Vela Kitchen

Name: Vela Kitchen
Address: 14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, United States, 10570
Telephone: (914) 769-2980
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

510 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Vela Kitchen is centrally located in downtown Pleasantville near the Jacob Burns Film Center. Enjoy Contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual space where Chef Felipe Velazquez's food is the star.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(914) 769-2980

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 769-2980
Website
http://velakitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Felipe Velazquez

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Vegan Cauliflower-Corn 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 Breadcrumbs$10.00
P.E.I. Mussels + Fries$18.00
Tomato-Basil, Spicy Prosciutto, or Garlic-White Wine
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise$15.00
Beef-Pork-Veal Meatballs, Fresh Ricotta, Tomato$14.00
Chicken Parmigiano Sliders, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto$14.00
Crispy Shrimp Dumplings, Cream Cheese, Scallion, Soy-Ginger$14.00
Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy Soy$19.00
Salmon Tartare, Quinoa, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Tamari$16.00
Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Balsamic Glaze$13.00

Salads

add Chicken $8; Salmon $10; Shrimp $10

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy Caesar$13.00
Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Cranberry, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Blood Orange-Honey Vinaigrette$14.00
Baby Arugula, Fennel, Apple, Almond, Blue Cheese, Apple-Ginger Vinaigrette$13.00

Fish

Pan-Seared Branzino, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sautéed Spinach, Beurre Blanc$31.00
Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard Sauce$29.00
Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Asparagus-Mushroom, Ginger Ponzu$36.00
'Mariscada', Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil Pesto$30.00
Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White Wine$34.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Onion$33.00
Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine Sauce$29.00
Sirloin, Sweet Potato Fries, Asparagus, Peppercorn Cream$36.00
Grilled Chicken, House-Made Fettucine, Asparagus, Artichokes, Sundried Tomato, Cream Sauce$28.00
Seared Pork Chop, Mashed Sweet & Yukon Potato, Haricots Verts, Pineapple Glaze$32.00
Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Goat Cheese-Sweet Potato Gratin, Broccolini, Apple Cider Glaze$34.00

Fresh Popcorn

$6. Choose:

Truffle
Rosemary

House Made Desserts

$10

Ricotta Kisses
Double Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Sorbet-Chef's Choice

What 510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Food
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Contemporary American

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nancyw
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!
H
Hungry123
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is such a terrific neighborhood gem. Excellent and interesting food, attentive waitstaff, and great location that includes option for outdoor dining.
PS
PerriS
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
PS
PatriceS
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Vela Kitchen with a colleague last evening. Started the dinner with one of their fabulous drinks along with the brussel sprout appetizer. My colleague ordered the bronzino which she raved about. I enjoyed the Chicken Milinese which was crispy and loaded with arugula, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, and shaved parmesan cheese. It was outstanding. Although we were both a bit full, we couldn't resist sharing the famous ricotta kisses. Already looking forward to my next dinner there! Thank you to the attentivee staff and the great chef!
J
Jude
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wine choices are well chosen. There is an extensive list of varied Starters which work well as main dishes for diners seeking a smaller meal
g
grandmalu
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
4.0
77 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We ate outdoors. It was comfortable and the service was lovely. Food was wonderful.
B
Beautiful
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Let me start by saying I always enjoy my meal at Vela Kitchen. Our server was attentive and personable. My only issue with Vela Kitchen is that their menu has NOT changed. This is the one issue that keeps me from coming back more often.
JS
JSeats
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food. Friendly, professional servers. Warm ambiance. Vela Kitchen is perfect!
PH
PeterH
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding. Paella with lobster was incredibly fresh. Risotto was first class. Great ambiance and drinks. Allan our server was first class. We will be back.
J
Jawjet
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always delicious esp the appetizer of mussels and fries!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it♥️. 1st time there and we will definitely be back!!
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robertm
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific place and highly recommend it Food is top notch and smile a welcoming host.
DA
DebbieA
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service, friendliest staff, amazing food and great atmosphere ..One of the best in Westchester and never Disappoints
A
Ariesgirl
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration. Great food. Great service! Such a wonderful staff!
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michy
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal every time!! I typically have the salmon with black rice but last night I tried the pork chop and it was delicious!! Food and drink always great and staff so friendly. Love coming to Vela!!
EO
EatOutALot
New York Area
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been a while since I have been to Vela Kitchen. Thrilled that the food and service are as excellent as always. Terrific seared tuna and crispy shrimp dumplings. And my companion enjoyed her beet starter and harvest bowl. Ricotta kisses to top off the meal. Scrumptious!
DC
DanielC
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We visit Vela Kitchen often and the quality of the food and service is consistently excellent. Last night we celebrated our anniversary and they provided us a glass of complimentary Prosecco once we were seated - a nice touch. The only negative is that the music from the bar area is intrusive in the dining room with a continuous thumping of the bass which takes away from the very pleasant atmosphere.
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pickyinirvington
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely pre-theater dining!
LR
LiveforRestos
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
3.0
55 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
Vela always succeeds as they did once again last night for a Pre Theatre dinner. Most of the food was fantastic. The app's vary greatly in size and quality. The chix parm sliders were plentiful but mediocre. The Tuna Tartare was the opposite: tiny but terrific. My only objection to dining here is there is absolutely no WiFi. This is a problem for me and many others especially for a local restaurant which serves the need of quick meals on an as needed basis, often during a busy work week.
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michy
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always and nice that they let you know how happy they are to have your business.
m
michelec
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has become a go to when I want a casually elegant place to sit with a friend and share some inspired food. The vibe is just perfect and the tables are place thoughtfully so that you are not overbearing other conversation. And the service is just lovely. Attentive but not intrusive. Great spot!
HD
HeidiD
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food and wine at reasonable prices
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A relaxing evening. Salad and entrees well prepared. Dinner was excellent!!
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robertm
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place food terrific and people nice Highly recommend
LN
LoriN
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is always delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive.
T
Travelfiendnj
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a diverse and interesting menu. We dined on most of the appetizers and they were all delivered ious. We missed the truffle Mac and cheese and the sliders but will try them next time. Service was attentive but not at all intrusive.
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cindy914
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A. I’ve cozy restaurant offering REALLY good food, nice service and lovely ambience. Lots of nice choices on the menu. For VEGANS, a vegan delicious soup is on the menu and the restaurant created a delicious dish for me. Don’t forget to order their crispy French fries. Yum.
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robertm
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in the area. Mike does a fantastic job and the people working there are top notch. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent, fresh food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vela Kitchen is one of the absolute best restaurants in Westchester! The food is always amazing/spot on! Cozy atmosphere, fabulous, fun, well made cocktails with “real” ingredients The staff is as friendly as you can get. The entire operation is diligently orchestrated by the owner Michael who is best in class! No I am not related to anyone involved with Vela…it is just my fav, never disappoints .
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal with excellent service. Vela is consistently excellent.
JB
JoanneB
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
First time back since the pandemic and it was fantastic! Would still love some vegetarian entrees that I don't need to think thru putting together from parts of the menu.
E
Ern19
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently delish!
J
Jawjet
New Orleans
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food…branzini was delicious and the dessert was great!
AF
AnnemarieF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
great atmosphere, good drinks, apps & entrees! Ate in the bar area in a booth ( party of 4) and loved it!
ML
MattL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic consistent food, love this place, definite will be back
M
michaelM
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great local place in Pleasantville. Really enjoyed with the family. Will go again. Service was top notch, food was very good, prices reasonable.
EO
EatOutALot
New York Area
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of my favorite restaurants, and I wasn't disappointed this evening. Beet and goat cheese salad plus tuna tartare made for a great light meal.
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Nenette
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great menu. Delicious preparation. Good place to have dinner and talk.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Vela Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 769-2980.

Vela Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(914) 769-2980

14 Washington Avenue Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pleasantville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Executive chef
Felipe Velazquez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Vela Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Cauliflower Fritters Roasted Beet Aioli

Ricotta Kisses

PEI Mussels + Fries

Starters

Vegan Cauliflower-Corn 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 Breadcrumbs$10.00

P.E.I. Mussels + Fries$18.00

Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise$15.00

Beef-Pork-Veal Meatballs, Fresh Ricotta, Tomato$14.00

Chicken Parmigiano Sliders, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto$14.00

Crispy Shrimp Dumplings, Cream Cheese, Scallion, Soy-Ginger$14.00

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

Salmon Tartare, Quinoa, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Tamari$16.00

Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Balsamic Glaze$13.00

Salads

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy Caesar$13.00

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

Baby Arugula, Fennel, Apple, Almond, Blue Cheese, Apple-Ginger Vinaigrette$13.00

Fish

Pan-Seared Branzino, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sautéed Spinach, Beurre Blanc$31.00

Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard Sauce$29.00

Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Asparagus-Mushroom, Ginger Ponzu$36.00

'Mariscada', Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil Pesto$30.00

Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White Wine$34.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Onion$33.00

Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine Sauce$29.00

Sirloin, Sweet Potato Fries, Asparagus, Peppercorn Cream$36.00

Grilled Chicken, House-Made Fettucine, Asparagus, Artichokes, Sundried Tomato, Cream Sauce$28.00

Seared Pork Chop, Mashed Sweet & Yukon Potato, Haricots Verts, Pineapple Glaze$32.00

Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Goat Cheese-Sweet Potato Gratin, Broccolini, Apple Cider Glaze$34.00

Fresh Popcorn

Truffle

Rosemary

House Made Desserts

Ricotta Kisses

Double Chocolate Brownie

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Sorbet-Chef's Choice

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FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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