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La Vela
373 Amsterdam Ave
New York City, NY 10024
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#1,308 of 6,757 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Neighborhood: Upper West Side
  • Address: 373 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10024
  • Phone:  (212) 877-7818
  • Fax:  (212) 875-0247
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“Good service and good food”
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4 of 5 stars
AddlestoneTricia 12 contributions
addlestone
Jul 9, 2009

We stayed in a hotel just around the corner and ate dinner here a couple of times. Service was very good, food was lovely and well presented and the wine list was good. Prices very reasonable. Would definitely eat there again if back in New York. more

“An Italian favorite in upper west side NYC ....”
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1smartblonde 30 contributions
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan 22, 2009

A quaint little neighborhood place in the upper west side far from the midtown maddening crowds. An all Italian menu with a full bar and (for NYC) VERY reasonable prices. Our party of five ordered pastas (which we shared): gnocchi w/ cream sauce, ravioli with tom sauce, penne w/ vodka sauce, Pappardelle ai Funghi, and I had one of the... more

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La Vela Address

373 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10024
Tel: (212) 877-7818 Fax: (212) 875-0247
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.