VELE
VELE (pronounced Vay-Lay) is Italian for blank canvas. Our specialty... Modern Coastal Italian; Seafood. Pastas. Steaks.
VELE (pronounced Vay Lay) is Italian for blank canvas. Our chef, Justin Richardson, envisions a “blank canvas” of possibilities as he develops an ever-changing menu drawn from not only his Italian heritage and culinary studies in Italy, but also his classical French training; French precision, modern Italian influence. The ownership team consists of Dan Sperry, Nichole Sperry and Justin Richardson
05/01/2026
A fresh perspective on a familiar favorite.
Our tuna tartare at VELE, reimagined—layered with texture, a little heat, and just the right crunch. Same flavors you love, just a new expression.
Something new is cooking 👀🔥
A sneak peek at what’s about to hit the menu…
Trust us, you’re going to want a seat at the table.
03/09/2026
Before the aprons, the cocktails, and the busy nights… we were just kids.
Swipe to meet the VELE team back when the only thing we were serving was lemonade stands, imaginary dinners, and big personalities.
Some things have changed. The passion for hospitality hasn’t. ✨
02/19/2026
What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than bringing a little New Orleans flavor right here to Springfield? 💜💛💚
And don’t worry — you still have a chance to try our limited-time specials:
✨ Warm beignets with strawberry jam
✨ Classic shrimp po’ boy
✨ Red beans & rice
Come get them while you can!
02/13/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day 🌹💌
12/31/2025
✨ Last chance ✨
Limited seating remains for tonight’s New Year’s Eve dinner at VELE.
If interested, please DM us or send us an email to [email protected]! 🍾🥂
12/20/2025
Inspired by the New York Sour and perfected for Springfield, the 1840 honors the year our city was born.
Milk punch, clarified bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, finished with a Malbec floater — timeless with a VELE twist. 🥃🍷
12/13/2025
The snow has stopped, but the cocktails are flowing. 🍸❄️
Dinner is on at VELE… join us tonight for comforting plates, cozy warmth, and good company.
12/06/2025
Last night’s lineup: a Napa legend, a cult favorite, and an Italian masterpiece. A very good time was had by all. 🍷✨ Cin Cin!
11/29/2025
But alas it's not. 😭
As much as we don’t want to let anyone down, it seems this snow has other plans so VELE will be closed for dinner this evening. 🤍❄️💙
11/23/2025
Don't miss BLACK FRIDAY at VELE! 🎁 Buy $100, Get $25 Free
Purchase a $100 VELE gift card and receive a FREE $25 bonus gift card — perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself.
📅 Friday, November 28, 2025
🕚 11am–10pm | In-store only
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘯-𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 28, 2025; 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦.
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Address
3241 W Iles Avenue
Springfield, IL
62711
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 10pm |