Campiello is the Naples institution for Italian dining — a lively, slightly noisy restaurant on Third Street South that has been packed every evening for decades without ever seeming to rest on its reputation. The cooking is Italian-American at its best: proper pasta made in-house, excellent wood-fired pizzas, and a seasonal menu that leans into the Gulf's stone crabs and local fish when the season allows. The outdoor terrace under the shade trees fills up first and stays full until closing.
The wine list is serious and the service is warm without being intrusive. Reservations are essential in season (November to April); walk-ins are possible in summer but involve waiting. 1177 3rd St S, open daily for lunch and dinner.