Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.
With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.
Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.
Vela Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
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Great for creative cocktails
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Lively
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Most Booked
Inner Suburbs
Best Value
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Good for business meals
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Innovative
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Great for creative cocktails
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Hot spot
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vela Restaurant in West End impresses with "great food, great service, and great location." Diners rave about the "outstanding food and service," with highlights like the "Ka Na Moo Grob," "authentic spice/heat," and "beautifully presented" dishes. The ambiance is "elegant yet comfortable," perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for memorable dining experiences.
136 Reviews
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Jared
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Food and service was amazing, my new favourite thai place!
Was a bit loud and busy, but I guess that is reflective of how popular the place is.
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Ash
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food! Fast and friendly service. Beautiful setting.
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Paige
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The service was fast and efficient.
Food was absolutely amazing from the presentation to the smell and the taste.
The restaurant is stunning and provides a wide range of choices including foods and cocktails.
Would highly recommend for an anniversary or birthday and staff will accommodate to help you celebrate.
Would also recommend for a quiet dinner with a few friends or family with meals to share!
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Gigi
Sunshine Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good service and delicious food. Lunch Set menu with many choices. The portion of stirfried noodles is a bit too small. Overall is good.
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Glenn
Brisbane7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First time at Vela, won't be our last. Everything was as good as we could have expected. Great food, great service and great location.
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Hannah
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Would recommend this restaurant to everyone!! staff are absolutely amazing and food is just as good. always had a good experience here and have never been disappointed.
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Kendra
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food! The Ka Na Moo Grob is always our favourite
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Shea
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Beverages and food delivered promptly. Great atmosphere with adjustable lighting and very comfortable seating. Fantastic for intimate dinner or parties. Portions very generous. Authentic spice/heat and flavour to die for.
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Ron
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was excellent and the service very friendly and professional !
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Rommel
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had an incredible dining experience at Vela Restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing, with every dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. The ambiance was elegant yet comfortable, making it a perfect spot for a special night out.
Highly recommend Vela to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Can’t wait to come back!
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FAQs
Vela Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.