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Vela Kitchen - Vela Kitchen, Pleasantville, NY

Vela Kitchen

4.6
4.6
706 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    In addition to on-street parking, there is a municipal lot directly behind the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is a delightful dining spot with "outstanding service" and consistently "great food." Known for its creative and diverse menu, the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Diners rave about the "excellent" seafood, flavorful appetizers, and a welcoming, attentive staff. Highly recommended!

706 Reviews
  1. Judy VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Verla continues to be a great place to dine. There is literally something for everyone! All dishes are prepared with care and attention to detail. The chef is inventive and accessible, happily swapping a veg side for something else. You can’t go wrong at Vela. Great job, Michael!

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  2. Ron VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  3. Enjoys2eat

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  4. Nicole VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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  5. Shari VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  6. Lori

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  7. A VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 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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  8. Julie

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 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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  9. Carl VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 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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  10. Adrienne VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 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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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 706 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Vela Kitchen

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    In addition to on-street parking, there is a municipal lot directly behind the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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