Antica Trattoria e Pizzeria da Peppino — Restaurant in Naples

One of very few restaurants in Naple's centro storico on Christmas Day Eve, so I cannot complain too much. I saw the lights and banners up a side street in Quartieri Spagnoli from Via Toledo, so I went to have a look. The lights were on, but the place was empty at 7:15PM, not unusual by Italian standards. A guy at the door said: "prego, prego", which means "you're welcome ... come in here and spend your money tourist".

I walked in and they sat me at a table, but the way they were looking at each other, whispering, and people (employees) putting their coats on and leaving, I had the feeling they were closing so I asked if I was still welcome. "Si, si" (yes, yes) I was told, so I waited and waited and waited while employees came and went. I did not feel very welcome and not having seen a sole in 5 minutes, got up to leave, but the cameriere (waiter/server) came back, ensuring I was welcome, so I sat back down.

The Insalata Caprese (€8) sounded good, so I told him I would start with that. A quizzical look came over his face, he turned around, went to the kitchen, and came back saying "la mozzarella e finito" (the mozzarella is finished "gone"), So I ordered the Bruschetta (€2). I am glad it was only €2 because it was one large slice of bread cut in half, grilled, brushed with garlic and topped with chopped cherry tomatoes, oregano, and EVO. Not bad, not great.

I decided to try one of my childhood favorites as my main course, Pasta e Fagioli (€10 - aka Pasta "Fazool" in my family and Neapolitan dialect), but this version had mussels, which I also like but never had in pasta fazool. The serving was massive with every type of leftover pasta in the house and cannellini beans in a broth of tomatoes and olive oil, but I could not find any mussels although I could smell them. I finally found six or seven single shelled mussels, a bit stingy based on the €10 price tag (pasta fazool is a peasant dish and usually very cheap). The flavor was OK, but bland, so I asked for some grated Parmigiano which helped immensely. I used the bread, from a bag again, to "fare la scarpetta" or "make the little shoe", a Neapolitan phrase that means that you use the bread to mop up sauce from the plate or bowl and shove it in your pie hole.

The 1/2 liter of house wine was €5 (it was €2.50 at a trattoria down the street the night before) and the carafe was not even full, and the "coperto" (cover) was €2, bringing the total to €20.50, not a terrific bargain for what I got and what I got was not all that impressive. I did not feel very welcome here, but will give them an extra Bomb for being open on Christmas ... grazie mille!

CombatCritic Gives Antico Trattoria da Peppino 6 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More...

Me and my girlfriend are tourists that were looking to eat the best pizza in this area , asked locals where is the best pizza and got located to this particular pizzeria. The tables seemed nice had a nice red table cloth and prepered 2 plates , walls and everything around were charming. We were worrying why here are so few tourists maybe the food is not great here? But we took the risk and ordered pizza margharita and also 1 lemncello spritz to try it. We waited around 10 min for margharita to be served , so it came quicker than we thought. It looked spactacular, ingriediants looked fresh tomatos, moccarella, basil, and of course the crust was baked perfectly. The taste was rich of each flavour you can imagine on simple pizza margharita. 😍❤️🤍💚 this place will have a special place in my heart because it was the best margharita I tried in Naples. And if you are looking to eat good pizza i tottaly recommend trying this pizzeria. Don't fall for marketing that other pizzerias have you will wait in line and will get burned pizzas . Try this pizzeria and you will know what im saying. Thank you Antica Trattoria e Pizzeria da...

Antica Trattoria e Pizzeria da Peppino is a gem nestled in the bustling streets of Rome. From the moment you step inside, you're transported to a cozy corner of Italy where the aroma of freshly baked pizza and simmering sauces fills the air.

The ambiance is quintessentially Italian - warm, inviting, and brimming with character. The rustic decor, complete with checked tablecloths and vintage photographs, adds to the charm of the place.

Now, let's talk about the food. Oh, the food! Each dish is a masterpiece crafted with love and tradition. Whether you're indulging in their heavenly pizzas, savory pastas, or mouthwatering antipasti, you can taste the authenticity in every bite.

Whether you're a local or a visitor exploring the streets of Rome, a meal at Antica Trattoria e Pizzeria da Peppino is an absolute must. Trust me, you'll leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and memories to cherish forever. Buon...