Pompeii offers more than ancient ruins—it’s also a place to savor the authentic tastes of Campania. Just outside the archaeological site, you’ll find charming trattorias and restaurants serving traditional southern Italian cuisine.

Try a classic Neapolitan pizza, born just a short drive away in Naples, with simple toppings like fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Enjoy pasta alla puttanesca or spaghetti with clams, both rich in local flavor and tradition. For something heartier, sample parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmesan) or saltimbocca.

Pompeii’s surroundings are also known for mozzarella di bufala, produced in nearby farms, and sun-ripened San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the fertile volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius.

Pair your meal with a glass of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, a local wine made from grapes grown on the slopes of the volcano. And for dessert, don’t miss a creamy sfogliatella or refreshing lemon granita.

In Pompeii, every bite carries the flavor of history and the warmth of southern Italian hospitality.