Salotto Nunziata Archeologia in cucina — Restaurant in Naples

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Napoli – Salotto Nunziata Delivers a Masterclass in Culinary Elegance

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Napoli, Salotto Nunziata is more than just a restaurant—it’s a revelation. From the moment you step through its unassuming entrance, you’re transported into a space where time slows down and every detail is carefully orchestrated to create a symphony of flavor, hospitality, and atmosphere.

The ambiance strikes a rare balance: refined yet relaxed, sophisticated without pretension. Low lighting, creative and fun artwork, and interesting books everywhere set the stage for what turns out to be a remarkable dining experience.

Chef Gianmaria Garcia is not merely a cook—he’s a storyteller. Each dish that arrives at the table is a history lesson to the Roman times, told through impeccable technique and bold creativity. Local ingredients are elevated to celestial heights: Espuma of mozzarella with San Marzano tomato, an eggplant parmigiana in filo, zite genovese was silken and seafood so fresh it practically tells you which part of the Bay of Naples it came from.

Each dish was a perfect balance of texture, complex yet distinct flavors and classic technique. The service? Flawless. Attentive without hovering, informed without overwhelming. Chef Gianmaria exudes a quiet pride in what he does and rightly so.

In a city famed for its street food and rustic charm, Salotto Nunziata dares to take things to a higher plane—and succeeds spectacularly. It’s a restaurant that respects tradition while confidently forging its own path. Dining here is not just a meal; it’s an experience, a memory, a reason to return to Napoli again and...

GUSTATIO

POTATO AND OCTOPUS OCTOPUS*, STRACCIATELLA, LEMON ZEST AND MAYONNAISE WITH OCTOPUS BROTH 10

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA WITH RAGO, PASTA FILLO, PECORINO MELT AND FRIED PROVOLA 12

FRIED BACCALA*, CHICKPEAS, CUMIN AND LEMON 16

BEANS "ALLA VITÉLLIO", SAUTÉED CHICORIES CRUSK PEPPER AND BREAD CRUMBLE 12

POLENTA "GIULIANA" CAST OF PECORINO DOP, SAUSAGE AND UNCINATO BLACK TRUFFLE 14

SELECTION (what we think you should try!) 18

FIRST MONTHLY

GARLIC&OIL PACKAGES, MANTECATI WITH PROVOLONE DEL MONACO AND PEPERONE CRUSCO 18

TAGLIOLINI OF FRESH PASTA, NORMANDY SALTED BUTTER AND UNCINATED BLACK TRUFFLE 22

NANO RICE, PUMPKIN AND BLACK PIG SAUSAGE CREAMED WITH PROVOLONE AND LICORICE 18

GUITAR SPAGHETTONE IN CURTILLUS AND SHRIMP SAUCE* RED 28

MEZZANI "ALLA GENOVESE" (I) cooking hours) 14

SECUNDAE MENSAE

FURNACE FISH, OXYGALA SAUCE AND BAKE POTATOES 18

SEARED AND GRADIENT COD* WITH WHISKY AND FRIARIELLI CREAM 22

BLACK ANGUS CARPACCIO, GARLIC MAYONNAISE AND UNCINATED BLACK TRUFFLE 25

"CECI N'EST PAS UNE... BRACIOLA" (Fassona tartare, as if it were a chop) 22

PORK FILLET IN CRUST, "'LENTICULAME DE CASTNEIS" ANNURCA APPLE AND POTATOES 18

CUPPEDIAE......THE DESIRE

PROFITEROLES, LEMON CREAM, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND LICORICE 10

TIRAMISU CLASSIC 8

ECLAIR WITH BELGIAN MILK CHOCOLATE, SALTED CARAMEL AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS 9

THERE'S STILL SOME WINE!

(Tasting of blue brebis and pear mustard) 12

MILLEFOGLIE OF GREEK YOGURT, CHESTNUT HONEY, WALNUTS AND 75% DARK CHOCOLATE 10

PRODUCT AT FRESH ORIGIN, THEN KNOCKED...

We discovered this gem by accident and decided to try it without a doubt. I didn't know what to expect from the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. When you are in Naples, most of the restaurants are pretty similar, they are very simple inside and very noisy, matching the city (but still mostly amazing). However, sometimes you want to spend time in a more relaxed atmosphere and how nice it was to find out that this restaurant is exactly the right place. Charming and elegant, cozy and warm place where you can taste dishes born by the mix between the traditional Neapolitan cuisine and the elder archeological recipes. Every dish you have is explained by competent host. A very welcoming and loving service that gives you a pleasant dining experience. Summing up, the ambiance in the restaurant is wonderfull, interesting art on the walls, food is excellent, the host is very responsive....