Vela Kitchen

4.6

688 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
Website
http://www.velakitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570
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

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

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

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

Fish

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

Meat

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

House Made Desserts

Ricotta Kisses$11.00
Double Chocolate Brownie$11.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$11.00
Key Lime Pie$11.00
Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream$11.00
Sorbet-Chef’s Choice$11.00

What 688 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vela Kitchen in Pleasantville consistently impresses with "great food and wine" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about its "excellent variety" and "delicious" dishes like osso buco and mariscada. The "friendly staff" and "cheerful ambiance" add to the charm, making it a "wonderful experience" for both regulars and newcomers.

688 Reviews

D
Dan
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of food and level of staff training remains high in this Pleasantville gem. Highly recommended.
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David
VIP
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve eaten at Bella Kitchen many times and it never fails to deliver. Great salads and starters combined with generous ly made drinks are a great start. The mains, including Paella, Mariscada and a Chicken Pasta were well prepared and very satisfying. Desert was a terrific banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream andFrench press coffee. We’ll be back soon.
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Christine
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is a great one for the area but definitely does not rate more than 3 stars. The drinks are better than the food!
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Barbara
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Kudos!
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Cindy
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food we’ve had since moving to the area. Friendly staff, nice ambiance and noise level that permitted a conversation.
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AndrewH
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If been coming to this restaurant for years. Good food and cocktails. Attentive and professional service. Very consistent. Price point is now a bit high for the portions . A great place in town.
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Lincoln
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
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 on November 20, 2024
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
VIP
Naples
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
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
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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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 688 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Vela Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Vegan Tomato-Roasted Cauliflower Soup$11.00

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

Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet Aioli$12.00

Fried Calamari, Ginger Remoulade$14.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread Crumbs$11.00

P.E.I. Mussels + Fries$20.00

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

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

Crispy Shrimp Dumplings$15.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meat

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

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

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

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

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

House Made Desserts

Ricotta Kisses$11.00

Double Chocolate Brownie$11.00

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$11.00

Key Lime Pie$11.00

Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream$11.00

Sorbet-Chef’s Choice$11.00

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Review summary

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Does Vela Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vela Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Vela Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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