Vela Kitchen

4.6

682 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Vela Kitchen is centrally located in downtown Pleasantville one block from Metro-North near the Jacob Burns Film Center. Enjoy Contemporary American cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 769-2980
Website
http://www.velakitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Area
Pleasantville
Parking details
In addition to on-street parking, there is a municipal lot directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Vela Kitchen is located 1 block from the Metro-North Pleasantville train station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Vegan Tomato-Roasted Cauliflower SoupUS$11.00
Warm Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Grana Padano, Fig GlazeUS$14.00
Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUS$12.00
Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUS$14.00
Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUS$11.00
P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUS$20.00
choose: coconut curry, spicy prosciutto or garlic-white wine
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise US$16.00
Petit Crab Cakes, Fennel Slaw, Calabrian Pepper AioliUS$19.00
Crispy Shrimp DumplingsUS$15.00
Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy SoyUS$19.00
Whipped Lemon Burrata Crostini, Fig Jam, Balsamic GlazeUS$14.00

Salads (add chicken $8; salmon $10; shrimp $10)

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy CaesarUS$14.00
Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Cranberry, Blood Orange VinaigretteUS$14.00
Baby Arugula, Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUS$14.00
Spinach, Truffle Ricotta, Roasted Beet, Hazelnut, Strawberry VinaigretteUS$14.00

Fish

Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White WineUS$38.00
Pan-Seared Branzino, Cauliflower Rice, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon-Caper SauceUS$31.00
Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard SauceUS$30.00
Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Sautéed Bok Choy-Mushroom, Ginger PonzuUS$38.00
‘Mariscada’, Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil PestoUS$32.00
House-made Fettucine, Sautéed Salmon, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Peas, Alfredo SauceUS$30.00
Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUS$38.00
Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUS$38.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUS$38.00
Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine SauceUS$30.00
New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUS$40.00
Seared Pork Chop, Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Pineapple GlazeUS$34.00
Chicken Milanese, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Artichoke, Cucumber, Parmesan, Mustard VinaigretteUS$29.00

House Made Desserts

Ricotta KissesUS$11.00
Double Chocolate BrownieUS$11.00
Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUS$11.00
Key Lime PieUS$11.00
Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUS$11.00
Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUS$11.00

What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Westchester
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vela Kitchen in Pleasantville impresses with a "well designed menu" and "outstanding service." This charming spot is praised for its fresh, delicious food and inviting ambience. Diners appreciate the "professional and pleasant" staff and "great menu options." While noise can be a concern, Vela remains "a consistently wonderful place to eat."

682 Reviews

L
Lincoln
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best pork chop ever. Chicken milanese -- I prefer less stuff.
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Kathy
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here on a week night and the restaurant was quiet. The food and service were both amazing! I have eaten here on weekends as well, and find the place bustling with food and service equally great.
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Marti
Naples
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently solid with good food and service.Best variety of fish around
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WILLIAM
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had another great meal at Vela Kitchen. My wife and I sat at a booth in the bar area and David took excellent care of us while maintaining his command of the bar. I had the Osso Buco - fall off the bone good. My wife had the Mariscada - she loved it and had enough left over for lunch the next day. Michael manages an excellent restaurant and seems to have the secret to hiring good people. Go, enjoy Vela.
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Linda
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I dined at Vela Kitchen with friends and hadn’t been there in quite some time. I chose the Salmon. It was cooked to perfection. My friends, also, all enjoyed their dinners immensly! Service was good, although, our waiter was not well versed with the menu. That is not keeping us from going back…… I highly recommed!
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Jay
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve dined at Vela more times than any other restaurant in Northern Westchester and never have been disappointed. The food is great and there’s excellent variety in the menu. The service is attentive but not overwhelming. A wonderful experience!
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elizabeth
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, it's our go-to place. The food is consistently good, as is the service. One of the owners is always on site. Staff is friendly and helpful. Ambience is cheerful! We love their selection of starters - we make a meal of several of them and they're all tasty! We miss a dessert they no longer offer - ricotta kisses. We loved them, please bring them back
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Lori
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderfuo experience! Food is consistently delicious and top notch service!
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Sharon
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent. We will certainly come back again.
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Robert
New York City
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely disappointed. Our reservation was for 7:45p on a Saturday night. When we ordered entrees, virtually every fish choice was sold out. They were even out of bread. Management needs to take a hard look on how to order their food supplies.
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FAQs

Vela Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 769-2980.

Vela Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

Area
Pleasantville
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
In addition to on-street parking, there is a municipal lot directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Vela Kitchen is located 1 block from the Metro-North Pleasantville train station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.velakitchen.com/
Phone number
(914) 769-2980

Vela Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Vegan Tomato-Roasted Cauliflower SoupUS$11.00

Warm Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Grana Padano, Fig GlazeUS$14.00

Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUS$12.00

Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUS$14.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUS$11.00

P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUS$20.00

Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise US$16.00

Petit Crab Cakes, Fennel Slaw, Calabrian Pepper AioliUS$19.00

Crispy Shrimp DumplingsUS$15.00

Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy SoyUS$19.00

Whipped Lemon Burrata Crostini, Fig Jam, Balsamic GlazeUS$14.00

Salads (add chicken $8; salmon $10; shrimp $10)

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy CaesarUS$14.00

Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Cranberry, Blood Orange VinaigretteUS$14.00

Baby Arugula, Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUS$14.00

Spinach, Truffle Ricotta, Roasted Beet, Hazelnut, Strawberry VinaigretteUS$14.00

Fish

Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White WineUS$38.00

Pan-Seared Branzino, Cauliflower Rice, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon-Caper SauceUS$31.00

Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard SauceUS$30.00

Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Sautéed Bok Choy-Mushroom, Ginger PonzuUS$38.00

‘Mariscada’, Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil PestoUS$32.00

House-made Fettucine, Sautéed Salmon, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Peas, Alfredo SauceUS$30.00

Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUS$38.00

Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUS$38.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUS$38.00

Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine SauceUS$30.00

New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUS$40.00

Seared Pork Chop, Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Pineapple GlazeUS$34.00

Chicken Milanese, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Artichoke, Cucumber, Parmesan, Mustard VinaigretteUS$29.00

House Made Desserts

Ricotta KissesUS$11.00

Double Chocolate BrownieUS$11.00

Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUS$11.00

Key Lime PieUS$11.00

Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUS$11.00

Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUS$11.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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