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Vela Restaurant, West End, AU-QLD

Vela Restaurant

4.6
4.6
118 Reviews
$A40 and under
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.

With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.

Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 3071 9380
  • Website
    http://www.velabrisbane.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • BANQUET MENU

    A$60.00 - A$80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a taste of Thai with our Banquet Menu.
    BANQUET MENU photo

  • BRUNCH MENU

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come to enjoy weekend Brunch menu at Vela Restaurant
    BRUNCH MENU photo

Menu

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What 118 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Brisbane

    Innovative

  • Brisbane

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brisbane

    Hot spot

  • Brisbane

    Lively

  • Brisbane

    Most Booked

  • Inner Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Inner Suburbs

    Lively

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Restaurant offers a "beautifully styled interior" with a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about the "absolutely beautiful food" and "attentive and friendly staff." The menu showcases fresh Thai dishes with unique twists, complemented by "excellent cocktails." While service can occasionally be slow, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

118 Reviews

  1. Keri

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant had a lovely ambience, beautiful food and impeccable service. Cocktails were outstanding we will be back.

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  2. renee

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant.. the food was amazing.. we ordered the grilled wagyu, massaman curry, tuna cups and lobster betel leaf , all delicious! Couldn't fault, great cocktails too.. it was a busy night but the service was good and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend. It's also beautiful inside !

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  3. Michael

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, which came out super fast. Lots of wait staff attending to us. Great ambience with a full Cocktail bar to boot.

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  4. Kimberley

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the space! Food was amazing! We had the duck curry and the waygu steak and it was so tasty. Definitely coming back soon!

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  5. Peter

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Thai restaurant in Brisbane. Only difference between the experience you’d get in Thailand is the warm Thai greeting (Khop Khun kha/khap). Other thank that it’s excellent 🙌🏾

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  6. Mayu

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was deleted. It would be good have non spicy options though.

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  7. Philip

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Very fresh. Lobster betel leaf entree and duck curry were amazing. Cocktails were excellent

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  8. Jo

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The venue was very large and noisy , music was like being in a nightclub a little… not what I was expecting. The food and service were both good , a lively and exciting atmosphere, enjoyable if that’s hat you are seeking. I prefer a quieter dining experience that’s all… beautifully styled interior, well done

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  9. Andrea

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and we had a lovely time. whilst the staff were lovely, the service was incredibly slow (taking orders, meals to come out) & it seemed very rigid in terms of who was / wasn’t able to provide service.

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  10. Amy

    Gold Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great flavours , tasty On time Answer all questions Good location

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FAQs

Vela Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Vela Restaurant

'West village Factory 2' 97 Boundary Street, West End, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

  • Area
    West End
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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