Renaissance Event Hall

ests loved the food and the hand crafted sodas, the atmosphere and danced all night. We wished the cocktail hour to be a little bit longer, because we had a lot of people late. I would highly recommend Renaissance!

de leaves much to be desired. We were both treated in a fair and professional manner. The initial negotiations regarding what services to employ and what menu option to choose was also fair. We felt Ms. Teresa and Ms. Jessica were both doing their best to accommodate some of our requests. What's been said in other reviews about a la carte pricing is true. Some can argue that, that is how they control costs. Others simply feel that's nickel-and-diming in the truest sense of the words. We'll just say, "You get what you pay for." Spend a few dollars more and get a little more, spend less, and you get less. There's not too much to argue about here. It's a business after all and they're trying to make a buck too. In our opinion however, they're not out to do you any favors if it costs them $$$. Can't say we were fans of their policy to tack on a surcharge for using a credit card. We're talking about hundreds and hundreds of dollars here, not some $75 fee. What they're doing is passing the premium they need to pay the credit card agencies for using their services to the customer. This is what we mean by REH not doing you and your fiancée any favors. A few hours before the start of the reception we received a call from Ms. Jessica who said there was an error in accounting, regarding how many guests were attending. At the time, we were not 100% certain if it was REH's error, our error, or just simple miscommunication. What really upset us was how Ms. Jessica demanded CASH payment before the reception was underway. This is where REH really hurt themselves. Why call the newlyweds and demand cash payment? Why not show some professional courtesy or pretend to be partners in the greatest production of our lives and consider payment afterwards? After all, we later found the error to be on REH's end (sorry Ms. Teresa and Ms. Jessica, but it's true). REH, think of it this way…you were asking for 3% of the entire bill to be paid upfront. Did you think we would skip town or refuse payment? If you pride yourself in wanting to separate yourself from the competition, shouldn’t you learn not to have such a ridiculous policy on a day when experience tells you, “The couple is probably stressed to begin with?” Just a bad policy and leaves a bad taste in the mouth. You open yourselves for a rough review guys. Another major disappointment was dinner not arriving at the time scheduled, but almost a whole hour late. We lost 30-40 guests who actually left before dinner arrived. Pretty embarrassing for everyone involved. But we have to compliment the kitchen staff on the quality of the food. We received wonderful compliments on how the food tasted and was presented. Kudos to REH there. A minor hiccup was not having the bathroom attendant in the ladies room as you advertised and how we paid for. You know, we had zero intentions of writing a review, until we received a phone call from REH asking for comments. We had such high hopes. We wish you better success in the future.

was the Renaissance.. it was as perfect as I knew it was going to get. My fiancé suggested that we see the 3 other venues before making the final decision. Needless to day, not 1 compared. Jessica Nieves made us feel as though we were the only couple planning our wedding. She answered every email and phone call as though she was at our beck and call. Her suggestions were always on the mark...April 12th, 2014 was out day.. it was a dream come true. The lighting, linen, crystals and silverware were just amazing. Our guests, have not stopped commenting on how well they were treated by the staff and waiters and waitresses .. a few have even written letters to them complimenting the Renaissance for such incredible service .. friendly and caring.. Thank you Jessica Nieves and everyone at the Renaissance for making our wedding a day to remember forever! Sincerely, Sally & Jimmy

no wedding crashers) with two stories. The top floor hosted cocktail hour while the reception took place downstairs (they also host ceremonies). The staircase makes for a great entrance for the bride (though mind the steps if you have a long dress). We planned for 100 people and about 80 showed, which was the perfect number for utilizing the lower level. Jessica, our wedding consultant, was brilliant. She walked us through all the planning and was with us through the entire event. The whole package was very reasonably priced, and the staff was very accommodating. (We had to reschedule the wedding for family reasons, and they held our deposit for more than a year.) Overall they were wonderful to work with, the food was great, and the backdrop made for really nice photos. For some scenic outdoor shots, try nearby Astoria Park, which has city skyline, bridge and water views.

rating the main hall. I was so pleased with my experience. Thank you!!!

al thanks to Miss Jessica for lending me her shoulder to cry on. And talking to me. She is the best. Keep doing what you do best. And the Spanish rice was off the hook. I just can't stop smiling. Thank you Jessica and the whole crew at the Renaissance.

This space has it all which requires less work by the client. Everyone was so helpful, nice, and professional. I would recommend this space to every one.

for their professionalism, advise, patience and for making the entire wedding planning process not feel like a business transaction but like a family event.

he Renaissance for their own event. From the beginning of planning, Jessica, the sales representative, and all of the staff at the Renaissance had been supportive, attentive, and accommodating. They were always willing to meet and insure that our needs were met. Jessica is an absolute sweetheart! The Renaissance helped make my wedding Magical!

Renaissance offers such great value compared to other venues. And you can customize your menu and services according to your personal taste. Our guests had an amazing time, as did myself and my husband. It was a night to remember.

out any mishaps, due in large part to their own corteous, thorough and efficient service and preparation. Our guests gave us lots of positive feedback. I am very happy to recommend this facility to anyone who might ask.

We are forever gracious to its staff. Blessings..

warm and attentive throughout the entire event. The food was abundant and very good! One particular thing that really won me over was when Jessica asked how we wanted the food to be prepared. We had parties at various venues in Queens and NEVER has any chef or manager asked us that. Some guests remarked that it was just like "home cooked". We all had a great time. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone who wants to have an event of high class and distinction with many menus to choose from.We were completely satisfied. We wish Renaissance continued success and hope to work again sometime soon.

. Renaissance was VERY affordable and everyone was pretty on top of things. However, we had a lot of guests (150) and in the end it seemed a little crowded. When we were told it would be able to accommodate all of our guests, I didn't realize it would be that crowded. While Renaissance was nice, it's not as fancy as other pricier places. However, we were able to have all of the guests we wanted and not break the bank. The food was pretty good, especially the hors d'oeuvres! All in all, not bad!

ure to work with. Her great advises, personable being and imitable professionalism all played into the smooth flow of our event. I will be more than pleased to work with Renaissance Event Hall in future!

as and the food was amazing. Thank you for putting such attention to detail with the food. It was wonderful and your staff was amazing with my guests. The Renaissance really did an amazing job!

!! The chicken curry salad on raisin bread - amazing flavor!! Thank you for all your patience, time and energy! I can't tell you how much I appreciate all that you did! Our wedding day was PERFECT!!!! Thank you again!! Sincerely, Andrea

ntive to all of our needs (especially working with the DJ). Again thanks for everything Teresa. All the best, Eddie and Josmary Cardenas

hey enjoyed their meal. It's not often that you get your steak cooked the way you order it at a catering hall, every guest I spoke with said their steak was perfect. Thank you Jessica and the staff again for making Dana's day perfect and one to remember.

le to answer our questions. During the planning stages, we were able to have a food tasting during a party they held (hidden from view, of course) so we were able to taste the food as it was prepared for an actual event. This was comforting because the food was very good and it gave us ideas for what we were able to customize. The food at our wedding was delicious! The service during the wedding was impeccable. Tony, the maitre'd was awesome and efficient. He got all the details and timing exactly right. We received many compliments from our guests about what a good time they had. The venue is great because they only host one wedding at a time. It is elegant and tasteful. For a wedding of our size (approx 115), it was perfect. The price was also very reasonable for everything we received. Warning: Do not judge this place by their wedding expo/showcase. That event was crowded and very cheesy. The place can be much more classy than it appears in that showcase. All in all, it was a wonderful place to have our most wonderful day! Thank you so much to all the Renaissance staff for their great work!

er to keep it convenient. Most of them had never been to NYC, so we really wanted to stay in the city. But alas, we weren't able to find anything within our means. Enter Renaissance. Renaissance was the first venue we saw outside of Manhattan and we were so thrilled to find it. The staff, the venue and the price were all perfect for us. We didn't need much time at all to decide to book the place. Overall, we were so pleased with everything and everyone. The staff was great and always so friendly when we came to the hall (they always offer you this wonderful flavored water when you come in). Jessica, our coordinator, was so gracious and lovely to work with. She answered our emails right away (I think there was one time when she didn't) and otherwise ensured our needs were always met. The only thing we had a slight issue with was the tasting. We were under the impression we would have a tasting about two weeks before the wedding. We also thought it would be only us and we would get to select the items we wanted to try. Well, Renaissance holds a bridal show (twice a year) where they have vendors come in, as well as hold a tasting for clients. We never received the email invite (I found it later in my spam folder), so we missed the event. However, once I found the email in my spam, I saw that it didn't state that it was required for clients to attend, especially if clients needed to do a tasting. At the time the show as held (in February...I was married in May), I had booked all my vendors. So I think had I gotten the email, I wouldn't have attended, despite the tasting aspect. Again, we were under the impression we'd have a tasting on our own, a couple weeks before the wedding. I contacted Jessica, to ask about some other items, and figured I'd confirm that our tasting would be two weeks from the wedding. This is when she informed me about the bridal show & tasting. Luckily, we were able to set up a tasting, so everything worked out. I do think, in the future, perhaps Renaissance should state that it's highly recommended that clients attend their bridal show, so that they can conduct their tasting. While I don't necessarily agree with how Renaissance conducts their tastings, I understand it's probably better economically for them to do it that way. In that case, future emails should state how important it is to attend them. Other than that, I was very happy with Renaissance. OH, the food was GREAT!! I wish I could've packed up all of the food for a midnight snack after the wedding, LOL! And all of my guests raved about the food as well. Some even said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. So kudos for Renaissance on the food. It was delicious! Great venue, great staff and great time!

sked to speak or meet we were welcomed. We loved that we were invited to sample their menu. This helped us to make better decisions as to what we wanted our guests to have as well as really cement our decision about going with this venue. We were really pleased with everything we sampled. The only complaint we heard from our guests was that many of those who ordered steak did not get it prepared as they had asked. Most of the steak dishes came out rare. Also, some people had asked for a particular kind of alcohol that we definitely had paid for and they were told that they had run out of it. Mind you it was still early in the night. A few minutes later they were serving it. So I guess, there needs to better communication between the bartenders/wait staff as to what they have in stock and have everything replenished beforehand. Other than that, we all had a good experience. The hall looked amazing, very neat and presentable. The waitstaff was great. Everyone was tended to quickly and efficiently. All glasses were filled, dishes were brought out quickly. And afterwards, dishes were removed quickly. The staff was really friendly which made everyone feel comfortable. They all looked polished and we loved the way they all came out at the same time from the kitchen, forming a line to walk to either side of the room. It looked really professional. We loved that at the end of the night, the staff was not chasing everyone out the door. They cleaned up swiftly around everyone and didn't start removing things from the tables before the event was completely over, as many places do and is so rude. The Renaissance staff was so accommodating they even helped us with numbers to taxi services, packaging some of the left over bottles of liquor we had brought in, and gathering some of the things we had brought that we needed to get back. Jessica really pulled the whole night together and kept everything moving very smoothly. Thank you!!! We are happy with the service they provided.

how much a dazzling place as so would cost us, but at The Renaissance of Astoria they worked with our budget and offered us the best deal. Little did I know, it wasn't just appearance that was magnificent, it was every process working with them (especially Teresa Lisson). Teresa was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was always very friendly and helpful. Her passion for making your day special is evident from the moment of meeting her, she embodies so much professionalism and class which you will love the end product. The wedding day, what can I say, I am still speachless. My husband and I were overwhelmed when we walked in. It's not surprising that it lived up to our expectations. Everything came out just perfect. All the staff were friendly, professional and enthusiastic. The food and service were both excellent. The room looked stunning! So many of our guests remarked on how excellent the food was, how lovely the staff was, and how spectacular everything came out. A huge plus to The Renaissance of Astoria is that it is one event at a time, so you know you are getting 100% of everyone there, which we definitely felt like we were getting. I loved The Renaissance of Astoria, and would recommend it in a heart beat. I wish me and my husband can get married again to be there. -CP 3/5/11 http://www.renaissanceofastoria.com/

eautiful. The decor is perfect for taking photos. I can't say enough about this place. You get a New York City wedding without the heavy price tag.

as contemporary, yet classy. It was a great space in a surprising neighborhood.;Parking was not as convenient. However they offered free valet parking. Ensure and have them guarantee that the food is as good as during the 'tasting'. The food was not as good as it was during tasting. Also, the Cake Catering was an issue up until the wedding day. Have every detail in writing and signed.

winding staircase to the dining floor. The dining floor had a perfectly sized circular dance floor in the middle which was surrounded by all the guest tables. Therefore, nobody was really faraway from the action! Renaissance of Astoria is also elegantly decorated and the food service was great and attentive.;Beware of changing managers. In the year and a half from when we signed on (April 2004) to our actual reception date (October 2005), the manager changed FOUR times, with only the first manager (the one we had signed with and liked) notifying us of the change. The others we found out on our own to our surprise (and dismay) when we went in to finalize details in the last few months. This made planning for the reception stressful as the expertise/knowledge of the reception manager came into question. For example, one manager would tell us one answer but the next manager would give us a completely different one when we wanted to re-confirm things (to make sure the new managers knew about our preferences). Also, beware that there is no real separate dressing room for the bride...I was told that they could curtain off an area for me in the cocktails area- well great but the curtain did not block the bartender's view of me! I wound up changing my gown in the handicap stall of the bathroom.