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Vela Kitchen - Vela Kitchen, Pleasantville, NY

Vela Kitchen

4.7 (714)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

What 714 people are saying

Vela Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Kitchen in Pleasantville is a neighborhood gem, known for its "great food and service." The menu offers an inventive selection with standout dishes like mussels in prosciutto broth and tuna tartare. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the consistently "excellent" dining experience, making it a must-visit.
714 Reviews
  1. ELLEN VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Excellent mussels in a prosciutto broth, tuna tartare and tuna entree. We look forward to our next visit.

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  2. Barbara VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Every dish was delicious. The management and servers truly showed attention to our needs.

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  3. Marcia VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and we enjoyed everything. One of the entrees was on the small side the halibut.

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  4. Pamela

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has a very nice selection of dishes to choose from from. Food presentation was well done. Service staff was friendly and attentive.

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  5. Pamela VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's nice to go to a neighborhood restaurant that offers reasonably priced small plates and cocktails with great food and friendly service!

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  6. Jason

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, the service/staff were extremely friendly. The menu was inventive and the restaurant was beautiful. This was my first time going to this restaurant but it will not be my last.

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  7. Marci

    New York City33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. Initially I wasn’t happy because the table where they sat us was right next to the kitchen and the silverware area and the waitstaff was constantly walking behind me and bumped into me by accident a couple of times. I asked to change tables and it looked as if it wasn’t going to happen, but then a reservation was cancelled and they sat us at a better table. After that, it was fine.

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  8. Diane VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go back! I’ve never had a bad meal at Vela.

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  9. picky VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a really good find. Near the Jacob burns theater. Jose the waiter was amazing. And the food was clean and yummy.

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  10. Judy

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Verla continues to be a great place to dine. There is literally something for everyone! All dishes are prepared with care and attention to detail. The chef is inventive and accessible, happily swapping a veg side for something else. You can’t go wrong at Vela. Great job, Michael!

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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 4.7 stars by 714 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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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
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