Salvatore's Wedding Venue

anning/organizing easy. We worked with Erin who was super helpful day of. Our guests loved the warmth and classic Chicago vibes of the venue - it really was a beautiful space, and it helped us set the vibe for the entire night. Would recommend Salvatore's for anyone looking for a wedding venue!

helpful. And we definitely recommend securing planning services with Erin!

you are looking to have everything in one place. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception here and even took photos in the courtyard. Everything flows seamlessly from one stage to the next, and the staff were so kind. Everything went perfectly on the day! Our guests spoke so highly of the venue, food, and event flow. We are so happy to have spent our special day at Salvatore’s!!!!

year of engagement! It truly is a hidden gem. The TL;DR – my wife and I were so happy with how everything went, that I am writing this extremely long review because I have no idea how to concisely express our satisfaction, or how to choose highlights without leaving out pieces that were essential to making the best day of our lives. The thing that drew us in to Salvatore’s was the appealing package for micro weddings (50 people or less). We had almost given up on finding a venue in Chicago that could reasonably accommodate our wishes for the right venue space for a wedding. It seemed like we were going to have to choose between getting married somewhere else (inconvenient to friends and relatives) and getting married at a restaurant that didn’t truly feel like a reception venue. But then there was Salvatore’s! As soon as we saw the pictures of this gorgeous and classy venue, we knew we had to schedule a tour. And things only went up from there. The team is excellent with customer service, and we knew from how they treated us on the tour that we had found a place where our guests would feel right at home. Thanks to their experience with weddings, they were able to point out considerations that we hadn’t even thought of in making our decisions. Just as we thought we couldn’t be more impressed…the tasting blew our minds. We had the opportunity to try a WIDE variety of their samplings, and each one of them was either “pretty good” or “incredible”. This was fun because we were able to bring my wife’s parents (for a small fee). We had about four months between picking Salvatore’s and the wedding. Their communication throughout that time was consistent. I went back and forth with them so many times and they never seemed annoyed or irritated. Emails were always answered within 24 hours, and if something was urgent, it was only a phone call away. We really appreciated their flexibility with add-ons. Initially we went with the base package, but we ended up adding a few extra guests (I think the final count was 56 instead of 50), some extra time for the bar to stay open late, and a signature cocktail. Fast forward to the day of. Everything went off perfectly. We were able to visit the venue a few times in the weeks leading up to the wedding to visualize and plan. They allowed vendors (and a few helpers) to arrive early for set up. Our guests loved the champagne greeting and cocktail hour. AGAIN, THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. For part of cocktail hour, they had an unused room for my wife and I (and close family) to decompress and enjoy appetizers before getting introduced for the reception. Dinner was incredible too, and it was one of the things that our guests complimented us on the most. THE TORTELLINI. I couldn’t get enough of the tortellini, it’s easily one of my favorite meals of all time. The tiramisu offered is also amazing. We had a wedding cake too, but the tiramisu is so good that you could probably get away with that being the only dessert. This is it, everyone. This is the place where you should have your wedding if you want your guests to have the best classy Chicago experience.

erfect. Erin was incredibly organized and kept everything running smoothly from start to finish. We received so many compliments from guests saying it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. The ambiance was cozy, elegant, and felt like a classic Chicago venue. The food and service were outstanding—from signature cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres to a beautifully executed plated dinner. The service staff did an amazing job to attend to everyone. I also want to mention that we had quite a few people with food allergies and Salvatore’s was extremely accommodating which we know our guests really appreciated. Salvatore’s made the planning process seamless and the entire day unforgettable. We can't recommend them enough!

g the whole night. Our guests enjoyed themselves, the food was tasteful! 10/10 would recommend. They made our wedding unforgettable!!

e in the city! Everyone was raving about the food and drinks. You definitely get your money's worth too!

emely responsive. Salvatore’s was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and everyone said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Marco, Erin, and staff have the timeline and flow of a reception down to a science. Everything was absolutely perfect!!! They also partner with so many amazing vendors in Chicago that added to the magic of the day. Couldn’t recommend enough….Above and beyond any expectations we had!

It was a lovely venue, the food was all excellent and the service was exceptional! We couldn’t have asked for anything more and we would not hesitate to host another event with you or to recommend you to others. Thank you for everything.

icago. Marco and Renata provide top notch customer service - they are responsive and we felt supported through the planning process. The food is incredible (try the tortellini). The drinks are amazing and their open bar includes everything, we loved that there weren't different packages to choose from. We are so glad that we hosted our reception at Salvatore's.

y made my wedding absolutely perfect. Everything is outstanding. The food, the venue setup, and the customer service is out of this world. Everyone I knew said it was the best wedding that they'd been to. Definitely a cut above your standard banquet hall venue. If you want a beautiful and elegant wedding, you have to book Salvatore's!

d them, throughout all the planning stages and the wedding itself. They are very well organized and walked us through everything we needed to do to put the event together. They were also always fast to respond and happy to offer advice on any question we posed. Second, the venue is beautiful both indoors and outdoors (with a covered terrace and garden view), and requires almost no additional decoration. Finally, the food options Salvatore's offers are some of the best we've had anywhere, which they managed to do while also retaining a relaxed atmosphere. We also hired Erin, Salvatore's in-house wedding planner and coordinator, to help us with day-of coordination. Erin was instrumental to the ceremony and reception running smoothly, keeping everything on schedule and generally managing the entire evening. Overall, she did a marvelous job and we highly recommend her services along with Salvatore's!

t in our home city. Marco was quick to respond to my inquiry and set up a time to meet with me right away. They had the date available and did everything they could do help me put it together in such a short time... and it turned out BEAUTIFULLY! No one would have ever guessed it was supposed to be in FL. The service was amazing, and the food was incredible. The space is a very cute old Chicago feel, and it has a nice outdoor patio/garden area so guests can get fresh air throughout the night. Marco was always quick to respond and did a great job at helping me make sure everything was covered. I would highly recommend Salvatore's and Marco for any of your event needs.

e wedding really made the planning as stress-free as possible. The venue itself is so beautiful. If you're looking for intimate, romantic, vintage, candle-light dinner vibes, this is the place for you. The food was also one of the big reason we chose Salvatore's. It was really important to me and my husband that the food at our wedding be delicious and memorable, and Salvatore's delivered. Everything tasted amazing but our guests couldn't stop talking about the tortellini and tiramisu. The only hiccup was that the table settings at dinner were slightly different than our seating chart by a seat or two at a couple tables, but Salvatore's fixed the problem so quickly that I wasn't even aware of it until after. Our wedding day was so perfect and we owe a lot of that to Salvatore's!!!

art thanks to the beautiful intimate candlelit venue, charming location, flow of ceremony to cocktails to dancing, and an ideal atmosphere for a celebration. From start to finish, Marco and Renata guided us through the planning process and made it clear, easy, and fun. Marco and Renata are true professionals with years of experience in the biz. They were very communicative, quick to respond, and just an absolute pleasure to work with. I had specific visions for many decor elements and Marco made sure the details were all in place. During the wedding and following the ceremony, Renata and the rest of the Salvatore's staff were so warm and supportive, making sure I was fed and had water and had everything I needed. Renata also offered to print an afterparty sign during the reception so that guests could easily see the afterparty details. I cannot recommend the Salvatore's venue and team more. Salvatore's hosted the celebration of a lifetime for me and my now husband, our families, and friends, and I will be forever grateful to everyone who helped make our wedding day perfect.

tra leg work. We wanted our wedding to be and to feel upscale, and to be beautiful and Salvatore’s delivered flawlessly on all counts. We had a small 50 person wedding which post Covid is referred to as a micro wedding. Marco helped us with each phase of our wedding from the tour of the venue and walk through of what is included, from our tasting which was so so fun and delicious, to the excellent vendor recommendations. Fast forward to our wedding day, we had their amazing coordinator Renata who went above and beyond to make things run smoothly. Everyone says that not everything will go perfectly on their wedding, but they must not have had their wedding at Salvatore’s. Our day was so flawless… with a smaller guest count, we got to spend time with each other, we got to enjoy the delicious food, and our guests literally danced all night . The space was absolute perfection and we could not have asked for a better day. Our only regret is that we will only get married once! Thank you to Salvatore’s!

ding at Salvatore's and I cannot thank them enough for making my wedding dreams come through!

ackage that Salvatore’s provides. Just a phenomenal experience. First – the venue is absolutely beautiful! My wife and I barely had to bring any additional décor because the venue already had so much charm and character. We held both our ceremony and our reception at Salvatore’s. After the ceremony, our guests transitioned into the spacious cocktail room while the staff flipped the room to set up for dinner. It was so nice just transitioning from one portion of the night to the next without having to plan any logistics/travel. I think our guests really appreciated this as well. Salvatore’s has multiple rooms that you can utilize (including two separate rooms with big bars). They also have a great outdoor patio that our guest could get outside and get some fresh air. From a pricing perspective – you cannot find a better value downtown Chicago. Everything is handled by the staff at Salvatore’s (food, drinks, valet, set up, etc.), we did not need to worry about bringing in any other vendors. From start to finish they orchestrated the party. The food and the drinks were also great (still thinking about the Tortellini!). Finally – the staff was so great to work with! Marco and Renata always took time to answer any questions that we had (no matter if it was 18 months or two weeks before our wedding date). On our wedding day, the entire staff just wanted to make sure my wife and I were having a wonderful time. With all the planning that goes into one day, it’s great to have people reminding you and encouraging you to live in the moment! We would highly recommend Salvatore’s for any wedding/rehearsal dinner or event! It will always hold a special place in our heart and we cannot thank the staff enough for giving us the experience we both wanted!

ow delicious the food was! Marco worked so hard to make everything perfect, including answering my many questions beforehand. You could tell he really wanted our night to go perfectly, and it did! All of the night-of staff were amazing & attentive as well. We loved that the space is split between dinner tables & dance floor, which encouraged people to dance after dinner. I could not recommend having your wedding at Salvatore's enough!

hire a day of wedding planner. They took care of every detail. Throughout the entire planning of the wedding, they were available to answer questions, meet with us, make suggestions and changes as needed. Mike and I had a small, intimate “old school” wedding. Between all the white flowers and candlelight; seating arrangement; Frank Sinatra vibe music, family photographs, and speeches, the warmth of our wedding was palpable. The food was great. Ask any one of our guests. The open bar met everyone’s expectations. Wine and martinis were flowing. The late night snacks were a fun surprise for our guests. The servers were so professional, yet friendly. We cannot say enough about Salvatore’s and all the work Marco and Renata put into our wedding . After the wedding, one of the male guests gave Mike and I a call to let us know how much he and his wife enjoyed our wedding. He told us he had attended weddings that probably cost half a million dollars, but they did not even come close to the warmth and love he felt at our wedding. He couldn’t believe the attention to detail and how much fun everyone was having. And even though he didn’t know many people there, Salvatore’s atmosphere and setup made it easy to mingle. In the future, we hope to have another event at Salvatore’s. It is a hidden gem!

t was made only better by the care and guidance we received from Marco & Renata in planning the wedding. They were patient and helpful from day one until we said our goodbyes at the end of then reception. Our guests raved about the food and the variety of drinks they were able to order from the open bar. The room flip from ceremony to reception was seamless and all of our vendors loved working with their team! Will recommend over and over again!

ccommodating people you’ll ever meet. They were beyond helpful, patient, thoughtful, and selfless. Marco and Renata’s quick accommodations due to changes in our family’s health will never be forgotten. They even made sure to save us some appetizers and tiramisu! They made sure we had everything we needed, throughout our whole wedding planning journey and of course the day of! They were so responsive to our emails and phone calls. We truly couldn’t be happier. The food and service was out of this world. We received tons of compliments about Salvatore’s from our guests. Salvatore’s is a hidden gem!

le. The venue has a classic old-school Chicago feel and is very cozy and comfortable. The service went off without a hitch, and food was delicious. Finally, a shout out to Bopology, the band that made the evening complete!

re was plenty of space for everyone. Our guests loved all of the food options that we chose. The staff was incredibly helpful leading up to the event. Marco was always available to talk if we had questions as we were planning . Everything ran so smoothly on the day of the wedding. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with everything. Overall, I would recommend Salvatore's to anyone planning a wedding because of the professionalism of the staff, quality of the food, and the timelessness of the venue.

utiful, we loved the old school charm of this place. We added some flowers and candles, but this venue is so gorgeous and simple you won't need much. We worked with Marco while planning our wedding and he was amazing! They were great about communication, and Marco was always so responsive to my frantic emails. The room flip from the ceremony to the dinner was so seamless, and the staff from Salvatore's made sure the entire night was amazing! Our wedding was so incredible, and we are so happy we went with Salvatore's!

ing to go too crazy on flowers. The food is amazing and our guests still rave about the tiramisu they had for dessert. The dance floor is huge and was large enough for a live band. Equally as important as the wedding day, the planning process at Salvatore's was stress free. Because Salvatore's is a full service venue, you do not need to separately book a caterer and tables/chairs, etc. We worked directly with Marco and Sherife throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond to keep us updated on the latest Covid protocols. There were no surprise fees - all of the expected costs were outlined very well in the contract and we were able to stay on budget. We did not have a wedding coordinator. On the day of our wedding, Marco, Sherife, and the Salvatore's staff worked incredibly well with all our vendors. They made sure the evening went perfect! Thank you so much, Marco and Sherife!

one in the end, but the wedding turned out perfectly with Marco and Renata's professional and responsive coordination and assistances. We feel lucky that we picked the great venue and very thankful to all the staff.

the food was absolutely amazing, and the staff were all so kind and helpful. Back when we were first searching for a venue, Salvatore's was the clear choice. The moment we walked in, we fell in love with the ambiance. Marco was so helpful and professional throughout the process and went out of his way to make sure we had the wedding we dreamed of. If I could give a sixth star, I would. Tens across the board. Anyone looking for a venue with personality and class shouldn't pass Salvatore's by.

found Salvatore's on Here Comes the Bride, but have never heard of it and didn't expect to like it so much before we toured. Right away, we really liked the old school Chicago vibes - the checkered floors in the front hall, the grand piano and the dark walnut walls - and Marco was very straightforward with us when we did our initial walkthrough. We also really liked that the venue offered everything onsite - food and beverage etc. so less vendors to think through and coordinate. Throughout planning, Marco was very responsive to all our questions via email, text and calls. Marco was flexible and accommodating when we chatted through various changes and add ons - offering our signature cocktail during cocktail hour, adding cognac to our beverage list, prorating late night food options, etc. He was always willing to chat through options and I appreciated that very much. We got really great feedback on the day-of food - the apps - shrimp w/ the aioli, the stuffed mushroom caps, the prosciutto phyllo cup and the salmon potato cake were delicious. For dinner, we did the vodka pasta, the chicken vesuvio and the filet mignon and feedback was very positive. Service was attentive throughout the day - never a long line at the bar and the servers for our sweetheart table were so attentive. Would highly recommend Salvatore's and special shout out to Marco and his team!

to respond to all my questions leading up to the wedding 2. The venue looks so classy and old school. My husband and I did not want to spend a lot of effort or time decorating for our wedding so this place was literally perfect for us. Not to mention they redid the outdoor area and from the pictures it looked so cute. I’ll admit I did not make it out there because I was dancing all night! 3. Dancing floor was unexpectedly better than a ballroom style dance floor. My main concern before I booked this venue is that the dance floor is in a separate room off of the dining room. It actually was so much better this way. Everyone was asked to come to the dance floor to watch our first dance then went we went straight into dancing and never stopped. Having the bar in the same room was perfect because everyone just stayed on the dance floor 4. This place is a well oiled machine. We chose every vendor off of salvatores preferred vendor list and so happy we did that. All of our vendors were use to working with Marco and it made our wedding day so easy and smooth 5. Size of the venue was perfect. We had about 156 people and it did not feel crowded at all. We were planning on having more guests and I think it still would have felt great with another 30-40 guests. It feels much bigger when you are in there. The pictures do not do it justice Thank you Salvatores for such a great wedding!!

enue with Salvatore's. From the first meeting, we already knew that this is the place for us to celebrate our nuptials with our family. The pricing was reasonable and a hidden gem in a city that can become quite unaffordable when it comes to city weddings. The COVID-19 hit, and everyone, including my family and vendors, scrambled to adapt with the ever changing rules to keep everyone safe while still enjoying the wedding. I cannot begin to say how grateful I am for this venue and their dedicated team in ensuring that this wedding go off without a hitch. They adapted and were flexible with the changes, and priced everything reasonably despite the insanity of planning a 2020 COVID-19 wedding. They managed to make this wedding a memorable one, defined more than the restrictions of the pandemic. Thank you so much for indulging and helping us make our wedding as amazing as we experienced it.

and reception in the same place and having a package that included drinks and food was really helpful. We heard over and over again how great the food was and the space had an old-school, vintage charm that my fiance and I loved. We thought that for having a wedding in this area, the price per plate was very reasonable. We would definitely recommend having a wedding at Salvatore's!

ns and requests. He is a pro! Our wedding tasting was fun - for our dishes, we chose penne with vodka sauce, tortellini, and chicken vesuvio - plus the tiramisu for dessert, yum! Our guests are raving about the delicious food, the great food/drink service, and how much they loved the venue. Salvatore's has timeless charm and plenty of space for our 100 guests. It was an awesome value and with all the food and drink served in-house, it streamlined the planning process significantly. We would highly recommend Salvatore's to any couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. 10 out of 10!

right away. We went to look at another venue just for the sake of checking another place but Salvatore’s had our hearts already the very first time we walked in. We booked them for May 17, 2020 but then Covid happened. We are just so happy that after a year of postponing our original wedding plans, we finally got married at Salvatore’s last weekend. It was a smaller and more intimate than what we had originally planned but we loved everything that Salvatore’s had done to make our wedding day a very special and memorable one. It was all we had ever imagined and so much more! We would like to thank Marco, the General Manager of Salvatore’s for going above and beyond to make our special day run so smoothly. Marco is very organized, such a professional, and responds to inquiries in a very timely manner. We highly recommend Salvatore’s!

nalism. While we were obviously greatly limited due to state and city regulations, we had to downsize our guest list from 150+ to under 50, Salvatore's was able to handle this with ease and gave us lots of flexibility. Ultimately, our wedding, despite being smaller than expected, still felt exactly like we had imagined. The service and food were amazing (our guests still talk to us about it!). The venue is charming and classic Chicago and Marco and Sherife are there to answer your questions and are great at coming up with on the fly solutions to these crazy times. If you are looking to have a huge wedding when we're able to do so again or want to have an intimate (and safe!) wedding, they can handle it! 5 of 5 recommend.

with us to make our wedding day so memorable. Whether it was helping us coordinate and arrange our guest's thank you gifts for or jumping in to help bustle my dress after the ceremony they went above and beyond to help and accommodate my wife and I. Our guests also still comment about how the food at Salvatores has been some of the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding. And the service from the waiters and bartenders was unparalleled. They always came by to refill our glasses whenever we were caught up in conversations, and there was no shortage of opportunity for us to enjoy the food ourselves.

h vintage charm that you really can't find anywhere else in the city. The coordinators at the venue, Suzi and Lauran were extremely professional, responsive, patient and so fun to work with. They really made sure they understood our vision and helped us every step of the way. I must have sent them 100 emails during the planning process and everything was always answered quickly. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, every dish was perfect and our guests raved about it all night - especially the vodka pasta and the tiramisu. I wish I could go back and eat there right now. The tasting was so fun - make sure you come hungry! The drinks and the service were outstanding - they were all so professional kind to all 200 of our guests. People were drinking martini's, manhattans and all kinds of specialty drinks (which are included in your package). The venue also had a super cute patio that made for the perfect getaway space during the evening - although the dance floor was the place to be! The garden is perfect for some intimate bride and groom shots as well. If you are considering a wedding in Chicago, don't wait - book Salvatores now, you won't regret it.

ng to work with! They had great communication and were always very responsive in any questions we had along the way leading up to the big day. They had great recommendations which helped in making decisions. We felt so comfortable knowing they were on top of everything and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Salvatore’s is absolutely beautiful, and had the romantic, intimate, and elegant look and feel that we wanted. We wanted to get married in Chicago, but loved how Salvatore’s is on a quiet, tree-lined street in Lincoln Park. The staff was outstanding on the day of, and the service was impeccable. One of our favorite parts as well as the guests, was how delicious the food is! The tiramisu is also outstanding, and we highly recommend doing that for the dessert. Their vendor recommendations were extremely helpful as well, and we enjoyed that they had great relationships with each one which made things easy for the big day. I couldn’t be happier with having our wedding at Salvatore’s, thank you Suzi and Lauran!