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Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe

342 E 11th St
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 674-7070
Citysearch
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue
Directions:
L at 1st Ave; 6 at Astor Pl
Hours:
Sun-Thu 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-1am

Editorial Review for Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe – by Citysearch Editors

The Scene
Choose from 40 feet of sweets at the takeout counter, or get a table inside one of two dining rooms. Marble floors and stamped metal ceilings do nothing to soften the caffeine- and sugar-charged chatter, but Veniero's is a popular stop for the dating crowd. Look your best--the lighting is quite harsh and there are lots of mirrors.

The Food
Italian pastry of the sponge-cake variety, soaked in rum or liqueur and filled with custard, whipped cream or sweet ricotta cheese. Tiramisu, the ubiquitous lady finger and mascarpone dessert, is still better here than most anywhere else. Wash it down with the very good espresso; do likewise with the cannolis. The baba rum comes in three flavors--sweet, sweeter and sweetest--and there are a half dozen styles of cheesecake.

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The Extras

Reserve one or both of Veniero's rooms for private parties.

User Reviews for Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/09/2007 Posted by cafecritic

Just to try and set the record straight to all those who don't know pastry shops outside of Manhattan the best cannoli in NYC is from that famous shop on 18th Ave. in Bensonhurst. The owners are from sicily & the ricotta is flown in from sicily & shells are thin & crispy. That being said yes Veniero's does make good cookies, NY & Italian style cheesecakes, pastries and assorted specialty cakes.

Pros: Good Cheescake & Cookies

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/19/2007 Posted by joeg679

Veniero's has been a staple with me and my family for over 20 years. The service is great and the pastries, pies, cakes, etc. are second to none. I highly reccomend Veniero's to anyone who is looking for great pastries.

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Editor's Review

Try the lush ricotta cheesecake and you'll know why people have been lining up here for 100 years.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Reserve one or both of Veniero's rooms for private parties.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 8am-12am
  • Fri-Sat 8am-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Bakeries
  • Italian
  • Coffee Shops & Diners

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Breakfast
  • Carry Out
  • Open 7 Days
  • Local Favorites

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