Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe
Bakery, Dessert Shop, and Coffee Shop$$$$
East Village, New York
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"Italian cheesecake, spumoni, dark chocolate cake = so good!"(12 Tips)
"Old school Italian pastry, the cannoli are amazing!"(76 Tips)
"Best NY cheesecake in the whole wide NY and world:)))"(11 Tips)
"the strawberry short cake -- out of this world!"(11 Tips)
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AmateurConciergeJuly 20, 2015This neighborhood institution is great for gifts for locals and out of towners alike or for an evening coffee.The pastry selection is endless, and a great scoop of gelato or ice cream for only $2.50!
The Corcoran GroupAugust 18, 2011Fruit Supreme Cake: They describe this as a 'fruit triumph' and they're not wrong. Amber sponge cake delicately infused with raspberry brandy, filled with bavarian cream and fresh fruits.
Fabian MartinJanuary 5, 2022The NY cheesecake is amazing!!! Very strong in taste & texture, both creamy and sweet. The strawberries are very fresh. No crust at the bottom but I didn’t miss it either. One slice is A LOT
Pro tip: get a box full of the small pastries when going to a picnic or dinner - everyone will love you for it.
Amazing cakes for such great prices. To make the choice easier for you, definitely go with the strawberry shortcake - it's to die for!
Stan BashmashnikovJune 7, 2015Far & away, the best Italian pastry bakery in NYC. Must try for first timers: the New York Cheesecake or a Chocolate Filled Cannoli.
Village VoiceApril 26, 2013This place has been dishing out Sicilian pastries for almost 120 years and serving espresso before it was all the rage. All the pastries are mouth watering, but save room for the mini tarts!
Clara EloyJanuary 6, 2022Delicious cheesecake. I liked it without the crust. It was very dense yet fresh, the strawberries were very good as well. Highly recommend
Best sfogliatelle outside of Napoli. This place can get busy with tourists but it's worth it. Just remember to get a number from the ticket machine on your right when you walk in - don't be a square
Bruce HaydonJanuary 16, 2017Great Desserts in this warm family-owned Italian bakery in downtown Manhattan.
Natasha MoriniMay 23, 2015There is a caffe in the back and sometimes you will walk through the front and think it is crowded but just scooch your way to the back there is always tables. You can't go wrong with anything u order
Roberto BuaMarch 25, 2015Got the vanilla and chocolate cannoli, both excellent. Really authentic old school NYC bakery. Get the Rum Baba if you like your pastries really boozy.
Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012The Café where, in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Larry stops in Veniero’s to buy a French baguette that he would eventually use to beat a man attacking Ricky Gervais in the NY subway. Find out more: Read more
RCMarch 3, 2015This old school Italian dessert bar oozes nostalgia but has kept up with the times by offering a few gluten free and some dairy free desserts. Definitely a fun place to load up on sugar.
Alex HunterJanuary 19, 2022Pickup a box of assorted cookies to impress everyone at the party you’re going to. Or cheesecake. Or strawberry shortcake. Get something for your walk home too. Arrive early, there’s usually a line.
Philip A. FuscielloJanuary 6, 2017Excellent assortment of traditional favorites. Always consistently great for decades. Take home or sit in for these superb treats!
Kimmie OhhDecember 8, 2019One of the best Italian bakeries in NYC. Get any of their cakes, cookies or pastries & a coffee!
Noah XifrDecember 2, 2012Fruit Supreme (brandy soaked cake w fruit slices top) and cheesecakes are excellent choices. But you MUST try their Black Forest cake :) rich moist cake & subtle cherries chocolate & cream. <3
AdrienMay 14, 2016An institution in the East Village, love their tile floor.. and their NY cheesecake!
Wen Seng LieSeptember 28, 2015A century old establishment. Outstanding quality and taste from cheese cake, mousse to cakes and pastries. It is more expensive than cheese cake factory. Cool place for dating
Keyue BaoDecember 30, 2018Delicious cheesecake! American style is creamier and denser (think a better version of Junior’s) whereas Italian style is a bit lighter and more aromatic. Keep well in the fridge.
Libster CJune 10, 2014What can I say that hasn't been said before! Forget little Italy or Arthur Ave. This is the place for Italian pastry, cookies and cakes.
Leila AbdoulayeDecember 11, 2011Make sure you take a number as soon as you enter. They are super busy.They have a great variety of delicious and cute dessert. Very good quality. I love this place. They can also make custom cakes! <3
Yuri GuaniloApril 23, 2014I personally love the strawberry shortcake, but you can't miss with anything in this place!
Adrienne CooperFebruary 11, 2012Our last stop on the tour is a sweet one! Pick your favorite mini-pastry and place a bulk order if you'd like to share it with others. I'm a cannoli girl myself, but there are many great choices.- Daniel KarranFebruary 2, 2015AMAZING! Too many options to chose from while standing under an enchanting stained glass ceiling. Go for the lobster roll, cheesecake or cannoli
Halstead PropertyJuly 11, 2013Over a century old, it’s no surprise that the chocolate dipped cannoli is made to perfection. Get a mouthful of that decadent cream as you bite into the dense, crunchy chocolate shell.
Lori LuoMay 16, 2015An old-school cafe serving up a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and coffee. Wait in line if you want to be seated, or take your order to go.
Jennifer HoJune 19, 2018I had the chocolate lobster tail. It had a nice and crunchy exterior and the chocolate cream wasn’t too overwhelming.
- DoubleDeuceJune 8, 2015Historic Sicilian pastry shop. Very tasty but priced and packaged as a specialty so makes for a good gift or some other special treat.
Marie La RueMay 7, 2024East Village institution. Certainly in the top 3 for the best cookies in NYC.
BellieFebruary 1, 2016Old school deliciousness. It's like that place you used to go with your grandma. Comparable to Venetië on Rijnstraat in Amsterdam.
Katt TApril 22, 2013The rainbow cake is amazing. They only serve it on the weekends. If u like rainbow cookies thus is the dessert for you. The strawberry shortcake is also great!
Elvis RodricksJuly 30, 2018They have a dining area - windows open up in summer. Thought the tiramisu was just ok. A lot to choose from though here to find something outstanding! Worth a comeback.
Robert Tolar HainingSeptember 24, 2012Loved the zuppe inglese! Delicious rum sponge cake concoction. Pro tip: skip the line & eat there. Just go to the back and get a table
BooieApril 9, 2015Loooove the cheesecakes both NY Cheesecake which is heavier and the Italian cheesecake which is much lighter. Lines are almost always long but flowing
Liane GrahamApril 14, 2013The Italian cheesecake here is my favorite dessert on the planet, but you can't go wrong with anything, really.
🍚March 23, 2015Great authentic Italian pastries. Depending on the time of day it can be super busy. Sit down is nice but take away is just as good
New York HabitatNovember 14, 2011Everything at Veniero's is amazing but it's the cannoli's and Italian cheesecake that keep us coming back! Don't miss out on this East Village gem.
Buford BarnesFebruary 23, 2012Established 1894. Continuously family owned and operated. Mostly original decor, extra room added in 1984 and the oven changed to gas. Famous for traditional Italian confections. Appears in TV shows.
Freka SexyDecember 9, 2016My sweet tooth is stupid'! Already ate the rainbow cookies... usually, I eat those immediately after purchase 😋
A real and honorable 'pasticceria italiana,' the best I've found in NYC, so far. I can't get enough of their mini cannoli! The tea cookies are also great! And their boxes, so simple and elegant!- Antoinette MOctober 27, 2013Two occasions they did not give me the right pastries. it's not like you can really double check once you pay for the purchase because they tie it up right away. Still amazing pastries.
- Ellen WeismanJuly 23, 2019All the pastries are wonderful. The cannolis are my favorite. They also have great coffee and gelato
Monica ZarateFebruary 13, 2015The cannoli is my favorite! Espresso and hot chocolate are also classics
Chantele BondAugust 10, 2016I adore this place. It's my guilty pleasure . Always fresh and delicious and open when I need them.
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Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe
342 E 11th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
Celebrating our 124 years in business in the same original location here in Manhattan's "East Village. What started out as a pool emporium and candy shop.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 674-7070
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
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Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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