Message from La Vela

Fine Italian Cuisine on the Upper West Side.
  • Pasta, steak and seafood
  • Charming decor
  • Wine bar

For fine Italian cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere, we welcome you to La Vela. With a variety of pasta and fine wine, you'll be sure to enjoy your meal with us. Enjoy our fresh pasta, seared tuna steak, cheese-stuffed veal scaloppine and more.

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Marker La Vela

(212) 877-7818

373 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10024
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Upper West Side Italian fare atop red-checkered tablecloths: from carpaccio and fresh pastas to veal scaloppine and grilled fish.

16 Reviews of La Vela in New York

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Excellent.  5 Star Rating - World class

By J B. | insider Insider | Rank: 26,349

Out of a party of four, we all had salads and entrees, and they were all delicious. This place is particularly good for vegetarians as most of the pasta dishes and many appetizers are sans meat. Try the beet salad and the squid ink linguine if its on the specials.

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Good Choice 5 Star Rating - World class

By Markty

I've been to La Vela a few times and will continue to go back. There's a comfortable feel to the place but most importantly it's good Italian served by nice people at good(for NYC) prices. Definitely be back

Pros: Cuisine, Value
Posted 09/23/08

Great Italian 5 Star Rating - World class

By remotecontrol

Went here with 2 other friends on a Saturday night. Service was good, food was great. I had the chicken piccata, which was perfect. My friend ordered a special, which was pretty good. For desert had a fruit pastry a la mode, which was also delicious. I definitely plan on going back. And did I mention inexpensive? 2 of us ate, and the bill was only around $30!

Pros: great food! inexpensive!
Cons: none that i can think of
Posted 03/22/08

Great Neighborhood Italian 5 Star Rating - World class

By carly35

La Vela is a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant. This Upper Westside spot has a nice, cozy feel to it. The food is delicious and not overpriced. Good service too.

Pros: Food, Service
Posted 02/23/08

I like it.... 4 Star Rating - Very good

By pamela777

What a wonderful experience! Ate here last Friday with my husband and another couple. I rarely love both my appetizer and entree and thought they were both delicious and cooked to perfection. The sides were exceptional too. My husband thought the same as did the other couple. The service and atmosphere were right up there too. Will definitely go back.

Pros: food, service
Cons: none
Posted 07/30/07

Sandy Clams with Food Delivery 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By websleuth

Upon my daughter's recommendation, I ordered 6 entrees and several appetizers for delivery. Food was okay but clams were full of sand. I was not that impressed with taste of entrees. My daughter, on the other hand, had a romantic dinner there and was very impressed with the food, service, and price. Probably just a bad night.

Posted 03/27/07