300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
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You Said Yes! Now let us do the rest.
Russo’s Brides are a special group who understand that exceptional service and quality are always the first priority for their special day. Our brides are continually impressed by the unlimited range of service and menu selections on their first visit to Russo’s On The Bay, throughout the planning process, and at every instant of their Russo’s wedding day. Getting married at Russo’s is a truly regal experience. Step into our building and you will find one of the most accommodating teams in hospitality, dedicated to you and your guests at every turn. We are one of the most unique venues you’ll find with such an unwavering commitment to detail in both the front and back of the house. Our reviews online tell the story first-hand what it means to be a ‘Russo’s Bride.’ Russo’s On The Bay provides stellar settings for weddings that will be cherished for a lifetime. We take pride in offering you the most elegant surroundings, with lavishly-decorated ballrooms, suites and lounges that can accommodate over five hundred of your guests in an unforgettable style. Combining sophisticated contemporary design with advanced lighting, sound and other state-of-the-art tech features, Russo’s newly upgraded rooms are the ultimate event spaces.
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Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Service Staff
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Amazing, amazing, amazing! Mr. Russo and his team made us feel like family. Joe is the absolute best and made everything feel so seamless. Priscilla was the BEST too! She answered all of our questions and helped us so much throughout the planning process. The food was killer, the atmosphere was perfect, and the team was fantastic. Chasidy was my bridal attendant and she made me feel so special. She calmed my nerves and was extremely attentive throughout the night, as was the rest of the team. We’ll ONLY be using Russo’s for our events going forward. Thank you, Russo’s on the Bay!
If we could leave more than 5 stars, we would. Working with the entire team at Russos from start to finish has been incredible. Jennifer Marino is an absolute pleasure to work with and does her job so well. Joe Vacca is an absolute character who will stop at nothing to make sure you have a sick party. The food was absolutely beyond words, we took home leftovers that lasted days and fed multiple families. Everything at Russo’s is modern, clean and innovative. There is NOTHING about Russo’s that is outdated or cringe. The staff went above and beyond for us on our wedding day with gifts, special bottles, etc. Russo’s is worth every dollar, truly. We are so happy we picked Russo’s for our special day and highly recommend to friends.
For starters- Russo's is a no brainer...food, drinks, staff is always amazing no matter the event. Our expectations were surpassed anything we could of imagined.
The Russo's team is wonderful - major shout out to Jennifer, Priscilla, and Joe V. Couldn't recommend a better wedding venue.
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Russos service is phenomenal.
Priscilla is the one who won us over. Her professionalism and ability to connect with us made us book with her.
Mr. Russo personally thanks you and makes every guest feel special.
Joe make it happen. made it happen for me.
Christina was my Maitre D and she was amazing !!!!!!
Book Russos you will not regret it. the food and drinks are amazing and the service is phenomenal!!!! No regrets no complaints. PHENOMENAL Service
We could not be happier with our wedding venue!!!! Everything was absolutely amazing and made our dreams become a reality. From the second we walked in the doors we knew we wanted to have our reception here. The food was amazing, room absolutely beautiful & staff were professional and treated us like true royalty. We are so grateful to have had them for our special day. We could not recommend them highly enough!!!! It was magical and pure perfection having our wedding venue here.
Although our wedding was at Vetro’s all the staffing at Russos was extremely amazing from beginning to end. Extremely helpful and patient during the planning process and the day of the wedding they delivered amazing service. We have received so many compliments from all guests about food, ambiance and most importantly service quality. Mike and his team went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable! ❤️
Choosing this venue was a no brainer. We worked with Audrey who closed the deal! I've seen some bad reviews on her but she was great with us. She went over every detail with us before we booked with the venue. Before booking, Mr. Russo came into the room and welcomed us. Our Maitre'd was Joe Vacca. He is AMAZING! I must say he's amazing at what he does and HE IS THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY! HANDS DOWN! Joe worked with my husband and I non stop to make sure we were satisfied and every detail was perfect. I am all about detail, and I am somewhat picky so this must have been challenging for him but he managed and dealt with me LOL. He went over the food choices with us, menus, decor, entrance, place cards, favors and more. The food is just amazing!! Everyone ranted about our cocktail hour and the 11 entrees that Russo's has to offer. They offer everything you can imagine from shrimp, tacos, salads, fruits, steak, pasta, asparagus, sushi, rice balls, sausages and MORE!! My husband and I have high standards regarding food and service, and we must they are over the top! Also – the cocktail room is indoors and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The cocktail room overlooks the water and it’s so modern and elegant. The night of our wedding, Russo’s went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were taken care of. They made sure every moment of the night we had our FAVORITE drinks in our hands, and made sure we ate. My bridal attendant was amazing and sweet. She sat with me during cocktail hour and made sure I ate a few items. She bustled my ballgown, and made sure I felt beautiful and comfortable all night.
Ever since I. W.a.s a little girl I always told my parents I wanted my wedding at Russos. Last Friday my dreams of that came true except they were way beyond my expectations. From the moment I walked in til the moment I left I felt like a real princess. Joe the maître d’ was so aware of what my vision was and he made sure to bring that to life. The whole staff was super attentive and accommodating. I had some issues with my gown and each time joe and the attendant assigned to me was there to help anyway I requested. My guest are calling my wedding “epic” - raving about the food, hospitality, and how beautiful the venue is. I am super type A so to say that I felt confident with my special day in their hands says a lot. The owner came over NUMEROUS times to ask if everything was up to our standards - that speaks for itself. I would pick Russos over again in a heartbeat.
The best service and incredible food and decor.
Simply the absolute BEST! We got married (both ceremony and reception) at Russo’s on the Bay on 8/31/18 and they more than exceeded our expectations. They made the planning process easy and comfortable. Sophia helped us every step of the way and was just fabulous! In the last few weeks leading up to the wedding, Joe Vacca, our matire’d, answered every question and concern immediately, he put me at complete ease. He then ran our wedding like a well oiled machine! Joe is really the best in the business! My bridal attendant Hope was great! If I needed or wanted something she was back to me in a flash with it! Bravo to the chefs! The food was outstanding! The food presentation was also very impressive! OMG the bakery - cookies, pastries and CAKE that was out of this world! The entire staff is professional and very accommodating but not in a stiff unattached way, they are friendly, everyone was smiling and happy help in anyway they could. The service was seriously fantastic! Even Mr. Russo stopped by to ask us if everything was going well and to be sure we were happy. The venue is gorgeous, the pics on their website doesn’t do it justice. I could go on and on, instead I’ll leave you with this - As our guests left, many people told us that this was the best wedding they had EVER been to! As a bride & groom, I can’t tell you how happy that made us! We would have our wedding at Russo's again tomorrow if we could! Thank you Mr. Russo and your entire team for making our wedding not only our dream wedding, but an outstanding event overall! xoxo
Well well well, where can I begin??
Let’s just say after my experience with Russo’s on the bay I just learn the TRUE meaning of hospitality .
These guys went above and beyond my expectations. I’ve never experienced such satisfaction from a service before. And it’s not just one or few people the whole damn team were super awesome. I thank you guys so much for everything . Everyone up to now in October keeps complimenting me about how nice my venue was and the food not one thing on the menu were disliked . Everyone compliment me about the food and how it just kept on coming. My guests said to me I did a wonderful job but I just picked the right venue but YOU GUYS were the one that did a wonderful job and I thank you guys for that.
Mr. Russo you must be treat your employees special because you have a dedicated team here. Keep doing what you’re doing........ they’re awesome 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Our wedding was amazing. The staff st Russo’s went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect!
We could not have asked for a better day. Every single staff member was helpful beyond words. The food was excellent and the atmosphere is perfect!
The place was amazing and everyone loved the FOOD!! The staff did amazing and we got nothing but compliments on the service.
Excellent decor
On Friday, September 22nd, 2017 my husband Ty Crichlow and I experienced the wedding of our dreams at Russo's On the Bay! They have been amazing people to work with. Special thanks to Joanne Russo for assisting with all our needs. The food was incredible, the space, just everything!
RUSSO'S ON THE BAY gave an amazing experience for our wedding. Russo's staff was amazing from Mr. Russo, who comes around to make sure everything is ok and to our Maitre'D Joann the Bridal Attendant, very pleasant, and always smiling did an excellent job They were very attentive to us from the moment we pulled up in the Limo until we left at the end of the night. She made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed the entire evening and made sure everything ran smooth.. The Tavoli room and Garden is beautiful, as a matter of fact the entire place is gorgeous. The food was tasty, plentiful and unbelievable. Our guests had a great time and feed back was awesome. We truly appreciate everything the staff did for making our wedding day memorable and magical. I will recommend Russos on the bay for any event anyone has. Thank you Theresa and Joe.
Beyond amazing food (cocktail hour was especially a hit) and very professional, detail oriented service. We had Joanne Russo as our Maitr'd and could not be happier. She was on top of everything. I highly recommend this venue for a smooth, elegant and fun wedding day!
We had our wedding at Russo's on the bay on October 8 2017. The staff at Russo's was amazing. From the moment we walked into the venue we knew we were in good hands. Joanne was amazing. Joanne made sure everything was running smoothly and took extra care of our guests. Not only was Joanne helpful, she cared about our happiness and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The entire staff from beginning to end was simply amazing.
I highly recommend having your wedding at Russo's on the bay. Thank you for an incredible and memorable experience.
As a bride at Russo's I felt like royalty. The staff is extremely helpful from the moment our Limo arrived to the end of the night we were in excellent hands and care. The hospitality of the staff is superb. Everyone at Russo's went above and beyond to make sure my dream wedding came true especially my maître d Joanne who made sure everything was perfect! The food, cake, ambience and service were all amazing! My guests, my husband and myself really enjoyed every moment! Thank you to the Russo's team for making our wedding as perfect as it can be.
Choosing Russo's as our wedding venue was such a good idea. Every question or concern we had was met with concrete and helpful solutions. Our maitre d', Joe, was an enthusiastic yet calming presence in the days leading up to the event, preventing them from being stress-fests, and on the day of, when he was such a support. Our only complaint was that we ate so much in the bridal suite that we didn't each much of dinner. All around, would recommend.
Thank you to the entire team at Russo's on the Bay for bringing our grand vision to life on our July wedding day! The food and service was impeccable as all of our guests raved on about it for weeks to come. From our ceremony, to reception into our after-hours party, the night was flawless!
A very special thank you to Carol and Sophia and my bridal attendant-Christina. S. Retas, (their amazing preferred vendor) for our magnificent room transformation. Our maitre'd, Joe Vacca- who is absolutely amazing and heard our every concern and made sure it was met, the night would not have been the same without you, and especially to Mr. Russo for being an absolute gentleman and in making us feel right at home. Thank you! XXO
The best wedding ever! I didn’t have to worry about anything. They had everything covered.
Russo's on the Bay is a great place for a wedding for many reasons.
1. The planning staff is super helpful. Planning a wedding is stressful, to say the least, but the staff at Russo's was patient in answering all questions and problem solving when an issue would arise concerning the reception. They had the answer for everything which was great.
2. The entrance for the bride and groom into the reception was impressive. It was so original and the guests loved it. (I won't mention it online in case it is supposed to be a surprise for some people.)
3. The food! The food not only tastes fabulous, but there is A LOT of it. We chose not to get any "extras" added to our cocktail hour because the amount and type of food that is served is beyond impressive. Several guests asked after the cocktail hour if there was a dinner following and they were surprised when we said "yes". Also, the standard procedure was a choice of ELEVEN dinners, including one vegetarian and one vegan. This was great because I had a few guests who are vegetarian and one vegan.
4. The reception staff. The staff that runs the reception is also exceptional. I was treated like a princess by them (which is great!) but in addition the mothers of the bride and groom were also treated special. The reception ran like a well-oiled machine.
I would definitely recommend Russo's on the Bay to anyone getting married in the area!!
We were married here in June 2017. We had a blast! Everything from the elaborate entrance to the amazing cocktail hour and dinner to the beautiful venue room, our loved ones are still talking about it!!! Thank you Russo’s for making our special day magical and one to remember!
My wedding was on May 20 2017 and it was such a Beautiful day. Russos on the Bay is the best place to have a wedding . The room was decorated with such a presentable and romantic feel. I brought some extra stuff to display and they put them all out nicely . The food is delicious especially the cocktail hour and my most favorite part is the Venetian hour because I am big on sweets and they display so may different treats it felt like I was in a Willy Wonka setting . They even have sugar free station for my family that were diabetic. My Maitre D was Joe and he was so helpful every step of the way! His team were so nice , one of the girls Bussel my dress for me and one of the guys waited on me the whole night. He packed up few different dinners , and many treats from Venetian hour so that I can enjoy it at home . I felt like a princess on my wedding day because I was treated like a princess. Frank Russo comes and check on you during the Reception to make sure you are doing okay ! They make you feel so comfortable and at home . My guests told me what a great time they had at our wedding and that they love this venue. They have many spots on the venue to take beautiful photos whether it's our side in the garden or in front of the building or even inside of the building . Russos on the Bay is definitely the best place to have your wedding Day. My husband and I are very happy we chose Russos on the Bay and believe me you will e too ! You will be a very happy Bride and Groom.
I got married on 11/11/16 and everything was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Top notch & first class everything! The venue is BEAUTIFUL! The food was AMAZING! The cocktail and viennese hour was unlike anywhere else. The staff is FABULOUS! Mr. Frank Russo, Joanne our Maitre D, Sophia, Lauren and the rest of the staff I cannot thank each one of you enough for all you did to make my dream wedding happen. Everyone keeps ranting and raving about everything. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! XOXOXOXO
Our wedding was almost a month ago on September 30, 2017 and we are still talking about how amazing the day was! One of the best decisions we made during the entire wedding planning process was booking Russo’s as our venue. After attending several weddings this year at other venues, we really appreciated all that Russo’s has to offer. You get so much more for your money at Russo’s because they truly want you to have the most amazing day, and the food is unbelievable! From the day that we first visited for pricing to the days following our wedding when we picked up our decor, the entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Joe Vacca was our Matre'd and he was AWESOME! We were in the Renaissance room and he ensured the room was absolutely perfect and set up exactly how we wanted it before the night began. He was also constantly checking in with us throughout the night, making sure we had the best time and leading us through all the details that you don't think of (but don't have to because he has it all covered!). Mr. Russo also came into the room multiple times to check in with us and our parents. As for the perks, the grand entrance was a huge hit! We also added a hospitality hour (open bar in Crystal Lounge) so that we could take family photos before cocktail hour, a mini venetian hour with extra desserts brought out to each table and an after hours party in the Crystal Lounge with open bar and snacks. We are still getting compliments from our friends and family about what a great time they all had! I can’t thank Russo’s enough for such an amazing night – we hope to be back there soon to attend someone else’s wedding!
Russo’s On The Bay was the perfect place for me to have my wedding. From the moment I met with Mr. Russo I knew I was at the place were my wedding dream would become a reality. All of his catering managers have been with him for years and their experience showed. They were honest and so easy to work with. Nothing about this process was overwhelming which for a bride with over 350 guests, could have been very difficult. My church was on Long Island so we chose to do our pictures at the garden courtyard at Russos. Staff was there and ready as soon as we showed up, greeting my wedding party and immediate family with drinks and smiles. The cocktail hour is one of things my guests are still raving about, from the selection to the quality of food. Russo’s took care of all the coordinating with my vendors which meant one less thing for me to do! The Russo’s team never missed a beat, from the food, each table having its own server/waiter to my amazing entrance (we came out of a staircase behind he dj) everything was just flawless. If you haven’t been out to see this venue than you are truly missing out!
What could we say? Russo's on the Bay made our dream wedding come true right before our eyes. The entire staff at Russo's on the Bay helped make our wedding day more special than we could have ever imagined. From the moment we made an appointment to first view the venue, to the very last minute we left for our honeymoon the staff was attentive to every single detail. Frank Russo, Joe Vacca & staff were beyond accommodating to myself, my husband and both our families. There was not one thing missing from the entire event. Joe Vacca truly helped make my dreams a reality by making all my visions possible. We were beyond satisfied with the service at Russo's on the Bay. We look forward to many more family celebrations for the Costa's at the beautiful Russo's on the Bay. - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Costa, (Wedding date 10-07-2017)
This place is amazing! Amazing staff, food, location and venue!! Just got married there and it was a dream come true!!! If you want the best day of your life Russos is the place to be!!! I came through the floor! My guests have been texting me about how amazed they were by my wedding!! LOVE Russos on the bay! Incredible food! I can't stress that enough!!!! My wedding was flawless! Thank you for making my wedding dreams come true!
5 Stars all around for Russo's! From the day we made our decision to book with Andrea (Sales), to the day we got hooked up with Joe Vacca (Maitre d), our experience with Russo's has been nothing but fantastic. Joe is amazing with communication, details, and treats you like family. Family and friends were wow'ed with the overflowing amount choices during cocktail hour, and were so surprised with the elevator entrance in the Tivoli room. There are very few venues in NYC that have such spectacular options for the newlyweds' entrance -- and we are glad we found the best one! Location was convenient for guests from both Queens/Long Island and Brooklyn/Staten Island, and we did not have to drive through a forest and through the woods to get there.
We could not believe the night was over already, when Joe and his team helped pack up our things, along with plates and trays of food and desserts not only for us, but also for our parents, to bring home to enjoy. And also a heads-up to any prospective bride seeking out a venue: Make sure you have good chemistry with the person you're working with, and ask for Joe! If i could get married all over again, I would choose Russo's and Joe, in a heartbeat!
Russo's on the Bay far exceeded both mine and my husband's expectations for our wedding day. Picking this venue was easy since we had both been to many Russo's events. The combination of food and service are unmatched by any other venue we have visited throughout the years. Your guests will never go one hungry and will certainly be talking about the huge variety of delicious food they offer. The size of the cocktail hour, to the 11 choices for a main course, to the expansive selection at the Viennese hour is something my guests from all over are still talking about. Our wedding day was stress free thanks to the amazing crew Russo's on the Bay has put together. One person who went way above and beyond to make our special day carefree was our Maitre 'D, Joe Vacca. From the moment we met him, he made us feel as if we had known him for decades. Joe took care of everything the day of the wedding day so my husband and I could enjoy our party. He is highly professional and knows what it takes to put on an amazing show. He was extremely patient with us and made himself available at any time to answer questions we had for weeks up to the wedding. I highly recommend requesting him to work your party!!! I would also recommend booking the Crystal Lounge for after hours, especially if you want to unwind a little with your guests. It's definitely worth the money. Thank you Russo's on the Bay for making my wedding day something me and my guests a day we'll never forget.
Great food. Great service. Great staff. Great everything. We had the most amazing night! Our maitre’d was Joanne. The absolute best. She was on top of everything!! Couldn’t have asked for more!
From the people to help plan it , to the actually day !! Service, food was impeccable !! Couldn't ask for anything better
I had my wedding at Russo’s on the Bay last October and the only word that comes to mind is: WOW!!! This place is beautiful and the staff is amazing. They were so helpful and attentive. They answered all of our questions and walked us through everything we needed for the day. And let me tell you about the food. The food at Russo’s is so good that I wish I can go there just to eat. They made my wedding day a dream come true. One year later, my friends and family are still talking about it. This is the place to go if you want an amazing wedding.
We had our wedding at Russos on the Bay in July of 2017. We can not say enough wonderful things about the venue. Everything was top -- the people, the food, the experience, everything. We felt very taken cared of during the entire planning process the staff was able to answer all our questions and concerns. Plus when it got closer to the wedding we were in direct daily contact with Joey Vacca the Wedding Maitre'd who handled all the last minute things. I changed the seating chart 10 times the week of the wedding and each time he reassured me it would be no problem.
The day of the wedding The staff was with us the entire time making sure everything went perfectly. Each table had individual waitors so our guests were taken cared of no matter what the need was, including drink orders brought right to the tablw. The food was outstanding. Our guests are still raving about the cocktail hour.
While the venue can be costly you will not regret the money spent. You will get what you paid for and much much more.
Its hard to really explain the level of service but here is one example. When we got in our car to go home from our wedding at 1:30am, the staff had filled our car with dinners, dessert, water, cookies. It was such a wonderful surprise and made for a great meal when we got home.
When you have a wedding at Russo's you will experience excellence in every regard and have to worry about nothing.
Russo's On The Bay met and went above our expectations. The food and service were amazing. We still to this day receive compliments from our guests who were astonished beyond belief!!! We highly recommend this venue.
Russos on the bay was incredible I had my wedding on July 21,2017 and people are still talking about it. The staff was amazing and the food was beyond delicious. I recommend russos on the bay to anyone who is getting married. Best decision we made it made our wedding a night to remember.
My fairly tale wedding came true. Joanne and Staff did an amazing job making sure my special day was perfect. Oh and can I add the food was outrageous. All my guests still are talking about the abundances amount of delicious food. It was truly a perfect affair. I couldn't have asked for anything better!! Thank you Mr. Russo for the best wedding ever!
Russo’s on the Bay is beyond beautiful. The venue is top notch & on your wedding day, you will feel like a queen. I was nervous throughout the wedding process because I didn’t have a lot of communication with workers at Russo’s or their vendors, but a month before my wedding they all reached out to me. Joe - my Maitre D texted me at all times & made my worries go away. He said he would take care of it all & come the wedding day everything was perfect. He showed me the reception area before guests arrived so I could make sure everything was how I wanted it. We didn’t do a rehearsal the night before, so of course I was worried. But he was right! You didn’t need one. He told everyone where to go and made sure everything went smoothly. My guests had the time of their lives, complimenting the scenery, the decorations, the food, etc. everyone who came (close to 200) said that this was the best wedding that they ever went to! I’m now hoping that one of my friends will choose Russo’s for their wedding venue so my husband and I can go as guests and enjoy.
Honestly this place does any type of party the best. From the food to the service. My wedding was AMAZING!! Nothing went wrong, everything was perfect and everyone enjoyed themselves. Did I mention the food? Out of the world, you will never leave this venue hungry. They made wedding planning so simple. Shout out to my amazing Maître D Joanne. She did whatever she could to minimize my stress, she was amazing!
Russo's on the Bay is simply the best. I had my wedding there in June 2017 and I have not one complaint. Everything was run like a well-oiled machine and the food was delicious. Four months later, people are still talking about my wedding and the food. The Viennese Hour is out of this world!
I wish I could give Russo's On The Bay endless stars. We were married on September 1, 2017 and it was a dream come true. We could not have done it without the help of the Russo's. From our very first meeting with Carol (sales) to our final meeting before the wedding with Joe Vacca (maitre'd), the whole process was seamless. The day of the wedding we took photos in their garden and they came out beautiful! We walked into our room and I immediately started crying, I was so happy and the room completely took my breath away! You truly cannot beat Russo's quality and attention to detail. Our guests are still raving about the amazing and abundant food during cocktail hour and dinner. Our grand entrance into the Renaissance Room and the extravagant Viennese hour left everyone speechless! Russo's goes above and beyond and their service can't be matched. Joe Vacca & Gina (bridal assist) were AMAZING. The party ran so smooth. I wish we could do it all over again! Thank you to Mr. Russo, Carol, Joe Vacca, Gina and the entire team at Russo's!!! We couldn't have a chosen a better venue, everything was perfect. We will back again and hope to work with you all in the future!
XOXO - Heather & Joseph
A+++++
Words cannot describe the amazing experience we had at Russo's on the Bay for our wedding on September 16, 2017. To say that Russo's exceeded all expectations would be the large understatement of the year! Russo's staff was amazing from Mr. Russo to Carol Silva to our Maitre'D Joann the Bridal Attendant Hope were all beyond attentive. They were very attentive to us from the moment we pulled up in the Limo until we left at the end of the night on our shuttle bus. Our Maitre'D Joann and Bridal Attendant Hope made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed the entire evening. Joann, our Maitre'D made sure everything ran smooth from start to finish. The Ballroom and Gardens are beautiful. The food was spectacular!! The staff was attentive and professional... They didn't miss a beat! Everything was exactly how we planned!! From the beginning to the very end! We truly appreciate all the work the staff put into making our wedding day a magical day!!
Russo's did the most amazing job with our Wedding! From day one meeting with them to the day of the event everything was great! The food was amazing! The service impeccable.
Joanne our Maitre d was the absolute best! She was never far away and sensed that I needed her before I could even ask! When we were taking pictures someone stepped on my dress and there was a footprint on it, and Joanne managed to get it off my dress during the cocktail hour! She was also constantly checking with me to make sure I had eaten and drank something. She was just absolutely amazing!
I had a fall themed wedding and Russo's created the perfect cake to compliment this theme! Also Joanne totally nailed the lighting in the room and her suggestion of which table cloths to use was perfect too!
Our guests raved about the food, service and the decorations of the room. They had nothing but nice things to say about everything!
Thank you so much Russo's for making our wedding day just completely Perfect!
Russo's On The Bay was amazing on my wedding day! The service was superb and the food was cooked to perfection. My guest all had a blast and raved about my wedding :)
I planned my wedding within six months and it was stress free with the help of the free wedding planner Russo's provided me with. Percilla helped arrange my transporation, flowers, photographer and invitations. Everything went so smoothly which made me feel like a princess. They really cater to the bride and everything is at your fingertips. A big thank you to Frank Russo and his staff! My wedding day was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing 👰🏼
There aren't enough words for how wonderful Russo's on the Bay is. They went above and beyond for our wedding. Every little detail you could ever imagine or even may have forgotten was taken care of. We had the wonderful pleasure of dealing with Mr. Russo, Joe Vacca, and Sophia to help our dream wedding become a reality. From our first appointment to the day of our wedding, the service has been exceptional.
Beyond their amazing service to us and our guests, the food is phenomenal . Our guests continue to rave about the cocktail, main coarse, and Venetian hour. The menu options are BEYOND what any other venue can offer you and your guests.
This is the place you want celebrate the most important day of your lives with the people you love. They truly take care of you.
The staff and venue is absolutely amazing!! Food and service is phenomenal. They made my wedding a dream come true. Classy, high class and stunning are some words to describe Russo's on the bay!!
My husband and I got married at Russo's this past June. We had the absolute best time and many of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The food was delicious from cocktail hour to dinner to Venetian hour. The staff was so pleasant to our guests and our matre d Joe was there for everything we needed that night. It is a beautiful venue and I would highly recommend.
Russo’s is an amazing venue. I had my wedding in the grand ballroom. The staircase entrance was magical. The staff and service was beyond exceptional. I would definitely recommend Russo’s.
My Husband and I were married at Russo’s on the Bay August 25, 2017; and I cannot begin to tell you about their outgoing staff, unique grand entrance, romantic garden, and picturesque sunset..... and how could we forget their incredible food!!!! It was a day I’ve dream of my whole life and Joe Vacca, Sofia, Pricilla, and so many more went above and beyond to make it a dream come true! For any Bride and Groom looking for the royal treatment on their big day the newly renovated modern chic rooms at Russo’s is a place to be!!! .. 5 Stars WAYYYYY UP!! Thank you so much ... we can’t wait to come back xo
Mr. & Mrs. Cogliano
My Husband and I got married at Russo's on 09.01.17. From the initial meeting and through out the entire wedding planning process Mr. Russo, Priscilla, Audrey, Joann, Christine and all of the amazing staff enough for providing nothing short of amazing service! We are beyond happy more so overjoyed with our wedding day! We had beautiful outdoor interfaith ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour and reception that was absolutely divine. My husband and I are big "foodies" and we found it challenging to the PERFECT venue that offered delicious food and quality service in combination with a consistently great reputation. Believe it or not My husband and I actually visited over 20 venues throughout NY but once we came to Russo's we knew instantly that we found the place of our DREAMS! Within the past year, Russo's has renovated/ the Tivoli Room, Promenade (Where Cocktail Hour is held) and even more recently offered outdoor ceremonies in their garden. What more could one ask for? We wish we could relive our Wedding day again. Book Russo's!! You WON'T regret it! - XO ( The Islams <3)
I cannot even imagine where to begin about Russo's on the bay prior to choosing a venue I have read many reviews and visited over a dozen venues just going to a wedding showcase I fell soo in love with that venue.
I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Carol as my coordinator they put you on a pedestal from the very first encounter till the final phenomenal day. Mr. Joe Vacca was my Maitre D ohhh my God what can I say he knew what to do what to say I may have given slight trouble but when I tell you he made sure as the bride you remain at your best with ease from the suggestions and recommendations to the courteous and professionalism hands down they are the BEST!!! EVERY AND I MEAN EVERY staff was polite courteous all around from the bridal attendant, waiters, waitresses, bartender, doorman and valet service if 10 stars was available they would have it. I wanna thank Russo's On The Bay for making our day the most amazing day of our lives we thank you from the bottom of our hearts .
I had already had my sweet sixteen at Russo's on the Bay and had been to family events there in the past, so when I got engaged I knew that that was going to be one of the first venues we looked at. Russo's on the Bay exceeded all of my expectations. The food was outrageous, our room was set up beautifully, the hall is gorgeous...just everything was like a dream come true. Our maitre d Joe Vacca was helpful, listened to all of our questions and concerns, and helped us every step of the way. The food was phenomenal! The outdoor garden and gazebo were a perfect place to shoot gorgeous pictures! Our wedding was spectacular, and we had the time of our lives there!
We attended a friend's wedding at Russo's a few years ago so when we got engaged, the first place my husband wanted to see was Russo's on the Bay. From the minute we contacted them, they were attentive, helpful, and responsive. The process was easy and enjoyable and I was never stressed that I had to stay on top of the team to execute anything. The food (as always) was beyond delicious and 2 months later, people still cannot stop talking about the service and spread. We love this place and I cannot wait until someone else we know has their wedding there so we can come back!
Joe Vacca and the entire staff at Russo's on the Bay were simply outstanding. Every single thing promised to be was granted and so much more. I did not have to worry about anything because Joe took complete control and I was able to enjoy my night. My family are friends are still talking about it. If you are unsure of where you want your wedding, please consider this venue! You dont need to make your family and friends travel to all of these New Jersey places for the grounds - it could rain and the reception is indoors. Spend your money where it matters most - the FOOD AND SERVICE! Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Couldnt be happier with my choice of venues.
What can I say! Russo's On the Bay has the most amazing hospitality and the most beautiful accommodations for any type of party! With their newest additio, Vetro's, as well. I have had many parties there and will only continue to go there! My wedding is next, as well as the bridal shower before that. It is a beautiful place and I have worked with Andrea there who is an amazing person, she is very helpful, and works with you to the best of her ability! I love Russo's!
Russo's on The Bay is the best wedding venue hands down. From making arrangements months prior to the wedding day everything went smooth and the service was impeccable. Our guests are still talking about the food !
Magical experience from start to finish. Wonderful staff and everything exceeded my expectations!
Couldn't have chosen a better place to have my wedding. Russo's was there to help every step of the day. I planned my wedding in 5 months and it went as smoothly and as perfectly as possible. I wish I could get married again and just re-live that night
Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2017
Thank you so much, It was a honor to be part of your special day.
Priscilla Dolce
We had our wedding in the Tívoli room last November, it was amazing. Starting from the staff, to our maitre’d Joanne, to the waiters and valet personnel.... everyone at Russo’s on the Bay were great and made our special day even more special. Our guest loved the food and drinks. We cannot be happier to have had our wedding there.
Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2017
Thank you
Perfect venue for the perfect wedding. Everything was beautiful and elegant. Staff were very kind and helpful.
My husband and I got married at Russo’s on the Bay on August 12, 2016. The level of service at Russo’s on the Bay is simply incomparable to any other catering hall in the Tri-State areas. Deciding to book our wedding here was one of the best decisions we ever made.
Andrea, our sales consultant, made a terrific first impression by greeting us with champagne and cake pops during our initial consultation. Every inch of the venue is lavish and glamorous – it was exactly what we had in mind for our wedding day! During our tour of the venue, Andrea walked us through the kitchen – which was immaculate! Talking with Andrea was like talking with a friend; we never felt any type of sales pressure. My fiancé and I were amazed when Andrea began reviewing the menu with us. We had looked at 12 different venues, but we immediately knew Russo’s was the one!
Shortly after we booked our wedding we were contacted to schedule a meeting with Priscilla, the event concierge. Priscilla is an angel! She took the time to get to know us and learn about the vision we had for our wedding day. This allowed her to make the absolute best vendor recommendations that matched our style, perfectly! We were thrilled with every single vendor we worked with and owe that to Priscilla! My friends could not believe that this was a complementary service included in our package- no other venue offers such an amenity!
Sofia was another gem we had the pleasure of working with throughout our wedding planning experience. She always greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel at ease. Her kind-hearted disposition coupled with her knowledge of the hospitality field made us feel confident that we were in good hands.
Later in the planning process we met our maitre’d, Joe. Joe was yet another talented individual that we were fortunate enough to work with. I was shocked when he gave me his cell phone number and encouraged me to reach out to him with any questions that I had in the weeks leading up to the wedding. I texted Joe at all hours of the day and he always responded promptly and professionally. On the day of the wedding, Joe took such good care of us! If you are planning a party at Russo’s do yourself a favor and request him to be your maitre’d – I assure you, you will be in the best hands.
Our wedding day was an absolute fairy tale – every detail was exactly how I dreamed it would be! To say the food was delicious and plentiful would be an understatement. My guests couldn’t believe the grandeur of the cocktail hour, the number of dinner options available, or the lavish Viennese hour. Our cake looked like something you would see on TV. The service was top notch – the drinks were constantly being refilled and napkins were folded each time someone left their seat. Mr. Russo even checked in with us numerous times throughout the evening. Mr. Russo’s son helped us organize our entrance, which was another aspect of our wedding that guests could not stop raving about! It is refreshing to see a business where the owners are so directly involved.
Thank you Mr. Russo and the entire Russo’s on the Bay Team for working so hard to make my dream come true! The entire evening was more perfect than anything I could have ever envisioned. Your professionalism and attention to detail make you the best in the game. I hope to work with you again!
Sincerely,
Angela & Jesse
I wish there were more stars because Russo's was INCREDIBLE!! We set our date 2 and a half years in advanced and worked with various consultants, including Jennifer and Andrea, throughout to make payments and make sure everything was going as planned. We fell in love with the Renaissance Room and Frank Russo worked with us to make sure we stayed within budget, got the Ren Room (even though we did not meet the minimum guest count), AND got some specific meals and desserts that we wanted. We could not have gotten better service anywhere else!
When we met our Matre D, Joe Vacca, he made all the final details and decision-making a breeze! He was available for questions via phone, text, and email and responded quickly and professionally. He was a pleasure to work with planning for our wedding but he was even more amazing on the day of our wedding! He took care of everything and made sure that things went without a hitch! The room was set up perfectly and I never had to worry about a thing!
Gina was our Captain the day of our wedding and she was incredibly attentive! She kept our drinks filled, our food warm while we were dancing or greeting people, and helped to bustle my dress! She packed everything up including food and dessert for us to take home and made sure it all got into our car! She really helped to keep us at ease and reassured us that we would not leave anything behind!
Overall, our experience at Russo's was incredible and we can't wait to go back there for another event! I almost wish we could get married again just to do it all over! :)
I don't even know the words to express how amazing this place is. Russos on the Bay truly gave us the wedding of our dreams. The service was outstanding and our guests are still raving about it! Our Maitre-d Joe Vacca and his team were unbelievable!! They are all Pros! They treat you like family and genuinely care. Mr. Russo himself was even there to make sure everything was perfect (AND IT WAS) I will be recommending this place for years to come. They made us feel like we had the most important wedding they have ever thrown. My only wish is that i could relive the night over again. I hope someone I know plans a wedding there soon so that i can return as a guest. WE LOVE YOU RUSSOS ON THE BAY!
- FRANK & ALY GEOGHEGAN 2/5/2016
Russo's on the Bay was the best venue for my wedding. We truly felt like a king and queen. Our guests felt like royalty. The Tivoli room elevator entrance astounded out guests. The food was amazing. Compared to other venues we visited, the food actually tasted amazing.The night was memorable and my husband and I are happy that we have this memory to share with our future children! Big shout out to Carol. She really made helped us with our planning.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2015
Dear Omiga & Vinceslas,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was an honor to have been part of your special day. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Congratulations and thank you again from the en...
tire Russo's on the Bay Family
Priscilla Dolce
Concierge
We had our wedding reception here on 10/24/14. We looked at so many reception venues around Queens and nothing even came close to what Russo's had to offer in terms of style, elegance, and class...and that was just first impressions. From the moment my husband and I met with our sales person, Jennifer, we knew that Russo's on the Bay was where we would be having our wedding reception. No detail went unnoticed, no drink went empty, no request was not granted. Our maitre'd Tracey was amazing, Lauren, the concierge, was super helpful with recommendations on vendors, the whole staff is amazing. The food is second to none- I had the best time of my life and everyone is saying that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. I wouldn't change a thing except to make the night last longer. If you haven't checked it out, you need to- they are the best!
On March 28, 2014 our daughter Julianne and her husband Michael had their wedding at Russo’s on the Bay. Michael is from NY but Julianne being from NJ we were a bit reluctant about having our daughter’s wedding in NY. They just loved everything about Russo’s on the Bay so much that no other place they looked at even came close, so of course we couldn't say no.
We knew it would be a great wedding but never in our wildest dreams did we expect the outstanding service we, along with every one of our guests received. Every moment from start to finish, far exceeded our expectations.
We just can’t praise Maitride Joe Vacca enough, he and the entire staff treated all of us like royalty, we wanted for nothing. Joe is nothing less than amazing!
Our guests are still talking about how they have never been to a wedding with such an amazing bride and groom entrance, so much delicious food and entrée choices, not having to wait for cocktails at the bar, impeccable table service like they have never seen and “the cake” that everyone raved about, saying it was the best cake they have ever eaten.
As one of our guests said...the bar has been raised, this is the wedding to top! Thank you for making our daughters wedding a dream come true!
Sincerely,
John & Debbie Palmucci
Response from the Vendor on 05/03/2014
Dear John & Debbie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was an honor to have been a part of your daughter's special day. Congratulations!
From the entire Russo's On The Bay Family
Before signing the contract Carol Silva was awesome. After I signed the contract and gave my deposit it was like pulling teeth to get any information out of her. She wouldn't return emails or phone calls. She made a finalization appt to meet with us and never showed up. Mr. Russo apologized but an explanation was never offered. Someone else covered down on the appt and neglected to tell us inforamtion due to other appt's waiting or they assumed Carol told us. The lack of information cost us a little over $3000 at close out. We attempted to explain to Mr. Russo we were not aware of these things but he swore his employees would never neglect such information. The majority of the staff memebrs are great and they are ALL loyal to the Russo's name. I admire that. I hope my experience was just unique. The food was great, the staff that worked with us the day of the wedding was awesome and the venue was beautiful. There are no rehersals. Even though the staff has done tons of weddings it was my first wedding. A rehersal or at least a plan should've been laid out to us prior to the event. If you do plan on doing an event here and you get Carol Silva ask for someone else. Lauren and Allyson are great to work with and actually respond to emails and phone calls.
I don't even know where to begin...Mr Russo and his team are on top if their game and covered every detail to make our wedding a once in a lifetime event!! The food is amazing and the amount of choices is insane and better then most restaurants I've been to. Everyone there is beyond friendly and eager to help, it made our night and the preparation for our wedding a breeze. You will not be disappointed by having your wedding here!! My fairytale wedding was complete by using Russos.
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2014
It was our pleasure to be a part of your special Day! Congratulations and Best Wishes!
From the entire Russo's On The Bay Family
Dear Russo's On The Bay Staff
I dont even know where to start except by saying THANK YOU THANK YOU. My wedding day was more then i could have even imagined. I knew Russos was going to be the place i married my best friend when we first went to go look, i left in tears because it was so beautiful. Needless to say 3 days later we went back and booked our Feb 16th 2014 Wedding. I worried about everything with my wedding except for Russo's. I knew that everything would be handled in an more then professional manner. Knowing all i had to do was show up, but of course i had a million questions in between.
I waited for the call to do our food tasting and when we finally had it to say the least i was astonished by everything they had to offer. After that night i could not wait for that call for our final meeting. Our final meeting couldnt have happened at a better time, it just so happened that the week of our final meeting there seemed to be an issue with almost every vendor (except russo's) We met with Christina our Maitre D who i cannot even say enough about. I knew she was going to be amazing on our wedding day and she was just the added piece to keep an already nervous and anxious bride calm. She said i could email her with any questions (and that i did probably almost every day)
Fast Forward to our wedding day Feb 16th 2014, when the nervous and anxious bride was calm until our rolls royce cancelled due to the weather and our videographer cancelled because of the flu and sent a replacement. As soon as i got off that trolley in front of Russo's i saw Christina and finally all the stress from the morning disappeared. It was my wedding day and i knew the staff at Russos was going to do everything to make my day amazing and that they did.
Our wedding was more then magical and a week later our guests are still talking about the cocktail hour, the rooms decor , desserts and of course the Opera Trio wedding cake(can we order that to go for birthdays?) someone even said " i dont think your guests are ever going to leave" . I have never been more impressed in my life then the wedding Russo's On The Bay hosted for us. I was so impressed at the entire staff from our Maitre D Christina who i said was the sanity that every bride deserves, our asst Maitre D who was there in a heartbeat for everything we needed, to the wait staff who went above and beyond to making sure we were okay. During dinner i counted 9 people asking us if we were okay and what else we needed. And finally even more impressed that throughout the night we saw Mr. Russo about 10 times in our venue to make sure everything was perfect,shaking our parents hands and having conversation with our guests
Thank you Russos On The Bay for our incredible and unforgettable wedding, See you for our 10 year Anniversary
Todd & Brianne Klarikaitis
Response from the Vendor on 02/23/2014
Dear Brianne & Todd, On behalf of Mr. Russ, Christina and the entire Russo's On The Bay Family, I would like to thank you sincerely for your kind and beautiful review. We greatly appreciate having been a part of your special day and the lovely ...
review. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. Congratulations! and Best Wishes!
Lauren Taylor,
Concierge
Russo's does not need reviews as I am pretty sure that throughout New York City and the boroughs, this venue's reputation precedes itself. It is not possible to have a complaint about Russo's. We just got married in January 2014. I am not even going to go into the effort that is put into the tasting, into each meeting you have there, into communication and managing a payment plan. All those items were A+. Aesthetically, the place is exquisite. Food has to be top five available through New York City. The amount of food is ridiculous - every guest "12 options for dinner - what is this place?" The Maitre D -we had Christina - literally treated us like a King and Queen and made everything run seamlessly. Mr. Russo was walking around greeting our guests, making sure we were having the time of our lives (which we did), and making sure our parents were enjoying themselves. Here is one example of what you can expect from Russo's - and a testament to how they treat their customers. We got married on Jan. 4, just a few days after the big snow storm hit NYC. We had a 3 pm ceremony, squeezed in about a half hour of outdoor pictures at sunset, and then arrived by 5:15 pm to our Russos's with our 30 person bridal party. No sweat - they wined and dined us in the bridal sweet for nearly 2 hrs before the cocktail hour started! No questions, didn't make us feel like we were imposing, but rather made it seem like it was their honor to host us. This is what you want to feel on your wedding day guys. Other places we considered -The Waters Edge and The Dyker Heights Golf Course- charged comparable prices and did not compare in 1) how they treated us as customers 2) the amount and quality of the food, booze, and service. IF you are having a larger wedding, you cannot go wrong with Russo's - we had a 250+ person wedding, but the staff is so well-trained and talented that they make it seem like it was as simple as serving a weekly family dinner. Excellent, superb, hands down the best.
This place is top-notch. Up to the day of the wedding they work with you and at times can be hard to reach because they are so busy. But as far handling things the day of the wedding there is nobody better. We had a day-of issue with our flowers and our Mait're D took care of everything and wouldn't allow us to feel any stress. We received so many compliments on Russo's. The food is amazing, the decor is great. Old School meets New School. Guests have 11 options for dinner entree... Enough Said
Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2014
Thank you for the review! We truly appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to have been a part of your special day!