Vela Restaurant

4.6

83 Reviews

$40 and under

Thai

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 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
$40 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

Location
'West village Factory 2' 97 Boundary Street, West End, AU-QLD 4101
Neighborhood
West End
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

BANQUET MENU
A$60.00 - A$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a taste of Thai with our Banquet Menu.
Brunch Menu
A$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come to enjoy weekend Brunch menu at Vela Restaurant

What 83 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
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Brisbane
Innovative
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Most Booked
Inner Suburbs
Best Food
Inner Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Inner Suburbs
Best Value
Inner Suburbs
Innovative
Inner Suburbs
Great for creative cocktails
Inner Suburbs
Hot spot
Inner Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vela Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu, "great ambience," and attentive staff. While some noted slow service and a noisy environment, the overall consensus highlights Vela as a "highly recommended" spot for its flavorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere.

84 Reviews

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Yvette
Brisbane
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully fitted out restaurant and welcoming and polite staff. The food was delicious, but drinks were slow to arrive.
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Robert
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service, lovely food would recommend. Nice restaurant.
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Nancy
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, great atmosphere, great food. Service was very good
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Ann Maree
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my third dinner at Vela . It is a great restaurant- food excellent and everything that comes out of the kitchen looks amazing . Great cocktails . Wait staff are very busy and could do with some more wait staff in the floor . Staff very friendly and helpful . Priced in keeping with high end experience .
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Richard
Sunshine Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Terrific service and a fantastic vibe, what more could you ask for?
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Omor
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent vibe and great service and friendly staff, good presentation, but the Cashew nut chicken we had was very tough and chewy! The food and veggies were very fresh though, but somehow I feel the food was a bit blunt flavour wise, don't get me wrong, it was still great but I think they were playing safe with the soices, as such the Thai taste or the kick from the spices that you normally get in street food stall was missing, but otherwise a great venue to have a get together and for occasional events
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Nicole
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, friendly staff and nice ambient atmosphere, loved it. Will come back to try other dishes on the menu.
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Alan
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is always good but the most recent time, the prawn wasn’t cleaned and had intestines and the lamb was super burnt and overcooked. Told the manager and she did nothing at time of payment.
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Angela
Brisbane
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time at Vela and it was for a work dinner of 10 people. The service was quick and excellent, the food was scrumptious and the interior design was not only stylish, but ensured that sound doesn't bounce around, even when it's a busy evening (as it was when we were there). The only thing I would say is that the curries / stir fries / main meals aren't overly large and they were a little more expensive than most Thai restaurants. That said, the food couldn't be faulted and was more unique than most Thai restaurants; the location at West Village would also add to the costs of the restaurateurs. I will most certainly be back!
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Talia
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so flavourful! Wonderful dining experience
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FAQs

Vela Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 83 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 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
$40 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.velabrisbane.com/
Phone number
(07) 3071 9380

Vela Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

BANQUET MENU

Brunch Menu

Menu

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Vela Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Vela Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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