Ornella Ferrara (born 17 April 1968 in Limbiate) is an Italian long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon race.
She represented her country twice at the Summer Olympics (1996 and 2000) and was the bronze medalist in the marathon at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics.
She has won marathon races in her home country, including the Rome City Marathon, Carpi Marathon and Venice Marathon.