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La Vela Italian Restaurant, Solomons, MD

La Vela Italian Restaurant

4.9 (592)
$31 to $50
Italian
251 C St, Solomons, MD 20688

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 592 people are saying

La Vela Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Overall

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambiance

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vela Italian Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," "attentive staff," and "wonderful ambiance." Guests rave about the beautifully plated dishes such as filet and lobster ravioli, and the waterside views enhance the experience. Consistency in "phenomenal" food and "excellent" service makes it a local favorite.

592 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot. Be careful of ordering too much food. We couldn’t finish our dinners.

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  2. Jenn

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great view. We love coming here for dinner and always have a great meal.

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  3. Mandy

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have been to La vela and it did not disappoint, actually seems to just get better. Staff is extremely friendly and very attentive. The food is phenomenal, beautifully plated, flavors are perfect. Definitely nothing comparable in our area to them. My filet was cooked to perfection and the lobster ravioli was exquisite. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Jerry

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met out of town friends for dinner. Food was great ! Our waitress was nice and provided good service.

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  5. Joan

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dining experience. Everything we ate was delicious, the crab soup and linguine con vongele were the best I have had. We dined outside overlooking the marina and as the sunset the lights were lovely!

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  6. Ivana

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at the restaurant. We had higher expectations given all the positive reviews. Ambiance was lovely, presentation of the food was nice, and drinks were good. Unfortunately, the food had no taste and was very bland. We are not planning to return to eat there.

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  7. Nancy

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A local restaurant that we it at often. Food, service and drinks are good. Recommend making reservations if possible.

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  8. Debbie

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious! Staff was very attentive

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  9. Kim

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! TJ, our server, was Excellent also! Food was amazing! The Old fashioned and wine were both very good. An all around amazing experience! That is why we will continue to go there!

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  10. Randy

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place, great vibe, wonderful scenery and the food is excellent!

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La Vela Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Solomons

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for La Vela Italian Restaurant

251 C St, Solomons, MD 20688

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Solomons
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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