Osteria Della Mattonella

After days of meh to pretty good food, we happen upon Osteria Della Montanella and I was completely blown away. We ordered a lot of what folks mentioned on google maps: pasta with ragu, meat balls, croquettes with potato and provola and their EPIC spaghetti with octopus and I cannot stop thinking about it. Every dish was perfect and delicious and leaves you feeling like why would you not want this everyday of your life! And that’s just the food. The service was warm and very friendly. They only take reservations same day and if you get in, you get in. We got in. And on our last night in Naples. I would come back to Naples just to eat here again.

A True Hidden Gem in Naples Mattonella is one of those places that remind you why eating in Naples is such a joy. Tucked away from the main tourist paths, this is a genuinely authentic spot where locals come for honest, perfectly cooked Neapolitan food. The polpo (octopus) was exceptional — tender, flavorful, and simply dressed to let the freshness shine through. The melanzane alla parmigiana was comfort on a plate: rich, delicate layers with that perfect balance of tomato, mozzarella, and eggplant that only true home-style cooking can achieve. And the pasta — absolutely spot on, cooked al dente with bold, traditional flavors that speak of real Neapolitan soul. No frills, no gimmicks — just excellent food, warm service, and a sense that you’re eating in a piece of Naples’ culinary history. A must-visit for anyone who wants to experience the city like a local, not a tourist trap.

We arrived here late on a Saturday night, with no reservation. Lucky us, one of the table didn't arrived and after 10 mins we were offered a table. The food here is authentic, like cooked by a nona, very tasty and freshly made.

Hearty food, great host, no-frills restaurant, visit at off-peak times as it's always busy. Portions are tapas (e.g., single involtino, order at least 2 or combine with meatballs for a main course), prices are very reasonable for a proper traditional trattoria. The only drawback is waiting time because they prepare everything from scratch.

Such a cozy place. Reservations are required. They were nice enough to make room for us although we didn't have one. Highly recommend as it's also a little hidden and not in the busy loud area.

It was just a perfect experience. Traditional Neapolitan restaurant with amazing dishes. Super delicious!

Fantastic place, family atmosphere, delicious food and great service, only superlatives are enough for this place, don't miss it when visiting Naples! You need to make a reservation, place is very small, but that is part of the experience!

We stayed here for dinner. The place is fully booked so you should make a reservation in advance. Fortunately we still got a free spot the same day a couple of hours later. The food was amazing, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, the octopus was really soft inside, and the ragu was probably the best I've ever had. The service is also excellent, our order was taken fast and we didn't have to wait long for the food. The prices are very reasonable. The interior looks good and only has around five tables so it's a really calm setting. If you visit Napoli you should definitely try this place.

While the historic centre overflows with pizza joints, the Spanish Quarter is the place to find traditional Neapolitan cuisine in unspoilt family run trattorias. Osteria della Mattonella, run by the La Marangio family, specialises in all the home cooked classics, but the restaurant itself is the real draw, decorated as it is in blue and green majolica tiles that have graced the walls since the 1700s. The pasta is made super traditional and taste a bit under al dente so be prepared. Just order anything that includes their homemade ragu. Great selection of wine and you'll love their Red. Cheers

When we asked a tour guide/friend in Naples where to eat this was the place she told us to go. We called the same day and were able to get a reservation for that night and we are glad we did because the food is wonderful! The food here was so authentic and flavorful. We have visited Italy many times and this is one of the best meals we have had. Even though our Italian is very limited and it appeared the staff had fairly limited English, we were able to order with ease. If you are in Naples you cannot pass this place up.

After walking around Napoli for 2 hours we were hungry and after skimming through some restaurants on Yelp we thought this one looked pretty good. However be aware of reservations during peak hours. Luckily with my boyfriend's Italian they were kind enough to let us in after 10 minutes wait. I don't believe I saw any tourists and if they were Italian so if you go be prepared to have Google Translate on you when speaking to the servers. We ordered beans in pasta and beans, ragu and courgette (neapoletain style) which I believe are some traditional dishes in Napoli. The service was wonderful and if we could we come back again.

Good pasta. Great polpetti. Cute Neopolitan kitchen. Extra room downstairs. 2e table. Wifi.