Velour Restaurant

I wasn’t expecting much at first, but came here with friends while visiting Chicago and honestly I was blown away! The design inside is beautiful: the chairs, plates, and mugs all show how much thought, money, and care went into this restaurant. The food was incredible, especially the desserts. Truly the best I’ve ever had in the United States! Mine had a black currant flavor, which is so unusual to find in America, and it was absolutely delicious. I keep telling all of my friends about this place. If you ever go to Chicago, this spot is a must. The service was also excellent. Our server was the sweetest, kindest young lady. I had such a wonderful experience here and can’t wait to come back!

It’s so nice to see places like this! From the presentation and décor to the top-notch quality of the food — everything is just perfect! The service is absolutely incredible! The girls are attentive and sweet, offering great recommendations and lovely small talk. Amazing service!!! This isn’t 5 out of 5 stars — it’s 10 out of 5!!! My best wishes for the restaurant’s growth and my recommendations to everyone! P.S. My favorite dishes were the borscht and the octopus. And dessert anything is so delicious

My son falls in love with all the fancy cakes here. He was here with my husband 2 days ago. Came home with 5 pieces of all different kinds of cakes; raspberry, mango, strawberry, coffee and Dubai chocolate. Today he wants more cakes!! We got banana, apple and mango. Mango is his favorite. It is filled with mango, cream covered with chocolate shell. The flavor of all the cake is not too sweet and come with all different kinds of fruit fillings. It’s very easy to finish a whole piece. The restaurant is nice, elegant and clean. The prices are quite high otherwise everything is good.

I had the absolute pleasure of being served by Vasil, and I must say he is truly outstanding at what he does. From the moment I walked in, he made me feel welcome with his warm smile, genuine hospitality, and professionalism. Vasil not only provided excellent service but also prepared absolutely delicious drinks — some of the best I’ve ever had. His knowledge and creativity behind the bar really stood out. The food was also delicious, and together with his attentive service, the entire evening felt exceptional. It’s rare to come across someone who combines professionalism, friendliness, and passion for their work so naturally. Vasil is a true asset to Velour, and I would gladly return again and again knowing that both the service and the dining experience will always be outstanding when he is around. Highly recommended!

Velour didn’t just finish strong—it saved the sweetest surprise for last 🍰💫 The dessert was sheer decadence. Delicately layered, artfully presented, and bursting with flavor, it struck that perfect balance between indulgence and finesse. Each bite felt like a celebration: velvety textures, a whisper of citrus, a hint of caramelized depth—it was like the finale of a symphony that lingered long after the last note. It wrapped up the meal with elegance and joy, turning a great dinner into an unforgettable one. From dumplings to risotto to that dreamy dessert, Velour is more than a restaurant—it’s a love letter to flavor.

We tried the pear, mango, lemon, strawberry coconut, and coffee cake. My favorite was the pear, absolutely amazing. Second place goes to the lemon and mango, which were equally delicious. My least favorites were the coffee cake and the strawberry coconut. The coffee cake was actually really good, but since I’m not a fan of coffee-flavored desserts, it wasn’t my top choice (though it’s one of the best coffee desserts I’ve ever had). The strawberry coconut didn’t really taste like either strawberry or coconut to me, but it was still enjoyable, just didn’t quite live up to the name.

My review is only based on the pastry aspect at this point. Food- I gave a 3 for the artwork and time it takes to prep this fine desserts, but measure in quantity vs price with no explanation as what superior ingredients were used or any back story. After the 3rd pastry, the flavor honestly blended in and felt to similar between the 5 different pastries selected. Service-was phenomenal. Warm greetings and knowledge of the pastries. Smiling faces and warm welcomes pretty much set the tone. Atmosphere-pretty peaceful spot. Nice location, but doesn't give off 'restaurant' vibes. Inside had nice spacing between the tables and items on the wall to look at. Wasn't much to spark conversation other than over the pastries. Would we return?, since we didnt experience the full effect, yes ee will. Review update at that time.

We were shocked how beautiful the place is, how delicious is the food, it’s most artistic presentation, and their hospitality!!!!! They use only wholesome produce, meaning organic, pasture raised meats, wild caught fish. Their octopus dish is authentically prepared as it would be in Portugal and Spain. The soups: mushroom and the Carpathian spicy one are definitely the best versions of such. World class cuisine! I can’t wait to come back and try other dishes.

This restaurant is stunning and stylish, offering a wonderful dining experience. The food was fantastic. We had the lamb chops and the seafood risotto, both of which were cooked to perfection. For dessert, we shared a decadent chocolate cheesecake that was rich and delicious. Additionally, we enjoyed two delightful cocktails that perfectly complemented our meal. The ambiance and the quality of the food have definitely won us over, and we're excited to come back and try more items from the menu, especially the other tempting desserts. This place has quickly become one of our favorite spots for a special night out.

Velour knocked my expectations out of the ball park. We checked out this fancy dainty Ukrainian restaurant in the evening and was pleasantly surprised how flexible the wait staff and chef was able to accommodating serving the breakfast menu as well as we were curious to try out one item from each menu! I absolutely adore the enthusiasm our waitress, Anastasia had to help us select the perfect meal. Anastasia was extremely patiently and friendly in offering answer my questions, offering her insight as to which items were most popular as well as her own favorite items. We wound up trying and really liking the juicy and tender ribeye steak as well as the heart-shaped snickers cake. You definitely need to come check out Velour!

This restaurant is beautiful and chic. Food was fantastic. We had lamb chops and the pork loin and shared the chocolate cheesecake. Also enjoyed two yummy cocktails. We will be back to try other items and desserts.

This place is beyond amazing! Their desserts are not only beautiful but delicious! Good ambiance! Very friendly staff! Delicious coffee - the only thing I would recommend is getting long handled spoons instead of the paper straws. In my option, they don't really go well with hot coffee!

4 stars for service and ambiance. The food looked incredible. The steak was under-seasoned but cooked to our desired doneness. Purple potato purée was silky and had a very nice whipped texture. The "chef's special was 4 tiny scallops and a creamy, cheesy polenta. The highlight was the dessert and the prosciutto toast, and the dessert- chefs kiss. We will be going back to try their Ukrainian food and have more of their amazing dessert.

Ordered 2 creamy mushroom soups, raspberry dessert (green one), tropical dessert (orange one) and an americano. The soups was amazing very delicious and very flavorful. Both of the desserts were great, perfect amount of sweet. I would come back to try more. The service was quick, we were seated right away and our waiter was very pleasant and offered recommendations. The atmosphere is very cute. There are tables with swings, would love to be seated there next t

Great place with its delightful desserts, cozy ambiance, and excellent service, it's a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth.