East Village Italian bakery institution. Old-school charm, classic pastries like cannoli & cheesecake. A taste of NYC history.
Step into a piece of New York history at this iconic Italian bakery, a beloved East Village institution since 1894. Known for its nostalgic atmosphere and extensive selection of classic Italian pastries, it's a destination for those seeking authentic flavors and a charming old-world experience. From traditional cannoli to rich cheesecakes and delicate cakes, this spot offers a delightful journey through Italian-American baking traditions.
This bakery specializes in classic Italian-American pastries, with a particular emphasis on cheesecakes, cakes, and cannoli. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent New York-style cheesecake and strawberry shortcake, alongside other popular items like rainbow cookies and tiramisu. While most feedback is positive, some mention that certain items, like the sfogliatella, may not appeal to everyone's taste.
"The cheesecake, particularly the New York style and Sicilian variations, receives consistent acclaim. Other highly recommended items include the strawberry shortcake, cannoli, rainbow cookies, tiramisu, and baba au rum."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery as a beloved New York institution with a fantastic selection of classic Italian desserts and a charming, nostalgic atmosphere.
Important Note
While generally highly praised, one user mentioned that the sfogliatella might not be to everyone's taste, and another noted that the pastry in their chocolate cream lobster tail was soggy.
"Added that Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffè offers good gelato and all good Italian pastries."
Positive"This commenter suggests Veniero's as a place for Italian pastries, specifically recommending cannoli and rainbow cookies as NYC icons."
Positive"This commenter suggests Veniero's as a place for Italian pastries, specifically recommending cannoli and rainbow cookies as NYC icons."
Positive"Recommends Venieros in the East Village for cheesecake."
Positive"Recommends Venieros in the East Village for cheesecake."
Positive"The commenter enjoys Veniero's and suggests it as a valid spot in the Lower East Side for pastries and a cappuccino, especially after dinner."
Positive"The commenter mentions Isabelle's Osteria has a non-gritty ricotta cheesecake and wants to try Veniero's."
Neutral"The commenter believes Veniero's has great vibes but hasn't had any memorable food there, even questioning their ricotta cheesecake. They mention Sac's in Astoria for a good ricotta cheesecake."
Neutral"The commenter tried the marble cheesecake for a birthday and found it to be wonderful, especially since marble is their boyfriend's favorite flavor."
Positive"The commenter states that the American cheesecake at Veniero's is fantastic."
Positive"The commenter found the price of 10 cookies (pignolli and rainbow) to be high, costing almost $30."
Negative"The commenter states there's no such thing as 'American cheesecake,' only 'Jewish' (cream cheese) or 'Italian' (ricotta), and prefers the Italian style for its lighter taste, though they also enjoy the Jewish style."
Neutral"The commenter disputes that Veniero's has the best cannoli, suggesting Eataly or Villabate Alba as better options, especially for those who appreciate sheep's milk ricotta. They feel Veniero's doesn't excel at anything except perhaps Italian/ricotta cheesecake."
Negative"The commenter tried the coconut cake and described it as 'OMG amazing'. They also noted that Veniero's cheesecake was from another dimension compared to Eileen's, which they found just okay."
Positive"The commenter is hesitant to try Veniero's cheesecake after a disappointing experience with Eileen's, but is now on a quest for Burnt Basque cheesecake."
Neutral"The commenter states that the strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake, and pecan pie at Veniero's are also excellent."
Positive"The commenter is not a fan of most ricotta desserts due to a gritty texture, similar to most cannolis, and mentions Isabelle's Osteria for a non-gritty ricotta cheesecake."
Negative"The commenter states that the cannolis at Veniero's are very good."
Positive"The commenter did a side-by-side taste test of NY-style and Italian cheesecake from Veniero's and found the NY-style to taste better due to its creamy mouthfeel, despite the Italian version initially appearing better."
Neutral"The commenter had a negative experience with the freshness of Mia's lobster tail pastry and offers a contrasting opinion to another user's experience."
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