Ferdinando's Focacceria Italiana Restaurant

"A Panelle Special is a small sandwich filled with flat chickpea fritters, fresh ricotta, and sharp cheese. These are more snack-sized, but two could make a meal."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle






"Cut in half, you can see the layers of fritter on the bottom. The creamy ricotta actually makes a stronger impression than the fritters."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"There is also a version made with a potato croquette, equally tempting. The tide of ricotta is extraordinary."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"The short menu lists a treasure trove of Sicilian specialties we can't wait to try. Click on the photo for a readable view."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"Carroll Gardens is not quite the Italian neighborhood it once was, but Ferdinando's remains from an earlier time."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle