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Vela Restaurant, West End, AU-QLD

Vela Restaurant

4.6 (162)
$A40 and under
Thai
'West village Factory 2' 97 Boundary Street, West End, AU-QLD 4101

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2 people
19:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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$45.00 per person

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

What 162 people are saying

Vela Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Brisbane

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brisbane

    Lively

  • Brisbane

    Most Booked

  • Inner Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Inner Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Inner Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Inner Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner Suburbs

    Lively

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Restaurant offers a "wonderful food - amazing service" experience with standout dishes like the wagyu beef and Massaman curry. Guests consistently praise its "elegant atmosphere" and "friendly staff." While some note smaller portion sizes and occasional service delays, the "delicious food" and "beautiful setting" make it a top spot for special occasions.
162 Reviews
  1. Tia

    Brisbane3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great value, friendly and very helpful staff.

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  2. Christel

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food! Friendly service! The garlic and chilli crispy pork belly, duck curry, fried eggplant, Thai fried rice and coconut rice were delicious! The venue was very nice too. It was crowded but the noise level wasn't too bad. Will go back again.

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  3. Laura

    Brisbane1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was not clean. All three of us felt uncomfortable after eating. There were only mushrooms and three shrimps in the Tom Yum Goong soup, and the salmon had a fishy smell.

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  4. KT

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was soo good, food and drinks were amazing. 100% would come back especially for the seafood entrees.

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  5. Jeanette

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can be critical when dining out. But there was nothing at all to criticise at Vela. Varied & delightful menu. Food was just great. The star of the dishes was the wagyu beef. All dishes were very good. Service was friendly & efficient. Meals came out quickly and the prices were reasonable. I would certainly recommend.

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  6. Ivan

    Brisbane4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First-time customers. Great food and service. Perfect venue to celebrate Mother's Day. We will surely return.

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  7. Khristine

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pad See Ew with the rolled flat noodles were so good we struggled to share! Definitely recommend the Massaman curry as well. One thing I would say is that the portions are a tad smaller than your neighbourhood Thai place, but the flavours are better quality. I’d come again for the next special occasion.

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  8. Nerri

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had my birthday lunch here with friends, and it was awesome. The food was amazing, we were all stuffed, and it was definitely worth the price. The ambience and design of the restaurant were really nice, super posh and great vibes. Only thing is, it was pretty busy, so we had to wait a bit before anyone took our drink orders. But overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely go back.

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  9. Sunil

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit here, after an initial great weekend lunch. A busy Saturday night this time but nothing was too much effort for the staff. Food came out quickly and seamlessly. My only gripe was that dinner wasn’t as spicy or generous as lunch, but still heaps of food.

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  10. michelle

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service even better. This is 100% best Thai in Brisbane

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FAQs

Vela Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 24 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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