Veniero's Pastry Shop

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342 E 11th St
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 674-7070
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Veniero's Pastry Shop - New York, NY
Veniero's Pastry Shop - New York, NY
Veniero's Pastry Shop - New York, NY
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Best

I love a lot of things in this shop but their cannolis are by far the best I have ever had.

Worst

Eventhough the desserts are great, the service holds it back. Not able to handle groups larger than 2 efficently. Occassional rude service is really disappointing. Too bad...maybe...

Best Iced Cappuccinos 8/25/2006

I love their iced cappuccinos (especially decaf iced cappuccino for after dinner or late night)\r and their pignoli cookies....I was not too happy with service...wiatresses were a bit unfriendly and cashier/manager was frosty...Also very noisy when it is crowded..they seemed unhappy and stressed out...better during the daytime... Pros: great iced cappuccinos and pastry/cookies Cons: unfriendly cold service and noise level more
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AMAZING food, but a little intimidating. 7/11/2006

The pastries here are fantastic -- and cheap -- but there are so many of them and I really wasn't sure what everything was. Some of the rum-soaked stuff tastes really strange to an American palate. Nevertheless, the custard tarts were amazing... Pros: Price, Food Quality Cons: Hard to choose!! more
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absolutely amazing desserts 5/7/2006

i will come back here time and time again - with every trip to NYC i will stop in and get a cannoli and a pound of italian cookies - reminds me of grandma! Pros: cannoli, cookies more
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The Great NYC Cheescake Quest - Prologue 3/11/2006

Quickly - this is a very average restaurant, nothing to write home about except for the cheesecake that, to this out-of-towner - seemed the ultimate. BUT...I am heading to the Big Apple in mid April 06 with my family and intend to a very scientific blind taste test on Venerio's versus Johnny's, D'auito's, Ferrara bakery and Eileen's. I will consider other candidates fellow Citysearchers nominate ;-) Watch for results! more
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Wedding Cake 1/10/2006

My wife and I bought our wedding cake at Venieros andn everyone thought is was amazing. I am not a cake fan and i even liiked it - i will tell also tell you that the service, price and friendliness of the staff was great! I would highly recommend this fine bakery to anyone in search of a delicious cake and they have FREE delivery too! Pros: service , quality , friendliness more
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The Best Bakery In NYC 9/19/2005

I love the Cheesecake and Cannoli's. I can't get enough. I wish I had one right now. Pros: Cheesecake, Cannolis more
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It's the BEST!!! 7/31/2005

NEW YORK! NEW YORK! This was the best bakery I have ever been to and thats no lie. Every time I visit New York it's a must!.... I love this place.... more
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Simply the BEST CHEESECAKE in NYC 5/31/2005

Simply the BEST CHEESECAKE in NYC. No one else even comes close. Pros: Cheesecake Cons: Lines more
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So over-rated! 5/24/2005

I've been here 3 times now, each time because someone in my group wanted to try out the hype. and each time, I was left thinking ""what's the big deal?"" The desserts I tried were bland and a little too sugary. The service was slow, due to the crowdedness, and the tables were cramped. I've been living in NY for more than 5 years now - and I can say that this is the most over-rated bakery in the city! more
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Mouthwatering Dessert.... 11/10/2004

This place is by far one of the best bakeries I have ever been to...I am also seriously considering having my wedding cake from here...This is also one of the few places that is opened for dessert later compared to other places...I highly suggest this place for anyone, especially tourists...I've taken close friends here for post-birthday dinners for dessert and it has never failed to please...The coffee drinks are strong, so beware if you order any with liquor! Every dessert I've have ever ordered or had to-go has always been simply mouthwatering...every piece of every dessert just melts in your mouth...The great thing about this place is that the cakes have cream that is so light...it must be the secret recipe they use to make the whipped type of cream used in the cakes...If you can squeeze this into your trip in NYC, I highly suggest you try!!! Pros: Dessert, Cheesecake Cons: , Wait in Line more
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Best Cheesecake 7/30/2004

I will by a few cheesecakes and freeze them overnight so I can haul 'em over to California when I visit family and friends. They love me for that. Not only are their cheesecakes mouthwatering, they have excellent gelato and coffee drinks (their iced cappuccino has espresso gelato in it!). In the summer, you can't pass up their lemonade... And of course their mini pastries and other cakes are excellent as well... One of my favorite places for dessert and coffee. Pros: Dessert & Coffee, Inexpensive more
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Very Good for Desserts 7/14/2004

At the very least, come here to get some desserts to go. The desserts here are excellent, and the reason that I continue to come. The coffee drinks they have are good as well, and are the major reason to sit down as opposed to simply ordering pastries or cakes to go. That having been said, I have to add a couple of disclaimers. First, the atmosphere is nothing special, and can be described as average. The service is also nothing special. Usually, it is average and you will be served in a reasonably timely manner. There are a few times where service is terrible, and sometimes just rude. This is an unfortunate side to what would otherwise be an excellent dessert place. Pros: Great desserts, Good coffee drinks, Reasonable Cons: , Service more
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Dessert Lover's Heaven 7/12/2004

This bakery and cafe has the largest selection of desserts in Manhattan. Great food and service. I waited for 30 minutes for seating at 10PM on a Saturday night. Highly recommended. Pros: Desserts, Inexpensive more
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Cannoli and Sicilian Cheesecake 6/23/2004

Even if you never get to Sicily, you don't have to ""miss out"" on their cannoli and cheesecake (Sicilian cheesecake is basically cannoli filling cheesecake). Seriously, it's like my Sicilian grandmother made them for me in her kitchen in Italy! Their espresso drinks are impeccable too. Can't recommend it enough. Pros: Delicious, Ambiance more
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Don't miss this one 6/17/2004

Can't go to New York and not stop here. It's one of the biggest things I miss about N.Y. The other bakeries are great but this one is outstanding. Now that I liveout of state I appreciate it more than ever. Nothing here comes close. Pros: organized, great seating, tremendous selection more
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the good stuff 2/25/2004

This is it, the good stuff, the reason NYC is the center of the world. Absolutely the best Italian pastry shop in NYC. Criticism of the service is probably justified (though I have not had problems) because when this place is crowded (as usual, Friday and Saturday evenings) all Hell breaks loose. The only weak spot is the gelato. Whether you like each desert will depend on taste. But overall, this is the best. Ferrara's, by the way, alluded to in another review of Veniero's, is expensive and impoverished by comparison. I have to admit my feelings about this place will never be the same since that poor beautiful woman was electrocuted in front, for those of you who follow NYC news. Pros: pastries Cons: gelato, crowds more
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can·no·li 10/12/2003

Forget the cheesecake, Veniero's has the best cannolis in the city. Perhaps, the best outside of Italy. I'm currently in Los Angeles just thinking about Veniero's - the atmosphere - the neighborhood - oh and man oh man - the chocolate chip cannolis. Thank you Veniero's. Oh, and yeah, I have waited on line the night before Thanksgiving for one of their cheesecakes - well worth the hour wait and you get to meet some of NYCs finest too! Pros: Cannolis, Cheesecake, Atmosphere more
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best dessert 9/17/2003

mixed fruit tart and cheese cake are one-of-a-kind. the pastries are not as good as the cakes. there are a total of 2 waiters/waitresses which make service slow. lines are almost always long. more
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Yummy Yummy Pastries 9/16/2003

Once you eat these pastries, you will not be able to eat regular grocery store pastries again. So many choices here. Get the ones with the fruit and you can't go wrong! more
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To Fulfill a sweet tooth 8/25/2003

The desserts are just divine here. Typical Italian desserts, no surprises. Try the cannolis and tiramisu. And it is fairly priced. Just dont count on the service to be pleasant or helpful. They are there to get you in and get you out as fast as possible. Pros: delicous desserts Cons: service more
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Editorial

  • 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...

  • 2/2/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu, 8am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 8am-1am
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
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