Welcome to La Vela!
Fine Italian Dining & Wood Fire Pizza
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 Neopolitan wood-fired pizza.
Owner Antonio Mauro brings you a taste of his hometown of Naples via his warm hospitality and passion for amazing food.
We look forward to welcoming you, La nostra casa è la tua casa.
Phone
(212) 695-2112
Location
558 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
Hours
Mon: CLOSED
Sun, Tues-Thurs: 12:00pm-10:30pm
Fri-Sat: 12:00pm-11:00pm
our selection of soft, thin crust neapolitan style pizza
$21
Prosciutto di Parma
Prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
$21
$15
Marinara
Garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
$15
$16
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
$16
$19
Pizza Vela
Fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
$19
$18
Capricciosa
Mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
$18
$21
Carretiera
Sausage & Brocoli Rabe
$21
$19
Napoli
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
$19
$21
Tartufata
white pizza, mushroom, truffle oil & prosciutto di parma
$21
$19
Peperonata
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, & peppers
$19
$21
Ripieno (Calzone)
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
$21
$21
Bufala
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala, extra virgin oil & basil
$21
$18
Vegettariana
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
$18
Antipasti
$18
Cozze
sautéed p.e.i. mussels with cherry tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$18
$21
Calamari Vela
fried calamari sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce with cherry peppers, olives & capers
$21
$18
La Vela Meatballs
three homemade meatballs in a cherry tomato sauce and crostini
$18
$21
Burrata & Prosciuto De Parma
burrata cheese served with slices of proscuitto
$21
$21
Skirt Steak Bruschetta
crostatini with melted mozzarella cheese with diced tomotato and onion topped with grilled skirt steak in a ginger sauce
$21
$19
Caprese
fresh mozzarella & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$19
$15
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce
$15
$21
Polipo al Mattone
brick oven grilled octopus in a sweet ginger sauce & fingerling potato
$21
$18
Arancini di Riso
two homemade rice balls stuffed with ground beef and peas
$18
$15
Insalata Mista:
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions in a balsamic vinaigrette
$15
$14
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$14
$16
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$16
$19
La Vela Salad
seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
$19
Paste Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
$23
Sacchetti Vela
cheese sacchettini with mushrooms, diced prosciutto & peas in a pink sauce
$23
$22
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$22
$22
Traditional Lasagna
lasagna with bolognese sauce, béchamel & fresh mozzarella
$22
$23
Cavatelli Abruzzese
ricotta cavatelli with sausage & brocolli rape in a white wine sauce
$23
$21
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$21
$22
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$22
$25
Spaghetti alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$25
$23
Gnocchi Sorrentino
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomoato sauce
$23
$23
Fettuccine Bolognese
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$23
$23
Cavatelli Abruzzese
sautéed spicy sausage, brocoli rabe & parmigiana reggiano in a white broth
$23
$21
Sal's Penne Vodka
penne in a light pink sauce with a touch of vodka
$21
Pesce: Fresh Fish
$28
Branzino
filet mediterranean bass, white wine charry tomato served with veggies and potato
$28
$28
Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
pan seared salmon in a rosemary garlic sauce served with veggies & crispy potato on top
$28
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
$35
Skirt Steak
grilled Cajun skirt steak served with steak potato & fresh vegetables in a brown au jus
$35
$23
Pollo Paillard
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$23
$25
Pollo al Martini
pan seared, parmesan-coated chicken breast in a martini rossi sauce served with mashed potato
$25
Piatti Vegetariani
$23
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$23
$18
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$18
Contorni: Side Dish
$12
Cime di Rabe
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
$12
$12
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
$12
$11
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
$11
$11
Zucchini Vela
julianne fried in pastella served with marinara sauce
$11
Dessert
$10
Soufflé al Cioccolato
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
$10
$10
New York Cheesecake
traditional New York cheese cake
$10
$10
Tiramisu
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
$10
$10
Toasted Almond Cake
sponge almond cake
$10
$12
Gelati
Italian ice-cream
$12
$8
House Dessert
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
$8
Served 12:30 pm -3pm Monday through Friday.
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
Vegetariana
eggplant parmigiana
$15
Vela Burger
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
$15
Antipasti
$10
Zuppa del Giorno
daily fresh, homemade soup
$10
$15
Cozze
sautéed p.e.i. mussels with cherry tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$15
$18
Caprese
fresh mozzarella & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$18
$12
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce
$12
Insalate
$10
Insalata Mista:
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
$10
$11
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$11
$14
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$14
Paste Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
$15
Traditiona Lasagna
lasagna with bolognese sauce, béchamel & fresh mozzarella
$15
$15
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$15
$16
Fettuccine Bolognese
meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$16
$15
Cavatelli Abruzzese
sautee spicy sausage, broccoli rabe & parmigiano reggiano in a white wine broth
$15
$15
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$15
$15
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$15
$18
Spaghetti alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$18
$18
Sacchetti Vela
cheese sacchettini with mushrooms, diced prosciutto & peas in a pink sauce
$18
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
$18
Pollo Paillard
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$18
$18
Pollo Parmigiana
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
$18
$23
Bistecca & Patate
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
$23
$18
Pollo Dello Chef
pan seared chicken breast with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & vinegar pepper in a white wine sauce
$18
$16
Cotoletta di Pollo
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
$16
Pesce: Fresh Fish
$25
Salmone Riviera
pan seared salmon in rosemary garlic sauce served served with veggies & crispy potato on top
$25
Piatti Vegetariani
$21
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$21
$18
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$18
$12
Funghi Trifolati
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
$12
Contorni: Side Dish $12
Cime di Rabe
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
Pizza
our selection of soft, thin crust neapolitan style pizza
$21
Prosciutto di Parma
prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
$21
$14
Marinara
garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
$14
$16
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
$16
$18
Pizza Vela
fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
$18
$18
Capricciosa
mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
$18
$15
Quattro Formaggi
mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
$15
$18
Chef
ham, mozzarella & mushrooms
$18
$19
Ripieno (Calzone)
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
$19
$18
Carretiera
sausage & broccoli rabe
$18
$18
Diavola
tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
$18
$21
Bufala
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
$21
$18
Napoli
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
$18
$21
Tartufata
white pizza, mushroom, truffle & prosciutto
$21
$21
Burrata
homemade burrata, grape tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil
$21
$18
Vegetariana
cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
$18
Antipasti
$8
Zuppa del Giorno
daily fresh, homemade soup
$8
$15
Cozze
sautéed p.e.i. mussels with cherry tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$15
$18
Caprese
fresh mozzarella & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$18
$15
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce
$15
$14
La Vela Wings
sautéed in a mild spicy sauce, served with blue cheese
$14
$19
Polipo al Matone
brick oven grilled octopus in a sweet ginger sauce
$19
Insalate
$12
Insalata Mista
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
$12
$12
Caesar salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$12
$15
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$15
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
Vegetariana
eggplant parmigiana
$12
Vela Burger
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
$12
Pasta Fresche
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
$22
Traditional Lasagna
lasagna with bolognese sauce, béchamel & fresh mozzarella
$22
$20
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$20
$22
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$22
$21
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$21
$23
Spaghetti alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$23
$23
Sacchetti Vela
cheese sacchettini with mushrooms, diced prosciutto & peas in a pink sauce
$23
$22
Fettuccine Bolognese
a tradtional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$22
$22
Cavatelli Abbruzzese
ricotta cavatelli with sausage & broccoli rape in a white wine sauce
$22
Carni & Pollo: Meats & Poultry
Pollo Paillard
$23
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$23
$23
Pollo Parmigiana
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
$23
$32
Bistecca & Patate
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
$32
$21
Cotoletta di Pollo
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
$21
$45
Ribeye Steak
grilled ribeye steak served with broccoli rabe
$45
Pesce: Fresh Fish
$27
Salmone Riviera
pan seared salmon in a rosemary garlic sauce served with veggies & crispy potato on top
$27
$27
Branzino
filet of mediterranean bass, white wine, cherry tomato served with veggies & potato
$27
Piatti Vegetariani
$21
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$21
$15
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$15
$14
Funghi Trifolati
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
$14
Contorni: Side Dish $12
Cime di Rabe
broccoli rabe in a spicy extra virgin olive oil
Asparagi Gratinati
asparagus gratin
Patatine Tartufate
truffle pommes frites
Dessert
$10
Soufflé al Cioccolato
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
$10
$10
New York Cheesecake
traditional New York cheese cake
$10
$10
Tiramisu
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
$10
$10
Toasted Almond Cake
sponge almond cake
$10
$10
House Dessert
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
$10
Please make your server or the chef aware of any food allergies you may have.
Private Event & Catering Inquiries
Contact us to host or cater your next private event. We look forward to working with you!
