Attanasio.

A few steps from the central station, this is an unmissable stop for anyone setting foot in Naples for the first time: the sfogliatelle are distinguished by a soft and fragrant ricotta cream, rich in taste and well-balanced. There are many other typical sweets, but nothing beats a freshly warm riccia, even better without powdered sugar. Attanasio – vico Ferrovia, 1 - facebook.com/sfogliatelle.attanasio?

Known for its diverse menu featuring a variety of pizzas, seafood dishes, and more, it offers a range of options to cater to different tastes. The restaurant is appreciated for its attentive service and affordable prices, making it a suitable choice for a satisfying meal. Attanasio Pizzeria provides a convenient and tasty dining experience, whether you’re in the mood for pizza, pasta, or seafood.

All the lovers of the sfogliatella know the Antico Forno of the Hot Sfogliatelle Fratelli Attanasio. It is not difficult to find it, just follow the scent trail that pervades the streets of the Central Station in Piazza Garibaldi. The small restaurant is a take-away bakery, famous for its irresistible crunchiness of curly and for the friability of the pastry always served freshly baked.

Let’s start off with a pizza place in Naples that we visit on our Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!. Naples Pizza Tour; it’s the wonderful Pizzeria Attanasio, which is closeby to the Sansevero Chapel Museum. The first time I ever visited Naples, I came here after getting a recommendation from a friend of mine.

Hop off the train in Piazza Garibaldi and welcome yourself to Naples with one of these delicious sfogliatelle. This is an absolute must for a fresh sfogliatella. Attanasio bakery has dedicated its production to sfogliatelle and runs its ovens all day long to constantly have a fresh batch.

If Gino e Toto Sorbillo has too long of a line, head here to Pizzeria Attanasio. It’s just down the street and most people won’t be able to tell the difference. This place opened in 1984, so it’s relatively new to the pizza game compared to the rest of the ones on this list.

A couple of traverses and you arrive at Attanasio, home to the city’s best sfogliatelle. You will be left in eternal doubt over whether to order one that’s riccia (a shell composed of thin puff pastry layers) or frolla (a soft, fluffy shortcrust pastry shell).

The most famous places where you can eat delicious Neapolitan sfogliatella are Sfogliatelle Mary, in Galleria Umberto I, Attanasio, near the Central station, and Pintauro, a typical shop specialized in sfogliatella frolla. You can find it on Via Toledo.

To dispel the doubt, you have to taste them both, several times.Get them from Attanasio, near the station: he bakes them all the time and they are always warm and fragrant. Alternatively, go to Scaturchio's or Pintauro's.

Sfogliatelle are native to these parts, and you won't find locals eating them anywhere but here. Ask for the crispy ones with the million layers, and try wait to get outside the shop before tucking in.

The debate rages on between riccia and frolla varieties, so try both at Attanasio in Vico Ferrovia to decide for yourself.