3182, love this place, best staff, best DJs.. one of the best bars in St Kilda!
This place has amazing service and great food. The music was also so easy to listen to not to loud. Will definitely return
Thank you Veludo for making my son's surprise 18th party truly memorable. The Candy Room was the perfect space, the food was fantastic and the staff friendly, quick to come to our aid in whatever we asked for and very helpful. All guests had a great time. I think you'll have quite a few repeat customers. Thanks again for a great night.
Veludo is my go to place when I am in St Kilda which is probably only half a dozen times a year, but it is always inviting, the staff are interesting and friendly, food awesome (especially the pork belly) and you can watch the people go by for an affordable price. Love it!!
We had a fantastic meal. Steak sandwich was amazing as were the haloumi salads.
Highly recommend!
The beach Schack style and relaxed atmosphere are definitely not a reflection of the passionate and seriousness of the chef in producing food that are worthy of Michelin stars. I tipped my hat to the team. Our food was delicious and faultless. Barramundi was super tasty and eye fillet was cooked to perfection! My recommendation is definitely to start with The Chef Platter 👍🏽😋 Must return ☝🏽😊
Excellent service meal best salmon Brussel sprouts what can say delicious. All meals great shared dessert sticking date pudding cheese cake delicious ���
Fantastic and friendly service. Phenomenal pork belly and superb steak, cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend 🙂
My seafood linguine was fabulous, with a good serve which could have fed two of us. Friendly staff who looked after you. Complimentary drinks due to the mishap the week before. Great location. Definitely would go again.
Amazing! Good food and lovely staff. Steak cooked and served exactly the way i wanted it...and im a picky person!!
My husband and I came in for our wedding anniversary and everything was superb! The food, the service, the extra mile the staff members went to make it that little bit special! Thanks so much we loved every minute of it!
Loved our Lunch, Thanks soooo much. More than happy to recommend the food, the atmosphere and most important the friendly helpful service, Thanks Coral and Bella
First meal here in 2018 and it was delicious!! The staff were so friendly too. I will definatley be back soon :)
Love it had a great day�food was yum, our waitress was fantastic����
Had the special of the day which was a delicious porterhouse steak served with mushroom gravy, a lovely fresh salad and crispy hot chips! Thanks guys.... Enjoyed your eatery and attentive staff immensely and the house wine was great too!
Friendly staff & an absolutely beautiful meal. Thankyou x
Veludo upstairs is a gem amongst Acland Street! Sunny, bright and open space with plenty of great food and incredible bartenders who can make you a drink based off your preferred flavours. Friday nights are fun, with house music and a friendly bouncer who is awesome at his job. Love Veludo!
Wonderful food. Came to Melbourne to catch up with friends for the weekend. Dined there Friday night. Great service great food.
Music in the Village, good food some Bevi, under $40. Well worth it �
Had my birthday bash here in veludo bar last night! Was magnificent! Food was incredibly YUMMY! We felt all the staff as family.They were so supportive! Specially Jo and Alice were such lovely people! Thank you so much for everything for making my birthday a great one!
The steak was amazing the best I have had in ages. Entre fantastic. Staff friendly. 10 out of 10
Parmas. Get on it. Also the music and service were on point
Loved it, bar tender were amazing, Matty Dargo was great host for the night. My friends and i did enjoy our self. Be back
Awesome feed, had the best pork belly... will definitely come again (just for the pork😉)
My friend had bought a Groupon voucher so wasn't sure what to expect. Our dinner experience was really fabulous! From our entrees to our dessert, my tastebuds were happy. I'll definitely be back �
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The staff are always excellent at Veludo and whilst the clientele seems to have changed a little in the eight or so years I’ve been coming here lending it self to a younger crowd of late (or perhaps I’m just getting older) the service is consistent. We popped in just before lockdown and the atmosphere was pretty lively for a school night, though nothing beats it during daylight savings times!
Further update
I had the salt and pepper calamari and chips with aioli on this occasion and was pretty satisfied. The street is buzzing now that the weather is warming up so it’s a lively venue and the menu covers of all the classics at princepoints that are very accessible. No complaints here
Update
My summer routine used to be as follows; leave home, jump on the tram, arrive at acland street, eat a steak sandwich at Veludo, walk to St Kilda beach. Now I’ve moved to the burbs and things have changed at Veludo too, the interior looks markedly different and then menu boasts a lot of pasta dishes in place of my beloved steak sanga.
One constant however, it’s still in the entertainment book and therefore very reasonable considering they are quite affordable to begin with. Pick your pasta pick your sauce all the same price, pretty simple. I gravitated to the creamy pesto fettuccine and it was delish!
Original review
I recently went to dinner with a friend on a Tuesday where unbeknownst to us they run an all you can eat buffet for $16. Look the food wasn't the greatest but the price point was fantastic so in terms of value for money it wasn't too bad. Would still probably order a la carte next time but it's worth keeping in mind the actually run a different dinner special each night.
Veludo is a cool bar to hang out for a good afternoon session. It gets busy at night with a young crowd, but it's OK during the day if you are looking for some yummy drinks along busy Acland Street.
We headed upstairs where they have an outdoor balcony, but chose to stay indoors. We found a good table and decided upon a couple of delicious margheritas which were a fabulous choice on a Summer's day. The drinks were nice and tart, and they weren't stingey with the tequila. The lime juice was fresh, and I could easily get addicted to these cocktails.
The vibe is fun, and I loved all the gilded mirrors lining the wall. It was busy, but not packed; but I can imagine it being really popular on weekends and nights. The staff were excellent and service was quick and friendly. I would definitely head back to Veludo for another afternoon of cocktails, especially when the weather is good.
Veludos new menu is absolutely awesome 👌🏻 the gnocchi was superb and the house special pumpkin risotto is a must try... I will definitely be back here
A local favourite. Yummy pork belly and delicious gnocchi. Consistently good food overall, even though there may be slight variations. Recent changes to the cash register means they don’t take Amex anymore... but still a good place for a casual drink and meal.
I've been here at St Kilda fest for good espresso martinis, I've since found out their food is spot on as well.
Had about 4 different entrees, main & dessert which were all equally pleasure inducing.
Friendly staff. I would not complain if I had to go back
I haven't eaten here but the cocktails are definitely good. However, they probably look better than they taste. Also no table service. However, we spent a few hours here sitting in their comfy armchairs, watching the thunderstorm slurping cocktails.
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Points for: Fresh, tasty dishes, lively atmosphere, discounts
Dine Time: weekday dinner
Seeing Veludo offer discounts across so many platforms makes me a bit apprehensive, but decided to give it a go while enjoying a warm night along the beach.
We sat outside to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Acland St, however it was a little bit loud from the music coming from the speakers, people around, buskers. The table we had was so small, it could barely fit 3 plates.
While it wasn't really busy yet (around 6:30pm), the food actually took quite a while to come out (15-20 mins).
The haloumi salad was pretty filling with pumpkin and kale. The haloumi itself was nicely grilled and had a mild saltiness, and with the grilled chicken, went perfectly well.
Lamb koftas had a good meaty, lamby taste with a nice crust and still kind of medium on the inside. Paired really well with the tzatziki and pickled cucumber, with the soft pita to carry it together.
The steamed mussels with prawns and chorizo was decent value - although had disappointing points to it. The prawns were a little small, the chorizo was more of a kransky, and the mussels were the size of my little figernail. However still a tasty dish with the spicy tomato sauce.
There are places that when I have asked for a medium rare steak I get medium or a medium well. Then there are places that get it right, and to be fair it's not always easy doing so. This place got it right.
So a big tick from me.
The dessert was not as good as the rest of the meal but still nice. I think though I was so full that I couldn't eat anymore even of I tried. And yes I did try, but was just stuffed silly.
Service was lovely and whilst the place was a bit quiet for a Saturday night, it still has a nice atmosphere.
Came here for the big fight and it was a great place. We didn't fancy a pub venue so ended up here, it was quite cozy and the atmosphere is lovely. Staff were all very friendly and the prices are really good.
The Nutella hot chocolate is to die for!
Came with Groupon.
Friendly and accomodating staff, didn't have to wait too long for food.
Serving sizes were good, particularly entree and main.
However, the dessert tasted and looked like it could have been brought from Woolworths.
Good value for money but wouldn't be happy paying full price.
The atmosphere was very cozy and felt like a great place to hang out with the inviting fireplace and open couch settings. Food was also amazing and beautifully presented. The cheese croquettes was delicious as it was crunchy on the outside but soft and creamy inside. Our mains was also a hit as steak were cooked just right and had a mild flavouring, whilst the pork belly was tender and crispy. It's a shame servings is a bit small for the price and service wasn't consistent across all 3 staff but overall we had great dinner.
The restaurant is dimly lit and scattered with heaters, which made for a cosy atmosphere on a wintery Melbourne Wednesday night. We tried the $16.00 Wednesday steak special - really good value in my opinion. The steak was cooked to my liking (medium, if you're wondering), served with your choice of standard accompanying sauce (mushroom, of course!) plus the obligatory chips and salad. The wine list was also quite good and the staff friendly.
All in all, a pleasant experience.
So good. We were accommodated last minute on a Groupon even though the Groupon website said there were no bookings available for that night as we decided too late to book. Staff sorted it out, and we were seated with the menus already laid out and a candle. Food was great - lamb was tender and croquettes were amazing. Would definitely return.
Yummo. Delish food, great service and friendly happy staff. Cool atmosphere on a late sunday arvo/ evening. Thanks for having us, we will return.
Came here with a Groupon. Limited menu with this deal although food is delicious and well presented. Customer service could be a little friendlier but is definitely efficient. Decor is a dark, moody bar vibe. Had the chicken skewers, dips, pork belly and shared dessert.
Wednesday steak nights are amazing
Two old chairs out the front make for prime people watching (don't be ashamed we all do it )
I love a sunny day busking I'm the chairs
Food is amazing and you get what you pay for!!
Rodney - Villa D'Este
+3.5
We had a early 6:30 dinner with a friend who lives around the corner from Veludo. She is a regular there and is working her way through the menu. So recommendations of what was on offer were plenty. I was not that hungry so had the Steak sandwich which was tender, could have come without the cheese personally. Two others had the Barramundi which by accounts was moist and plated well. The calamari salad looked appetising, the straight lengths of calamari looked odd. The wines on offer were impressive.
We bought a Groupon voucher and ordered lemon pepper calamari and chicken skewers as entree dishes. Then had eye fillet steaks. Very delicious and good quality. The cheesecake and sticky date pudding were very delicious as well. I would come back here again without Groupon.
Came here as a Groupon, set menu was already laid out on the table with a reserved seating. Super fun staff. Efficient food service and very good prices. Food was lovely. The roasted pork belly and caramel pudding was especially delicious.
Must order the crispy skin pork belly and the sticky date pudding - both exceptional. great service, attentive, very friendly great vibe, excellent people watching
Good food, friendly service and nice environment. The entres and dessert was great. Mains could have had a few more veggies to balance out the meat.
Small menu but everything done extremely well. Friendly service, decent specials and very reasonable portions. Will definitely be heading back soon.
Came here for a weekend dinner. Ordered the seafood linguini and 250g eye fillet steak. Despite the long wait for the food even though the restaurant wasn't busy, the food was surprisingly good. The seafood linguini was tasty, good amount of seafood and the chilli and garlic gave it a bit of a kick in flavour. The steak was well cooked and tender, a very enjoyable dish. Good portion and staff was friendly.
Garden terrace is a beauty on a summers day. Beetroot and goats cheese croquettes are my fav. Staff could be more attentive and happy to serve you but food is good so not got huge complaints!
A cold, wintry Sunday in St. Kilda in 2016. Ventured into the back of this restaurant to find a lovely deep lounge with a log fireplace. Relaxed with a glass of wine and a delicious homemade seafood pasta. Felt like I just dropped into a friend's place. Will be back
Went to Veludo for breakfast during St Kilda fest. The servers were attentive despite it being busy. We had Sam I Am, Veludo Breakfast Bowl, and the Veggie Patch. The veggie patch was a larger breakfast, especially compared to Sam I Am or the breakfast bowl, but all were filling. I enjoyed the basil hollandaise sauce on the Sam I Am and the sourdough toast was easy to cut into. I really enjoyed that dish. The Veludo breakfast bowl had some interesting flavours put together, but surprisingly good and fresh tasting. Overall, I enjoyed the breakfast here.
Very good coffee and brunch function bar close to St kilda beach, approximately 5 mins walk down the Main Street. Where the bar wasn't packed when we arrived in the time, but it was fulfilled by Sunday food seeker and family gathering. The Big Pommy meal was numerous and amazing taste, the smoke salmon with sweet corn pancake matched well, the balance of sweetness and saltiness. Also the two poached egg topped of smoked Salmon were great!! Strongly recommend for brunch destination!!
Love this place, staff are very friendly and attentative I ordered the Dutch Carrots as a snack omg yum they are so delicious, we definitely go back to try more meals :-)
Wed night steak night is good quality and good value.
Pity the upstairs good spots at the front are smoking areas. Bring on no smoking at venues like this.
Great little space, very friendly staff. I sat by the open fire and enjoyed the 'One pan chicken', the Head Chef's friday night special. Looking forward to going upstairs and having a boogie as I always do at the weekend at Veludo!
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I always thought St Kilda would be deserted in winter but Acland Street was still buzzing with activity even on a Wednesday night with a fair bit of people dining out. Since it's Wednesday night we chose to have the $15 steak special, along with a seafood platter which consisted of four kinds of seafood (grilled rockling fillet, salt & pepper calamari, grilled king prawns and napoli mussels & pipis), two slices of charred toast, a side Greek salad and a plate of potatoes bravas. Starting with the steak, it was alright but a bit burnt and chewy with too much fatty parts. At $15 I suppose you can't complain, I guess for the original price they'd give you better cuts. The chips and salad that came along with it were pretty standard. The seafood platter itself was good and surprisingly I got full quickly when I thought it wouldn't suffice. My favourite was the mussel bowl because the sauce was delicious and there were also onion and chorizo in it. Salt and pepper calamari was okay but a little salty, rockling fillet was oily at the top but slightly dry underneath. Liked the garnishes and sauces. Prawns were nice but also kind of dry and weren't too fresh. Didn't have the toast because we were already full (hubby ate the steak all by himself, and people walking past were looking at our table of food in awe, maybe because they were surprised at how much we were eating). The side dishes were just normal and nothing to rave about. Didn't like the house white, and they served sparkling wine in a cocktail glass... Okay. Service was welcoming and prompt, and there was heating above our heads on the ceiling so we were kept warm throughout our meal. Not bad overall but didn't blow us away either, would probably return some other time as they have specials almost every day of the week.
Really hit and miss. Having been a few times each time thinking I'll give it another go as the staff are friendly and it's a great location I don't think I'll be back for food again. However will definitely come back for a drink with friends great space and bar upstairs
Had the big pommy breakfast which is usually $20 but was on special for $15. Home made beans, generous portion and really flavoursome mushrooms. Great value. Staff smiley and friendly.
I stopped by so randomly to have lunch. Service was good and fast.
I had the Saganaki prawns, an amazing surprise. The plate was huge, tasty and filling. Overall it might seem a bit overpriced but the location is amazing and the taste is good as well.
Definitely recommended!!!
The Big Fat Pom Breakfast was tasty and a good deal for $15. The homemade baked beans and tomato sauce were an added touch.
The downside was slow service when the place wasn't busy. Waiting 18 minutes for beer to be delivered to your table doesn't quite cut it on this highly competitive strip.
Shame.
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
+4
Following our recent visit to Veludo, we were happy to see that new Owners Dominic & Emmanuel had started to make some very slight improvements to the venue, but the most significant change was to the drinks offering at the bar upstairs & the food menu in the restaurant downstairs. Owner & Head Chef Emmanuel is passionate about food & has taken the time to understand his customers & put together a delectable variety of dishes on their menu, that is reasonable in price, especially for the portion size you are receiving. The menu offers Breakfast Options which include: Toasted Muesli, Brioche French Toast, Smash avocado, Baked Eggs etc. Along with Lunch & Dinner options, which include a variety Pasta dishes, Risotto, Tapas, Salads, Mains & Grills etc. We at Melbourniancritic look forward to seeing what other improvements that Dominic & Emmanuel have planned for the future with regards to Veludo.
Had dinner with my sis in Sunday night. We had four of the tapas which was way too much food but delicious. The fish cakes and croquettes were delicious. I loved the lamb skewers but my sis thought they were too rare. Dips were really good but were too full to appreciate it. Great for chilling out on a Sunday night. We also had the Hare Krishna dancers congregating outside twice which gave it a nice touch. Cocktails and wine were great.
Chilled out space with a lot of character. Sitting in the comfy old chair at the front soaking up the Acland St vibe was a great start to the night. The espresso martinis were also right up there with the best I've had. Would return just for them! They also have dinner specials most nights of the week which look to be great value.
Very nice and friendly environment. Staff is always talkative and willing to help. I go there often for lunch and food is really nice and portions are large.
Took some friends along here on Sunday night. Cold outside, but nice and warm inside. Had some live music going up the front. The service was really some of the best I have come across. Friendly, attentive without being intrusive and very efficient. We were served or checked on by a few different waiters and waitresses and each one was great. The food took a little longer than you'd think to come as it wasn't super busy but it was hot and quite delicious when it arrived. Price is a little up there but it's St Kilda, so probably par the course. I would recommend and definitely go back.
Awesome place for some weekend fun, I have had some great times there and the staff are super friendly.
The food is so so but really cool vibe for a few drinks. Beer garden set up upstairs is sick. Will definitely be frequenting this place going forward
Fabulous Steak Night. One of the best steak specials I've ever had. $15 for a perfectly cooked (& tender) porterhouse with chimichurri butter & a house wine. Great value, great feed.
The entertainment of the evening came from the creators (or 'beerologists' but certainly no brewers) of St Kilda Brew, Jamie Bunn and Troy McKinna. We got to hear the tale of how this beer grew from...
The menu at Veludo sounded pretty decent, as did the $16 lunch menu and I loved the wall of wine bottles.
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Salivating. Beautiful summer day in Melbourne headed to St Kilda intending to eat at Rococo only to be told there would be a 25 minute wait. We tried Amigos instead and the bar man thought there might be a table inside but needed to check after we declined a table outside (asthmatic & cigarette smoke not a good mix). While we waited another couple arrived & were offered a table inside and with a hand gesture the waiter indicated a table right at the front for us. We left.
On the hunt again we came across Veludo & recalling we'd been there once before and enjoyed it we thought we'd try again. We were seated immediately and brought drinks. Not sure how long we waited but I remember at one point thinking hope it won't be much longer until our meals arrive. Not long after that our meals arrived.
The waiter was friendly and admitted he had only just started working there and wasn't entirely 100% about the menu when we queried him about a Quilme chicken dish, his response was "basically Maryland chicken cooked in beer". I wasn't convinced so decided on sharing the 3 different sliders for $15 for entree even though I thought it was a little steep in price. Not that keen on sliders initially, from the first mouthful I was a convert it was delicious, the pork was my favourite. The brioche bun was lightly toasted, the meat just melted in my mouth, the other ingredients so full of flavour. I even enjoyed the pickle... who knew I liked pickles?! Next was the chicken Waldorf salad with candied walnuts. Again, beyond expectation the crispness of the lettuce and apple, the sweetness from the grapes and candied walnuts, the chargrill of the chicken & the dressing = a party in my mouth. Really impressed with the bite of an onion ring that I tried too. I would be a regular if I lived locally.
Although an incident left me feeling unhappy. Whilst waiting for our meal we were approached by an aboriginal woman and I assume she was homeless. At the time I was distracted so didn't hear the conversation but learned she asked for food. I am reluctant to give cash but would have agreed to paying for her meal. Unfortunately, the wait staff escorted her out before I had the chance to offer. I thought it was a little uncalled for, there were a few empty tables & we are all humans after all.
Lovely. Had a booking for 6pm Sat, restaurant nice and quiet at this time. We loved the salmon with passionfruit sauce, and the calamari entrees. Mains were nice too, we had fish and chips, and the mexican style chicken. My favourite part was the desserts served in cute little glass jars! The "Snickers Mr T" was to die for and so was the lemon meringue - so decadent! Enjoyed the cocktail jug too. We would definitely go back if we lived close to St Kilda.
Steak sandwich , calamari , ribs and the AMAZING pulled pork taco !! Delicious again ... Always a delight at veludo.
Best part tho ...... The company , I love you Martin !
Festivus - What I expected. Quick review
Modern Australian is always safe and yep that's what we have here
Awesome chips, good burgers
Absolutely loved it. Don't .... Absolutely loved it.
Don't listen to any other scoop on reviews, we bought one and we were not dissapointed.
Food came out within 5 minutes of getting there, each course was quick and delicious. We were so full by the end.
sangria was great as well.
Service was fantastic and very friendly.
Will definitely return soon.
Great service. Pleasantly surprised on how small the portions were, but very filling. We used our red balloon voucher and had a choice from 12 tapas dishes and 4 desserts. The food was quite nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great new menu, great night with my girlfriends, garden bar was amazing, staff are great.... Did I mention the new menu is FANTASTIC!
Typically I am a bar patron of veludo and don't eat much here but I just are their $1 Friday wings and they deserve commendation. There's wings are the best bar or restaurant wings I've ever eaten. At only $1 a piece I have found a new place for a bite and a drink on Friday
Thanks
Fabulous dinner with a Red Balloon Voucher. My Fiance and I were given a Red Balloon voucher for Christmas.
My Fiance suprised me by making the booking last weekend.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Veludo!! The menu was what i assumed to be a smaller version of the full menu. We had the calamari and the jalapeno crouquettes for entree; the lamb and the paela for main; the chocolate tart and the white chocolate creme brulee for dessert. As part of our voucher we were given a bottle of wine (we went with Red) and a cocktail each. My all time favourite Amaretto Sour was on the list, so I couldnt go past this. Much to my satisfaction, it was up there with the best i've had!!!
The food was really flavoursome and came out hot, with reasonable time between each course.
The staff were efficient and pleasant. We weren't treated differently for having the voucher.
Cant wait to go back to try the full menu!
Wonderful food and friendly staff that are eager to please. Will definitely be back. thanks guys xxxxx
This Restaurant is a hidden neighbourhood gem, great Staff, incredible food and reasonable prices!! We booked this Restaurant, not knowing what to expect. When we arrived, there was only one other couple eating in the Restaurant. We had looked up the menu before arriving, but the Restaurant had recently updated the menu, so our picks weren't listed. We stayed and ordered something else instead. The steak was cooked perfectly and the calamari salad was a massive serving and tasted incredible! The staff were amazing and Aaron (my daughter asked the staff member his name, hopefully she got the name correct!), who looked after us for dinner, made the dinner much more memorable for my wife and two children. Thank you very much for dinner 😊
Pretty great place - the food I ordered was quite nice (the buttermilk chicken burger) and decently cheap. The real highlight was the staff, who were quite kind. Although it was quiet when I arrived at around 2, 3pm, my lunch did take a while which is my only - quite minor - complaint! I would certainly return next time I'm in the area.
Jasmine “Jazman” Shadbolt
+4
Great messy burger, chips and sauces were fantastic and all for $15 lunch special. The decor was shabby chic, presentation nice and the great couches out front for people watching with a drink. Only downside was we weren't offered drinks at the start and our meal took a bit to come out so we were left waiting. Overall though not a bad place for lunch.
Steak was great! The side salad and chips where actually amazing too. Very happy :)
Great place for a quick meal and a drink.
Salad was excellent value for money
Risotto a bit on the small side but very tasty
Beer on tap and great variety at the bar
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