La Vela Dining & Bar, located in Hell's Kitchen near the Jacob Javits Center and Hudson River Park, is a cozy haunt known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and classic Southern Italian dishes like lasagna and gnocchi. The atmosphere is laid-back, perfect for solo dining or lunch with friends. With a bar offering coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails, La Vela also provides takeout and catering options. Rated 4.2 stars with over 300 reviews, it’s a neighborhood staple.