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Circa-1904 spot serving Sicilian fare such as rice balls & panelle sandwiches in a vintage setting.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 151 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 855-1545
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Italian-Restaurant/FERDINANDOS-FOCACCERIA-287577861134/
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Ferdinando’s Foccaceria (@ferdinandosfocacceria) · Brooklyn, NY
Circa-1904 spot serving Sicilian fare such as rice balls & panelle sandwiches in a vintage setting. 151 Union St. BK NY 11231 (718) 855-1545
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Reviews
Confessions of a Food Freak
Always delicious , stuffed artichoke delicious. Fried shrimp delicious. Panel le sandwich delicious. The rice ball special delicious. Just get it all try it can’t go wrong.
Amazing service. The chef is awesome. I would kiss him if I could it’s that good. This place is a gem.
… moreAmazing service. The chef is awesome. I would kiss him if I could it’s that good. This place is a gem.
Starasia Starr
Because of the Google ratings, I had high expectations for this old-school joint. Once Joe’s of Avenue U was bought by Russians, the food went downhill; although, I hear it’s back in Sicilian hands. So pickings are slim for Sicilian food in this city. I guess because we can probably make it better ourselves.
The only good thing about this meal was the cannoli—the shell was crisp and the cream was delectable. However, the panelles were inedible. In general, nothing looked or tasted fresh, just warmed up in the microwave, but these had the most horrible flavor. I asked for a little sauce to see if that would help, and it tasted like they opened a can of plain tomato sauce, dumped it in a bowl, and then watered it down. Then they charged me $3 for that!! The caponata and rice ball were good but nothing special. I could make them both better myself or find them better at any Italian deli or butcher. It was very expensive and so disappointing. I would never come here again.
If you ever had a panelle from Joe’s of Avenue U, that is the best. Give them a try if you want Sicilian. Not this place.
… moreThe only good thing about this meal was the cannoli—the shell was crisp and the cream was delectable. However, the panelles were inedible. In general, nothing looked or tasted fresh, just warmed up in the microwave, but these had the most horrible flavor. I asked for a little sauce to see if that would help, and it tasted like they opened a can of plain tomato sauce, dumped it in a bowl, and then watered it down. Then they charged me $3 for that!! The caponata and rice ball were good but nothing special. I could make them both better myself or find them better at any Italian deli or butcher. It was very expensive and so disappointing. I would never come here again.
If you ever had a panelle from Joe’s of Avenue U, that is the best. Give them a try if you want Sicilian. Not this place.
Thomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE
Brooklyn Staple Carroll Gardens Bring CASH we Ol’School ova here. Walking into this establishment brings you back in time. It’s simple and delicious. Order everything on the menu you wont be disappointed. I’ve been coming here for what feels like a lifetime and ordering the same thing. And it’s just as good as when i ordered it 30 years ago. When you make something good you just continue todo so no reason to change it. Also if you never had a Manhattan special ( espresso drink) they have it on tap. It’s the only spot i know that has it.MUST TRY. I hope they never change. Thanks as always
… moreKathleen Waite
I love this place because you feel like you stepped back in time. Plus the food is really good. It is special to me because my boyfriend’s parents went there for years and he shared it with me. I highly recommend it!
… moreDrew Aichele
Hidden gem alert. Staff is amazing. Atmosphere is fun and transportive. Food is right on for some NY Sicilian Italian. Very spot on and a super fun name to say. Ferdinando’s Focacceria. Ferdinando’s Focacceria. Ferdinando’s Focacceria! Best cannoli ever too. Best I’ve ever had! Truly.
… moreAmanda Mary
Super nice waiter, patient with our group- we had an elderly indecisive relative with us who is not the easiest. My dad and I loved our food- we all shared the panelle special, he got the seafood salad and I got the spaghetti with clams and white sauce. It was all great! Very cool to visit such an old part of the borough we are from.
… moreKelly Seoyeon Wang
Really good, authentic Italian restaurant. The special aracini riceball was flavorful and got nice texture. Also recommend the sardine pasta which had an interesting flavor that I never tried before. would order the pasta again when I’m back. Service was friendly too.
… moreGreg Tam
In a quaint area of Brooklyn lies an absolute gem; Ferdinando’s Focacceria is an almost 120-year old establishment serving some of the most authentic Italian food in the city. I ordered the Pasta con Sarde on the recommendation of my Italian friend and the waiter. They said this dish is hard to come by in NYC. It is made with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, and raisins. The sardines completely melted and integrated into the sauce. Highly recommend this place.
… moreCherry
MUST-TRY IN NYC. the panelle and the linguine vongole. my goodness. i don’t think i’ve been this mindblown by food in a long time. the cheese in the panelle is just. heaven in the mouth. the vongole white sauce is like a sudden wave of flavour and deliciousness hitting you. and the bread is a lovely bonus. great service, lovely people. want to eat here every day if i could.
… moreF C
Incredible find! With all these hip bars and restaurants popping up in the area this place has stood the test of time..the ambiance is old school..BUT the quality is bar none.. you want real Southern Italian food look no further.. stepping into this restaurant and you’ll go back in time when Carol Gardens was all ITALIANS! Buon appetito…
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