Italian restaurant to open in former Cafe Brio space
“A new Italian restaurant is slated to open later this year in the downtown space formerly occupied by the now-closed Café Brio.”
Springfield Business Journal
VELE Enlivens Springfield Food Scene
“It holds itself out as a blank canvas of “possibilities” from an “ever-changing menu” inspired by Italian heritage, classical French cuisine, and “modern Italian influences.” That’s a tall order, but VELE delivers.”
Springfield Business Journal
2020 Traveler’s Choice Winner
“Rated in the Top 10 of restaurants worldwide.”
Trip Advisor
2021 Best of The Capital
“Silver: Best All-Around Restaurant; Silver: Best Fine Restaurant, ”
Best of The Capital
2023 Best of The Capital
“Silver: Best All-Around Restaurant; Silver: Best Fine Restaurant, ”
Best of The Capital
VELE Brings Modern Coastal Italian to Springfield
"Some restaurants are the product of years of careful, meticulous planning. For others, like Vele, whose modern Italian fare has downtown Springfield, Illinois, buzzing, things simply come together at the perfect moment."
Feast Magazine
Member of the Year Award
“Local First Springfield is committed to supporting and celebrating independent, local businesses, and their owners. The board of directors looks forward to strengthening our local economy by helping these businesses that make our community thrive.”
Local First Springfield
Recommended on Restaurant Guru
“VELE has been awarded a Recommendation badge by Restaurant Guru based on customer reviews! Congratulations on your achievement!”