Step into this vintage Italian bakery from 1894, where a stained-glass ceiling sets the scene for delightful cannoli, coffee, and an array of tempting pastries.
"Founded in 1894 by Antonio Veniero, this bakery started as a pool hall with an Italian coffee bar before pastries eventually won out. Jam-packed with fin-de-siecle Old World charm, one room is made up of glass display cases filled with dozens of pastries, cookies, and tarts; the other is a comfy dining room where long-time customers linger over booze-spiked cups of espresso and a cannoli or wedge of spumoni. It’s special in those awkward hours, before dinner when you’re not sure what to do with yourself." - Eater Staff, Robert Sietsema
"This historic East Village pasticceria and gelateria was founded in 1894 as a pool hall, and gradually grew into the institution it is today. In addition to all the usual flavors of gelato and sorbetto — which you may enjoy in the ornate dining room next to the pastry showroom — there is spumoni, tartufo, and other ice cream novelties." - Melissa McCart, Robert Sietsema
"While it’s a great place to remember if you ever need to pick up a box of rainbow cookies for a housewarming party or to apologize to someone for being a jerk, Veniero’s is just as wonderful for a solo snack at 2pm on a weekday. We particularly like their classic cannoli with ricotta and mini chocolate chips mixed in because the pastry filling tastes floral (in a good way), since it’s made with citrus rinds and cinnamon. Eating one will get you through any insufferable meeting that could have been an email." - hannah albertine
"This historic East Village pasticceria and gelateria was founded in 1894 as a pool hall, and gradually grew into the institution it is today. In addition to all the usual flavors of gelato and sorbetto — which you may enjoy in the ornate dining room next to the pastry showroom — there is spumoni, tartufo, and other ice cream novelties." - Melissa McCart, Robert Sietsema
"Ok, so this Italian pastry shop merely has an electric fireplace. But it does the trick in the dining room, where you might consider ordering a coffee with Sambuca to accompany your cannoli. It’s a great place to sip, snack, and people-watch." - Eater Staff
