Vela Kitchen

Name: Vela Kitchen
Address: 14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, United States, 10570
Telephone: (914) 769-2980
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

686 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

10:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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.

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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
(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 Tomato-Roasted Cauliflower SoupUSD 11.00
Warm Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Grana Padano, Fig GlazeUSD 14.00
Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUSD 12.00
Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUSD 14.00
Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUSD 11.00
P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUSD 20.00
choose: coconut curry, spicy prosciutto or garlic-white wine
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Piave Vecchio, Chipotle Mayonnaise USD 16.00
Petit Crab Cakes, Fennel Slaw, Calabrian Pepper AioliUSD 19.00
Crispy Shrimp DumplingsUSD 15.00
Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy SoyUSD 19.00
Whipped Lemon Burrata Crostini, Fig Jam, Balsamic GlazeUSD 14.00

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

Romaine Heart, Roasted Corn, Roasted Pepper, Avocado, Fried Shallots, Parmesan, Creamy CaesarUSD 14.00
Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Cranberry, Blood Orange VinaigretteUSD 14.00
Baby Arugula, Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUSD 14.00
Spinach, Truffle Ricotta, Roasted Beet, Hazelnut, Strawberry VinaigretteUSD 14.00

Fish

Lobster Paella, Saffron Risotto, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Spicy Prosciutto, Fresh Herb-Garlic-White WineUSD 38.00
Pan-Seared Branzino, Cauliflower Rice, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon-Caper SauceUSD 31.00
Seared Salmon, Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Sautéed Kale, Coconut-Mustard SauceUSD 30.00
Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Sticky Rice, Sautéed Bok Choy-Mushroom, Ginger PonzuUSD 38.00
‘Mariscada’, Salmon, Shrimp, Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach-Basil PestoUSD 32.00
House-made Fettucine, Sautéed Salmon, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Peas, Alfredo SauceUSD 30.00
Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUSD 38.00
Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUSD 38.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUSD 38.00
Herb-Roasted Organic Chicken, Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Caper-White Wine SauceUSD 30.00
New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUSD 40.00
Seared Pork Chop, Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Pineapple GlazeUSD 34.00
Chicken Milanese, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Artichoke, Cucumber, Parmesan, Mustard VinaigretteUSD 29.00

House Made Desserts

Ricotta KissesUSD 11.00
Double Chocolate BrownieUSD 11.00
Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUSD 11.00
Key Lime PieUSD 11.00
Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 11.00
Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUSD 11.00

What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westchester
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vela Kitchen in Pleasantville consistently impresses with "great food and wine" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about its "excellent variety" and "delicious" dishes like osso buco and mariscada. The "friendly staff" and "cheerful ambiance" add to the charm, making it a "wonderful experience" for both regulars and newcomers.

686 Reviews

C
Christine
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is a great one for the area but definitely does not rate more than 3 stars. The drinks are better than the food!
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Barbara
New York City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Kudos!
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Cindy
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food we’ve had since moving to the area. Friendly staff, nice ambiance and noise level that permitted a conversation.
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AndrewH
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If been coming to this restaurant for years. Good food and cocktails. Attentive and professional service. Very consistent. Price point is now a bit high for the portions . A great place in town.
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Lincoln
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best pork chop ever. Chicken milanese -- I prefer less stuff.
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Kathy
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here on a week night and the restaurant was quiet. The food and service were both amazing! I have eaten here on weekends as well, and find the place bustling with food and service equally great.
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Marti
Naples
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently solid with good food and service.Best variety of fish around
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WILLIAM
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had another great meal at Vela Kitchen. My wife and I sat at a booth in the bar area and David took excellent care of us while maintaining his command of the bar. I had the Osso Buco - fall off the bone good. My wife had the Mariscada - she loved it and had enough left over for lunch the next day. Michael manages an excellent restaurant and seems to have the secret to hiring good people. Go, enjoy Vela.
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Linda
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I dined at Vela Kitchen with friends and hadn’t been there in quite some time. I chose the Salmon. It was cooked to perfection. My friends, also, all enjoyed their dinners immensly! Service was good, although, our waiter was not well versed with the menu. That is not keeping us from going back…… I highly recommed!
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Jay
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve dined at Vela more times than any other restaurant in Northern Westchester and never have been disappointed. The food is great and there’s excellent variety in the menu. The service is attentive but not overwhelming. A wonderful experience!
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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 686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

10:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Additional information

Area
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, 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 Tomato-Roasted Cauliflower SoupUSD 11.00

Warm Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Grana Padano, Fig GlazeUSD 14.00

Cauliflower Fritters, Roasted Beet AioliUSD 12.00

Fried Calamari, Ginger RemouladeUSD 14.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Bread CrumbsUSD 11.00

P.E.I. Mussels + FriesUSD 20.00

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

Petit Crab Cakes, Fennel Slaw, Calabrian Pepper AioliUSD 19.00

Crispy Shrimp DumplingsUSD 15.00

Tuna Tartare, Wonton Crisp, Avocado Mousse, Spicy SoyUSD 19.00

Whipped Lemon Burrata Crostini, Fig Jam, Balsamic GlazeUSD 14.00

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

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

Harvest Bowl, Kale, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Pepita, Feta Cheese, Cranberry, Blood Orange VinaigretteUSD 14.00

Baby Arugula, Roasted Golden Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteUSD 14.00

Spinach, Truffle Ricotta, Roasted Beet, Hazelnut, Strawberry VinaigretteUSD 14.00

Fish

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

Pan-Seared Branzino, Cauliflower Rice, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon-Caper SauceUSD 31.00

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

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

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

House-made Fettucine, Sautéed Salmon, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Peas, Alfredo SauceUSD 30.00

Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUSD 38.00

Blackened Swordfish, Chorizo-Potato Hash, Sautéed Haricots Verts, Mango SalsaUSD 38.00

Meat

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy OnionUSD 38.00

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

New York Strip, French Fries, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn SauceUSD 40.00

Seared Pork Chop, Polenta Cake, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Pineapple GlazeUSD 34.00

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

House Made Desserts

Ricotta KissesUSD 11.00

Double Chocolate BrownieUSD 11.00

Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeUSD 11.00

Key Lime PieUSD 11.00

Fried Banana Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 11.00

Sorbet-Chef’s ChoiceUSD 11.00

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