Ferdinando's Focacceria

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.

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.

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

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!