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Essencia Restaurant is rated 9.2/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.2/10 Service: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 8.8/10

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Essencia Restaurant is identified as offering mediterranean cuisine.

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Essencia Restaurant

Name: Essencia Restaurant
Address: Largo Santa Maria la Nova, 9, Napoli, 80134, Italy
Price range: €70 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.2

For You

Restaurant menu

Menu photo8 photos

Food photo174 photos

Type of cuisineMediterranean

Average price€70

ChefDario Gallo

Risone

€26

Ceviche di pescato del giorno e limone candito

Spago

€30

Riccio di mare wasabi

Pasta mista

€28

Astice, cocco,curry e lemon grass

Reviews

9.2
of 10

Excellent

724 reviews

Ambience

9.0

Food

9.3

Service

9.4

Real experiences from real diners
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Christiane M. • 4 reviews
November 8, 2025
5.5/10
After an exceptional experience at Aria Restaurant the night before, we consulted the Michelin Guide for another recommendation in the neighbourhood. We chose Essencia due to the recommendation of a mix of Mediterranean cuisine and nice ambience. The food was good - well prepared and interestingly presented with the pasta with urchin and wasabi as our favourite. The wine paring ok with Spanish, French and Italian cava and wines. What really turned our evening into an almost unpleasant experience was the service - the waitress was totally disengaged and almost rude. At one point we asked what was on top of the chicken and she answered “it’s chicken!” Disappointing evening - the kitchen deserves a better presentation of their work.
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
Really apologies about our waitress, certain things should never happen, we are sorry for what happened, and we thank you for pointing this out to us.

Tommy S. • 14 reviews
October 27, 2025
10/10
From we arrived to the restaurant until we left we were kindly and professionally served. Good food and wine who connected with each other. We were very satisfied

Michel B. • 7 reviews
October 26, 2025
9.5/10
Excellent somewhat innovative food, especially the starters

Guillermo W. • 1 review
October 5, 2025
10/10
Excellent meal and good personal attention We recommend this restaurant. Tank you. Guillermo W. From Florida USA .

Shelley D. • 6 reviews
October 1, 2025
9.5/10
The food is delicious and so creative, a real gastronomic experience. In nice weather there are outdoor tables, otherwise there is a lovely dining room on the first floor.

Linnea E. • 6 reviews
September 8, 2025
8.5/10
The fish and the lobster pasta was amazing. Really good service. We recommend this place!

Dogus K. • 1 review
August 23, 2025
9.5/10
+2
Definitely a gem in naples. Very delicate tasting menu with lots of attention to detail. Better than some michlen star restaurants.

Graham L. • 2 reviews
July 4, 2025
10/10
Great

David W. • 5 reviews
June 27, 2025
9.5/10
Terrific meal with excellent service. The Chef is creative offering unique twists on food; well worth visit!

Amy R. • 1 review
June 13, 2025
9.5/10
What an incredibly delicious restuarant, highly recommend! The staff and chef were so helpful. We had the 5 course tasting menu and they were very accommodating. I do not eat meat but my husband does so one course I had grilled amberjack (cooked perfectly!) and he was served steak (best he had in Italy!). They also surprised us w an extra mini course and again I had a delicate but tasty cured fish and he was served pasta stuffed w ham. It was all unique and refined tastings. A nice change from more Italian food. They selected a wine for us that was also very special and perfect for meal.

Simon a. • 3 reviews
May 23, 2025
10/10
Our party were made to feel very welcome from arrival at the restaurant . The service throughout was exemplary; informative and friendly. The food was first rate being tasty and beautifully presented, supported by an excellent Falanghina recommended by the sommelier.
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
many tnks

Paul D. • 1 review
May 10, 2025
10/10
Wonderfully creative and delicious courses. Attentive service. Two brothers creating meaningful memories for guests ... thank you we will be back.
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
tnks !

Kristy N. • 5 reviews
May 12, 2025
10/10
Outstanding service with warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful environment. Creative & delicious food. And an impressive wine list. Hands down our favourite restaurant in Naples!!
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
thank you so much

Ken G. • 3 reviews
April 27, 2025
4.5/10
Order was mismanaged with entrees coming out at different times and taking way too long.
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
thank you, i rememeber you, i know the real story about your table, so.. is enought !

Christine P. • 2 reviews
April 20, 2025
6.5/10
Good service but while some dishes were excellent, others were very mediocre. The service was very good. Overpriced.
Essencia Restaurant • Owner
tnks

Feltgen R. • 4 reviews
December 31, 2024
10/10
We went for New Year’s Dinner and everything went according to our preferences and I would even say that my expectations were surpassed. Friendly and competent staff, excellent food and a cosy environment. Would love to go again on my next visit to Neaples!

Laurent N. • 2 reviews
December 22, 2024
9.5/10
Refreshing menu in center of Naples! very good wines and excellent food for the value. we went twice in a few days and enjoyed both the service, setting and the food. of course given the size of the kitchen the wait time was some for our large table and of i think not all deserts are there where expected (but the cheesecake is!), but overall a very enjoyable experience that we gladly recommend.

Dino B. • 4 reviews
November 25, 2024
10/10
excellent food service and location. Fantastic value for monet

Eliott C. • 1 review
October 20, 2024
9.5/10
Most professional staff. Interesting play on traditional Italian cuisine, the amuse-bouche were especially a success. Would come back.

Katsuhiro N. • 8 reviews
October 11, 2024
6/10
+2
GOOD restaurant

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

163 reviews

Location

Largo Santa Maria la Nova, 9, 80134 Napoli

Awards & Certifications

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

MICHELIN Guide

Having spent many years living in Spain, the young chef at this quiet, elegant restaurant offers an appealing combination of Spanish and Italian ...

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About this restaurant

Essencia è un ristorante sito nel cuore del centro storico di Napoli. La nostra cucina è di origine mediterranea, rivisitata in chiave moderna, in stile gourmet. Il nostro Menù nasce dalla necessità dello chef di raccontare se stesso e le sue esperienze attraverso i suoi piatti. In particolare ritro...

Frequently Asked Questions

Essencia Restaurant is rated 9.2/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.2/10
- Service: 9.5/10
- Atmosphere: 8.8/10