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Velvet Buffalo, Beloit, WI

Velvet Buffalo

4.6 (890)
$30 and under
Italian
500 Public Ave, Beloit, WI 53511-6339

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 890 people are saying

Velvet Buffalo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Romantic

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Southern Wisconsin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Velvet Buffalo offers a "consistently excellent dining experience" with standout service and delicious food. Guests appreciate the "great ambiance" and "amazing food" options, though some note occasional menu changes and pricing. The bruschetta and mussels receive particular praise. While some dishes may occasionally fall short, service is generally praised as "outstanding."
890 Reviews
  1. Serena

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding!! The food and the Service was just fantastic!
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you in again soon! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor

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  2. Judy

    Milwaukee19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great, I believe her name was Karen The bruschetta is so awesome! The pasta this visit was dry and stuck together in a big lump. Asked for more sauce and that helped! My dining partners loved the mussels
    Velvet BuffaloResponded 4 days ago
    We're happy to hear that your server, Karen, took great care of you and your dining partners! We're sorry to hear that the pasta didn't meet expectations at first, but glad to know that the extra sauce helped! It's great to hear you enjoyed the bruschetta and the mussels! We appreciate your feedback, and hope to see you in again soon! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor

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  3. Lanceford

    Portland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently an excellent dining experience in every way!
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on May 12, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you've consistently had excellent experiences with us! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you back again soon! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor

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  4. Chris

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food, great ambiance! Started at bar with great service, table was ready at the reservation time picked, waitress was excellent as well! Will definitely return in the near future!
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on May 5, 2025
    We're glad that we could give you an excellent dining experience! We look forward to seeing you in again soon! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor

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  5. Mike

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. We will be back the next time we are in town. Thank you
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on May 11, 2025
    We're so happy to hear you had a great dining experience with us! -Kurstin Coffey, Bar and Event Supervisor

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  6. Noah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was strange, but staff was nice. Very busy with prom and the wine walk, but overall good experience. Pricy.

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  7. Carl

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very Very Vey disapointed with the after 2 pm menu on Easter. I brought my wife and daughter there specifically to be there after 2 to enjoy the regular dinner menu. Instead it was a surprice to me that only brunch was being served. Good brunch very good food BUT I was totally disapointed in the menu restriction. Your bartender Jamie was outstanding and our waitress very good. No complaints on the food that was avaiable BUT!!!! I was so looking forward to enjoy your mussels and duck raviloli which I have heard is incredible but not on EASTER SUNDAY! So sad on a very special Holiday. Carl Cacciatore

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  8. Jon

    Columbus7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Velvet Buffalo for Easter Brunch felt a bit too rushed, even for a special occasion event. But the service was certainly prompt. This is the first time I've visited the VB when the food preparation also tasted rushed. Too bad. I usually love the place.
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on April 29, 2025
    I'm so sorry to hear that you felt the food and service were rushed! That is obviously not what we wanted to portray. I hope you can give us another chance soon! -Olivia, Executive Chef

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  9. Judy

    Milwaukee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. We had a large party of 7 and our server, Alicia, was excellent and kept everyone happy! Once again , the chef was so accommodating of my dairy intolerance, which I so appreciate! The bruschetta is awesome! All our entrees were great, from steak to pastas! My favorite restaurant!
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on April 17, 2025
    We are so glad you spend your birthday with us! We are always happy to accommodate so everyone can enjoy something! Hope to see you all again soon -Olivia, Executive Chef

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best ever!!!! Great staff, amazing food, fabulous atmosphere!
    Velvet BuffaloResponded on April 10, 2025
    We're so happy you enjoyed your experience! Hope to see you soon! - Trent Thomas, Assistant General Manager

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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 4.6 stars by 890 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Velvet Buffalo

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
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