La Vela Dining & Bar in Manhattan, NY

Located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, NY just minutes away from Broadway theaters, Times Square, & Hudson River Park, La Vela is a neighborhood staple specializing in Southern Italian cuisine and thin-crust Neapolitan wood-fired pizza.

Owner Antonio Mauro brings you a taste of his hometown of Naples via his warm hospitality and passion for excellent food.

We look forward to welcoming you, La nostra casa è la tua casa.

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Our Menu

PIZZA
Our selection of soft, thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizza.

Prosciutto di Parma - $23
Prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella

Marinara - $17
Garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil

Margherita - $18
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil

Pizza Vela - $21
Fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomatoes

Capricciosa – $22
Mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives

Norcina – $21
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, mushrooms & black olives

Ripieno (Calzone) – $21
Mozzarella, ricotta & soprasatta

Carrettiera - $21
Sausage & broccoli rabe

Diavola - $21
Tomatoes, mozzarella & hot soppressata

Napoli - $21
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano, anchovies & black olives

Tartufata - $21
White pizza, mushroom, truffle oil & prosciutto di parma

Peperonata - $22
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage & peppers

Vegetariana - $21
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, peppers, zucchini & eggplant

Bufala - $23
Cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala, extra virgin oil & basil

ANTIPASTI

Calamari Vela $23
Fried calamari sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce with cherry peppers, olives & capers

La Vela Meatballs $19
Three homemade meatballs in a cherry tomato sauce and crostini

Burrata & Prosciutto Di Parma $23
Imported stuffed mozzarella with ricotta cheese served with prosciutto

Arancini di Riso $23
Two pieces of crispy rice-balls stuffed with meat sauce & mozzarella cheese filling

Insalata Mista $14
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions in a balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad $15
Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano in a classic dressing

Caprese di Bufala $24
Buffalo mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes served with basil & extra virgin oil

Calamari Fritti $18
Crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce

Polipo al Mattone $25
Brick oven grilled octopus in a honey-ginger sauce & fingerling potato

Rucoletta $15
Baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette

La Vela Kale Salad $18
Baby kale served with red & yellow beets, goat cheese in a white balsamic dressing

PASTE FRESCHE
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available

Sacchetti Vela $28
Stuffed 4 cheese pasta in a light cream sauce, mushroom & truffle oil

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco $23
Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano & extra virgin olive oil

Fettuccine Carbonara $23
A remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream

Traditional Lasagna $25
Traditional lasagna with meat sauce ragu, béchamel & fresh mozzarella

Spaghetti, Gamberi & Zucchini $28
Sautéed shrimps, cherry tomato, zucchini & a touch of white wine

Black Linguini $32
Squid ink Linguine with mix seafood in a light cherry tomato sauce

Bucatini Puttanesca $23
Cherry tomato, basil, black olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, extra virgin oil

Spaghetti alle Vongole $25
Cockles’ clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Fettuccine Bolognese $25
A traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce

Cavatelli Abruzzese $23
Sautéed spicy sausage, broccoli rabe & parmigiana reggiano in a white broth

Gnocchi Sorrentino $21
Potato dumplings with homemade sauce

Sal’s Penne Vodka $25
Penne in a light pink sauce with a touch of vodka

PESCE

Branzino $32
Filet of Mediterranean bass, pan seared with roasted vegetables & arugula salad in a lemon vinaigrette

Pan Roasted Salmon $32
Served with sauteed spinach in garlic & oil and roasted potatoes

CARNI & POLLO

Skirt Steak $45
Grilled cajun skirt steak served with steak potato & veggies in a brown juice

Chicken Parmigiana $28
Pounded breaded chicken covered with tomato sauce mozzarella, served with pasta

Cotoletta di Pollo $26
Breaded pan-fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes

Pollo Paillard $26
Grilled chicken breast with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil

Pollo al Martini $31
Pan seared, parmesan coated chicken breast in a martini rossi sauce served with mashed potato

La Vela Burger $21
Sirloin steak burger, mozzarella, tomato, caramelized onion & fries

PIATTI VEGETARIANI

Melazane alla Parmigiana $26
Eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella

Vegetali alla Griglia $23
Grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction

Involtini di Melanzane $24
Eggplant rollantini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano

CONTORNI

Cime di Rabe $12
Broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil

Asparagi Gratinati $12
Asparagus gratin

Spinach $12
Sauteed spinach garlic & oil

Patatine Tartufate $11
Truffle pommes fries