Umberto Ristorante

Umberto Ristorante is a family-run restaurant at Via Alabardieri 30 in the Chiaia district of Naples, Campania, Italy, a short walk from Piazza dei Martiri. Chiaia is the city's elegant shopping and seafront quarter, with designer boutiques, cafes and the Villa Comunale park, and Via Alabardieri is one of its main pedestrian-friendly streets. The restaurant is regarded as a Chiaia institution and serves the area's shoppers, professionals and families as well as visitors staying nearby. The cuisine is Neapolitan, with a mixture of traditional pasta, seafood and meat dishes and a pizza menu, which makes it a flexible choice for groups with different tastes. The signature dishes include spaghetti with seafood, the classic pizza and fritto misto, the mixed fried plate of seafood and vegetables that is a favourite of the Bay of Naples. The menu follows the seasons, with fresh fish and shellfish featuring on the daily list. The dining room is more polished than the city's casual pizzerias, with a comfortable, established atmosphere and attentive service; smart-casual dress is typical, and the noise level is moderate. The beverage programme offers a list of Campanian and Italian wines alongside beer and spirits, which suits the seafood and the longer meal. Prices are in the upper mid range, rated at three dollar signs, and a full meal with wine can be considerably more expensive than at a pizzeria. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and at weekends, and booking a day or two ahead is sensible in busy periods. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, but hours should be confirmed locally. Its position near Piazza dei Martiri, the Riviera di Chiaia and the Villa Comunale makes it a convenient stop after shopping or a seafront walk, and the Amedeo and Piazza Vittoria stops on the metro and funicular network are within reach. Visitors seeking a sit-down meal in the Chiaia area will find it a dependable option.