La Vela Dining & Bar
La Vela is a fine Italian dining restaurant specializing in Southern Italian cuisine and wood fired pizza from Naples. Owners Tony Mauro from Naples and Sandro Giusana from Torino have come together to introduce New York to their specialty pizza, food, hospitality, passion and an experience like you were in your own home. Joining us is our chef, Sammy Anthony Reyes from Abruzzo, who brings quality and authenticity in his food and presentations. We have worked together for many years and are thrilled to come together in creating La Vela Dining & Bar.
Italian, Pizza
- $$$$
LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
558 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY 10036
(212) 695-2112
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
MORE DETAILS
MENU
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$10.00daily fresh, homemade soup
Baked Clams
$15.00little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Polipo al Mattone
$18.00brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
Tagliere di Affetati Misti
$16.00prosciutto, capicollo, sweet cacciatorini, mortadella & speck, served with rosemary & garlic crostini & a touch of fig jam
Caprese di Bufala
$18.00mozzarella di bufala & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Pepata di Cozze
$16.00sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Burrata Puglia
$18.00imported stuffed mozzarella with ricotta cheese
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$11.00mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$11.00hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$15.00baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
La Vela Salad
$19.00seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
$15.00spinach salad with gorgonzola, eggs, croutons & crispy pancetta in a pear vinaigrette
Paste Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
$19.00traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Cavatelli Abruzzese
$21.00a classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage, broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$18.00spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$18.00a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Penne all'Arrabbiata
$18.00penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana
$19.00a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$21.00a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Gnocchi
$21.00potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$22.00cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Risotto ai Funghi
$31.00chantarelle, oysters, mushrooms & parmigiano-reggiano
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$25.00grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costatine d'Agnello
$27.00lolly-pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
Costolette di Maiale
$22.00pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$22.00grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Pollo
$22.00breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Vitello alla Vela
$28.00sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$21.00pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$24.00pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Branzino all'Acqua Pazza
$33.00whole branzino with white wine, rosemary & cherry tomatoes
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$18.00eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$18.00grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$12.00sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$15.00eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
Contorni: Side Dish
$9
Cime di Rape
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
Patate al Forno
rosemary oven roasted potatoes
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
Served 11a-3p Monday through Friday. All dishes served with choice of pasta with fresh tomatoes or salad
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$8.00daily fresh, homemade soup
Baked Clams
$14.00little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Caprese di Bufala
$16.00mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Pepata di Cozze
$14.00sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$9.00mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad
$9.00hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$14.00baby 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
$15.00traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$14.00spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$15.00a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Bucatini Amatriciana
$15.00a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$16.00a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Gnocchi
$15.00potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$18.00cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$23.00grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costolette di Maiale
$16.00pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$18.00grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Pollo
$16.00breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Pollo dello Chef
$18.00sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
$18.00pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$15.00pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$18.00pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$15.00eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$13.00grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$10.00sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$13.00eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
Contorni: Side Dish
$7
Cime di Rape
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
Patate al Forno
rosemary oven roasted potatoes
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
Saturday & Sunday from 11a-3p
Brunch
Egg Omelette
$10.00any style served with home fries & mixed greens
Steak & Eggs
$13.00home fries
Classic Eggs Benedict
$12.00poached eggs, canadian bacon, english muffin & hollandaise
Benedict Vela
$14.00poached eggs, smoked salmon, spinach, tarragon & hollandaise
Pizza Bianca
$15.00with mozzarella & taleggio cheese, pancetta & eggs
Steak Salad
$16.00organic arugula, cheese, tomato, red onion & potatoes served with balsamic vinaigrette
Ricotta Gnocchi Tartufati
$17.00parmigiano-reggiano, white truffle crèma & Italian parsley
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$13.00mozzarella, romaine & honey dijon in a soft bread bun
BLT
$13.00crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli served with pommes frites
Cinnamon Spice French Toast
$12.00served with fresh berries
Caesar Salad
$12.00hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & grilled chicken
Vela Burger
$12.00gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
Pizza
Our Selection of Soft, Thin Crust Neapolitan Style Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
$17.00prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
Marinara
$10.00garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
Margherita
$14.00tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Vela
$15.00fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
Capricciosa
$16.00mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
Quattro Formaggi
$16.00mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
Chef
$16.00ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
Ripieno
$17.00mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
Carretiera
$17.00sausage & broccoli rabe
Diavola
$15.00tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
Bufala
$18.00cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
Napoli
$15.00tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
Capri
$15.00cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
Tonnata
$17.00mozzarella, cherry tomato, julianne onions & black olives
Vegetariana
$15.00cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
Dessert
Soufflé al Cioccolato
$9.00chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
New York Cheesecake
$9.00traditional New York cheese cake
Tiramisu
$9.00mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
Delizia Limone
$12.00sponge cake with lemon cream
Coppa Catalana
$12.00creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
Coppa Raspberries & Cream
$12.00a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
House Dessert
$6.00Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
Profitterol
$12.00cream puff with fondant chocolate
Pizza
our selection of soft, thin crust neapolitan style pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
$17.00prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
Marinara
$10.00garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
Margherita
$14.00tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Vela
$15.00fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
Capricciosa
$16.00mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
Quattro Formaggi
$16.00mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
Chef
$16.00ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
Ripieno
$17.00mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
Carretiera
$17.00sausage & broccoli rabe
Diavola
$15.00tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
Bufala
$18.00cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
Napoli
$15.00tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
Capri
$15.00cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
Tonnata
$17.00mozzarella, cherry tomatos, julianne onions & black olives
Vegetariana
$15.00cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$6.00daily fresh, homemade soup, like grandma used to make
Baked Clams
$13.00little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
Polipo al Mattone
$14.00brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
Caprese di Bufala
$15.00mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
$12.00crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
Bruschetta Mista
$12.00shredded beef, roasted peppers, prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano, tomatoes & goat cheese
Pepata di Cozze
$13.00sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio di Filetto
$13.00thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with baby mixed greens
Insalate
Insalata Mista
$8.00mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad
$8.00hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
Rucoletta
$13.00baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
La Vela Salad
$18.00seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
$12.00spinach 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
$14.00traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Cavatelli Abruzzese
$15.00classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$13.00spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine Carbonara
$13.00a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
Penne all'Arrabbiata
$14.00penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana
$14.00a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
Fettuccine Bolognese
$15.00a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
Sacchettini al Tartufo
$18.00cheese sacchettini with mushrooms in a creamy truffle sauce
Gnocchi
$14.00potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$17.00cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Bistecca & Patate
$19.00grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
Costatine d'Agnello
$23.00lolly pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
Bistecca alla Griglia
$29.00grilled rib eye served with mashed potato cake in a beurre blanc
Costolette di Maiale
$15.00pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
Pollo Paillard
$17.00grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta di Vitello
$21.00breaded pan fried veal cutlet served with swiss chard & potato puree
Cotoletta di Pollo
$15.00breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
Vitello alla Vela
$23.00sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
Pollo dello Chef
$16.00sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
$16.00pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
Pesce: Fresh Fish
Filetto di Merluzzo
$15.00pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
$18.00pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
Piatti Vegetariani
Melazane alla Parmigiana
$14.00eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
Vegetali alla Griglia
$12.00grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Funghi Trifolati
$8.00sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
Involtini di Melanzane
$12.00eggplant 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
$8.00chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
New York Cheesecake
$8.00traditional New York cheese cake
Tiramisu
$8.00mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
Delizia Limone
$12.00Sponge cake with lemon cream
Coppa Catalana
$12.00creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
Coppa Rasberries & Cream
$12.00a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
House Dessert
$6.00Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
Profitterol
$12.00Cream puff with fondant chocolate
Main
La Vela Wings
$10.00crispy chicken wings with rosemary garlic parmigiano-reggiano seasoning served with our 3 dipping sauces
Regina Margherita Pizza
$14.00tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
Cheese Platter
$10.00taleggio, gorgonzola, brie, parmigiano-reggiano, figs & truffle honey
Homemade Polpette
$10.00meatballs in our marinara sauce & grilled garlic crostini
Calamari Vela
$14.00sautéed fried calamari in our traditional tomato sauce with Italian & cherry peppers, olives & capers
Brunch Drinks
$9
Sangria
Mimosa
Bellini
Bloody Mary
Aperol Spritz
Caffe & Tea
Coffee
$3.00regular | decaf | iced
Espresso
$3.00Doppio Espresso
$4.00Espresso Macchiato
$4.00Latte Macchiato
$4.00Cappuccino
$4.00Cappuccino Freddo
$5.00Tea
$3.00After Dinner Drinks
$12
Amaro
Limoncello
Sambuca
Porto
Grappa
Amaretto
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