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Vela Kitchen - Vela Kitchen, Pleasantville, NY

Vela Kitchen

4.7 (722)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 722 people are saying

Vela Kitchen 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Kitchen delights with its "consistently excellent" food and "terrific" service. Diners rave about the "fantastic" linguine with seafood, "best duck breast," and "spectacular" short ribs. The inventive menu offers something for everyone, including vegetarians. The "warm, friendly" atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a neighborhood gem.
722 Reviews
  1. susan

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative dishes, especially the starters. I asked for a limoncello spritzer, they made it. Attentive service

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  2. Elliot

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. We enjoyed every dish, from the items on the regular menu to the items we ordered off the specials. However, service was exceptionally slow, especially considering that the restaurant was rather empty.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers, drinks were excellent and very accommodating to vegetarians. Service great w charming ownership and service. Fish was only ok.

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  4. A VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone’s meal was fantastic. The linguine with seafood off the charts.  others really like the halibut and salmon. Drinks really good too.

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  5. elizabeth VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vela Kitchen is our favorite local restaurant. They consistently provide excellent service and excellent food in a very welcoming space. We love the menu and we've enjoyed every selection, whether it's a starter, a salad, a main course or the wine selection. And we highly recommend their signature dessert - ricotta kisses!

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  6. Janet

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best duck breast I’ve had in years! Vela Kitchen is consistently excellent. Never disappoints.

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  7. Jay

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vela never disappoints. There is often something new to try, but the standards are still excellent. The service is terrific, and the price is quite reasonable for Northern Westchester.

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  8. Andrew

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service was attentive and helpful, certainly didn't feel rushed. A few menu items were missing, but overall an enjoyable experience.

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  9. ELLEN VIP

    New York City75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Excellent mussels in a prosciutto broth, tuna tartare and tuna entree. We look forward to our next visit.

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  10. Barbara VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Every dish was delicious. The management and servers truly showed attention to our needs.

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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 4.7 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Vela Kitchen

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pleasantville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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