Naples is world famous for many things, not the least of which is its food. Neapolitan cuisine is much varied with local ingredients that are easily affordable. Some typical Neapolitan dishes and products include: pizza, mozzarella, spaghetti, sfogliatelle, casatiello, tortano, struffoli, pastiera, babà and many others. Neapolitan wines and spirits include Lacryma Christi, red/white wine Vesuvio and limoncello.

Naples is traditionally the home of pizza. The two classic neapolitan pizzas are the "pizza marinara" with a topping of tomato, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and usually basil and the "pizza Margherita" with a topping of tomato, basil and mozarella. The Margherita is named after Queen Margherita who was served the dish during a visit to the city in 1889. La vera pizza ("true pizza") is made in a wood-burning oven. There is a certification body that issues recognition to pizza places around the world that have been deemed to make true Neapolitan pizza.