Vela Kitchen

4.6

706 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Vegan Roasted Corn-Kale SoupUS$11.00
Warm Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Grana Padano, Fig GlazeUS$14.00
Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUS$12.00
Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUS$15.00
Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUS$11.00
P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUS$18.00
choose: coconut curry, spicy prosciutto or garlic-white wine
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise US$16.00
Pan Seared Crab Cake, Roasted Corn Salsa, Ginger RemouladeUS$16.00
Crispy Shrimp Dumplings, Cream, Ginger-SoyUS$15.00
Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy SoyUS$19.00
Whipped Lemon Burrata Crostini, Fig Jam, Balsamic GlazeUS$14.00
Chicken Parmiginano Sliders, Mozzarella, Basil PestoUS$15.00
Shrimp Tempura Taco, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeño AiloiUS$16.00
Deviled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, AvocadoUS$12.00

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

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy CaesarUS$14.00
Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potato, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Blood Orange VinaigretteUS$14.00
Baby Arugula, Roasted Pear, Goat Cheese, Pistacio, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUS$14.00

Fish

Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White WineUS$38.00
Pan-Seared Halibut, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sautéed Spinach, Garlic Butter-White Wine SauceUS$34.00
Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard SauceUS$30.00
Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Sautéed Bok Choy-Mushroom, Ginger PonzuUS$38.00
‘Mariscada’, Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil PestoUS$32.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUS$42.00
Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine SauceUS$30.00
New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUS$48.00
Seared Pork Chop, Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Pineapple GlazeUS$34.00
Chicken Milanese, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Artichoke, Cucumber, Parmesan, Mustard VinaigretteUS$29.00
Grilled Chicken Fettucine, Tomato, Spinach, Mushroom, Brandy Cream SauceUS$29.00

House Made Desserts

Pistacio CheesecakeUS$12.00
Double Chocolate BrownieUS$12.00
Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUS$12.00
Key Lime PieUS$12.00
Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUS$12.00
Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUS$12.00

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

Area
Pleasantville
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Vela Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Vegan Roasted Corn-Kale SoupUS$11.00

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

Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUS$12.00

Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUS$15.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUS$11.00

P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUS$18.00

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

Pan Seared Crab Cake, Roasted Corn Salsa, Ginger RemouladeUS$16.00

Crispy Shrimp Dumplings, Cream, Ginger-SoyUS$15.00

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

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

Chicken Parmiginano Sliders, Mozzarella, Basil PestoUS$15.00

Shrimp Tempura Taco, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeño AiloiUS$16.00

Deviled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, AvocadoUS$12.00

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

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

Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potato, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Blood Orange VinaigretteUS$14.00

Baby Arugula, Roasted Pear, Goat Cheese, Pistacio, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUS$14.00

Fish

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

Pan-Seared Halibut, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sautéed Spinach, Garlic Butter-White Wine SauceUS$34.00

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

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

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

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUS$42.00

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

New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUS$48.00

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

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

Grilled Chicken Fettucine, Tomato, Spinach, Mushroom, Brandy Cream SauceUS$29.00

House Made Desserts

Pistacio CheesecakeUS$12.00

Double Chocolate BrownieUS$12.00

Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUS$12.00

Key Lime PieUS$12.00

Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUS$12.00

Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUS$12.00

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