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The Via Toledo birthplace of the Neapolitan sfogliatella
Cafe
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Naples' 1860 literary café beside Piazza del Plebiscito
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Open since 1860 and dressed in Belle Epoque mirrors and stucco, Gambrinus is the grandest café in Naples and a piece of the city's cultural memory, once frequented by Oscar Wilde, Hemingway and Empress Sissi. Order an espresso at the bar or a sfogliatella and babà in the salons by the Royal Palace. The definitive Neapolitan coffee ritual.
Editor's Tip
A genuine landmark, not a tourist trap; take it standing at the marble counter like locals do.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 0
Food 92
Value 100
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Where is Gran Caffè Gambrinus?
Gran Caffè Gambrinus is located in San Ferdinando, Naples, Via Chiaia 1-2, 80132 Napoli NA.
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