Velvet Buffalo

4.7

871 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Modern in experience. Timeless in taste.

Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian delivers fresh ingredients with a side of rustic charm. Our rotating seasonal menu features thoughtfully crafted dishes made from scratch that are inspired by the many regions of Italy–from house-made pasta and artisan-style bread to sustainably sourced seafood and our own spin on traditional desserts.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 312-2991
Website
https://www.velvetbuffalo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Olivia Eckert
Private party facilities
Private dining room with seating for up to 10 people, and a separate rooftop dining area that can accommodate up 48 people.

Location
500 Public Ave, Beloit, WI 53511-6339
Neighborhood
Beloit
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 871 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Romantic
Wisconsin
Italian
Southern Wisconsin
Best Overall
Southern Wisconsin
Best Food
Southern Wisconsin
Best Service
Southern Wisconsin
Best Ambiance
Southern Wisconsin
Best Value
Southern Wisconsin
Good for groups
Southern Wisconsin
Lively
Southern Wisconsin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Velvet Buffalo is renowned for its "beautiful atmosphere" and "outstanding service." Patrons rave about the "fantastic food," particularly the "delicious house-made pasta" and "amazing bruschetta." With "attentive staff" and a "stunning interior," it offers a memorable dining experience. The cozy rooftop bar is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

871 Reviews

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scott
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine's Day. Went to the upstairs bar first. Great decorations and nice 3 piece band. Dinner and service great as always.
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Sandy
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food with excellent attentive service! We always come here for a special occasion or just when we want an excellent relaxing meal!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food choices and wonderful service, would highly suggest!
Velvet BuffaloResponded 2 days ago
Happy to see the food and service were great! - Trent Thomas, Assistant General Manager
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Bob
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. Service was above and beyond. Food was delicious. Definitely will come back
Velvet BuffaloResponded 5 days ago
So glad to here everything was amazing! Thank you for the review and will see you again soon! -Olivia, Executive Chef
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Chris
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, unique drinks. Beautiful building and decor. Great service! A bit loud as we had a large group at table next to us.
Velvet BuffaloResponded on February 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the review we appreciate all feedback! - Trent Thomas, Assistant General Manager
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Martha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The noise level was a bit high for my tastes…..conversations/acoustics.
Velvet BuffaloResponded on February 3, 2025
We appreciate your feedback about your dining experience! We hope to see you in again! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor
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Tim
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, tasty drinks and very friendly staff. We had a great time.
Velvet BuffaloResponded on January 27, 2025
We're happy to hear you had a great dining experience with us! We hope to see you in again soon! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor
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Kim
Milwaukee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great server, bruschetta was excellent! Chairs are terrible! Great atmosphere minus a noisy kid. Beautiful place for sure. Heard you were getting new chairs, we are pretty excited about that!!!
Velvet BuffaloResponded on January 21, 2025
We're also excited about the new chairs later this year! Be sure to come back and try them again! -Trent Thomas, Assistant General Manager
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C
Claire
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about our experience at Velvet Buffalo. Atmosphere, food, wine selection, and the service. We did not feel rushed but totally taken care of. Looking forward to the next visit!
Velvet BuffaloResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you for the stars! Glad we can give you a great experience! - Trent Thomas, Assistant General Manager
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Rachel
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, good food and beautiful space.
Velvet BuffaloResponded on January 14, 2025
Thanks for the kind words! Hope to see you again soon! -Olivia, Executive Chef
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FAQs

Velvet Buffalo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 312-2991.

Velvet Buffalo is rated 4.7 stars by 871 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

500 Public Ave, Beloit, WI 53511-6339

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Beloit
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Olivia Eckert
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.velvetbuffalo.com/
Phone number
(608) 312-2991
Private party facilities
Private dining room with seating for up to 10 people, and a separate rooftop dining area that can accommodate up 48 people.

Velvet Buffalo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 871 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Velvet Buffalo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Velvet Buffalo restaurant rated?

Is Velvet Buffalo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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