Pizza Fritta

Pizza Fritta boasts a crisp, golden exterior filled with ricotta, cicoli, and provola, embodying Naples' original street food tradition. It is 30% lighter in texture than the runner-up Sfogliatella Riccia, thanks to airy dough sealed during frying, and at about €4 per serving, it is cheaper than the typical rival Pizza Margherita. This deep-fried staple dates to the 1700s as a wartime dish, yet it requires an extra 15 minutes for dough proofing compared to Pizza Margherita. Locals favor its rich, creamy interior for a quick lunch, and it delivers a satisfying crunch with each bite.