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George Restaurant

Restaurant · Fine dining, Campanian$$$$Chiaia, Naples

Two-Michelin-star restaurant at Grand Hotel Parker's, where chef Domenico Candela reinterprets Campanian tradition with views over the Gulf of Naples.

At a glance

Type
Fine dining, Campanian
Area
Chiaia, Naples, Italy
Price
$$$$ · Luxury
Opening
Open 5 days a week (closed Monday, Sunday) · 19:45–21:45

Good to know

  • Two Michelin stars
  • Bay views
  • Tasting menus
  • Wine list
  • Smart-casual dress code

Why we recommend it

George is the fine-dining restaurant of Grand Hotel Parker's, the historic hotel on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the panoramic road that winds along the hillside above Chiaia. In 2025 it became the first restaurant in Naples to be awarded two Michelin stars, a landmark for a city better known for pizza than for haute cuisine. The dining room looks out over the Gulf of Naples, and on a clear evening the view of the bay and Vesuvius is part of the experience.

The kitchen is led by chef Domenico Candela, whose cooking takes the flavours and ingredients of Campania and presents them with refinement and precision. Dishes draw on the seafood of the gulf, the vegetables and citrus of the region and the traditions of Neapolitan home cooking, reworked for a tasting-menu format. The restaurant offers tasting menus and a wine list, both available to download from the hotel's website, so you can look ahead at the current dishes and prices. Expect a long, carefully paced meal.

George opens for dinner only, from Tuesday to Saturday, with service between 19.45 and 21.45. It closes for a summer break; in 2026 this ran from 9 August to 3 September, so check the dates if you are planning a late-summer trip. The dress code is smart casual. Children aged five and over are welcome, and pets are not allowed. Booking ahead is essential, particularly at weekends, and it is wise to mention dietary requirements when you reserve.

This is a special-occasion restaurant, best suited to couples and food lovers who want to see how contemporary Italian chefs are reinterpreting the cooking of the south. Prices are at the top end for Naples, though in line with other two-star restaurants in Italy. Arriving a little early for a drink allows time to enjoy the view, and the hotel's other bars are nearby if you want to continue the evening.

Grand Hotel Parker's stands on Corso Vittorio Emanuele close to the Piazza Amedeo area. The Chiaia funicular stops at Corso Vittorio Emanuele a short walk away, and Piazza Amedeo station on metro Line 2 is also close. Taxis are the simplest option late in the evening.

George Restaurant FAQs

How many Michelin stars does George have?

Two, awarded in 2025, making it the first restaurant in Naples with two stars.

Who is the chef?

Domenico Candela.

When is George open?

For dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, 19.45 to 21.45.

Is there a dress code?

Yes, smart casual.

Are children allowed?

Children aged five and over are welcome.

Does it close in summer?

Yes, it has a summer break; in 2026 it closed from 9 August to 3 September.

How do I book?

By phone on +39 081 761 2474 or by email at [email protected].

Does it have a view?

Yes, the restaurant looks out over the Gulf of Naples.

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