Ferdinando's Focacceria

We came all the way here from the Bronx for the Vastedda sandwich... thank goodness this didn't disappoint! My coworker had these growing up as a kid in Long Island and had find memories with his grandparents. We looked up this restaurant and were so excited they still served them. Open since 1904 and has all of the charm you expect and want from a neighborhood Sicilian gem! We tried quite a few things and everything was delicious! We are already looking forward to coming back. The owner said hello and our server was so lovely. Cash only!

Had this restaurant on my list to check out for a while. Great restaurant, option to sit in doors with lots of old photos of Sicily or outside in the garden. It was relatively quiet on the weekday afternoon we went. The menu is extensive with so many great options. Chose to try out a couple of their specialties. The panelle special was outstanding as was the arancini. The cheese was very fresh on all the dishes. These dishes were more than sufficient for 2 people. Will have to return to try the pasta dishes. FYI cash only (atm available in back)

The best thing I can say about Ferdinandos is it has amazing old world charm. Like stepping into a Time Machine and going back 100 yrs. Lots and lots of history. Mosaic tile floors, lots of intricate wood and several pics of famous ppl adorn the walls. We've worked in the area for many years and never gave a try. Until a coworker and I began talking about it a few weeks back, yesterday was the day we decided to order lunch. We called, ordered and picked up 20 min later. I got the Sicilian eggplant w/ ricotta, coworker got the panelle sandwich. I walked in to pick up or order. I chatted w an older gentleman about Sicily. When we got the food back to the office to eat we both unwrapped our little packages like children on Christmas morning. Upon first glance the sandwiches were small, about the size of a hamburger bun. First bite, good not great. My eggplant was a bit bitter and chewy. Coworkers panelle was a bit dry. That's really it. For $11 sandwiches I can't say we will be back for the food although I'd like to go back for the history.

My friend wanted to go here for her birthday since it was a restaurant her father once frequented. The ambiance brings on a strong nostalgic sense of comfort and the food was equally satisfying. They even have an espresso style soda on tap! The owner was on site and remembered my friend's father quite fondly. The whole experience felt like having dinner at my best friend's grandparents home. Great food, great service, and a romantically nostalgic vibe. Highly recommend for small groups and date night!

This spot has a very old school bk vibe and look. Fyi this is cash only bu they do have an ATM inside. The service was good and quick. After we ordered a loaf of very dry hard bread was placed at the table. If that was EVOO it wasnt good. More like vegetable oil with seasonings. We also tried the potatoe croquettes which tasted a bit of oil. It would have been better if served with marinara. I got the Meatball Parmigian which came with 4 small balls, pasta and side salad. The meatballs where a little dry but the sauce was tasty. The pasta and salad both ok no complaints. The glass of cabaret wasn't bad either. If your interested in no fuss basic Italian food this is the spot.

Came here on a gloomy, cloudy day and it was the perfect dose of comfort food. This place has been around since 1904 & doles out classic Sicilian dishes. My friend whose colleague recommended we come here suggested the squid salad, octopus salad & sardine pasta. These were all excellent dishes and a the sardine pasta has a unique, balanced flavor that I somehow crave now even though I don't like sardines usually. We also added classic spaghetti bolognese + pork chops to satiate ourselves. Definitely suggest doing this family style sharing because how can you not want to sample the abundant menu. P.S. shoutout to Pedro who took great photos of our grp

Honestly, life-changing. Everything was genuinely delicious. Words do not suffice. Creamy, saucy, delicious. The table over kept saying everything was perfect and we agree. I'll be back. Perfect for an intimate date or any occasion. A BK gem.

The Panelle Special was creamy, crunchy, a little tangy in a fresh, grainy homemade roll. The hot broccoli rabe was the best I've had, buttery (maybe its olive oil) with lots of garlic and seasoned just right. It's very homey and comfortable. Good and personable service. I just ate there yesterday and was moved to write a review because I saw they cut their days. I want them to last! I enjoyed Cafe Spaghetti recently across the street, but it is more modern American trying to replicate old-world Italian. Ferdinando's IS old-world Sicialian, very similar to the restaurants I knew growing up in Brooklyn.

It's Saturday, 1/18 1740 and You are closed and I drove from Bay Ridge. Are you permanently closed?? Website and everywhere shows you are open.

This is one of the best places I have been to. The food is fantastic we started with a rice ball special. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. The eggplant and meatballs were out of this world. The tiramisu was to die for. Their sauce was so goodThe service was fantastic. They do not rich you. And very friendly The place is so adorable love the brick wall.