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    La Bella Ferrara

    4.1 (554 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Virginia T.

    Cool spot right near china town off Canal Street on Mulberry and Little Italy section of the city. Was served quickly and grabbed the last bit of their lemon icee. Not my fav but my son loved it and thoroughly enjoyed it hence the great reviews.

    Yulaidi S.

    Came here to get cannolis for my family while on a trip. I got myself something, honestly dont remember the name, but its a coffee like desert thats super creamy and my girlfriend got a strawberry shortcake desert that she loved. The woman who helped us was super nice and patient with us as we decided on which cannolis to get for my family and the extra sweets for us to have right away. She packed everything nicely for us. It survived the trip! The place is small and smack down at the entrance of little italy but we went during a weekday in the afternoon and it was chill. They have outside seating and inside seating. Its one of the few places in new york that felt cool inside too. Overall this place was great and if im back in new york again, id come here again!

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    Sophia H.

    Such a gem of a place in little Italy. If you're looking for a good Italian pastry, this is your spot. It's small and quaint, but they have almost every Italian cookie and pastry you can think of. The worker behind the counter was really helpful answering my questions on all the different cookie options. Ordered the chocolate cannoli, sprinkle cookies, chocolate and vanilla hazelnut biscotti's and Italian flag cookies. The best was the cannoli, the filling wasn't too sweet but so creamy. The sprinkle and Italian flag cookies were fantastic the next day with my morning coffee. Least favorite were the biscotti's. They were a bit too hard for my liking, but the chocolate hazelnut was a standout flavor.

    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!!

    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.

    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.

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

    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?

    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.

    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!

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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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    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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    Is the lobster tails pastry made with lard or not?

    Oh my. MUST you be such jerks?! Some of us have dietary, moral or faith-based reasons for not wanting the fat of a dead animal in our sweets. Maybe respect that more. Glad you love the pastry ;-)

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    Salswee

    4.3
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    1.7 mi

    The dessert here is so inviting and pretty. Especially the mousse based ones that look like fruits…read more I got the mango, orange, and the one that looks like a mushroom. The orange has a base made of chocolate Rice Krispies. All of them have more fruity filling than the mousse. They are very fragile. I recommend eating there if you can. Finding can be a challenge because it's busy and there aren't many seats. I got mine to go just to be taken to the park across the street . The mushroom kind are totally ruined. It has strawberriy jelly and it was a mess. The orange one was almost ruined too. The mango has some diced mangoes. I devoured three of them instantly. Definitely come back to try more.

    Yummmy!!! What a cute and unique dessert boutique! So many choices but what makes this place stand…read moreout are its adorable and colorful mousse delicacies. The inside was packed with folks! There was no place to sit down because of how busy it was but the staff kept the line moving quick enough. The place still seemed reasonably stocked with their desserts and treats, despite the late afternoon time that I arrived. I ordered 4 different treats to go and they're packed in small box individually. Unfortunately, they didn't quite stay intact during my trek back to my hotel and were tumbled around in the boxes. Nonetheless, the taste and flavors held up well and even after a few days in the fridge. The yuzu daisy has this vivid pastel yellow-pink base and adorable gelatinous yellow gem atop a white flower. The yuzu gives a subtle infusion of tart that is balanced out by the light delicate skin texture of the rest. Sitting atop a thin round rice crispy. I loved the red mushroom one which is a creamy pink mousse inside the cap. The stalk is a thin porcelain-white chocolate light base also filled with a rich cream. Adjacent are two cute little tree nuts. The orange and mango have such vivid colors and are aesthetically pleasing too. Just like the previous ones, their delicate chocolate exterior houses a rich tarty mousse-y filling. I think the mushroom has a better balance and variety of flavors. Although I don't eat mousse treats often, I look forward to trying some of the other ones in the future, like the blueberry, banana and cloud.

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    Veniero's

    4.1
    (2.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

    This used to be my favorite Italian bakery. I haven't been to this bakery in years like ten years…read moresince I was a teenager. Today I decided to make a special trip to go here to grab a few goodies. I forgot how small the place was and how low the ceilings were. That wasn't an issue though. The place was nice and cakes were stacked neatly. What was surprising to me is that they don't have any cookies laid in the front display. It's all placed in the back almost hidden. I was deeply disappointed with their cookie selection. It was deeply surprising that they don't sell the butter cookies that had jam in the middle and dipped with chocolate on one side with sprinkles. I did ask the clerk and even showed him a pic of what I was looking for and he said they never sold them. They only had the linzer cookies and they didn't look so good. They also did not have the lobster tail. They did have the sfogliatelle which they also called a lobster tail. I thought they were not the same? Some bakeries sell both and they are definitely not the same. I did end up buying one of their sfogliatelle with cream and some rugelachs. The sfogliatelle was good but the rugelachs tasted slightly underbaked. It did taste fresh though unlike many I've had in other bakeries. However, for $28 per pound, I wouldn't get it again. For those not having lobster tail and not having the Italian cookies, I will have to give Veniero's a low rating. I never thought an Italian bakery would not carry staples. Very disappointed. I need to find another Italian bakery now.

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    Levain Bakery

    4.4
    (150 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

    The service was excellent; everyone in there was so friendly! I got to warm up a few of the cookies…read moreI ordered and WOW. They are on the thicker side yet so incredibly soft on the inside and have a perfect crisp on the outer edges, top, and bottom!! Demitri was so kind and accommodated for my complicated and long order! I definitely recommend the Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, it was so rich in flavor! The Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie was not too sweet as the walnuts were the perfect balance! I think this is for people who are not too big on chocolate chips in their cookie. The Coconut Caramel cookie reminded me of a Samoa! You can taste all the coconut in the cookie and it was delicious! The Sticky Bun was so soft as well! 10/10!

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    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
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