La Vela Dining Bar - New York

#14 - Order Cafés West NY, Italian, Bar-lounge
558 11th AveNY 10036, New York, United States
Dishes: 127
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La Vela Dining Bar 558 11th AveNY 10036, New York, Unit...
Phone
+12126952112
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The menu of La Vela Dining Bar from New York includes 125 dishes. On average the dishes or drinks on the menu cost approximately $31.2. You can view the categories on the menu below.

La Vela is a charming Italian restaurant on the West Side offering a mix of hits and misses. While the food received mixed reviews, ranging from overpriced and bland to delicious and fresh, the service was inconsistent. The intimate dining area can be disrupted by loud children's parties. However, the ambiance, attentive staff, and delicious pizza from the wood-burning oven received high praise. The owner, Antonio, adds a personal touch to the dining experience, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike looking for a traditional Italian meal near the Javits Center.

Last update: 15.06.2025
  • Fisch Und Meeresfrüchte

    Salmone Riviera
    Salmone Riviera
    $25.7
  • Fish - Fisch

    Mussels
    Mussels
    $15.4
  • Seafood

  • Fish And Meat Dishes

    Chicken Cutlet
    Chicken Cutlet
    $18.5
  • Digestivi - Digestifs

  • This restaurant offers dishes containing these ingredients

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 1628 reviews

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We were looking for a nice place for dinner prior to a show at Upright Citizens Brigade...Found La Vela and am happy we did! FABULOUS pizza and pasta dishes...nice ambiance not too fancy, not loud...Highly recommend View all feedback.

What User dislikes about La Vela Dining Bar:
The food was nothing spectacular, we went there because we live in the neighborhood and wanted to try it. It is overpriced and small portions. Decor can be better View all feedback.

This restaurant has everything! Quality food, amazing wait staff, a kind and personable owner, and an affordable fine dining experience. I can not recommend it enough! and 100% try the calamari, gnocchi, and every desert!

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Abby 31.12.2023 - 16:37

We came for an early dinner while visiting in NYC. They checked for my allergies to ensure I wasn?t getting anything I shouldn?t (soy oregano). Staff was friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. We will definitely be back!

claud
Claud 16.01.2024 - 12:56

Server was very nice gentleman, maybe missing some proper protocols and made the mistake of asking how long we will be there to sit us, but I guess I understand you want to know if you are next to a theater you dont want to feel rush as soon as you walk in. He made up quickly by explaining there was a large party reservation for the area we chose to sit but our reservation was for that quiet area! the Bread was good just not hot nor warm. Pizza was delicious, more on the salty side which I loved, prosciutto and arugula and we ordered a special plain pizza with ham for our 3 yr old. Caesar salad and coffee over tiramisu. Tiramisu: the reviews for the tiramisu were so off, nothing special there. Milk options: surprisingly for a restaurant in the city, there are no soy, oat or almond options for your coffee so I had it black; it was good. Very convenient location, I wish I would have tried more options like their pastas or meats, so far I can only speak for a great pizza place for a quick grab before you continue to explore the city

marcelles
Marcelles 16.01.2024 - 12:56

I enjoyed La Vela for the second time since moving to New York City. Wonderful food, great ambiance!

luis
Luis 16.01.2024 - 12:56

What a surprise! We've been living in the neighborhood for almost 3 years and always wondered about this place. Looked it up and saw good reviews, so decided to try it. Really interesting and creative menu. We loved our food the Calamari A La Vela was an outstanding appetizer. Our entrees were prefect: the sacceti in a delicious and well balanced mushroom/truffle sauce. The chicken a la Paris was also super noteworthy. Appreciate the good martinis and good wine selection. We'll certainly be back. Great service team too. Thanks for a lovely dinner...

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