Saporitissimo
The Italian food and craft festival in Piazza Dante, Naples
About Saporitissimo
Saporitissimo, the village of flavors in Piazza Dante
Every spring, Piazza Dante, one of the most scenic spots in the historic center of Naples, fills with wooden stalls, enticing aromas, and lively chatter: it is Saporitissimo, the festival dedicated to quality Italian food and artistic craftsmanship. The free-admission event takes over the semi-circular square between late April and early May, catching the long weekends of April 25th and May 1st, when the capital of Campania is at its busiest with Italian and international visitors.
A culinary journey from North to South
The common thread is a journey through the flavors of the peninsula. Alongside Campanian producers from every province in the region, you will find exhibitors from Veneto, Abruzzo, Umbria, Sicily, and Puglia: a deliberately popular and accessible showcase, designed more for tasting in the square than for formal dining.
- Campanian buffalo mozzarella, cured meats, and mountain cheeses;
- Abruzzese arrosticini, porchetta, and street food;
- Sicilian cannoli, arancini, and cassate;
- Traditional taralli, focaccias, and baked goods;
- Truffles, selected wines, and typical Cilento spirits.
The stalls remain open continuously throughout the day, so those strolling through the center can stop by at any time without having to follow rigid schedules.
Artistic crafts alongside food
A section of the square is reserved for craftsmanship: ceramics, jewelry, and artistic creations that tell the story of the trades from the represented regions. This section is curated in collaboration with Casartigiani Napoli, which also brings demonstration workshops to the square, such as the one dedicated to making the majolica-style Neapolitan horn, one of the most recognizable symbols of Neapolitan popular culture.
Cooking shows, workshops, and entertainment
The calendar is not limited to sales. Each edition features cooking shows with chefs and master pastry makers from the Vesuvius and Naples area, workshops open to the public, entertainment for children and families—juggling, fire shows, and animation—and the provincial selections for Miss Italia, now a permanent fixture of the event. In recent editions, some evenings have been hosted by well-known local television personalities.
Who organizes the event
Saporitissimo is conceived and organized by the D2 Eventi association in collaboration with Casartigiani, with the patronage of the Municipality of Naples—Department of Tourism and Productive Activities—and the II Municipality, which includes the Avvocata district where Piazza Dante is located. Recent editions have also received support from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. The third edition, in 2025, took place from April 23rd to 27th; in 2026, the event expanded to ten days.
Piazza Dante, an urban stage
The choice of the square is no coincidence: designed in the 18th century by Luigi Vanvitelli, with its semi-circle and the Port'Alba gate behind it, it is one of the most vibrant pedestrian hubs in the metropolitan city of Naples, just a few steps from Via Toledo, the National Archaeological Museum, and the decumani. During Saporitissimo, the square becomes an open-air market constantly crossed by residents, students, and tourists, and the event thus also functions as a commercial showcase for the neighborhood.
Why it is worth a visit
It is an event without gourmet pretensions but with a precise identity: authentic local products, fair-like prices, crafts that you can see being made, and an urban setting that alone justifies the walk. For those visiting Naples during the spring holidays, it is one of the easiest ways to sample both Campania and much of Southern Italy in a single stop.
Saporitissimo — edition 2026
Ten days of flavors in Piazza Dante
From April 24 to May 3, 2026, Saporitissimo returned to Piazza Dante in Naples with its longest format to date: ten consecutive days of stalls open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with free admission. The placement in the calendar put the event at the center of the two spring long weekends, those of April 25 and May 1, when the historic center is particularly busy.
What was at the stalls
The culinary journey brought together Campanian exhibitors and producers from Veneto, Abruzzo, Umbria, Sicily, and Puglia: Sicilian cannoli and arancini, Abruzzese arrosticini, cured meats and cheeses, truffles, Campanian buffalo mozzarella, taralli and focaccias, selected wines, and typical Cilento spirits. Alongside the food, the area dedicated to crafts featured ceramics, jewelry, and artistic works curated in collaboration with Casartigiani.
Organization and patronage
The edition was organized by the D2 Eventi association in collaboration with Casartigiani Napoli, with the patronage of the Municipality of Naples and the Department of Tourism and Productive Activities, as well as the support of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.
Programme Saporitissimo 2026
Hours
Food and craft stalls open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, from April 24 to May 3, 2026, in Piazza Dante.
Scheduled events
- Sunday, April 26 — Juggling shows by Alessandro Morlando, at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
- Tuesday, April 28 — Provincial selections for Miss Italia in Piazza Dante: registration from 4:00 PM, casting from 6:00 PM.
- Wednesday, April 29 — 3:00 PM cooking show with chef Salvatore Sorrentino from the Pinu restaurant in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio; 5:00 PM pastry workshop with Ciro Scognamiglio from Poppella; 6:00 PM workshop on making the majolica-style Neapolitan horn.
- Thursday, April 30 — From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM cooking show with Pummarola Gourmet and cosmetic demonstration.
- Friday, May 1 — "Surprise Dessert" workshop with master pastry chef Ciro Poppella; at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, juggling and fire show by Kevlart T Fire.
The days of April 29 and 30 were hosted by Lino D'Angiò. Throughout the ten days, other cooking shows, presentations, and family entertainment moments took place.
Highlights Saporitissimo 2026
- Ten days of the event, from April 24 to May 3, with free admission
- Exhibitors from Campania, Veneto, Abruzzo, Umbria, Sicily, and Puglia
- Area dedicated to artistic crafts: ceramics, jewelry, and traditional works
- Cooking shows with chef Salvatore Sorrentino and master pastry chef Ciro Poppella
- Workshop on the majolica-style Neapolitan horn with Casartigiani
- Provincial selections for Miss Italia on April 28
- Juggling and fire shows for families
Prices Saporitissimo 2026
Practical information — Saporitissimo
Where it takes place
Piazza Dante, Avvocata district, historic center of Naples (ZIP 80135). The stalls occupy the pedestrian semi-circle of the square.
How to get there
- Metro: Line 1, Dante stop, which leads directly onto the square. It is by far the most convenient way to travel.
- Train: From Napoli Centrale, take Metro Line 1 (direction Piscinola) to Dante, about 10 minutes.
- Plane: Naples-Capodichino Airport, then Alibus to Piazza Garibaldi and Metro Line 1.
- Car: Not recommended. The area is pedestrianized and subject to ZTL (restricted traffic zone); it is better to leave the car in a city center parking lot or near Line 1 stations.
Admission and hours
Free admission for the entire duration of the event. The stalls are open every day, approximately from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; scheduled appointments (cooking shows, workshops, performances) are concentrated in the afternoon and evening.
Practical tips
- The busiest times are the evenings of the long weekends and Sundays: those who prefer to browse calmly should arrive in the mid-morning.
- Purchases at the stalls are paid directly to the exhibitors, so it is useful to have cash in addition to cards.
- The square is fully accessible and suitable for families with strollers.
- On the same days, it is worth combining the visit with the National Archaeological Museum or a walk along the decumani, just a few minutes' walk away.
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Where does it take place — Saporitissimo
Piazza Dante
Piazza Dante, 80135 Napoli