PASTICCERIA CARRATURO

An institution of the sfogliatella which is located near Porta Capuana, a stone's throw from Piazza Garibaldi and just outside the historic centre. Legend has it that the pastry shop was founded in 1837 by the pastry chef Carraturo, who specialized in the preparation of sfogliatella riccia (puff pastry). According to history, all of Naples came to taste it. Today, it is the fifth generation that kindly welcomes visitors tempted by one of their delicious Neapolitan pastries.