History

A food-family affair

Michelle

The story behind Ristorante la Vela is as unique as the food we serve. A mixture of passion, determination and hard work, paved the way for our restaurant over a decade ago.

Ristorante La Vela as a concept was conceived by Michelle Muscat back in 2008. Accountant by profession, Muscat comes from a food-loving family with a long history in the catering business. La Vela started out as a hobby, however by time, it became a full-time job infused with much passion and dedication.

Through persistence and hard work, Michelle Muscat along with her team of talented chefs, created a place where wonder and amazement are merged into one, a place where you can enjoy a lovely meal and a great time.

This popular dining spot is not only known for its atmospheric ambience, but also for the wonderful dishes which are served to customers. Ristorante La Vela is known for hosting a number of celebrities including many popular singers, actors and football personalities from all over the world.

Meet Our Dedicated Chefs
Enrico

Originally from Scicli, Ragusa where he studied the art of cooking, Enrico has joined the restaurant when he was 21 years old. He has grown with the restaurant for the past nine years and with his unlimited passion and dedication Enrico has proven time after time his talent for cooking.

Enrico is our head chef and together with Vincenzo he is pleasantly surprising our customers with new specialities each week.

Vincenzo

Vincenzo is from Ispica, Sicily, and has been with La Vela for over five years now. His delicious dishes speak for his love and passion for food loud and clear. Coming from Ispica, where he went to catering school, Vincenzo has not only knowledge and skills but also great intuition.

The art of combining flavours and creating mouthwatering compositions has no secrets from him, which he has proven many times.

Specialità della tradizione Toscana

L' Osteria dei Mercanti offre una notevole varietà di piatti della cucina tradizionale toscana ma anche assaggi di prelibata cucina internazionale, accompagnati da vini del territorio.

Mette a disposizione ampie sale caratteristiche, con ancora l'aria dell'antica trattoria toscana, ideali per tranquille cene, ma anche adatte per ricevimenti e cerimonie, soprattutto quando è disponibile anche la bellissima veranda con giardino.

Offre, infine la suggestiva cornice ambientale di Carmignano, immerso tra vigneti e uliveti e vicino alle più importanti citta d'arte come Firenze, Lucca, Siena. Famoso per le sue vestigia etrusche, le ville rinascimentali, la Rocca medievale e per il bellissimo Parco Museo "Quinto Martini", Carmignano è molto conosciuto anche per i suoi prodotti tipici quali il vino, l'olio.

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"Osteria dei Mercanti " offers a wide variety of dishes of the traditional Tuscan cuisine as well as tasting delicious international cuisine, accompanied by local wines

Offers spacious rooms features, with even the air of the ancient Tuscan trattoria, ideal for quiet dinners, but also suitable for receptions and ceremonies, especially when it is available also the beautiful veranda with garden.

Offers, finally the picturesque setting of environmental Carmignano, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves and close to major cities such as Florence, Lucca, Siena. Famous for its Etruscan, Renaissance villas, the medieval fortress and the beautiful Park Museum "Quinto Martini", Carmignano is also very well known for its traditional products such as wine, oil.