Velo Cafe

4.6

252 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Velo Cafe in Ventnor City NJ.
We offer only the freshest ingredients in our selections, working with local farms to help support economic growth in our community, our signature dishes and specials are prepared with locally grown veggies and herbs featuring Broken Fork Farm NJ and Fait Flower Farm NJ. If you want to experience our Farm to Table& dining book your table now!
We Are BYOB .

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 727-0499
Website
https://velo-cafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (609) 727-0499

Location
6525 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
Neighborhood
Ventnor City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Private dining

Velo Cafe Octopus$23.00
Braised Octopus in Mommas Marinara, Roasted Sweet Potato and Homemade Chimichurri
Seafood Carpaccio$22.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Octopus, Aguachile, Chives, Sesame, Cabbage Radish Salad
Tuna Tartare$21.00
Ahi Tuna, Fresh Guacamole, Crispy Wonton and Sesame Seeds
Fried Mozzarella$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella Hand Breaded Then Fried, Shingled with Seared Tomatoes & Balsamic Glaze
Truffled Sweet Potato Medallions$18.00
Whipped Goat Cheese, Yogurt, Honey, Caramelized Figs, Pomegranate Seeds & Balsamic Glaze.

Salads

Truffled Burrata$18.00
Seared Tomato, Burrata Cheese, Arugula Balsamic Glaze
Caesar Salad$17.00
Romaine Hearts, Anchovies, Homemade Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
Velo Cafe Salad$17.00
Organic Baby Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Crispy Onions, Goat Cheese Tossed with Basil Balsamic Dressing
Seafood Salad$24.00
Chilled Shrimp, Octopus, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Celery, Fennel Tossed in Lemon Olive Oil
Caprese Salad$16.00
Buratta, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto & Balsamic glaze.

Pasta

Pistachio Pesto Burrata Rigatoni$30.00
Rigatoni pasta Tossed with Homemade Basil Pesto, Burrata Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes, garnished with Roasted Pistachio nuts Fresh Basil, and Parmesan Cheese
Spaghetti Pomodoro$25.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Basil & Olive Oil.
Rigatoni Amatriciana$30.00
Guanciale, Onions, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Cheese.
Seafood Linguini $44.00
Tomato and Squid Ink Pasta, Jumbo Shrimp, Crab meat, Mussels, San Marzano tomato sauce. Spicy upon request

Seafood Entrees

Seafood Broil$44.00
Faro Island Salmon Filet, Seared Served Skin Up on a Bed of Sautéed Spinach Topped with Jumbo Shrimp and PEI Mussels in Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
Ahi Tuna$42.00
Blackened or Broiled Served on Potato Hash, Roasted Grape Tomatoes Finished with Hollandaise Sauce
Jumbo Broiled Shrimp$40.00
Broiled in Natural juice OR Blackened with Lemon Garlic Butter Served with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Branzino$44.00
Pan-seared Branzino, Cherry Tomatoes, Mediterranean Olives, White Wine Reduction.

Meat Entrees

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak$48.00
4 oz. Hand-Cut Ribeye Steak, Topped With Crispy Onions Herbed Butter Port Wine Demi
Tenderloin Filet$50.00
8 oz. Hand-Cut Filet, Topped With Wild Mushrooms and Port Wine Demi
Lollipop Lamb Chops$38.00
Herb Encrusted Frenched, Garlic Mash Potato, Port Wine Reduction.
Velo Chicken $30.00
Roasted & Caramelized Onion Glazed Range Chicken Breast topped with Mushrooms, Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

Side Orders

Garlic Asparagus$11.00
Mash Potato$11.00
Pasta Side$10.00
Olive oil, Parmesan Cheese
Sautéed Spinach$11.00
Roasted Turmeric Potatoes$11.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$11.00

What 252 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 all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Velo Cafe shines with "great food and tremendous service," offering an inviting atmosphere for both breakfast and dinner. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" dishes, including standout seafood options like the salmon and bronzino. The "attentive and friendly service" enhances the dining experience, making it a "hidden gem."

252 Reviews

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Suzann VIP
Philadelphia132 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently good albeit limited dinner menu; the veggies accompanying the bronze now – most expensive dish on the menu – were skimpy at best maybe a tablespoonful. Otherwise very attentive service and enjoyable BYO experience!
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Renee
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was attentive. Definitely a hidden gem
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Sharon
Philadelphia52 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great. The food is always very good at Velo and the service was better because it was not too busy. The quiet was also very welcome. The octopus is always a treat and this time was no exception. The lava cake was great.
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Bev
Atlantic City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, ambience always perfect. We love dining at Velo.
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Cheryl VIP
Philadelphia127 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Velo cafe is a standout dining experience. The food was expertly prepared & the service attentive. I got the sweet potato appetizer with whipped goat cheese & candied figs. It was a delicious combination. My husband enjoyed the pasta entree & I enjoyed the lamb chops with course chopped mashed potatoes. The flavors were scrumptious. However, the portion size of the lamb chops was small. They said it was 4 baby lamb chops but the portion based on the thickness of each chop was comparable to 2 lamb chops. Due to the fact that I had a filling appetizer & a heaping portion of mashed potatoes, I was full after I completed my meal but next time I would provably order something different for my entree.
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Hockeyguy
New York City102 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unexpectedly excellent. Creative, tasty and great options
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BrianS VIP
Naples11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and tremendous service. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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NancyS
Philadelphia36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service and delicious food !!! Made another reservation to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious. We loved everything. We always forget about Velo for dinner. We come all the time for breakfast. Just had dinner the other day. It was outstanding!
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LoriW
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Bronzino was the best I ever had . Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Velo Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 727-0499.

Velo Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

6525 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ventnor City
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://velo-cafe.com/
Phone number
(609) 727-0499
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (609) 727-0499

Velo Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Private Event

Custom inquiry

Appetizers

Velo Cafe Octopus$23.00

Seafood Carpaccio$22.00

Tuna Tartare$21.00

Fried Mozzarella$17.00

Truffled Sweet Potato Medallions$18.00

Salads

Truffled Burrata$18.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Velo Cafe Salad$17.00

Seafood Salad$24.00

Caprese Salad$16.00

Pasta

Pistachio Pesto Burrata Rigatoni$30.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$25.00

Rigatoni Amatriciana$30.00

Seafood Linguini $44.00

Seafood Entrees

Seafood Broil$44.00

Ahi Tuna$42.00

Jumbo Broiled Shrimp$40.00

Branzino$44.00

Meat Entrees

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak$48.00

Tenderloin Filet$50.00

Lollipop Lamb Chops$38.00

Velo Chicken $30.00

Side Orders

Garlic Asparagus$11.00

Mash Potato$11.00

Pasta Side$10.00

Sautéed Spinach$11.00

Roasted Turmeric Potatoes$11.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Velo Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Velo Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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