Naples is the only Italian city on the new list of the 20 best places to eat in the world, published this week by the British magazine. Time-outThe capital of Campania occupies the 14th position and has risen five places compared to 2025, when it appeared in 19th place.
The ranking gathered thousands of responses. in more than 150 cities, combined with the evaluation of the publication's international network of critics and editors. To avoid the dominance of a single country, it entered into ranking only the highest-scoring city from each nation.
Lima leads and no European team makes it to the podium.
Lima, the capital of Peru, came in first place. Bangkok and Mexico City followed closely behind. London occupies fourth position and Barcelona fifth. The list of the top ten continues with Ho Chi Minh City, Melbourne, Beijing, Athens, and Lisbon.
A financial accessibility Lima was increasingly valued in residents' assessments. It was identified as one of the most affordable cities, while still maintaining a very high level of gastronomy.
Time Out's Top 20 does not include no Brazilian city.
What Time Out highlights in Naples
The magazine describes Neapolitan cuisine as "still deeply popular, accessible and representative of the identity." Pizza, fried food, pasta, markets, street food and pastries remain a model of conviviality that is difficult to replicate outside of Italy.
“Naples changes without ceasing to be Naples,” the publication writes. Historic houses coexist with a new generation that introduces contemporary ideas without betraying its roots.
Among the addresses mentioned are Salumeria Malinconico, where Alessio Malinconico reinterprets the family tradition of sandwiches built over four generations, and Mimì alla Ferrovia, by chef Salvatore Giugliano. The restaurant recently appeared in the series “Tucci in Italy", by Stanley Tucci, for National Geographic."
Among the recommended dishes is the pasta alla genovese from Mimì alla Ferrovia, ziti with a slow-cooked ragù of onion and meat that breaks down into a thick cream, finished with fresh basil. (With information from Corriere della Sera)
