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Vela Kitchen - Vela Kitchen, Pleasantville, NY

Vela Kitchen

4.6
4.6
705 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 705 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Kitchen in Pleasantville offers a delightful dining experience with "sensational" food and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Known as a "neighborhood gem," it boasts an "excellent variety" of dishes, including standout items like mussels in white wine sauce and Mariscada. The attentive staff and inviting ambiance make every visit memorable.

705 Reviews
  1. Ron

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, we both had fish and the Tuna Tar tar appetizer. Service also excellent, fair value. It was a little quiet for a Thursday night but then again it was pouring outside. Definitely Recommend.

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  2. Enjoys2eat

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was very good. We had the lemon whipped burrata crostini topped with fig jam & the Calamari which was very tender and delicious. Our main course the braised short ribs also cooked perfectly and delicious. We ended our meal with an espresso crème brûlée & a vanilla ice cream, cuppachino & a macchiato. We also had 2 Roman holiday cocktails. It was a an enjoyable dinner and I recommend trying it.

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  3. Nicole

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Started off with the arugula / pear salad - was delicious and refreshing. Our entrees, my husband and father-in-law both ordered the short ribs which they devoured- always a fan favorite. I ordered the Lobster Paella. It was good, but not great. The lobster was good, but the chicken was extremely over cooked and I wasn't a fan of how the prosciutto was used. Would give it another shot as the portion was good. Desserts we ordered three: key lime pie, banana pudding, & the chocolate brownie. All were divine!

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  4. Shari

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food, atmosphere, staff and specials are consistently very good

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  5. Lori

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    vela kitchen is a go-to in my family for meeting up with friends for dinner. It’s warm, friendly and the food is always sensational. Get the mussels in white wine sauce. You won’t regret it.

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  6. A

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything on this menu is always good. The weight staff is super efficient and courteous. And the drinks are good too.

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  7. Julie

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent . I had halibut with and a delicious pear cobbler for dessert

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  8. Carl

    New York City

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great casual spot. Service was great and the short ribs were spectacular.

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  9. Adrienne

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing dinner. Lots of vegetarian options! Staff is wonderful!

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  10. andi

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent - casual dining with very solid menu

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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 705 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vela Kitchen

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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