La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria — Restaurant in Naples

Food - Food was absolutely fantastic. All four of us ordered different pasta dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place for their food as it couldn't have been better. Bread brought to the table with olive oil and basaltic was ok, it was all the ends of the bread which was so hard to chew we had to leave most of it.

Service - The service was not the best but they were very busy and I feel we were not given the same attention as other tables around us. One of our party members did not get their meal until the rest of us were almost finished and I had to flag down the waiter to get an update.

Atmosphere - It was a really nice spot that spilled out onto the street like most restaurants here but unfortunately for us we were given a small little table for the four of us that was at the edge of their outdoor dining area. We had cars back up to us to the point I had stand up and Vespas zipped by my back the entire meal. The table must had been a folding card table because it was a foot or so shorter than all the rest of the tables. I would not recommend this restaurant to seat anyone in the future at the table or space that we were sat at.

Overall - Food was great but server was overwhelmed with the number of tables he had which I feel led to our overall experience. We should not have taken the table that was offered because it was not suitable for any family of...

Claudio and the staff at this little gem in Napoli were absolutely incredible. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with warmth and attentiveness that made the evening so special. The food? Out of this world!

We started with sautéed clams—an incredible seafood dish that we could have eaten in endless amounts. For the main course, I had the rigatoni ragu with onions, which was light yet hearty, perfectly balanced in flavor. My husband went for the traditional calzone, and it was delicious beyond words! The inside was filled with an incredible mixture of cheeses that made each bite irresistible. I found myself constantly reaching for more of his plate.

To top it all off, we ended the night with a glass of limoncello and explored their fantastic wine selection. Located close to the port, it’s an ideal spot for cruise-goers. The party doesn’t start until 8 pm, but when the locals begin to join, you know you’re in the right place. By 8:30 pm on a Tuesday, the restaurant was packed with both tourists and locals.

Come hungry, because everything on the menu is worth trying! The vibe was relaxing, and it was one of those perfect evenings where you simply sit back and enjoy. I don’t usually write reviews, but this place truly deserves one. You won’t go wrong with any choice here!

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A Memorable Slice of Italy: My First Experience in Naples

Visiting Naples had been a lifelong dream of mine, and I finally got the chance to experience it. Naturally, my first stop was to try an authentic Margherita pizza. We found a charming little restaurant and eagerly ordered. The pizza arrived, looking absolutely perfect, and we couldn't wait to dig in.

Just as we took our first bite, a man—Francesco—came rushing over, gesturing wildly in that wonderfully expressive Italian way. He was practically shouting for us to stop eating. We were caught off guard, unsure of what we had done wrong. Francesco, however, quickly composed himself, smiled warmly, and asked if it was our first time eating pizza in Italy. We sheepishly nodded yes.

Francesco then did something I'll never forget. He gently poured olive oil over our pizza, smiled, and said in the most sincere tone, "My good friend, you don’t eat pizza in Naples without pouring olive oil on it!"

It was such a small gesture, but it made the experience unforgettable. So, if you ever find yourself in this fantastic restaurant, be sure to wait for Francesco to bring the olive oil—trust me, you don’t want to miss out!

Everything about this place was incredible: the food, the atmosphere, and especially Francesco. I can confidently say it was the best meal I've...