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Tuscany is one of Italy’s most iconic wine regions, known for its rolling hills, historic cellars and world-renowned reds like Chianti. The vineyards surrounding Florence, especially in Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Rufina, produce bright, elegant wines with notes of cherry, red currant and subtle herbs, their acidity makes them incredibly food-friendly and perfect for pairing with comforting Italian dishes. Thanks to a combination of sun-drenched limestone soils, Medi

There’s a renewed energy at Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian. The flavors you love are still here, crafted from scratch and rooted in quality, but the experience now feels fresh. The menu has evolved, the dining room has been refreshed, and every plate carries new inspiration. Guests have taken notice. One regular shared, “I’ve been here for a couple of special occasions. I can say everything we’ve ordered has been expertly prepared. Their menu and selection are awesome.” With

To enhance the dining experience, we’ve added exciting new dishes to our menu, and we can’t wait for you to give them a try.

Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian offers a menu inspired by the many regions of Italy with made-from-scratch dishes, artisanal bread, sustainably sourced seafood and a unique spin on desserts. While the dishes are inspired by regions from afar, the ingredients that make them up can be found close to home. Velvet Buffalo sources a variety of produce from our friends at Harrison Market , located just a few miles down the road. Harrison Market is a family-owned farm who’s been growi

At Velvet Buffalo, our menu changes with the seasons to showcase the freshest, most flavorful fruits and vegetables. In the spring, we...

While dining at a restaurant do you ever wonder where your food comes from? At Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian, we pride ourselves on serving guests made-from-scratch dishes using the freshest ingredients. And those ingredients don’t come from far away. In fact, our meats and vegetables come from local farmers right here in Rock County, Wisconsin. We source our beef from Beggs Fat Bottom Farms located in Janesville, WI. Fat Bottom Farms is a third-generation farm that has a ri

There’s something special about homemade pasta. Its delicate flavor and texture are unmatched. Each pasta requires unique ingredients to accommodate a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. There are more than three hundred types of pasta around the world, here's a look at the handful we love at Velvet Buffalo. Top left to bottom left, clockwise: pappardelle, bucatini, spaghetti, agnolotti, garganelli, gnocchi. Spaghetti Spaghetti, in its simplest form, is made of durum f

Velvet Buffalo was recognized with the Award of Excellence which celebrates restaurants whose wine lists feature outstanding wines.

Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian, a contemporary Italian restaurant in downtown Beloit, has been recognized for its outstanding wine list in...

Downtown Beloit restaurant honored for second consecutive year.

Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2020 Restaurant Awards.

Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian, a rustic Italian restaurant serving made-from-scratch classics (with a twist) in the heart of downtown Beloit