Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe

The best strawberry cheesecake and chocolate covered cannolis I have ever had. 100/10, I’ll dream about these items forever lol.

The sad thing is that once you start eating pastries from here, nothing else is the same. It really sets the bar high. The cheesecake, tiramisu, sfogiatell and cannoli are some of the best in the world. Don't sleep on the coffee either.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

place is gorgeous!

Veniero’s has been a beloved spot on my list for some time. Lately, there’s something up with management. The service is inattentive. I asked for the menu (to order an additional item), and no one came back to see if we wanted something else. We gave up, waited for the check for at least 15 minutes, and no one came over. Another time we were here until closing and instead of doing last call, they just gave us the check and kicked us out. We made an order on the way out including a full-sized cake. The cannoli was soggy (clearly pre-filled), and they refused to give us an apple tart (not sure why that was such a big ask at 10:55 PM). Tourists might not notice these things, but locals do. If you’re going to be a New York staple, act like it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Old-school cafe bakery. Very cool vibe. I think there is intrinsic value in preserving places that have been around for so long.

Walk in with a swagger and imagine yourself to be Frank Sinatra, Enrico Caruso, Joe DiMaggio, or Bruce Springsteen, casually ordering a cannoli.

That being said, their famous butter cookies—honestly—meh. Go for a slice of pie or something.

Bottom line: Come here to support a family-owned business that has been around for 130+ years.

Good for: Impressing your out-of-town guest with a classic New York, LES establishment.
Less so for: Your pastry-chef date, whom you’re trying to impress with a good dessert place after a dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Came for Valentines day and got an assortment of pastries and cookies. The fruit tarts were great. The rainbow cookies were soo dry. I guess it's hit or miss unless you know what to order.

"In east Village NYC , Italy's charming space,
Veniero's cheesecake takes its place,
A New York classic, rich and fine,
A taste of heaven, forever divine.

Creamy, smooth, and oh-so-sweet,
Veniero's cheesecake can't be beat,
A NYC staple, loved by all,
A delicious treat, standing tall.

From classic to strawberry, to tiramisu too,
Veniero's flavors will see you through,
A slice (or two) is all you need,
To taste the magic that Veniero's deeds.

In the heart of Manhattan, it's a must-try place,
Veniero's Pasticceria, a sweet escape,
From the hustle and bustle of city life,
To a world of cheesecake, pure delight and rife.

So come one, come all, and take a bite,
Of Veniero's cheesecake, pure New York delight,
You'll be in heaven, with each creamy chew,
Veniero's cheesecake, a taste of NYC, true!"

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: New York Cheesecake 6, Bakery, Cake

Best Cheesecake and Tiramisu ever!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Strawberry Shortcake, NY cheese cake and butter cookies are outstanding, flavorful and festive in presentation!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: New York Cheesecake 6, Bakery, Cake

Made with perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oreo Cheesecake

Visited again after many years. Not the same fresh exceptional pastries I remember.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ask for the tour!!! Very cool place and owners are kind and welcoming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Decent food, rude service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Run to this place now!! Get their chocolate covered cannoli and pistachio cannoli!! So so good. I never really liked cannolis until I tried this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5