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Veya Restaurant
Welcome to Veya Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in the picturesque Sandy Ground, Anguilla. Renowned for its exquisite fine dining experience, Veya offers a captivating blend of traditional flavors and innovative culinary techniques. As you step into this charming two-story villa, you'll be enveloped by an inviting ambiance that features lush planted grounds and a serene koi pond, setting the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience.
At Veya, each dish tells a story, crafted with precision and artistry. One standout creation, the lobster in passion fruit mustard sauce, has earned rave reviews from visitors like Jeffrey Marks, who describes it as "unbelievable" and a must-try on any Anguilla restaurant list. This standout dish exemplifies the restaurant's commitment to delivering intricate and delicious flavors that delight the palate.
Your journey through Veya's menu continues with inventive appetizers, such as the lobster fritters, complemented perfectly by a zesty sriracha aioli. Samsunshine Levy appreciatively notes the bright flavors and delightful textures that elevate this dish to new heights. The charred-grilled furikake broccoli, seasoned to perfection, stands as another testament to the restaurant's attention to detail and commitment to creative pairings.
The highlight of my dining experience was undoubtedly the butter poached lobster, paired harmoniously with a luxurious spinach risotto and crispy parsnip chips. This dish not only satisfies but excites the senses. Accompanied by a thoughtfully curated wine selection, Veya ensures that each course flows effortlessly, as noted by Ethan Asner, who likened it to dining in Michelin-starred establishments.
Veya Restaurant's dedication to excellence extends beyond the food, with attentive and knowledgeable staff enhancing the overall experience. Each team member plays a crucial role in ensuring that your meal is nothing short of exceptional. As I savored the final bites of a rich lava cake, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the vibrant atmosphere created by live music, including the soothing sounds of Omari Banks, which enhance the dining experience.
In conclusion, Veya Restaurant stands as a culinary oasis in Anguilla, inviting diners to explore an array of creative combinations and expertly executed dishes. Whether you're looking for an intimate evening or a lively gathering, Veya promises a dining adventure that celebrates the art of food. I eagerly anticipate my return to savor more of their culinary delights.
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“ We’ve had some great meals on the island but this one stands alone. 10/10 no notes. Lobster in passion fruit mustard sauce was unbelievable. Should be on every list for Anguilla restaurants to try ”
“ Veya Restaurant above Sandy Ground. Another team oriented service configuration very well executed in a charming two story villa and planted grounds including a koi pond and Omari Banks playing outside down below in Meze, their small plates bar. The two-top we were sat at was touching a thick opened door - slightly uncomfortable starting situation increased by the ubiquitous plastic itchy placemats and too-dim lighting to read the menu. Glass of rosé and a slightly too sweet Veya sparkler to start greeted the bread plate with a fresh hot Johnny cake, soft butter and banana and pumpkin breads that were gone too soon with no offer to replenish. Lobster fritters made me forget all about the concept of conch! Very good... brightly flavored batter (slightly wet, not enough cornmeal, and missing cakiness) let individual elements of fresh ginger, bell peppers and the delicious lobster come through and the sriracha aioli was a perfect sauce. Charred-grilled furikake broccoli with abundant slightly sweet furikake had been par boiled so was perfect texture and again had a yuzu aioli... very good! Then choose a glass of albariño and a Malbec. Butter poached lobster dish was exceptionally conceived with perfectly cooked spinach risotto and crispy shaved parsnip chips - yum!!! Moelleux with almond ice cream was disappointing to me, though my companion enjoyed it. Lava cake, even under practiced and controlled conditions, is a gamble at best, and all too often either unoozing/set, or too-runny, as I felt this one was. The very hot surface all but melted the ice cream into just almond cream. We had a glass of Warres LBV to accompany and then made our way out into the night. Significantly more creative combinations than what is seen on much of Anguilla that are all very well executed (and again very fast firing between courses -- not easy to accomplish reliably anywhere) and with attentive staff each performing their times made this last-night pricey treat very well worth it. Would absolutely return to try everything on the menu, though without the scratchy placemats. ”
“ Delicious meal, very good singer live ”
“ We hit all of the top rated restaurants in Anguilla and this was our favorite. The tree house is very unique and creates the perfect setting. Our waitress was phenomenal and the food was out of this world! Can't wait to go back. ”
“ A truly exceptional and extremely high caliber restaurant. Absolutely incredible from start to finish. As somebody who’s dined in 1-3 Michelin star restaurants all over the world, I was blown away. We ordered half the menu because everything looked so good and we couldn’t decide. Intricate and delicious flavors, perfect cooked and prepared dishes, and truly impeccable service. Excellent wine menu to boot. Veya is the best fine-dining establishment on the island. I cannot look forward to my return trip soon enough. ”
“ My husband and I had a wonderful meal at Veya this evening. The atmosphere is magical, service is friendly, attentive and extremely professional and the food sublime. We can’t wait to come back when we are next in Anguilla. ”
“ It’s frustrating when servers seem to pick and choose who they treat nicely. When you go out to eat you expect everyone to be treated fairly no matter who you are. Veya has an amazing food! Please train or observe your servers ”
“ Veya is truly NEVER bad. We’ve been here countless times over the years and it is just as good every time. Very consistent flavors and combinations you wouldn’t think would be amazing together but are!! The chef is an artist really. The best staff and atmosphere as well. Music in the lower level some days in the week too. Definitely make a reservation prior. Favorite dishes: beet salad appetizer, the duck entree, broccoli appetizer, octopus appetizer, the lamb entree ”