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 

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!”

Restaurant Guru

2024 Best of Springfield
Best Place for Fine Dining
Best Place for Date Night Dining
Illinois Times

2023 Best of The Capital
Silver: Best All-Around Restaurant
Silver: Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Best of The Capital

2021 Best of The Capital
Silver: Best All-Around Restaurant
Silver: Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Best of The Capital

2020 Traveler’s Choice Winner
Top 10 of Restaurants Worldwide
Trip Advisor

2018 Iron Chef Gala Winner
Ball-Chatham Education Foundation

Best Restaurant
Downtown Springfield, Inc

2019 Member of the Year Award
Local First Springfield