Scaturchio
Naples, Italy
Pasticceria Giovanni Scaturchio, founded in 1905, is a historic pastry shop in Naples, located at Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. It is known for traditional Neapolitan pastries, including rum-soaked babà. The pastry shop is also the creator of the liqueur cake "Ministeriale," whose recipe has remained a secret for over a hundred years. Visitors can taste a wide range of sweets, prepared according to original recipes. This place offers an authentic culinary experience, appreciated by locals and tourists. It is worth spending about 25 minutes tasting the specialties.
- Visit time: 25 min
What to look for
- Tasting of the "Ministeriale" cake, Scaturchio's signature pastry.
- Trying the classic Neapolitan rum-soaked babà.
- Viewing the historic interior of the pastry shop, operating since 1905.
Before you go
- Best time: Afternoon, after lunch or early evening.
- Crowds: The busiest times are weekends and in the afternoon.
- Note: No specific restrictions, payment by card or cash.
Good to know
- The "Ministeriale" cake was created in the early 20th century for a prince who was a minister, hence its name. The recipe is a closely guarded family secret.
Sources: scaturchio.it, pl.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Scaturchio?
Plan about 25 min.
Nearby
- Caffe Mexico (Piazza Dante) — 470 m
- Archivio Storico — 590 m
- Villa Floridiana and Duca di Martina National Museum of Ceramics — 700 m
- Castel Sant'Elmo — 990 m
- Funicolare di Montesanto and Vomero Hill — 1.1 km
- Certosa di San Martino — 1.1 km
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