Best Italian Restaurants in Naples: Osteria Tulia
If you haven't tried Osteria Tulia yet, make reservations for your next trip to Naples. From Chef Vincenzo Betulia, Osteria Tulia has been a staple in downtown Naples for over a decade, offering a true rustic Italian dining experience. An osteria, distinct from a trattoria or ristorante, focuses on homemade local cuisine and regional wines in a casual setting—a tradition Betulia embraces wholeheartedly.
With an emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients executed with simplicity, Osteria Tulia delivers some of the best Italian food in town. All pastas are made in-house, from the rich agnolotti filled with beef short rib to the fan-favorite bucatini cacio e pepe, a perfect marriage of luscious sheep's cheese with the sharpness of cracked black pepper.
The restaurant’s rustic ambiance pairs perfectly with its thoughtful menu, making the 5th Avenue markup worth it. And no meal is complete without the indulging in the tiramisu—you won't regret it. Ranked among the Top 5 Best Italian Restaurants in Naples by The Naples Florida Review, Osteria Tulia continues to set the standard for Italian dining in the area. Read their review below and plan your next meal out!
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3) Osteria Tulia
466 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
If you're looking for something with a little more flair, Osteria Tulia is the place to be. Imagine a rustic Italian farmhouse dropped smack dab in the middle of downtown Naples on 5th Avenue, and you've got the vibe of this trendy hotspot. The interiors are as warm and inviting as the food, with exposed wood beams, vintage decor, and a lively (sometimes plain-old-loud) atmosphere that aims to make you feel like you’ve stumbled out of Naples and into Tuscany.
But the real magic happens on the plate. Start off with their aptly name, “Study of Mozzarella”, which includes bufala di caserta DOP, burrata DOP and figliata DOP. No clue what DOP is supposed to mean? Neither did I, DOP mozzarella is a type of mozzarella cheese that has been awarded the Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) certification, which translates to "Protected Designation of Origin." I’m still not 100% sure how that makes it better, but I’m a believer. Hand me all the mozzarella and bread. Read the full review here.
Originally published on The Naples Florida Review.