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Great Neighborhood Italian
La Vela is a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant. This Upper Westside spot has a nice, cozy feel to it. The food is delicious and not overpriced. Go...
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2/24/2008
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A nice find
Happened to walk by and saw the place was full of people...usually a good sign. It was. Though the place was noisy, we very much enjoyed a creative It...
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11/23/2007
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I like it....
What a wonderful experience! Ate here last Friday with my husband and another couple. I rarely love both my appetizer and entree and thought they were...
From
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7/31/2007
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Great Experience
Just happened to find this great place by chance and so glad we did. We had two childred with us under 3 and they could not be more helpful. The food ...
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6/5/2007
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A winner
Great menu...Wonderful veal scallopine, veggies and spaghetti for lunch...my waitress was friendly, but committed one lapse in service, forgetting my ...
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5/22/2007
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The service is poor
The service at this restaurant is poor. They screwed up multiple orders and refused to redeliver. They sent one wrong item and then another item that ...
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4/26/2007
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La Vela...the best!!
You must try La Vela! Living in Dutchess County, we always look forward to a trip into the city and dinner at La Vela. We enjoy everything from their ...
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4/21/2007
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Sandy Clams with Food Delivery
Upon my daughter's recommendation, I ordered 6 entrees and several appetizers for delivery. Food was okay but clams were full of sand. I was not that ...
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citysearch.com on
3/28/2007
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Overall an excellent place
My partner and I go often as it is right at the end of our block, although I usually always get the quattro formaggi gnocci as it is the most deliciou...
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3/24/2007
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The best neighborhood Italian villa
Even before I moved to the neighborhood, La Vela has been one of my favorite restaurants on the UWS. It's not one of those shi-shi flatiron restaurant...
From
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2/10/2007
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REAL Italian on the UWS
My family and I have been going to La Vela for years. We order out from them about 2 times a week. The food is always great, well priced and the owner...
From
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1/27/2007
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Try La Vela
La Vela was an excellent dining experience. The fresh pastas are wonderful, and the entrees we had were really well-prepared. The service was also ter...
From
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1/18/2007
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Lucky to have it in the neighborhood
We ate here constantly when we were renovating our kitchen because it is in our neighborhood. The food is always terrific. The specials are creative a...
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1/16/2007
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Wonderful dining experience
We eat at La Vela multiple times a month and always have a great experience. The delicious food (highly recommend the fettucine bolognese, or any of t...
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12/23/2006
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Not recommended
I ordered food to be delivered to my apartment after hearing about this place and reading the menu off this website. The food got here in time, but wh...
From
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12/18/2006
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Great food, great price
La Vela has fantastic food, and the fact that it's affordable makes it even better. The service is good too. The atmosphere is fairly casual, and it f...
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12/7/2006
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examine your food before eating!
I've eaten here several times because it's a few blocks from my apt. and the food is good when they get it right, but that often doesn't happen. I'm a...
From
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9/27/2006
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good solid italian at decent prices
i was going with a friend to see a play in central park, so i picked this restaurant because it was fairly nearby and because of the good reviews by c...
From
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8/27/2006
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Can't beat the delivery
I'm amazed at the quality of the food at La Vela and the quick delivery is incredible. For no fuss, great italian, you can't go wrong here. And the pr...
From
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3/29/2006
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Obviously we love La Vela!
My wife and I have been returning to La Vela for over three years. We love the food, the ambiance and we absolutely love the staff. The friendly servi...
From
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3/2/2006
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a great little place on the uws
I took a friend to this restaurant for a birthday celebration. The menu was quite comprehensive and the specials of the day added even more variety. T...
From
citysearch.com on
2/13/2006
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Worth the walk
Had dinner prior to a show on 1/28/06. Food was delicious, wait staff very nice, Homemade pasta was great. Tried the gnocchi on a recommendation from ...
From
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1/30/2006
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Great Neighborhood Spot
This is a great anytime place. If you're craving italian and want a casual, comfortable place this is the place to go. Nice menu, and the staff will a...
From
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9/29/2005
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The best Gnocci I've ever had
La Vela is one our favorite UWS locales. The service is efficient and friendly. Their homemade pasta is amazing, especially the gnocci with gorgonzoll...
From
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8/1/2005
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Great Find!
Great neighborhood place! Nice ambiance, great classic Italian dishes and a good value. They don't rush you out and you don't feel cramped - unlike a ...
From
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7/16/2005
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Come hungry
I am always pleased with this place, every dish I've ever tried has been delicious. The menu has much to pick from. The portions are extremely large a...
From
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3/21/2005
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A Neighborhood Great - Not worth a trip
This is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Nothing spectacular but dependable, inexpensive (for the area) and good. We mostly order in. It's ...
From
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2/14/2005
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Love it
We have been to this cute little spot a few times, but we order in even more! We really love the food and they are so accomodating with additions to p...
From
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12/9/2004
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Great Local Place on West Side
We have been coming here for two years (from NJ). Warm gracious service; food quality and quantity excellent the price is right; on site owner continu...
From
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11/12/2004
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Long wait for food
Long wait to order food and even longer wait to be served. If you in a hurry, forgethaabout it. Place can get loud and noisy so you don't really want ...
From
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11/8/2004
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Neighborhood Italian...
Great food, decent ambiance... but service is abysmal. I return only for the food....
From
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10/20/2004
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Eh..
The food was not exceptional, the chicken wasnt tender. The food was a bit overpriced, and the service was horrible! Our server completely forgot abou...
From
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7/6/2004
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Love it
Perfect neighborhood spot. Great fresh pasta, awesome sauces and good wines...
From
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4/26/2004
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Pretty good food
Decent Italian neighbourhood restaurant. Food is tasty and not too expensive....
From
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12/18/2003
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great food!!!
This was great food and at an excellent value!!! The service was fantastic and it was a real "homey" place to eat. I will definitely be coming back!!!...
From
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3/30/2003
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Comfortable Suroundings and Food
When my boyfriend and I want to treat ourselves, taking a break from cooking and from our diets, we head to La Vela. The friendly staff, beautifully d...
From
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9/15/2002
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Always Great, Time and Again...
I have never once had any hint of any reason to not return again and again. Their food is fantastic, their drinks are generous, and their desserts.......
From
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7/26/2002
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