172 Waverly Pl
32 W 39th St
49 W 32nd St
4 W 47th St
161 E 22nd St
28 E 13th St
Zuppa del Giorno
daily fresh, homemade soup
$10.00 |
Baked Clams
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
$15.00 |
Polipo al Mattone
brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
$18.00 |
Tagliere di Affetati Misti
prosciutto, capicollo, sweet cacciatorini, mortadella & speck, served with rosemary & garlic crostini & a touch of fig jam
$16.00 |
Caprese di Bufala
mozzarella di bufala & vine ripe tomatoes served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$18.00 |
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
$12.00 |
Pepata di Cozze
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
$16.00 |
Burrata Puglia
imported stuffed mozzarella with ricotta cheese
$18.00 |
Insalata Mista
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
$11.00 |
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$11.00 |
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$15.00 |
La Vela Salad
seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
$19.00 |
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
spinach salad with gorgonzola, eggs, croutons & crispy pancetta in a pear vinaigrette
$15.00 |
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
$19.00 |
Cavatelli Abruzzese
a classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage, broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
$21.00 |
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$18.00 |
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta and diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$18.00 |
Penne all'Arrabbiata
penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
$18.00 |
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale, onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$19.00 |
Fettuccine Bolognese
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$21.00 |
Gnocchi
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
$21.00 |
Linguine alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
$22.00 |
Risotto ai Funghi
chantarelle, oysters, mushrooms & parmigiano-reggiano
$31.00 |
Bistecca & Patate
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
$25.00 |
Costatine d'Agnello
lolly-pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
$27.00 |
Costolette di Maiale
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
$22.00 |
Pollo Paillard
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$22.00 |
Cotoletta di Pollo
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
$22.00 |
Vitello alla Vela
sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
$28.00 |
Filetto di Merluzzo
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
$21.00 |
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
$24.00 |
Branzino all'Acqua Pazza
whole branzino with white wine, rosemary & cherry tomatoes
$33.00 |
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$18.00 |
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$18.00 |
Funghi Trifolati
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
$12.00 |
Involtini di Melanzane
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
$15.00 |
$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
Zuppa del Giorno
daily fresh, homemade soup
$8.00 |
Baked Clams
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
$14.00 |
Caprese di Bufala
mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$16.00 |
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
$12.00 |
Pepata di Cozze
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
$14.00 |
Insalata Mista
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
$9.00 |
Caesar salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$9.00 |
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$14.00 |
$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
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
$15.00 |
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$14.00 |
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$15.00 |
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$15.00 |
Fettuccine Bolognese
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$16.00 |
Gnocchi
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
$15.00 |
Linguine alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
$18.00 |
Bistecca & Patate
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
$23.00 |
Costolette di Maiale
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
$16.00 |
Pollo Paillard
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$18.00 |
Cotoletta di Pollo
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
$16.00 |
Pollo dello Chef
sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
$18.00 |
Pollo Parmigiana
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
$18.00 |
Filetto di Merluzzo
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
$15.00 |
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
$18.00 |
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$15.00 |
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$13.00 |
Funghi Trifolati
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
$10.00 |
Involtini di Melanzane
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
$13.00 |
$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
Egg Omelette
any style served with home fries & mixed greens
$10.00 |
Steak & Eggs
home fries
$13.00 |
Classic Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, canadian bacon, english muffin & hollandaise
$12.00 |
Benedict Vela
poached eggs, smoked salmon, spinach, tarragon & hollandaise
$14.00 |
Pizza Bianca
with mozzarella & taleggio cheese, pancetta & eggs
$15.00 |
Steak Salad
organic arugula, cheese, tomato, red onion & potatoes served with balsamic vinaigrette
$16.00 |
Ricotta Gnocchi Tartufati
parmigiano-reggiano, white truffle crèma & Italian parsley
$17.00 |
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
mozzarella, romaine & honey dijon in a soft bread bun
$13.00 |
BLT
crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli served with pommes frites
$13.00 |
Cinnamon Spice French Toast
served with fresh berries
$12.00 |
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & grilled chicken
$12.00 |
Vela Burger
gruyère, pancetta, caramelized onions & pickled tomatoes served with special sauce & pommes frites
$12.00 |
Our Selection of Soft, Thin Crust Neapolitan Style Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
$17.00 |
Marinara
garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
$10.00 |
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
$14.00 |
Pizza Vela
fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
$15.00 |
Capricciosa
mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
$16.00 |
Quattro Formaggi
mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
$16.00 |
Chef
ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
$16.00 |
Ripieno
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
$17.00 |
Carretiera
sausage & broccoli rabe
$17.00 |
Diavola
tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
$15.00 |
Bufala
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
$18.00 |
Napoli
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
$15.00 |
Capri
cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
$15.00 |
Tonnata
mozzarella, cherry tomato, julianne onions & black olives
$17.00 |
Vegetariana
cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
$15.00 |
Soufflé al Cioccolato
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
$9.00 |
New York Cheesecake
traditional New York cheese cake
$9.00 |
Tiramisu
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
$9.00 |
Delizia Limone
sponge cake with lemon cream
$12.00 |
Coppa Catalana
creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
$12.00 |
Coppa Raspberries & Cream
a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
$12.00 |
House Dessert
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
$6.00 |
Profitterol
cream puff with fondant chocolate
$12.00 |
our selection of soft, thin crust neapolitan style pizza
Prosciutto di Parma
prosciutto crudo, arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano & mozzarella
$17.00 |
Marinara
garlic, oregano, tomato sauce & extra virgin olive oil
$10.00 |
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
$14.00 |
Pizza Vela
fresh mozzarella, fried zucchini, ricotta & cherry tomato
$15.00 |
Capricciosa
mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives
$16.00 |
Quattro Formaggi
mozzarella, fontina cheese, gorgonzola & swiss
$16.00 |
Chef
ham, prosciutto, mozzarella & mushrooms
$16.00 |
Ripieno
mozzarella, ricotta, sopressata & tomato sauce
$17.00 |
Carretiera
sausage & broccoli rabe
$17.00 |
Diavola
tomato, mozzarella & hot sopressata
$15.00 |
Bufala
cherry tomato, mozzarella di bufala & extra virgin olive oil
$18.00 |
Napoli
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano & anchovies
$15.00 |
Capri
cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & fresh basil
$15.00 |
Tonnata
mozzarella, cherry tomatos, julianne onions & black olives
$17.00 |
Vegetariana
cherry tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & eggplant
$15.00 |
Zuppa del Giorno
daily fresh, homemade soup, like grandma used to make
$6.00 |
Baked Clams
little neck clams with seasoned Italian bread crumbs baked to perfection
$13.00 |
Polipo al Mattone
brick oven grilled octopus in a honey ginger sauce
$14.00 |
Caprese di Bufala
mozzarella di bufala, vine ripe tomatos served with micro basil & pesto oil in a balsamic reduction
$15.00 |
Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with spicy tomato sauce & pesto mayo
$12.00 |
Bruschetta Mista
shredded beef, roasted peppers, prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano, tomatoes & goat cheese
$12.00 |
Pepata di Cozze
sautéed P.E.I. mussels with garlic in a white wine lemon broth & extra virgin olive oil
$13.00 |
Carpaccio di Filetto
thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with baby mixed greens
$13.00 |
Insalata Mista
mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & olives in a balsamic vinaigrette
$8.00 |
Caesar salad
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons & fresh shaved parmigiano-reggiano in a classic dressing
$8.00 |
Rucoletta
baby arugula with julienne endive, tomatoes & pears in a red wine vinaigrette
$13.00 |
La Vela Salad
seasoned beef tenderloin tips over baby spinach with grilled onions, oven dried tomatoes & crispy bacon croutons in a bacon blue cheese vinaigrette
$18.00 |
Spinaci & Gorgonzola
spinach salad with gorgonzola, eggs, croutons & crispy pancetta in a pear vinaigrette
$12.00 |
$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
gluten free and whole wheat pasta available
Lasagna Tradizionale
traditional lasagna from Naples made with meat ragu béchamel sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
$14.00 |
Cavatelli Abruzzese
classic from Abruzzo, sautéed spicy sausage broccoli rabe & parmigiano-reggiano in a white wine broth
$15.00 |
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano & extra virgin olive oil
$13.00 |
Fettuccine Carbonara
a remarkable dish from Lazio, sautéed pancetta & diced onions with egg yokes & a touch of blush cream
$13.00 |
Penne all'Arrabbiata
penne al dente in a spicy tomato sauce
$14.00 |
Bucatini Amatriciana
a savory dish from Rieti Lazio Guanciale onions & pulp of tomato with a touch of pecorino romano
$14.00 |
Fettuccine Bolognese
a traditional dish from Bologna, meat ragu in a red tomato sauce
$15.00 |
Sacchettini al Tartufo
cheese sacchettini with mushrooms in a creamy truffle sauce
$18.00 |
Gnocchi
potato dumplings with diced mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce
$14.00 |
Linguine alle Vongole
cockles clams served with a touch of tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
$17.00 |
Bistecca & Patate
grilled skirt steak served with pommes frites
$19.00 |
Costatine d'Agnello
lolly pop lamb chops served with rosemary roasted potatoes in a brown jus
$23.00 |
Bistecca alla Griglia
grilled rib eye served with mashed potato cake in a beurre blanc
$29.00 |
Costolette di Maiale
pan seared pork chop served in a vinegar cherry pepper sauce
$15.00 |
Pollo Paillard
grilled chicken breast served with baby arugula, tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil
$17.00 |
Cotoletta di Vitello
breaded pan fried veal cutlet served with swiss chard & potato puree
$21.00 |
Cotoletta di Pollo
breaded pan fried chicken cutlet served with roasted potatoes
$15.00 |
Vitello alla Vela
sautéed veal roulade stuffed with provola, broccoli rabe & prosciutto di parma in a vela glaze sauce
$23.00 |
Pollo dello Chef
sautéed diced chicken breast with peppers, mushrooms & cherry peppers in a rosemary garlic sauce
$16.00 |
Pollo Parmigiana
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
$16.00 |
Filetto di Merluzzo
pan seared fluke filet with shrimp in a light tomato sauce
$15.00 |
Trancia di Salmone al Fumetto di Pesce
pan seared salmon filet with swiss chard in a fish broth
$18.00 |
Melazane alla Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana topped with our traditional tomato & melted mozzarella
$14.00 |
Vegetali alla Griglia
grilled mixed vegetable bouquet with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
$12.00 |
Funghi Trifolati
sautéed mixed mushrooms served with goat cheese
$8.00 |
Involtini di Melanzane
eggplant rollatini stuffed with fresh ricotta & parmigiano-reggiano
$12.00 |
$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
Soufflé al Cioccolato
chocolate soufflé served with a scoop of fior di latte gelato
$8.00 |
New York Cheesecake
traditional New York cheese cake
$8.00 |
Tiramisu
mascarpone mousse biscotti & espresso dusted with cocoa powder
$8.00 |
Delizia Limone
Sponge cake with lemon cream
$12.00 |
Coppa Catalana
creamy custard flavored with caramelized sugar
$12.00 |
Coppa Rasberries & Cream
a delicate sponge cake holds a layer of raspberries topped with mascarpone cream & decorated with crushed pistachios
$12.00 |
House Dessert
Italian sugar zeppole served with nutella chocolate
$6.00 |
Profitterol
Cream puff with fondant chocolate
$12.00 |
La Vela Wings
crispy chicken wings with rosemary garlic parmigiano-reggiano seasoning served with our 3 dipping sauces
$10.00 |
Regina Margherita Pizza
tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
$14.00 |
Cheese Platter
taleggio, gorgonzola, brie, parmigiano-reggiano, figs & truffle honey
$10.00 |
Homemade Polpette
meatballs in our marinara sauce & grilled garlic crostini
$10.00 |
Calamari Vela
sautéed fried calamari in our traditional tomato sauce with Italian & cherry peppers, olives & capers
$14.00 |
$9
Sangria
Mimosa
Bellini
Bloody Mary
Aperol Spritz
Coffee
regular | decaf | iced
$3.00 |
Espresso
$3.00 |
Doppio Espresso
$4.00 |
Espresso Macchiato
$4.00 |
Latte Macchiato
$4.00 |
Cappuccino
$4.00 |
Cappuccino Freddo
$5.00 |
Tea
$3.00 |
$12
Amaro
Limoncello
Sambuca
Porto
Grappa
Amaretto