Experts' Choice Award Mimi Alla Ferrovia
What the experts agree on
Historic Neapolitan institution beloved by celebrities like Fellini, serving reliable traditional food in a welcoming, old-fashioned atmosphere that offers peaceful refuge from the bustling streets nearby.
“With its walls hung with the photos of past celebrity diners, this is another of Naples's historical landmark restaurants and has a faithful local following.”
– Frommer's
Time Out "The perfect foil to the chaos of nearby Piazza Garibaldi." Full review
Rough Guide "A real old-fashioned bustling restaurant and something of a haven in the none-too-desirable streets off Piazza Garibaldi, with good traditional Neapolitan food at reasonable prices."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This historic restaurant has been frequented by numerous famous personalities over the years, as the photos on the walls testify." Full review
Fodor's "Patrons of this Neapolitan institution have included the filmmaker Federico Fellini and that true-Neapolitan comic genius and aristocrat, Totò." Full review
Afar Magazine "Long popular with actors and film-people (director Federico Fellini used to eat here), Mimi is one of those classic places that serves consistently reliable food in comfortable surroundings." Full review
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The menu favors fish: Start with the spaghetti alle vongole (with clams), then choose a fish from the ice counter and have it cooked on the grill.
National Geographic "One of Naples' historic trattorias, serves ragù alla Genovese in a bao bun filled with five-hour-stewed beef, topped with a mustard- and basil-infused caesar sauce"
Lonely Planet "Waltz into old-world Naples – think elegant white tablecloths, frescoed ceiling, framed signs of illustrious past guests on the wall – at this unpretentious darling of an old-school..."
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