La Vela Italian Restaurant

Antipasti

• Margherita FlatbreadUSD 12.00

  thin crust, zesty pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO

• The Italian BoatUSD 18.00

  Italian-cured meats & cheeses, grilled vegetables, nuts & condiments

• BruschettaUSD 8.00

  grilled Italian bread, marinated organic tomatoes, arugula, Parmesan, EVOO, balsamic glaze

• Grande MeatbollaUSD 10.00

  giant certifed Angus beef, pancetta & fennel sausage meatball, tomato ragù, ricotta cheese, toasted pistachios, garlic crostini

• Shrimp GondolaUSD 13.00

  Gulf shrimp, garlic-butter-lemon sauce, grilled Italian bread

• Mussels & ClamsUSD 13.00

  Maine mussels, littleneck clams, spicy cherry tomato broth, garlic crostini

• Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00

  w/ sweet potato vegetable hash, lemon aioli

• Torta MelanzaneUSD 10.00

  pan-fried eggplant, tomato ragù, mozzarella, fried gnocco

• Calamari & FriendsUSD 13.00

  fresh calamari, carrots, zucchini, hot cherry peppers, lightly-dusted & flash-fried with duo dipping sauces

• Beef CarpaccioUSD 13.00

  thinly-sliced raw filet mignon, arugula, shaved Parmesan, crushed peppercorns, capers, mustard aioli, garlic crostini

• Buratta CapreseUSD 13.00

  creamy center mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, EVOO

Zuppe

• Cream of CrabUSD 10.00

• Soup of the Day

Insalate

• BistroUSD 9.00

  spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, shaved Parmesan, house dressing

• Grilled CaesarUSD 10.00

  grilled Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, foccacia croutons, Caesar dressing

• FinocchiettaUSD 11.00

  arugula, fennel, oranges, fresh mint, olives, toasted pistachios, lemon vinaigrette

• MediterraneaUSD 11.00

  spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta, olives, toasted pistachios, house dressing

• Pear & SpinachUSD 11.00

  organic baby spinach, blueberry, craisins, poached pears, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette

Top Your Salad Off

• ChickenUSD 6.00

• ShrimpUSD 12.00

• SalmonUSD 12.00

• ScallopsUSD 12.00

Le Paste

• Penne CapreseUSD 14.00

  marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, basil, Parmesan

• Gnocchi "Your Way"USD 19.00

  housemade potato dumplings with choice of: meatsauce, tomato & basil, Creamy pesto or Creamy gorgonzola truffle

• Fettuccine CinghialeUSD 18.00

  slowly-braised wild boar tomato ragü, Parmesan cheese, EVOO

• Fettuccine BologneseUSD 15.00

  Bolognese-style creamy meat ragü, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil

• Paccheri AmatricianaUSD 15.00

  pancetta, caramelized onions, marinara sauce, fresh basil, Parmesan

• Penne Santa LuciaUSD 18.00

  wild mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, red roasted peppers, garlic-lemon-butter sauce, shaved ricotta salata

• Linguine 7 FishesUSD 34.00

  littleneck clams, mussels, crab meat, shrimp, scallops, fresh calamari, catch of the day, organic cherry tomatoes, white wine flambée

• Fettuccine ZafferanoUSD 34.00

  Gulf shrimp, diver scallops, lump crab meat, saffron cream sauce

• Lobster RavioliUSD 29.00

  saffron cream sauce, asparagus tips

• Shrimp ScampiUSD 26.00

  Gulf shrimp, organic cherry tomatoes, garlic-lemon-butter sauce, linguine

• Linguine con VongoleUSD 19.00

  littleneck clams, organic cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, EVOO, garlic, chili flakes, white wine flambée

• Risotto del Giorno

  Ask your server for the "Risotto of the Day"

  • Daily Price

A la Cate

$8/ea

• Baby Spinach

• Broccolini

• Asparagus

• Wild Mushrooms

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• Rosemary Potatoes

Mare

• Salmone La VelaUSD 29.00

  herb-encrusted salmon filet, toasted fregola, asparagus, light seafood consommé, tomato relish

• BranzinoUSD 29.00

  Mediterranean sea bass, pan-seared crispy skin, garlic-butter-lemon sauce, asparagus, rosemary potatoes

• Rockfish SaltimboccaUSD 34.00

  pan-seared rockfish filet, prosciutto-wrapped, fresh sage, garlic-butter-lemon sauce, fried polenta, zucchini & carrot noodles

• CaciuccoUSD 34.00

  traditional Sicilian fisherman stew of clams, mussels, calamari, catch of the day, shrimp & scallops, in a light seafood saffron broth with garlic crostini

Terra

• Hunter ChickenUSD 22.00

  chicken breast, venison sausage, wild mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace, broccolini, roasted garlic mashed potatoes

• Duck al VinoUSD 26.00

  pan-seared duck breast, blueberry-port wine reduction, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & broccolini

• Veal SaltimboccaUSD 24.00

  veal scallopini, prosciutto, mozzarella, fresh sage, Marsala demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus

• Mignon ai PorciniUSD 39.00

  8 oz. Angus beef filet mignon, porcini mushroom demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus

• Chicken ParmigianaUSD 19.00

  breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti

• Veal ParmigianaUSD 24.00

  breaded veal scallopini, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti

Lite Fare

• Salmon ai FerriUSD 22.00

  grilled salmon, salmoriglio sauce, broccolini, rosemary potatoes

• Chicken MilaneseUSD 19.00

  panko chicken breast, fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, EVOO, Meyer lemon

• Shrimps & ScallopsUSD 24.00

  pan-seared scallops, Gulf shrimp, garlic-lemon-butter sauce, sautéed garlic spinach

• GiardinoUSD 16.00

  grilled vegetables, quinoa, EVOO, balsamic glaze

Wine

Sparkling / Rosé

• Lunetta, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italia

  • GlassUSD 9.00
  • BottleUSD 33.00

• Prunotto, Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte, Italia

  • GlassUSD 12.00
  • BottleUSD 45.00

• Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Champagne Brut, France

  • BottleUSD 175.00

• Moet & Chandon, Champagne Brut Imperial, France

  • BottleUSD 180.00

• Moét & Chandon, Nectar Impérial Rosé, France

  • BottleUSD 220.00

White

• Bertani Valente, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italia

  • GlassUSD 9.00
  • BottleUSD 33.00

• Luna Nuda, Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italia

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 37.00

• Jermann, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italia

  • BottleUSD 62.00

• Mastroberardino, Falanghina, Campania, Italia

  • GlassUSD 12.00
  • BottleUSD 46.00

• Tormaresca, Chardonnay, Puglia, Italia

  • GlassUSD 9.00
  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Castello della Sala Bramito del Cervo, Chardonnay, Umbria, Italia

  • GlassUSD 12.00
  • BottleUSD 45.00

• Matua, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

  • GlassUSD 9.00
  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Glazebrook, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 38.00

Red

• Michele Chiarlo, Barbera d'Asti, Piemonte, Italia

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Castello Banfi, Chianti Classico, Toscana, Italia

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 86.00

• Feudo Maccari, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia, Italia

  • GlassUSD 11.00
  • BottleUSD 42.00

• Prunotto, Barolo, Piemonte, Italia

  • BottleUSD 140.00

• Michele Chiarlo, Barolo Tortoniano, Piemonte, Italia

  • BottleUSD 136.00

• Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 140.00

• Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 190.00

• Bertani, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italia

  • BottleUSD 140.00

• Villa Antinori, Toscana Rosso, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 56.00

• Campo al Mare, Bolgheri Red Blend, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 62.00

• Ruffino Modus, Red Blend, Toscana, Italia

  • BottleUSD 62.00

• King Estate, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA

  • GlassUSD 12.00
  • BottleUSD 46.00

• Aruma, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

  • GlassUSD 11.00
  • BottleUSD 42.00

• The Prisoner, Meritage, California, USA

  • BottleUSD 130.00

• Drumheller Cellars, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

  • GlassUSD 10.00
  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Instrinsic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

  • BottleUSD 54.00

• St. Huberts The Stag, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California, USA

  • GlassUSD 12.00
  • BottleUSD 47.00

• Antica Atlas Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

  • BottleUSD 135.00

Cocktails

• New York SourUSD 12.00

  Bulleit bourbon, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, red wine floater

• Strawberry Coconut MargaritaUSD 12.00

  1800 coconut tequila, triple sec, strawberry purée, fresh squeezed lime juice

• Amaro Old FashionedUSD 12.00

  Bulleit rye bourbon, amaro Abano, lemon twist

• Cucumber Basil GimletUSD 12.00

  Hendrick's gin, fresh lime juice, cucumbers, housemade basil simple syrup

• Limoncello MartiniUSD 12.00

  Tito's vodka, housemade limoncello, housemade lemon foam

• Limoncello BlushUSD 12.00

  housemade limoncello, cranberry juice, lemonade, soda, housemade lemon foam

• NegroniUSD 12.00

  Beefeater gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

• Blueberry LemonadeUSD 12.00

  Stoli blueberry vodka, Deep Eddy lemon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, blue curacao

• Strawberry SpritzerUSD 12.00

  Stoli strawberry vodka, fresh strawberries, fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice, prosecco

• Honey Lemon Drop MartiniUSD 12.00

  Jim Beam Honey, Deep Eddy Lemon, lemonade, honey drizzle

Bottled Beer

• Miller LiteUSD 4.00

• Bud LightUSD 4.00

• BudweiserUSD 4.00

• Coors LightUSD 4.00

• Michelob UltraUSD 4.00

• CoronaUSD 5.00

• PeroniUSD 5.00

• YuenglingUSD 4.00

• Sam AdamsUSD 5.00

• Dog Fish 60USD 5.00

• Blue MoonUSD 5.00

Happy Hour

Wed - Friday 4- 6 PM

• Apps!USD 8.00

• $1 Off All Cocktails, Wine & Bottled Beer