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La Vela Dining & Bar
558 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
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Dinner
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$10.00
daily fresh, homemade soup
Baked Clams
$15.00
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Polipo al Mattone
$18.00
brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
Tagliere di Affetati Misti
$16.00
prosciutto, capicollo, sweet cacciatorini, mortadella & speck, served with rosemary & garlic crostini & a touch of fig jam
Caprese di Bufala
$18.00
mozzarella di bufala & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Pepata di Cozze
$16.00
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Burrata Puglia
$18.00
imported stuffed mozzarella with ricotta cheese
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$11.00
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$11.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$15.00
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
La Vela Salad
$19.00
seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
$15.00
spinach salad with gorgonzola, eggs, croutons & crispy pancetta in a pear vinaigrette
Paste Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
$19.00
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Cavatelli Abruzzese
$21.00
a classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage, broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$18.00
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$18.00
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Penne all'Arrabbiata
$18.00
penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana
$19.00
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$21.00
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Gnocchi
$21.00
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$22.00
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Risotto ai Funghi
$31.00
chantarelle, oysters, mushrooms & parmigiano-reggiano
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$25.00
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costatine d'Agnello
$27.00
lolly-pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
Costolette di Maiale
$22.00
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$22.00
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Pollo
$22.00
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Vitello alla Vela
$28.00
sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$21.00
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$24.00
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Branzino all'Acqua Pazza
$33.00
whole branzino with white wine, rosemary & cherry tomatoes
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$18.00
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$18.00
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$12.00
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$15.00
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$8.00
daily fresh, homemade soup
Baked Clams
$14.00
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Caprese di Bufala
$16.00
mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Pepata di Cozze
$14.00
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$9.00
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad
$9.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$14.00
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
Panini
$12; made with our own baked bread
Polpette "Meatball"
fresh homemade meatballs on our brick oven baked hero
Cotoletta "Chicken Parm"
chicken parm on our homemade bread
Parma Panini
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & arugula
Sfizioso
sausage & broccoli rabe
Vegetariano
eggplant parmigiana
Vela Burger
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
Pasta Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
$15.00
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$14.00
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$15.00
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Bucatini Amatriciana
$15.00
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$16.00
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Gnocchi
$15.00
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$18.00
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$23.00
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costolette di Maiale
$16.00
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$18.00
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Pollo
$16.00
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Pollo dello Chef
$18.00
sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
$18.00
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$15.00
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$18.00
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$15.00
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$13.00
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$10.00
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$13.00
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
Brunch
Egg Omelette
$10.00
any style served with home fries & mixed greens
Steak & Eggs
$13.00
home fries
Classic Eggs Benedict
$12.00
poached eggs, canadian bacon, english muffin & hollandaise
Benedict Vela
$14.00
poached eggs, smoked salmon, spinach, tarragon & hollandaise
Pizza Bianca
$15.00
with mozzarella & taleggio cheese, pancetta & eggs
Steak Salad
$16.00
organic arugula, cheese, tomato, red onion & potatoes served with balsamic vinaigrette
Ricotta Gnocchi Tartufati
$17.00
parmigiano-reggiano, white truffle crèma & Italian parsley
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$13.00
mozzarella, romaine & honey dijon in a soft bread bun
BLT
$13.00
crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli served with pommes frites
Cinnamon Spice French Toast
$12.00
served with fresh berries
Caesar Salad
$12.00
hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & grilled chicken
Vela Burger
$12.00
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
Pizza
Our Selection of Soft, Thin Crust Neapolitan Style Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
$17.00
prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
Marinara
$10.00
garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
Margherita
$14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Vela
$15.00
fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
Capricciosa
$16.00
mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
Quattro Formaggi
$16.00
mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
Chef
$16.00
ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
Ripieno
$17.00
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
Carretiera
$17.00
sausage & broccoli rabe
Diavola
$15.00
tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
Bufala
$18.00
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
Napoli
$15.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
Capri
$15.00
cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
Tonnata
$17.00
mozzarella, cherry tomato, julianne onions & black olives
Vegetariana
$15.00
cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
Dessert
Soufflé al Cioccolato
$9.00
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
New York Cheesecake
$9.00
traditional New York cheese cake
Tiramisu
$9.00
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
Delizia Limone
$12.00
sponge cake with lemon cream
Coppa Catalana
$12.00
creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
Coppa Raspberries & Cream
$12.00
a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
House Dessert
$6.00
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
Profitterol
$12.00
cream puff with fondant chocolate
Pizza
our selection of soft, thin crust neapolitan style pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
$17.00
prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
Marinara
$10.00
garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
Margherita
$14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Vela
$15.00
fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
Capricciosa
$16.00
mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
Quattro Formaggi
$16.00
mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
Chef
$16.00
ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
Ripieno
$17.00
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
Carretiera
$17.00
sausage & broccoli rabe
Diavola
$15.00
tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
Bufala
$18.00
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
Napoli
$15.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
Capri
$15.00
cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
Tonnata
$17.00
mozzarella, cherry tomatos, julianne onions & black olives
Vegetariana
$15.00
cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$6.00
daily fresh, homemade soup, like grandma used to make
Baked Clams
$13.00
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Polipo al Mattone
$14.00
brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
Caprese di Bufala
$15.00
mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Bruschetta Mista
$12.00
shredded beef, roasted peppers, prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano, tomatoes & goat cheese
Pepata di Cozze
$13.00
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio di Filetto
$13.00
thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with baby mixed greens
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$8.00
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad
$8.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$13.00
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
La Vela Salad
$18.00
seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
$12.00
spinach salad with gorgonzola, eggs, croutons & crispy pancetta in a pear vinaigrette
Panini
$10; made with our own baked bread
Polpette "Meatball"
fresh homemade meatballs on our brick oven baked hero
Cotoletta "Chicken Parm"
chicken parm on our homemade bread
Parma Panini
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & arugula
Sfizioso
sausage & broccoli rabe
Vegetariana
eggplant parmigiana
Vela Burger
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
Pasta Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
$14.00
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Cavatelli Abruzzese
$15.00
classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$13.00
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$13.00
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Penne all'Arrabbiata
$14.00
penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana
$14.00
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$15.00
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Sacchettini al Tartufo
$18.00
cheese sacchettini with mushrooms in a creamy truffle sauce
Gnocchi
$14.00
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$17.00
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$19.00
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costatine d'Agnello
$23.00
lolly pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
Bistecca alla Griglia
$29.00
grilled rib eye served with mashed potato cake in a beurre blanc
Costolette di Maiale
$15.00
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$17.00
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Vitello
$21.00
breaded pan fried veal cutlet served with swiss chard & potato puree
Cotoletta di Pollo
$15.00
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Vitello alla Vela
$23.00
sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
Pollo dello Chef
$16.00
sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
$16.00
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$15.00
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$18.00
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$14.00
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$12.00
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$8.00
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$12.00
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
Contorni: Side Dish
$5
Cime di Rape
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
Patate al Forno
rosemary oven roasted potatoes
Barbabietole e patate
sautéed swiss chard & potatoes in basil infused oil
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
Dessert
Soufflé al Cioccolato
$8.00
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
New York Cheesecake
$8.00
traditional New York cheese cake
Tiramisu
$8.00
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
Delizia Limone
$12.00
Sponge cake with lemon cream
Coppa Catalana
$12.00
creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
Coppa Rasberries & Cream
$12.00
a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
House Dessert
$6.00
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
Profitterol
$12.00
Cream puff with fondant chocolate
Main
La Vela Wings
$10.00
crispy chicken wings with rosemary garlic parmigiano-reggiano seasoning served with our 3 dipping sauces
Regina Margherita Pizza
$14.00
tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
Cheese Platter
$10.00
taleggio, gorgonzola, brie, parmigiano-reggiano, figs & truffle honey
Homemade Polpette
$10.00
meatballs in our marinara sauce & grilled garlic crostini
Calamari Vela
$14.00
sautéed fried calamari in our traditional tomato sauce with Italian & cherry peppers, olives & capers
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Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 11:00pm