La Vela Pizza and Pasta Restaurant

A platter featuring an assortment of cured meats, likely including salami and ham. Savory and salty flavors. Served cold, ideal for sharing as an appetizer.

Fresh mussels steamed in a broth made with white wine. The sauce is light, savory, and aromatic. Eat the mussel meat directly from the shell.

Fresh mussels cooked in a rich red tomato-based sauce. Sweet, acidic, and savory flavor profile. Best enjoyed by scooping the sauce with the meat.

Tender clams cooked in a savory white wine broth with herbs. Salty and briny taste. Served in the shell.

Artichoke hearts pan-fried until tender. Offers a nutty and slightly earthy flavor with a soft texture. Served warm as a starter.

Various seafood items battered and fried until golden. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Usually served with a dipping sauce.

Toasted bread topped with creamy mozzarella cheese and savory cured pork cheek (guanciale). A crunchy and rich hand-held appetizer.

Raw tuna diced into small pieces and seasoned. Fresh, lean, and smooth texture. Served cold, often with crackers or toast.

Raw minced beef seasoned with spices and herbs. Rich, meaty flavor with a soft texture. Traditionally eaten spread on toast.

Mussels topped with breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese, then baked. Crispy top layer with juicy meat underneath. Rich and savory.

A mix of cooked seafood such as shrimp, squid, and mussels served with vegetables. Light and refreshing dressing.

Fresh Italian cow milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream, served with cured ham. Creamy, buttery texture paired with salty meat.

Sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil. Seasoned with salt and olive oil. A classic fresh Italian salad.

A refreshing salad featuring sliced oranges as the main ingredient. Sweet and acidic. A light option often dressed with vinaigrette.

Salad made with arugula (rocket) leaves. Peppery and slightly bitter flavor. Often served with parmesan shavings and balsamic vinegar.

Romaine lettuce with croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in a creamy dressing. Savory and crunchy.

An assortment of fresh garden vegetables. Crisp and healthy. Served with dressing on the side or tossed in.

A creamy soup infused with the earthy, aromatic flavor of truffles. Rich and smooth texture. Served hot.

Pureed soup made from mushrooms and cream. Earthy flavor and velvety texture. A comforting starter.

A rich bisque-style soup made with prawns and cream. Seafood flavor with a smooth consistency. Served warm.

A thick vegetable soup, often containing beans, pasta, or rice. Savory tomato base. Hearty and healthy.

A luxurious creamy soup made with lobster stock and meat. Intense shellfish flavor. Smooth and rich.

Classic Italian pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Simple, savory, and cheesy. A crowd favorite.

Pizza topped with spicy salami slices. Salty and slightly spicy flavor. The crust is typically thin and crispy.

A variety pizza featuring ham, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives. A mix of savory, earthy, and briny flavors.

White base pizza without tomato sauce, featuring aromatic truffle sauce. Rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture.

A salty and savory pizza with anchovies and oregano. Strong umami flavor from the fish. Traditional Neapolitan style.

Flavorful pizza with anchovies, olives, and capers. Salty, briny, and distinct. Thin crust.

A classic combination of cooked ham and mushrooms on a cheese pizza. Savory and mild. Suitable for all ages.

Pizza topped with cured parma ham and fresh rocket leaves added after baking. Salty meat contrasts with peppery greens.

House special pizza with a rich topping of cured ham, vegetables, and greens. Complex and savory flavor profile.

Pizza featuring creamy stracciatella cheese, cured ham, and rocket. Rich and indulgent texture with fresh greens.

White pizza with pungent blue cheese (gorgonzola) and spicy salami. Bold, spicy, and creamy flavors.

Rustic pizza with bacon, mushrooms, and slightly bitter radicchio. Savory and smoky flavor.

White pizza topped with sausage, spinach, and tomatoes. Fresh and savory taste without heavy tomato sauce.

Loaded white pizza with a variety of meats and vegetables. Complex flavors ranging from salty ham to sweet peppers.

Folded pizza stuffed with ingredients like ham and mushrooms. Baked until golden brown. Steaming hot filling inside.

Pizza topped with a blend of four different cheeses. Extremely rich, creamy, and savory. Perfect for cheese lovers.

Thick, short strands of homemade pasta served with mixed seafood. Chewy texture with fresh ocean flavors.

Long thin pasta tossed with clams, garlic, and oil. Light and savory with a distinct seafood taste (Vongole style).

Flat ribbon pasta served with prawns and zucchini. A balanced dish with sweet seafood and fresh vegetables.

Large tube pasta in a savory tomato sauce with cured pork cheek and sheep cheese. Rich and hearty.

Large tube pasta paired with mussels and sharp pecorino cheese. A unique mix of seafood and dairy flavors.

Tube-shaped pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with sausage. Zesty and filling. A kick of heat from chili peppers.

Pasta tossed in olive oil with garlic, chili flakes, and sausage bits. Simple, spicy, and aromatic (Aglio e Olio style).

Pasta in a traditional Roman tomato sauce with cured pork cheek and pecorino cheese. Savory and rich.

Stuffed pasta pockets served in a creamy aromatic truffle sauce. Soft texture with earthy flavors.

Stuffed pasta served with a savory tomato and cured pork sauce. A hearty combination of dumpling and sauce.

Pasta tossed with egg yolk, cured pork, cheese, and black pepper. Creamy without cream, rich and savory.

Broad flat pasta noodles with earthy porcini mushrooms and sausage. A rustic and filling dish.

Creamy Italian rice dish cooked with porcini mushrooms. Earthy, nutty, and comforting.

Black risotto flavored with squid ink. Briny sea flavor and dramatic appearance. Usually includes pieces of squid.

Golden-yellow risotto spiced with saffron. Aromatic and floral flavor. Creamy texture.

Squid ink pasta (black) tossed with spicy garlic oil and mixed seafood. Striking visual and savory taste.

Flat ribbon pasta served with premium lobster meat. Rich, sweet shellfish flavor. luxurious dish.

Soft potato dumplings baked in tomato sauce with melted mozzarella. Comforting, cheesy, and pillowy.

A grilled platter featuring various seafoods like fish fillets and prawns. Smoky and charred flavor from the grill.

Whole or fillet seabass grilled to perfection. Tender white meat with crispy skin. Light and healthy.

Seabass poached in a light broth of tomatoes, water, and herbs (Acqua Pazza). Delicate and savory.

Thick cut of salmon grilled or pan-seared. Rich, oily fish with pink flesh. Usually served with a side.

Large prawns grilled in their shells. Sweet meat with a smoky char. Peel and eat.

White fish fillet served with a sauce typical of the Mediterranean (olives, tomatoes, capers). Fresh and tangy.

Savory pork sausages grilled and served with cooked spinach. Hearty and flavorful.

Beef steak cooked in a tomato, garlic, and oregano sauce. Tender meat with a rich pizza-style flavor.

Bone-in pork chop that has been smoked for flavor, then cooked. Juicy meat with a distinct smoky taste.

A premium cut of beef known for being extremely tender and lean. Mild beef flavor. Grilled to your preference.

Rich and juicy beef steak with marbling. Strong beef flavor. Grilled to your preference.

Tender lamb chops on the bone. Distinctive savory lamb flavor. Grilled or roasted.

Breaded and fried lamb cutlets. Crispy coating on the outside, tender meat inside.

Still water served in a bottle or glass.

Carbonated mineral water from Italy. Refreshing and bubbly.

Premium still water imported from Italy.

Premium natural spring water from the French Alps. Smooth taste.

Artesian water from Fiji. Known for its soft mouthfeel.

Classic cola carbonated soft drink. Sweet and refreshing.

Sugar-free version of the classic cola. Crisp taste with no calories.

Carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. Sweet and slightly spicy.

Carbonated water containing quinine. Bitter and sweet. Often used as a mixer.

Plain carbonated water. Fizzy and neutral taste.

Popular Thai lager beer. Smooth and slightly malty.

Premium Thai lager with a strong hop character. Richer flavor profile.

International pale lager. Crisp, clean, and refreshing with mild bitterness.

Imported beer from Italy. Style varies but often a crisp lager.

Imported beer from Germany. Could be a lager, wheat beer, or pilsner.

Classic Italian cocktail with Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. Orange color, bittersweet taste.

Cocktail made with Campari, Prosecco, and soda. Bitter and refreshing.

Refreshing cocktail with lemon liqueur, Prosecco, and soda. Sweet and tart citrus flavor.

Simple mix of bitter Campari liqueur and soda water. Sparkling and dry.

Sweet Italian liqueur with an almond flavor. Served neat or on ice.

Sweet fortified wine aromatized with botanicals. Rich and herbal.

Tequila-based cocktail with lime juice and orange liqueur. Tart and zesty, served with a salted rim.

Rum cocktail with fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda. Cool and refreshing.

Classic cocktail with gin and vermouth. Dry, strong, and elegant. Served with an olive or lemon twist.

Concentrated coffee shot. Strong, rich, and full-bodied.

Espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam. Creamy and balanced.

Espresso diluted with hot water. Similar strength to drip coffee but different flavor.

Freshly squeezed lime juice. Very sour and zesty. Refreshing.

Lime juice mixed with soda water. Tart, fizzy, and thirst-quenching.

Fresh lemon juice. Bright yellow, sour, and vitamin-rich.

Lemon juice with sparkling water. Refreshing citrus drink.

Juice squeezed from fresh Valencia oranges. Sweet, tangy, and pulpy.