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Bakery and Café$$$$
Little Italy, New York
The experts at Food Network and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Gotta try the cannoli and chocolate cannoli are delicious."(12 Tips)
"Amazing Sfogliatella!"(5 Tips)
"Lobster tail, gelato and all of the coffee are awesome :):):)"(11 Tips)
"Try the pumpkin gelato!! Seasonal offering, but amazing!"(25 Tips)
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Eleonora MartaOctober 11, 2015It's clearly a must to visit in Little Italy, it was crazy crowded! Desserts are sooo sweet it was difficult for me to eat a slice in one sitting. Very nice and cozy place, remembers old times 😀Upvoted 1 week ago
LisaApril 3, 2018The best bakery in Little Italy & uber crowded during holidays. Because it's so famous, I've watched prices go from $6-$21a pound for cookies. HIGHWAY ROBBERY! The gelato is worth it & reasonable
Anna McNallJune 29, 2014Get the LOBSTER TAIL! OMG!!!!!!!!! Amazing, melt in your mouth macaroons. The lemon custard was so delightfully, strong lemon. A cup of house coffee and a bag full of pastry samples was only $7.25.Upvoted Oct 19
Michael NataleJune 11, 2018Try a cappuccino with a simple pastry like the fruit tart. Gelato selection is also good. Try the biscotti, pistachio, hazelnut and Nutella flavors.
Untapped CitiesNovember 10, 2016Ferrara Bakery & Cafe was founded in 1892 by Antonio Ferrara as a place where he and his friends might go after the opera, to share a coffee and play their favorite card games. Read more
Narma LiyanaarachchiFebruary 18, 2014This gem situated in Little Italy is a must try. Prosciutto and fig pizza is delicious and one of a kind. Complement it with one of the gelato drinks and the tripple mini dessert option.
KarenJanuary 2, 2018I don't know which bakery is best in all of NYC. This place or Veniero's in the East Village. This place has the best Nutella ice cream ever!
Mike FriedlichSeptember 23, 2016Cannoli's are out of this world. Some of my favorite things to eat. I had plain and chocolate cannoli. Everything there looked delicious, especially the chocolate cakes.
Wajana LaArtistaJanuary 8, 2013Definitely 1 of my favorite there's nothing you can go wrong with cappuccino espresso cannolis fruit tart everything is absolutely delicious enjoy New York at its best
Daniel MaliaJanuary 27, 2019Leave the gun, take the cannoli. Eat it with your fingers. Avoid the normal American cakes. Opt for the traditional Italian deserts. Grab the lobster tails when they have them!!
Feels like a tourist trap and definitely pricer than its Brooklyn counterparts, but they do Italian pastries well here. Probably the best cannoli in Little Italy.
Rich HackmanFebruary 24, 2013I loved the ambience here. There's usually a bit of a wait because it's quite popular, but it's worth it. I had the New York Cheesecake, and absolutely loved it.- Joan EblenJuly 16, 2012Vanilla sponge filled with layers of coffee & chocolate custard cream bathed in an orange blossom punch then topped with fresh whipped cream made a believer of me ~Italian Traditional Cake~
Luz AndujarAugust 21, 2012The Tartufo Tre Scalini: Tartufo Tre Scalini chocolate hazelnut gelato, with a center of whipped cream, pieces of chopped cherries & biscuit, dipped in a bittersweet chocolate. YUMMMM!!- Viren KaulFebruary 22, 2017Italian experience all over ! Lobster tail, gelato and all of the coffee are awesome :):):)
Buford BarnesFebruary 23, 2012Established in 1892 by an opera impresario and continuously family owned and operated. This Italian cafe and bakery is among the oldest in the city and serves a number of fresh and delicious treats.
Russell HirschornDecember 15, 2014Holy cannoli and baileys coffee, tiramisu and riccota cheese cake are also favorites
Adam LangdonFebruary 18, 2017An absolute classic! Always an Italian ice and a slice of the heavenly chocolate mousse cake
CRUZiiiEJune 22, 2016A classic New York stop for some of your favorite Italian baked goods. I especially love the fruit tarts.- @Ms_Terree Gonzo Gourmands Facebook PageSeptember 27, 2012Sfogliatelle Flakey pastry clam shell filled with riccotta & candied fruit, or Loster Tail shaped flakey pastry filled wcustardy pastry cream. Alex Guarnaschelli ate both on "Best Thing I Ever Ate."
Katie HudsonMarch 29, 2014Try the trio of miniatures. You can have a famous cannoli (so good!) and try some of their other amazing bakery items.
Brittney PotterNovember 25, 2019Chocolate Canolo, eclairs, & sfogliatella. Excellent and expensive but worth it! True Italian bakery.- Victoria M.April 9, 2017Gotta try the cannoli and chocolate cannoli are delicious. Excelente lugar en la pequeña Italia🍨
CompassMay 15, 2014The old school family-owned cafe claims to be America’s first espresso bar, but is now especially beloved for its fresh cannoli and Italian pastries.
Geoffrey RichardMarch 27, 2013Order the Sfogliatella and the espresso. Nice venue in Little Italy and the oldest espresso bar in NYC.
Food NetworkAugust 8, 2011Ferrara Bakery is a favorite of Alex Guarnaschelli on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend their specialty dishes, Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Christina ChristodoulouMarch 31, 2018Ensured that I visited Little Italy especially for the Cannoli in this place. The mini ones are the best!!!
Everything here is delicious. Come here for a Little Italy cannoli
Jane NationJune 8, 2011Cannolis, biscotti, and other delicious Italian treats that will tickle the taste buds. Best for a person with a sweet tooth. Outdoor seating in pleasant weather. Read more
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 15, 2019Lovely napoleon and cannolis. Brady loved the lobster! San gennaro festival
Angel NMarch 5, 2012Napoleon is SOOOOO good! The tea was great and service very good even they were so busy! Recommend it for sure! Go and enjoy ;)
Donna VuongNovember 29, 2014Everything (dessert counter) coffee are Italian like. Lemon seltzer. On a budget do a trio sampler.
Maddie CannatellaMay 3, 2015Great, quick service. You really can't go wrong with what you order. This place is the real deal
Felipe MuñozApril 17, 2013Try the Cannoli, Chocolate Gelato, Pistacchio Gelato, Stracchiatella Gelato and dont forget to get a ristretto :-)
Mrfantastic8000August 8, 2014You must try the Pistachio Gelati! Very good! A small cup is more than enough for one.
jiresellJuly 11, 2015When we visit NYC we always drop buy and get cookies. My favorites are soft pinogli and amaretti.
Paige CSeptember 15, 2014Famous mostly for their homemade gelato and delectable cannoli. Don't miss out.
Mike KalenDecember 9, 2014Ferraro's still has all of the great italian desserts, but it's lost its charm and uniqueness
Renata Gonçalves MotaDecember 26, 2013A lovely place, with a good breakfast, Panini with egg and bacon is a good choice.- Guha ArunkumarJanuary 9, 2018Get the canoli! Small, big, classic, chocolate. Whatever it is, get it!!
- Brian PJune 2, 2016All the pastry is good but the Cannoli - plain or dark chocolate covered are the best in town.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 226-6150
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert
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