O'Grin in Naples' Centro Storico is a compact vegan eatery on Via Mezzocannone with a daily-changing menu, seitan sandwiches, vegan desserts and a calm room one block from the main university strip.
Tip: Closed Monday. The daily plate special is the best value; seitan sandwich for a quick lunch.
Address: Via Mezzocannone 83, 80134 Napoli, Naples
Vitto Pitagorico opposite the National Archaeological Museum in Naples is the city's most complete plant-based restaurant, serving exclusively vegetarian, vegan, raw and gluten-free dishes inspired by the Pythagorean diet.
Tip: Book ahead for dinner. The zucchini spaghetti and vegan moussaka are the standout orders; lunch is less crowded.
Un Sorriso Integrale near Piazza Bellini in Naples' Centro Storico has run as the city's historic organic vegetarian table since the 1980s, serving seasonal piatto unico plates of locally sourced vegetables with outdoor seating.
Tip: Closed Sunday evening. The piatto unico is the full-value order; outdoor tables book up in spring and summer.
Vitto Pitagorico in Naples across from the Archaeological Museum is the city's most complete plant-based restaurant, with a purely vegetarian, vegan, raw and gluten-free menu of Mediterranean and Italian dishes daily.
Tip: Book ahead for dinner. The set lunch is the efficient entry point; ask for the daily raw plate.
Zero Zero Grano on Via Carlo de Cesare near Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples is the city's first 100 percent gluten-free and lactose-free restaurant, with a full menu from pasta and pizza to fish, meat and desserts.
Tip: Closed Monday. Book ahead as seating is limited. The gluten-free pizza and pasta are the flagship orders.
Siani Senza Glutine in the Vomero district is Naples' first dedicated gluten-free production bakery, making fresh gluten-free sfogliatelle, pastiera, bread, pizza and pasta for celiacs with AIC Italian Celiac Association approval.
Tip: Closed Monday. Arrive early as the sfogliatella and pastiera sell out by mid-morning at weekends.
Umberto in Naples' Chiaia has held AIC Italian Celiac Association certification since 2016, baking gluten-free pizza in a dedicated separate oven with trained staff and a full celiac menu from starters to pasta, fish and desserts.
Tip: Closed Monday. The gluten-free margherita is the benchmark order; staff are trained to advise on cross-contamination protocols.
