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La Bella Ferrara

4.1 (550 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Baba Rum
Jeff M.

La Bella Ferrara 108 Mulberry St. New York, NY 10013 Baba Rum Using actual rum, this soaked up sponge cake was loaded with vanilla custard and topped with a maraschino cherry. Each taste was heaven, but do not expect a buzz from this alcoholic treat!

Chocolate mousse and pistachio cannoli
Cole D.

Too expensive but quality desserts! We got a small pistachio cannoli and a chocolate mousse cannoli. Both terrific flavors. Couldn't pick a favorite. Both tasty, but $9? Little much.

09/17/18 The stand is during the Feast of San Gennaro. Cannoli cost more outside!
Marianne W.

La Bella Ferrara is still my favorite bakery in Little Italy. Today I saw big changes in the inside. They have a fancy coffee section now and an Ice cream counter. They make their own ice cream I was told. I was disappointed when I saw there's no seating outside. I wanted to sit down to eat my cannoli. The manager knows me and said she would get me a chair and did I want to sit inside or outside. I decided outside was beautiful. Plus I was away from the tempting display cases. I asked if she wanted me to let her know when I was done so she could remove the chair and she said yes. She said the seating had to be removed because families would buy a coffee and then sit there with their children for hours! Some people always ruin a good thing. So definitely yes you need to visit and I recommend a traditional large cannoli. It's $6 now but well worth it!!

St Joseph's Day pastries

Having lived in the neighborhood for four years, this is by far the best pastry shop in little Italy and the only one that I go to. Their pastry is fantastic (I am most partial to the sfogliatella and the pasticiotti) and they treat me like family. They always make seasonal favorites, like St. Joseph's Day pastries (pictured). Thanks for keeping the old ways.

Chocolate chip gelato cone with complementary cookie
Michele L.

Friendly and patient staff. We had lots of questions. Yes - the 3 layer cookies are made in house (excellent by the way) and no - they don't have espresso con panna. Chocolate chip gelato was great. An hour earlier my son threw away 3/4 of his Harry Potter butterbeer ice cream but he devoured the gelato!! Our group of 5 bought about 5 or 6 items and all of them were eaten before we made our way off the property. 2 tables with 2 chairs outside available for enjoying your treats.

I started frequenting this establishment since 2009. I always compare cannolis to this spot. My fave, chocolate dipped!

Tima J.

I didn't get the woman's name but boy did she save the day. I needed a last minute cake and she made it happen. Not only did I get a Napoleon cake in 24 hours but it was fresh,beautiful, and delicious. Thankful, thank you.

Mousse Desserts
Alexa K.

Small hole in the wall bakery. The set up is simple (I heard they just remodeled). There is a small seating area inside, and a couple of tables outside. The cannolis are amazing! The texture is perfect; love when you can bite into a cannoli and the shell doesn't break/crumble everywhere. Perfect mix of crispy and soft, and the inside filling was delicious. Perfect hole in the wall for a sweet treat! A little pricey, but what isn't in NYC?

Traditional Mini Cannoli
Jenny T.

One of my favorite cannolis in New York. The filling has the perfect classic cannoli taste, not too sweet. I'm so glad they reopened.

lobster tail
Julie D.

We got the lobster tails and tiramisu/ pistachio cannolis. The lobster tails had a subdued sweet, airy whipped cream center wrapped in flaky, delicate layers of pastry. Each bite was very enjoyable & light! A lil messy to eat. The cannolis were a miss for me (i've never had a liking for them to begin with) but my boyfriend enjoyed them!

I stopped by here every day for my lunch break. The pastries are so good. I get a double shot espresso. The staff is so great. Definitely if you're in the neighborhood stop by here one of the best bakeries in Little Italy.

Amazing desserts! Lots of options, napelon and cannolis were delicious. Not a lot of space to sit so probably more of a grab and go.

lobster tail dessert is a classic!
Miles S.

Historic pastries with decades in business. Mint cannolis and their ever popular lobster tail desserts are some of the favorites locals rave about!

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Most kind people that i've met in NYC. Amazing icecream at an affordable price too! Felt like family.

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A great spot for a quick treat in Little Italy!! I would definitely come back! Great cannoli's!

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1 year ago

Best rainbow cookies in NYC hands down. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming and the store is clean and very well maintained

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