Rating 5 of 5 stars
Tolle Küche
Das Restaurant hat eine sehr gute Küche. Der Service war ausgezeichnet. Auch die Preise sind sind sehr angemessen. Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen.
June 22, 2025 | Anonymous user- Quick navigation
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Welcome to La Vela
At La Vela, you’ll find not only great food but also a true sense of hospitality.
Here, Italian zest for life meets Turkish warmth – united in an atmosphere that invites you to linger, laugh, and enjoy.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, dining with family, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself – our doors are open for you to arrive, relax, and feel at home.
Every dish is prepared with love, every guest welcomed with a smile – just as it’s natural in our culture.
Come by and experience how warmth, flavor, and togetherness come together to create something truly special.
Our Cuisine
From classic pizza and pasta to hearty Cordon bleu, as well as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options – our menu offers a wide variety of choices.
We place great value on careful preparation and the use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Every lunchtime, we serve four different lunch menus – including a starter or salad, main course, and dessert; two of them are vegetarian.
For Your Events
Planning a company or family gathering, a birthday celebration, or a get-together?
We’re happy to assist with space, menu selection, and personal consultation – tailored entirely to your wishes.
Wine & Events
Complement your meal with a fine selection from our wine list – or enjoy one of our musical special events.
We recommend reserving in advance.
Your Visit – How to Find Us
Take tram line 1 or 8 to the “Zoo Bachletten” stop, or reach us on foot in just 10 minutes from Basel SBB train station – our restaurant is centrally located and easy to reach.
Combine your visit to Basel’s city center or a day at Zoo Basel with good food and warm company.
In the evening, free parking is available at the Basel Zoo (just a 3-minute walk from our restaurant).
La Vela – cooked with love, served with heart.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Opening times
Open until 11:00 PM
- Monday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Tuesday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Wednesday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Thursday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Friday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
Samstags nach Anfrage: für Ihre Feste, Geburtstag, Tagung, Party oder als Raumreservation
Rating 4.6 of 5 stars
Opening times
Open until 11:00 PM
- Monday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Tuesday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Wednesday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Thursday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- Friday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday11:00 to 14:00 / 17:30 to 23:00
Samstags nach Anfrage: für Ihre Feste, Geburtstag, Tagung, Party oder als Raumreservation
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Reviews for Ristorante La Vela
Rating 4 of 5 stars
Erholung beim Mittagessen
Preis Leistung sehr gut, Dessert mit frischen Früchten liebe ich!
July 30, 2020 | Anonymous user- English,German,Turkish
- Child friendly,Comfort food,Cozy,Family,Festive,LGBTQ+ friendly,Middle class,Terrace,Traditional
- Suisse Guarantee,Swiss meat
- German,Italian,Regional,Swiss,Turkish
- Gluten-free,Glutenfrei,Lactose-free,Lactosefrei,Vegan,Vegetarian,Vegetarisch
- Glutenfree,Lactosefree,Vegan only,Vegetarian only
- Apple Spritzer & Schorley,Beer,Bier,Coffee,Eistee,Espresso,Ice tea,Kaffee,Mineral water without carbonic acid,Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure,Orange juice,Orangensaft,Prosecco,Schokolade,Soda,Sparkling mineral water,Spirits,Tea,Tee,Wein,Wine
- Family friendly
- Antipasti & starters,Breads & rolls,Cheese,Ice cream,Main courses & grilled kebabs,Pasta,Pizza,Puff pastry,Salads,Snacks,Soups
- Cereal products,Dairy products, eggs & tofu,Drinks,Meat & Fish,Oils, Fats & Nuts,Potatoes & Pulses,Sweets, Salty & Alcoholic,Vegetables & Fruits
- By telephone,In-store
- Beef,Chicken,Game,Lamb,Lamm,Meeresfrüchte,Meerfische,Pork,Poulet,Poultry,Rind,Schwein,Sea fish,Seafood,Veal
- Close to public transport,Close to train station,In city center
- Lunch menu,Party service & catering,Pick-up service
- Animals accepted,Aperitif,Business lunch,Catering,Dinner,Event organising,Go for just dessert,Kids' menu,Lunch,Non-smoking area,OK to order just coffee,OK to order just drinks,Pre-order,Private dining room,Private events,Rentable rooms,Seating,Table service,Takeout,Weddings
- Alcohol,Antipasti,Beer (bottle),Beer (tap),Chicken,Coffee,Coffee/Tea,Cordon bleu,Delicacies,Dessert,Entrecôte,Fish,French fries,Gastronomy,Gnocchi,Hummus,Ice cream,Meat,Noodles & Tagliatelle,Shrimp,Steak
- Accepts Credit-Card,Accepts EC-Card,Bill,Cash,Invoice,Maestro,Mastercard,Postcard,Reka,TWINT,Visa,WIR
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