La Vela

Average User Rating

Perfect

About La Vela

La Vela is a Tuscan restaurant located in the Upper West Side neighborhood at 373 Amsterdam Ave. (bet. 77th & 78th Sts.) in New York, NY 10024. La Vela has been described as an Perfect Tuscan restaurant and has received an average rating of 10 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Tuscan
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for La Vela

food		“...I hosted a baby shower for my sister here for about 45 people on a Sunday afte. The food was excellent and the staff was really helpful with everything... “...THIS PLACE IS AWESOME, AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN YOUR TAKEN CARE OF, AND WHEN YOU OPEN THE MENU IT DOESN'T HIT YOU IN THE FACE.... “...great pizza - service was friendly and fast - pretty decor... “... We sat down. We ordered food... “... The wait staff was excellent, very accommodating and upbeat which was great the night befor. food was even better! I though the calamari was excellent... “...A terrific UWS family Italian restaurant with superb veal dishes, a small but good quality wine list, and friendly service. The Tiramisu is as good as ...
ambiance		“...I hosted a baby shower for my sister here for about 45 people on a Sunday afternoon. The food was excellent and the staff was really helpful with every... “...Tourist from outside the USA be aware with this restaurant. They charged me 20 procent extra for the tip without asking or announcement... “...My friend was in for the NYC marathon and we were looking for some pre-race pasta. La Vela hosts a team of German runners the night before the race, ho...
service		“...I love pasta so much, so pretty much any Italian restaurant is okay in my book. I was underwhelmed by La Vela, but not in a bad way...
value		“...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... “...My fiance and I went for a small bite to eat and shared the Arugula salad, Salmon Tartar, and a pasta dish with proscuitto cotto. The arugala salad was... “...This is one of the best Italian Restaurants I have ever visited. The pasta was all homemade and the prices and services were fantastic...
menu		“... The food was excellent and the staff was really helpful . The staff worked with us on the menu and planned everything ahead of time so they were ready... “... Our main courses were the margaharita pizza which was okay, good but not great, and two pasta dishes which . I'd stick with the pasta side of the menu... “... We left. The menu actually seemed pretty creative but I sort of panicked and just ordered the penne a la vodka... “...00. The staff does not mention that and it is not on the menu...
upper		“...La Vela is a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant. This upper Westside spot has a nice, cozy feel to it... “...SOLID. If and when you go out in New York, you want your money and time to be worth it (especially if you are bringing friends and family)... “..."On a nice summer evening when the whole front of the restaurant is open to the breeze, there's no better place to eat on the upper west side: fresh air, the setting sun streaming in, but sheltered from the noise & grit of the street...
wine		“...The food is always terrific. The specials are creative and delicious and the regular menu offers awesome variety... “... We were the only table in there (it was about 3 PM) and my friend made reservations and ordered the wine with food before we got there so the food came out fast... “... I wasn't . Sadly, the wine by the glass was among the worst I have ever had in NYC, but the food was decent, totally edible, without being exceptional...

All Reviews for La Vela

Anonymous

December 05, 2011

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

Where to begin? Yesterday I ate at La Vela in New York. What a enjoyable and enjoyable mealService at the restaurant was extremely pleasant!The dining room is modern and lovely. The vibe was fantastic. Amongst my own gripes was the plating was not that incredible. It was okay yet failed to give you that amaze element. Even though no true issues. The cost was basically what we estimated though perhaps a few $ $ $ $ overly pricey. Me and my friend had a wonderful night! So refreshing with there being numerous New York eateries that are terrible. Also was to go to a NYC restaurant without a lot attitude. I am a massive lover of the place. Experience this right now before the publicity gets crazy.

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"