Vela Kitchen - Pleasantville

Once again, we had a fantastic dining experience at Vela Kitchen. We have been dining at Michael's restaurants for a long time and they always exceed our expectations. The food is delicious, the staff is attentive, and the owner is a seasoned professional who truly values his customers. I highly recommend dining here.

We absolutely adored Vela Kitchen! The crispy calamari was fantastic - we all thought it was the best fried calamari we've ever had. My husband and I enjoyed the perfectly cooked pan-seared branzino with cauliflower rice. Our friend ordered the lobster paella with saffron risotto and couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was. This restaurant has definitely become one of our favorites. The food was so delicious that we didn't have any leftovers to take home - we devoured everything on our plates.

My wife and I have dined at Vela on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, during our most recent visit, we were disappointed by the mediocre quality of the food. The salad was overly drenched in dressing, my wife's seafood dish was overcooked, and the gin and tonic was made with a subpar tonic, rendering it undrinkable. We are hopeful that this was just a temporary lapse in their usual high standards, as we would like to give them another chance to impress us with a great meal.

We were loyal Vintage 1891 Kitchen customers and this is our first time trying sister restaurant Vela. It did not disappoint! Familiar and delicious dishes, familiar faces, similar warm, elegant, yet friendly ambiance. Highly recommend for romantic evening, dining with friends, or really any occasion where you want a nice dinner out.

Vela Kitchen is great. The atmosphere is quaint and the food is always fresh with great choices. The wait staff is attentive and available but they do not rush you at all. I highly recommend this restaurant. Love the Bar seating also.