Scaturchio
Focaccia with Pomodoro
Sfogliatella Frolla / Sfogliatella Riccia
Baba au Rum
Ministeriale
Espresso
Located at Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 19, Scaturchio has built its name on Ministeriale since 1905, but looking beyond the famous Chocolate coins one will additionally find a concise collection of Neapolitan sweets and savories offered alongside Coffee, Soft Drinks and Aperitifs.
Well-blended into San Domenico Maggiore square, a century of history evident on the outside while Giovanni Scaturchio’s original interior has undergone only small updates, guests will find themselves surrounded by temptations immediately upon entry, standing space available for perhaps six while al fresco seating is also available.
Easily accessible from Montesanto Station, a situation that sees tourists and locals both making regular stops at Scaturchio, it is at a cost approximately 25% higher than other nearby Pasticceria that choices are presented, Focaccia fresh from the oven delicious in its simplicity while other toppings are also available.
Cleansing the palate with the first of two Espresso shots, Water poured complimentary, Scaturchio’s Sfogliatella are a little chunkier on the inside than those of Attanasio or Carraturo, while the famous Medallion with a Liqueur-Ganache Filling seems fairly basic in an era where artisan Chocolates are widely available.
Finishing with a Baba au Rum, widely considered the best in Napoli, those favoring sweeter iterations will likely be surprised by up-front bitterness before the near-weightless Cake’s Yeast and Sugar present mid-palate and slowly dissipate.
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