2Naples: The Birthplace of Pizza

No list of the best food cities in Italy would be complete without mentioning Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Neapolitan pizza, with its thin, soft crust and high-quality ingredients, is a culinary masterpiece. Pizzerias like L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, dating back to 1870, continue to uphold the city’s pizza-making traditions. Naples is also celebrated for its street food, including the iconic pizza margherita and the indulgent sfogliatella, a delicious pastry filled with sweet ricotta.