Pastiera
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The pastiera is Naples' Easter tart: a shortcrust shell filled with ricotta, grano cotto (whole wheat berries cooked soft), eggs, sugar and candied citrus peel, baked under a lattice of pastry strips. It is dense, moist and chewy, and Neapolitans say it is better the day after it is baked.
You do not need to come at Easter. On September 30, 2026, SfogliateLab's shop listed an 800 g pastiera at €24 (down from €26), a large one at €28 and a box of two single-portion pastierine at €8. Scaturchio's online shop sells an 18.5 cm pastiera in a travel tin, for 8–10 people, at €39.
At a glance
- What it is
- Shortcrust pastry filled with ricotta, grano cotto (cooked whole wheat berries), eggs, sugar and candied citrus, under a pastry lattice.
- When
- Made for Easter; many pastry shops now sell it all year.
- Price in 2026
- SfogliateLab: 800 g €24 (reduced from €26), large €28, two single pastierine €8. Scaturchio: travel tin, 18.5 cm, 8–10 portions, €39. Carraturo: from €31.
- To take home
- It travels well for a few days. Scaturchio sells it in a tin made for travel.
- Taste
- Dense, moist and fragrant; the wheat gives it chew.
In this guide
What a pastiera costs in 2026
| Shop | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SfogliateLab (Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Dante) | 2 single pastierine | €8 |
| SfogliateLab | 800 g | €24 (was €26) |
| SfogliateLab | Large | €28 (was €30) |
| SfogliateLab | 3 kg | €80 (was €90) |
| Scaturchio (Piazza San Domenico Maggiore) | 18.5 cm travel tin, 8–10 portions | €39 |
| Carraturo (Via Casanova 97) | From | €31 |
These are the shops' own online prices on September 30, 2026. Delivery is extra: SfogliateLab charges €20 for its pastry courier; Scaturchio ships free in Italy over €99. In the shop, a single slice is the cheapest way to try it.
Easter and the rest of the year
In Holy Week every home and pastry shop makes pastiera, and orders at the famous shops fill up days ahead. If you are in Naples for Easter, order yours early and pick it up on Saturday. The rest of the year you can walk in and buy a slice. Our Easter page covers the week's food and processions, including the savory casatiello that sits beside the pastiera on the Easter table.
What is in it
- Grano cotto: soft cooked wheat berries, sold in jars in Naples for the purpose, then simmered again with milk.
- Ricotta: sheep's milk or mixed, beaten smooth with sugar and eggs.
- Candied peel of citron and orange, and a scent of orange-flower water or cinnamon, depending on the family.
- The lattice: strips of shortcrust over the top.
The Cantina del Vesuvio winery serves pastiera "made with ricotta, grano cotto and candied fruit" as the dessert of its tasting lunch, a good way to eat it in context (see our wine tasting page).
Carrying it home
- Shops ship it across Italy by courier, which tells you it keeps for days. That makes it one of the few Naples pastries worth packing.
- A whole tart in a tin (Scaturchio's travel version) survives a suitcase better than a paper box.
- It is a solid, so it is not subject to liquid rules; check your destination's rules on dairy.
For the other two pastries every shop is judged on, see sfogliatella and babà.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a pastiera in Naples?
On September 30, 2026: €24 for 800 g and €8 for two single pastierine at SfogliateLab; €39 for an 18.5 cm travel tin at Scaturchio; from €31 at Carraturo.
Can I buy pastiera outside Easter?
Yes. Many pastry shops in Naples sell it all year, and SfogliateLab and Scaturchio both listed it on September 30, 2026. Demand peaks in Holy Week.
What is grano cotto?
Whole wheat berries cooked until soft. It gives the pastiera its chewy texture and is sold ready-cooked in jars in Naples.
Can I take a pastiera on a plane?
It is a solid cake, so liquid rules do not apply. Pack it in a tin or rigid box; check your destination's rules on dairy products.
Further reading
Official sources
- SfogliateLab - online shop (official) – Pastiera 800 g €24 (was €26), large €28 (was €30), 3 kg €80 (was €90), pastierine x2 €8; delivery €20; checked September 30, 2026
- Scaturchio - online shop (official) – Pastiera in ruoto da viaggio, 18.5 cm, 8-10 portions, €39; free shipping over €99 in Italy
- Antica Pasticceria Carraturo - shop (official) – Pastiera from €31
- Cantina del Vesuvio - tastings (official) – Lunch dessert: Neapolitan pastiera with ricotta, grano cotto and candied fruit
