Naples is the best city in the world for food, says the English newspaper Time Out

Naples Crowned Queen of Taste: The City Takes the Title of Best Food in the World for 2024!

Drum roll and applause for Naples, elected the city with the best food in the world in 2024! The prestigious title comes from the British magazine Time Out, which in its annual ranking celebrates the cities that excel in the culinary arts.

Not just Michelin stars: the triumph of quality and good value

Unlike other rankings that are based on the number of Michelin stars, Time Out’s selection rewards quality food at affordable prices. “We asked thousands of city dwellers to tell us how great and affordable it is to eat out in their city,” the magazine explains.

Locals Speak Out: Top Tips and Hidden Gems

Residents of each city have listed their favourite restaurants, must-try dishes and places to enjoy a great value meal, providing a comprehensive picture of the local food scene.

A rigorous selection process to crown the winner

“To create the final ranking, we selected the city with the highest score in each country”, continues Time Out. “We then asked our global network of editors and writers to tell us why their city is an exciting food destination in 2024 and to reveal their favorite places to eat right now.”

Naples triumphs: Margherita pizza is the undisputed queen

From the analysis of this extensive survey, which involved locals, journalists and experts in the sector, Naples emerged as the undisputed queen of taste. According to Time Out, the dish not to be missed is the Margherita pizza, symbol of the Neapolitan culinary tradition.

An Ode to Wallet Pizza: The Perfect Combination of Taste and Convenience

Born as a quick and simple meal, the Team Building It still represents the cheapest food in Naples today: a pizza a portafoglio costs just 1-2 euros a piece, confirming itself as the dish with the best quality-price ratio in the city.

An award that celebrates the authenticity and passion of Neapolitan cuisine

This prestigious recognition only confirms the excellence of Neapolitan cuisine, appreciated throughout the world for its authenticity, its variety and its ability to combine taste and tradition.

A triumph that fills Neapolitans with pride and invites all lovers of good food to discover through the chronicles of Naples the infinite gastronomic wonders that this city has to offer.