Vela Restaurant

4.6

121 Reviews

$40 and under

Thai

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.

With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.

Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3071 9380
Website
http://www.velabrisbane.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
'West village Factory 2' 97 Boundary Street, West End, AU-QLD 4101
Neighborhood
West End
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

BANQUET MENU
A$60.00 - A$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a taste of Thai with our Banquet Menu.
BRUNCH MENU
A$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come to enjoy weekend Brunch menu at Vela Restaurant

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Brisbane
Innovative
Brisbane
Great for creative cocktails
Brisbane
Hot spot
Brisbane
Lively
Brisbane
Most Booked
Inner Suburbs
Innovative
Inner Suburbs
Great for creative cocktails
Inner Suburbs
Hot spot
Inner Suburbs
Lively
Inner Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vela Restaurant offers a "beautifully styled interior" with a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about the "absolutely beautiful food" and "attentive and friendly staff." The menu showcases fresh Thai dishes with unique twists, complemented by "excellent cocktails." While service can occasionally be slow, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

121 Reviews

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Star
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience at Vela for a special dinner. Everything was excellent! Already looking forward to coming again soon 😊
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Yumi
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The overall dining experience was not very pleasant. I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 AM, and despite the place being empty, the staff were noticeably indifferent. When I informed the server about my reservation, they did not acknowledge it with any words or expressions. Instead, they silently led me to my seat with a blank face. Throughout the entire experience, there was no sense of service—no friendly greeting, no interaction, nothing at all.
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Keri
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant had a lovely ambience, beautiful food and impeccable service. Cocktails were outstanding we will be back.
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renee
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant.. the food was amazing.. we ordered the grilled wagyu, massaman curry, tuna cups and lobster betel leaf , all delicious! Couldn't fault, great cocktails too.. it was a busy night but the service was good and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend. It's also beautiful inside !
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Michael
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, which came out super fast. Lots of wait staff attending to us. Great ambience with a full Cocktail bar to boot.
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Nicola
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food - the banquet was perfect and great value for money.
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Kimberley
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the space! Food was amazing! We had the duck curry and the waygu steak and it was so tasty. Definitely coming back soon!
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Peter
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Thai restaurant in Brisbane. Only difference between the experience you’d get in Thailand is the warm Thai greeting (Khop Khun kha/khap). Other thank that it’s excellent 🙌🏾
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Mayu
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was deleted. It would be good have non spicy options though.
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Philip
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Very fresh. Lobster betel leaf entree and duck curry were amazing. Cocktails were excellent
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FAQs

Vela Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

'West village Factory 2' 97 Boundary Street, West End, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.velabrisbane.com/
Phone number
(07) 3071 9380

Vela Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

BANQUET MENU

BRUNCH MENU

Menu

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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