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Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets

4.8
(103)
best-of-weddings

2251 West lake ST., Addison, IL

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About This Vendor

Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets

Venuti’s Ristorante & Banquet Hall is a wedding venue and restaurant based in Addison, IL. With recipes handed down through the generations, you’re sure to find the dinner of your dreams at Venuti’s. Vittorio Venuti came from the Abruzzo region in Italy to Chicago in 1958, where he and his wife, Alba, got married. Since 1962, the Venuti team has been working their magic. The building calls to mind Roman architecture with marble and mosaics, while its stunning fountain and curling gold staircase offer the perfect opportunity for photos. Boasting a chapel, reception and banquet areas, and private rooms, Venuti’s provides an ideal location for those who want to host their day in one location. With a capacity of up to 1,000 people, your nearest, dearest, and further afield are all sure to find a place for themselves here. When it comes to the artistry of the food at Venuti’s, chef Tito Alvarado is the man behind the magic. Catering is available for every aspect of the day, from the cocktail reception and dinner, to even the wedding cake. Couples can choose from a cash or open bar and avail of a wide selection of house wine, liquor, and beer. A champagne toast and signature drinks are also on the docket. Wait staff and bartenders will take care of the details, so you can focus on what matters most. Later on, Venuti’s can also provide the audio equipment and lighting to bring down the house when dancing breaks out. With wheelchair access and plenty of parking, there’s room for everyone to attend. Prepare to feel like part of the family when you host your wedding at Venuti’s.

Amenities + Details

Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/13/2022 by Daniela P
There are not enough words to say how appreciative we are of Ciara and the team at Venutis! From our first meeting with the coordinator at Venutis we knew that our wedding day was going to be perfect and well taken care of by the team. Everythi...
ng from the decor to the food/cake and set-up was perfect, all we had to do was literally show up and party! All of our guests commented on how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Ciara was there every step of the way and answered allllllll of my questions. She is so kind, patient, accommodating and on top of things. I am so happy we chose Venutis for our special day and can't wait to eat at their restaurant!
Reviewed On 6/24/2022 by Savanna C
I am so overly grateful for the perfect wedding day at Venuti’s. From the moment we stepped in the building to have a tour, we knew we were in! Let’s start with the building itself, the attention to detail is amazing, we didn’t have to get any ...
extra decor because Venuti’s is beautiful to begin with, especially the grand staircase as soon as you walk in-trust me, it’s breathtaking. Next, the food was amazing, our guests would not stop telling us that it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding! There were many options to choose from, from the appetizers all the way to desserts. To put it simply, we love food so this was a huge plus for us! Lastly, the staff were all very kind and celebrated us like they were apart of our guest list. They all knew the exact details, even the small ones, like having our own cocktails and giving us time for one last dance. But the best person on that team is Ciara, she absolutely made our wedding dreams come true, and stopped at nothing to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. The biggest thing she did for us was when it came down to our final details, there was a major miscommunication between us and the previous employee in her (Ciara’s) role, something we were not prepared for and we were in a pinch to get it resolved, but Ciara fixed it with no issues, no questions asked, and we are forever grateful for that. She has had to deal with my constant questions, but she always did with a smile and quick response, wedding planning was very stressful for me, but she made it extremely easier, again I am very thankful for that. We will definitely be back at Venuti’s, whether it’s just for dinner or another huge party! We, as well as our guests, love Venuti’s and want to thank them again for an absolutely amazing night!
Reviewed On 6/15/2022 by Paulina C
We had our wedding on April 30, 2022. Our event specialist was Ciara and she went above and beyond to make our wedding everything we envisioned and more. She is very responsive to the anxious bride I was at seemingly all hours of the day. She w...
as flexible with my ideas and also had offered many great ideas of her own that we used. We weren’t sure who would be breaking down some of our DIY decor at the end of the night and she was over accommodating, finding someone on the team to help us. My husband and I said if we did our wedding all over again, we would no doubt choose Venuti’s again. We would recommend pictures by their beautiful entrance staircase and getting the pasta course instead of soup! Our cake was included in our package and was absolutely incredible and beautiful. Oh and there is ice cream included in your dinner course! The only regret from the day is not saying "yes" when our attentive waiters asked if we wanted a refill on our pasta dish! Just everything is 5 stars and would 100% recommend.
Reviewed On 4/05/2022 by Amanda P
I have so much to say about Venuti's I don't even know where to start. First off, our guests LOVED the food and said it was excellent. The space is beautiful & REASONABLE!! Ciara was wonderful to work with she made everything super easy for us ...
and the day went off without a hitch. I sincerely suggest taking a look at Venuti's when you are considering venues for your wedding!!
Reviewed On 2/28/2022 by Melvin J
Venuti's was amazing! They were so accommodating with all our requests and were the most affordable venue out of all the venues we looked at! Everyone at the reception would not stop talking about how good the food was. Highly recommend Venuti'...
s for your wedding.
Reviewed On 12/15/2021 by Genelle G
Only reason this is getting 5 stars is for Ciara she saved my wedding and so on top of everything! If booking at this venue go to Ciara only!
Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Mary C
The best food of any vendor in the Chicagoland area. Not only is Venuti's absolutely beautiful but they offer the best food packages as well. They are willing to accomodate and work with any budget. I had both my bridal shower and wedding recep...
tion here and all my guests still talk about the amazing food. Some of the highlights were endless appetizers, a classy martini bar with knowledgable bartenders, and a champagne tower. I am a covid bride, rescheduled both shower and wedding 3 times and I cannot thank Venuti's enough for their patience and understanding during this time. Most importantly I want to thank their associate Ciara for her professionalism and guidance through my whole experience. It was a pleasure to work with her and she made the whole process seamless. I cannot recommend Venuti's enough for any couple wanting the full experience ! https://lauren-ashley.com/italian-influenced-chicago-wedding-at-venutis-banquets/
Reviewed On 12/04/2021 by Emily F
I definitely recommend Venuti’s for your wedding! We had our reception here on 7.23.21 and it was absolutely beautiful!! Their packages include more than you could ever dream of! SO much great tasting food and awesome bar package! The main reas...
ons I went with Venuti’s over other places was I loved the beautiful space it offered for a reception, the food was delicious, and the package included a 6 hour open bar, which is really good compared to other places, who usually only offer about 4 hours. Ciara handled the booking and coordinating for our reception and she was AMAZING!! I can’t say enough good things about her! She made the whole booking process so easy and she explained everything so well and answered the million and one questions that I had had. She was so accommodating and willing to work with us, our budget, and guest count. She was the best at helping us deal with the struggles that COVID through into our planning process and completely took the stress away when dealing with the unknowns and uncertainty during the time that was leading up to our big day. I can’t imagine booking our reception with anyone else but Ciara, especially during COVID times. She was so great at getting back to my emails in a timely manner and was always willing to help answer any questions. She was also so flexible when dealing with constant changes I made throughout the planning process. Venuti’s also handled everything we needed as far as setting up of even the little things like guest book, place cards, etc. as well as tear down after the reception was over. It was so nice knowing that we, the bride and groom, were not responsible for those things, since you normally have a million other things to do and worry about. I loved the champagne greeting they offer to your guests as they arrive and the cute cocktail bar that was included during cocktail hour. We were able to customize some of the names of the cocktails which was super cute and fun! Every detail of our reception was absolutely beautiful and the food and drinks were some of the best I have ever had out of all other weddings I’ve been to. Your guests will definitely not leave hungry! I had so many friends and family tell me how our reception was one of the nicest and most elegant weddings they have ever been to! We had so much fun on our big day and wish we could do it all over again! I wouldn’t hesitate to book your wedding here at Venuti’s, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Sabrina W
Venuti’s was a dream venue! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my wedding! So many of my guests could not stop talking about the food! Ciara was the absolute BEST! She is was so responsive and she made sure that I was always plea...
sed! She always went out of her way to accommodate any requests I had! Ciara was such a major part in making my wedding run smooth!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Staci A
I would like to start off by saying Ciara the event specialist was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and always answered all my questions promptly. I loved everything about Venuti’s, my guests could not stop...
raving about how great the food and service was. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a classic venue. Also you can’t beat the open bar that is open the entire night!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Maria C
Best place for a wedding. The service was the best I've ever had and the food is amazing. Ciara a d Ruby make it so easy to plan and are the sweetest.
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Michele K
In a long search for the perfect venue, we finally found Venutis after visiting 11 other venues. Setting up an appointment was extremely quick and easily answered all starting questions. Our first meeting and tour was with Ciara. The second we...
opened the doors to the breathtaking grand staircase, I personally was sold. It was everything I envisioned and more. Ciara showed us around, luckily to our benefit they had it set up for a wedding so we were able to see what it would look like for us. From the second we signed the contract to the end of the wedding night Ciara, the owners and the entire wait staff went above and beyond. I couldn’t be more grateful how easy she made the process as well as how well she worked with all of my vendors. When we made an appointment for the food tasting, I was blown away. We ended up choosing the preset menu, which worked in our benefit to not have to keep track of who was ordering what. Ruby, made the most adorable menu cards that were identical to our invitations. We went with ordering appetizers, which were just scrumptious. Most places don’t offer nearly as great options. The entrees were incredibly divine. For dessert, we chose tiramisu as well as our wedding cake. Bonus, the wedding cake came with the contract of the venue from The Baking Institue, where Margo made my dream come true. Lastly, to end the night we offered Venuti’s late night snacks to our guests; venuti sliders, pizza and fries. This was such a great option for people to grab a quick snack before departing. Aside from an amazing reception we also had our ceremony in the Vita. This was just perfect for us, quiet, small just beautiful. My absolute favorite part of the evening was our first look. Ciara was able to coordinate my request on the staircase. It was such a magical heartwarming moment I will always remember. The privacy of walking down a grand staircase to your husband for that intimate moment was incredible. This venue was everything I’d dreamed of and then some. To Ciara and the entire staff at Venuti’s, thank you for helping create the perfect day. We will forever cherish the memories made that night. Michele & Sean Karli Xoxo
Reviewed On 5/26/2021 by Stacy M
Venuti's is 20 stars! The venue is STUNNING - every room is so beautiful and looks like a million dollars even without any florals, decor etc. The food is incredible, all our guests we're raving about how delicious their food was. And Karen and...
the hospitality staff are SO wonderful. They we're so accommodating and wonderful to work with while we planned our wedding! I can't say enough amazing things about this venue!! Everything was a dream here!
Reviewed On 12/01/2020 by Maria S
From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank Frank, Karen, and the amazing staff at Venuti's for making our wedding day truly amazing! In 2014, I attended a friend's wedding here for the first time and was floored by the beauty of the ballroo...
m. I attended a second friend's wedding in 2015, which confirmed that the delicious food (which included steaks cooked-to-order for every guest), beautiful decor, friendly staff, and high-class presentation I experienced the first time around were not a one-time exception. Venuti's provided the most elegant atmosphere and one-of-a-kind food service I'd ever experienced at a banquet hall, and I knew after attending those two weddings that one day I'd have my own wedding there. Over time I took for granted the uniqueness of the venue and the quality of the food as I spent many nights dining in the restaurant and weekends having a drink in the V-Lounge while listening to Julian Jumpin Perez. It wasn't until I walked through the ballrooms with my soon-to-be In-Laws from Florida that I again came to appreciate the Venuti team's attention to detail. My wife's family was blown away by the ornateness of the decor and the warmth of the ivory exterior stonework, the elegance of the venetian curtains hanging over the ballroom windows (which make the room open and come alive), and the one-of-a-kind marble staircases at the main entrance which brought them back to their time growing up in southern Italy. They don't have venues like this in Florida, and seeing the look of astonishment in my father-in-law face - a man of few words and fewer compliments - made me re-appreciate how truly magical Venuti's is. Thank you to Frank, Karen, Paula, and everyone else for making our night so special for our family and friends! We'll see you soon for dinner. - Nicholas and Maria
Reviewed On 11/14/2020 by Jacquie T
Absolute 10/10 would recommend! The owner, Frank, and our coordinator, Karen, went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was an absolute success. Like most couples this year, our originally planned 2020 wedding was cancelled. The Venuti's team...
stepped in and saved both our Wedding Day and Rehearsal Dinner. The attention to detail, thoroughness, professionalism and level of fun they brought helped us to be able to take a deep breath and know that this time everything will work out. The venue itself was not only beautiful, but so clean. Truly, the utmost safety and cleanliness measures are in place throughout. The food was out of this world -- we opted for the 'Guest Choice' entrée option including a 12oz Filet Mignon, Chicken Franchese, and Orange Roughy. Guests loved having the ability to choose the entrée day of. We received nothing but compliments on the entire meal though -- you have to get the Ziti with Vodka Sauce too! I can't speak highly enough of our experience and everyone we encountered there. After all the stressors this year brought us, it was amazing to still be able to have the wedding of our dreams thanks to the Venuti's team! Will forever be grateful to you all for helping make our vision a reality! Thank YOU!
Reviewed On 11/05/2020 by Dina K
Hands down the best venue all in town!!! I’ve searched all over the place for the perfect venue! And the minute I put my eyes on Venuti I knew it was the one. From their amazing hospitality, to making you feel like family! You definitely are a ...
priority with them. They truly are amazing! Ciara has been like my best friend with all the planning, I could email her any time of the day and she always reply’s back and is so happy to help. Meeting the found owner of this place made it 10 times better! They definitely know how to treat you. Best thing yet- THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! The biggest thing I wanted was good food because everyone Remembers that! And Venuti's food blew my expectations on how good they were! Definitely isn’t regular frozen banquet food. They also had multiple servers at each table to ensure everyone eats at the same time! With my wedding being postpone from August to November, Venuti has been by my side through it off with ensuring me either way I’ll have the wedding of my dreams. I seriously can not thank them enough for all the support the given my fiancé and I! They truly are amazing!!!
Reviewed On 2/08/2020 by Jamie Lee M
The most amazing place for a wedding!!! When choosing our venue for our big day, we were blown away by the food and decor at Venuti’s! It was PERFECT! Karen helped us plan our entire day and we cannot thank her enough for all her help to make i...
t everything we wanted. Their customer service all around was excellent! Our pictures are stunning because of the beautiful staircase and the lighting in our ceremony and reception rooms! Our guests were raving about the food and service! It was the perfect night! Karen and Ruby at Venuti’s are the best and will go above and beyond your expectations! The service, ambiance, and food are second to none! We love you Venuti’s!!!!! ❤️
Reviewed On 2/05/2020 by Angelica and Jesus B
Absolutely elegant and exceptional venue. Venuti's really works with you to create your vision. We had our shower here and it was by far one of the classiest and most memorable days ever due to the great staff and venue.
Reviewed On 2/04/2020 by Lauren P
If you want your wedding to be beautiful and to go off without a hitch Venuti's is the right place! From the minute we booked our date Ciara was there to help every step of the way. She is super helpful and the entire staff is extremely buttone...
d up. Our wedding turned out beautiful and was such a memorable time thanks to their help!
Reviewed On 1/20/2020 by NICHOLAS B
Karen and Venuti's provided us with an absolutely stress free and seamless experience in the booking and planning of our daughters wedding. The venue is breathtaking, the food was 5 star, exceptional, and delicious. How they do it I don't kno...
w, but to serve 200 people piping hot cooked to perfection food, that's a neat trick. And all our guests said the food some of the best they ever had. Venuti's did an absolutely perfect job for us. I cannot give them a higher recommendation. You should 100% check this place out for your wedding.
Reviewed On 1/10/2020 by Janay W
We got married June 23, 2019. I must say Ciara was amazing!! Any time I had a question or needed some to be fixed even the Friday before CIARA made it happen!! My husband and I were beyond happy about our day and our pics and video were beautif...
ul!! I get happy all over again every time we look at our pictures
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Ashley D
We had our wedding there this past fall and everything was perfect. Honestly, planning was a breeze and our guests left saying it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. Ciara was amazing to work with and made sure everything went ac...
cording to plan. Food was great as usual- just overall such a great experience! We will definitely use Venuti’s for future events in our family!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Julie L
We had our reception at Venuti's on 9/21/19 and it was the best night ever! We worked with Karen and she was AMAZING. She was responsive to all my questions and met with us multiple times. Venuti’s offered some great package inclusions like a m...
artini bar, champagne greeting, floating candle centerpieces and a premium open bar. Also, the bar was open during dinner which was great! The food was one of the best parts! All our guests were telling us how delicious the food. They also provided boxes for guests to take home their leftovers. They offered us two free tastings (one before we booked and one after) which was a big PLUS. I 100% recommend!
Reviewed On 9/25/2019 by Katie K
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Venuti's this summer and it was everything we could have hoped for. Everything on the reception night ran smoothly because of the amazing staff. Ciara (the wedding coordinator) is fantastic. She was...
on top of everything before the wedding, responsive and was patient as I would pepper her with various questions in the year leading up to the wedding. The staff on the night of was wonderful and attentive and the reception room turned out beautifully. We are so happy we decided to go with Venuti's for our wedding reception!
Reviewed On 7/11/2019 by Melissa B
My husband and I had our wedding here and everything was perfect and exactly what we expected. The place is elegant and romantic. We had both our ceremony and reception at Venuti's, and both rooms were set up beautifully and smoothly. Our weddi...
ng coordinator was Ciara and was amazing help throughout the whole process. Whenever I had questions I was able to email with her and receive an answer in a reasonable amount of time. She was able to meet with us in person on multiple occasions and was very professional and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing! We had our rehearsal dinner in the restaurant and Frank was very helpful and provided a lot of information to any questions. The food, the ambiance, and the people are all amazing here and is the perfect place to have your wedding. If I had to do my wedding over again, I would pick Venuti's again and again.
Reviewed On 6/16/2019 by Fadi E
WOW, just wow! I am so thankful for the amazing staff and the most wonderful coordinator, Ciara, that came together to make my wedding venue look like it flew out of a book of fairytales. She was amazing to say the least. She immediately respon...
ded to each of my last minute changes with absolute professionalism, understanding, and readiness to take on the task, as were the staff! I was in awe of my surroundings, as were my guests! The food was amazing and the cake was perfect, both delicious and exceeding all my expectations. I wouldn’t look anywhere else and I’ll be sure to recommend this absolutely phenomenal team to everyone I know! Thank you again for perfecting this experience and ensuring my happiness every step of the way.
Reviewed On 6/06/2019 by Danielle W
You guys sure rocked our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with how things turned out! The food was amazing as always and the night went according to plan without any issues. No complaints! Ciara, you were amazing throughout the entire plannin...
g process and made everything come together perfectly! THANK YOU!!
Reviewed On 5/23/2019 by Stacey P
Venuti's was an absolutely phenomenal location for our wedding reception. We met with Ciara (our wedding coordinator) 15 months before our wedding. She's very accommodating when you have a ton of question and she's responsive to emails. The wed...
ding/dinner package that is included is one of a kind for its' price. The food and drinks (martini bar) were delicious. Everyone talked about how much they loved the food and martini bar. I even had guests ask me what brand champagne and wine they served because they enjoyed it that much. Another guest even bought a bottle of wine on our wedding night! There is a bridal suite available. We didn't take too many pictures at the venue but the pictures we were able to take turned out beautiful with the art & decor they have set up. We had never heard of Venuti's before looking for a wedding venue but you better believe we will be visiting there more frequently not just for their delicious food but to be able to say hi to Ciara and Ruby. With that being said, my husband and I highly-highly-HIGHLY recommend Venuti's for your reception, you can't go wrong with having your wedding there.
Reviewed On 3/06/2019 by Erin B
Venuti's was such a great choice! We worked with Karen and she was an absolute dream to work with! Karen is very professional, very polite, and very straightforward. She made you feel like you were the only bride she was working with, it felt l...
ike I was sending her so many emails the week-of the wedding, and she answered them all in a timely manner. Karen stayed to complete the ceremony and everything went on without a glitch! Karen set the bar pretty high for customer satisfaction. The venue was so pretty, we did not feel the need to decorate all that much, the three cylinders with floating candles were pretty on their own! The food was so delicious, I loved the broccoli soup and the chicken breast Medaglione, guest loved the filet Mignon! The strawberries for the champagne greeting looked like they were just cut, it looked so fresh! I've been to weddings where the strawberries look old and dried out, but fret not with Venuti's! I would recommend the venue to anyone who is hosting an event.
Reviewed On 2/13/2019 by Naveed K
Venuti's was such a great choice! The hall was beautiful, and Karen and her staff made the entire process memorable and painless. We had some adversity during our planning that made us change the dates, and even consider cancelling, through t...
he whole process Karen was so accommodating, and understanding. I would highly recommend the venue, and the staff!
Reviewed On 1/14/2019 by Allyson M
Our wedding at Venuti's was beautiful. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. Ciara really helped us put everything together and made sure everything went off without any problems. Would absolutely recommend!
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Heather D
Venuti’s made our wedding day absolutely perfect and stress free! We worked with Ciara during the planning process and she always made things seem so calm and clear. She was very helpful! The staff for the day itself were quick and set up the r...
ook beautifully how we wanted it! Thanks to Ciara’s assistant (Ruby I think)! They brought the food out exactly on time and how we liked it. My favorite thing, they kept bringing my husband and I drinks all night long, so we never had to wait in line or use up our precious time. Beautiful venue and yummy food!
Reviewed On 8/24/2018 by Heather H
We are having our wedding reception at Venuti's this October. So far, they have been amazing to work with. They let us have 2 free tastings and they also helped us create our signature drink. We've been working mostly with Ciara. She has alway...
s been available to us when we need to ask a question or have special requests and she responds quickly. This place is so beautiful especially the lobby area, the food is delicious, and they are not very expensive compared to other venues in the area. If they keep up the good work, our wedding will be perfect!
Reviewed On 8/20/2018 by Franny S
Venuti’s is a gorgeous venue. My daughter Gia’s wedding was absolutely perfect. The room was breathtaking, the food was delicious, the service was impeccable!! Ciara listened to everything my daughter envisioned and then surpassed it! Every de...
tail was perfect, the drinks delicious, everyone was so professional. I’m sure we drove Ciara crazy, but she was always so patient and informative. We loved venuti’s and highly recommend. Gia & Kenny had the wedding of their dreams and Venuti’s created their vision to perfection. Thank you, Venuti Family!
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Lauren S
We absolutely loved working with Venuti’s and Karen Dragel. Not only was Karen professional and excellent at her job, she was genuine and pleasure to work with from start to finish. As a bride, you undoubtedly will work very closely with your...
wedding coordinator, so working with someone as flexible and kind as Karen, was an absolute dream. She was extremely timely in her emails, reminders, and updates; she coordinated our perfect wedding day with ease. The actual day of was perfect. The food was delicious, the service was phenomenal, and the pacing was just right. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to work with such a professional venue that is always working with you to help to make your day truly perfect. Thank you, Venuti’s! We couldn’t be happier; our special day was truly wonderful!
Reviewed On 6/19/2018 by Ashley R
Ciara was so professional and answered all of my questions and concerns the year leading up to my wedding. The venue was beautiful, the drinks were plentiful, and all of our guests had a great time!
Reviewed On 5/16/2018 by giuseppe r
We couldnt of had a better experience. We dealt with Ciara and she was awesome. From start to finish. She answered all are questions anytime we asked her. She did not say she will call us back. The night of our wedding was so elegant and ...
the service was amazing. We had no complaints. If anyone wants to have a wedding I would definitely call Venutis and talk to Ciara. She is amazing to work with.
Reviewed On 5/10/2018 by Karen K
Venutis is not only a gorgeous venue, food is absolutely amazing! My guests are still raving about the menu and dessert table. Ciara and Ruby are fantastic to work with. Both ladies were very accommodating and made planning and orchestrating th...
e big day a breeze! If you want to have a beautiful event with delicious food, I highly recommend venutis!
Reviewed On 4/15/2018 by Caitlin S
Venuti's made sure our wedding reception was everything we dreamed of and more! After our initial meeting with Karen, we knew that we wanted to book right away and we didn't bother seeing any other venues. The room was perfectly decorated the...
day of the wedding, the staff was great, food was amazing, and, most importantly, our guests raved about the venue! We couldn't have imagined a better day and Venuti's has so much to do with that!
Reviewed On 4/13/2018 by Lisa L
Venutis was a gorgeous banquet hall and Ciara was the one that coordinated everything with us and she was super helpful and wonderful! The one downside is some of the staff members were frustrated when some of my guests broke drink glasses, eve...
n though I tipped every staff member 50$ to help clean it up. I'll still give a 5 star review since the food and drinks were bomb and Ciara was amazing!
Reviewed On 4/12/2018 by Catherine S
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Reviewed On 2/18/2018 by Becca S
We cannot say enough about this venue!! We had our wedding there a few days ago and they went above and beyond expectations!! I highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 11/12/2017 by Dana T
Venuti's was the perfect venue for our wedding. The decor is absolutely beautiful throughout the whole venue. We worked with Ciara, who was very flexible, easy going, and made sure every detail was marked down (even the ones we forgot about!)...
. She was always quick to respond and made sure that we were happy with what was being provided. We were provided with ample space (banquet room, huge outside patio, and medium sized side room to be used for whatever we wanted). They also offered amazing features during our cocktail hour (martini bar and champagne greeting for all guests, in addition to the standard open bar). ALL THIS for very comparable prices versus other venues who did not offer as much. Bar service was also open during dinner, which I'm sure pleased a lot of our guests. The food was OUTSTANDING! We were able to do our tasting prior to booking with Venuti's, and it was one of the best meals I've had! Definitely be sure to try their homemade limoncellos! The only negative feedback I have is the first course was starting to be served while speeches were taking place. Perhaps this was poor communication between me, the venue, and our DJ, but the clicking of the plates made hard for guests to hear the speeches. Also, the mashed potatoes were not the best quality, but still very good. 100% recommended.
Reviewed On 11/09/2017 by Nicole S
I had my wedding here on September 9th, 2017. I didn’t get a lot of add-ons and I was not disappointed. The food is absolutely incredible, every guest made it a point to tell me that the food was amazing. Honestly, the place is gorgeous but wha...
t really sold us was the food. It is decadent. The service is unparalleled to any place that we toured before we booked. They are full class all the way and super helpful. I was a very prepared bride and if you give them a detailed list of how you want your items set up they do it perfectly. I dropped my stuff off on Wednesday and on Saturday everything was where I wanted it to be and how I envisioned it. My dreams came true and I will always be so happy with the way my wedding turned out here. I highly recommend. Ask for Ciara she is super helpful and can guide you to your perfect wedding. Don’t be surprised if the owner Frank shows up during your tasting he is a delightful man and even came to see me on my wedding day to congratulate me. This place is amazing.
Reviewed On 11/07/2017 by Jackie R
My Wedding was 11/03/2017, I had both my ceremony and reception at Venuti's. Everything was perfect! Such an elegant and romantic venue. Karen was amazing and very responsive! There was nothing I asked for that she was not able to incorporate i...
nto our wedding. We were allowed to bring in a special Jamaican Rum for our signature drink (with no corking fee) and they also allowed us to bring in jerk wings and rum cake to make the reception more personalized. The food was amazing, our guest are still ranting about it. We decided to go with the Grande selection and guest loved being able to pick their entree from the pre-selected menu (it also made planning easier not have to count how many chicken/how many steak) The wedding cake options where endless and on top of the cake Karen let us serve plated cheesecake for dessert. I would highly recommend Venuti's to any bride!!
Reviewed On 9/08/2017 by Angelina C
If you are planning a wedding don't think twice! Just go there and ask for Ciara Rivera. She's not only personable and professional but she genuinely cares about your event as if it was hers! She took care of my wedding and everything was spot ...
on, on point and flawless! I couldn't thank her enough! Frank (the owner) is a very genuine and lovely person! He makes you feel at home! Not to mention about the food, excellent and fresh from Italy! I'm not joking. They have everything delivered from Italy and you can taste the difference! If I could I would get married again (with my lovely husband of course!) just to have an excuse to be treated like a princess again and to eat their lovely food! Thank you again! ❤️
Reviewed On 7/23/2017 by Matt G
I wish I can do 0 stars because they don't even deserve one!! Such and uncomfortable feeling. What a waste of time and money. This is the 4th time I've been here and super disappointed! Horrible management!! We were there for a baby shower that...
we paid so much money to do!! I'm so upset and outraged that the owner of this building is so cheap that he would run all the AC units to keep everyone cool. It was so hot in the building!!!! Everything we did, they complained! For example, we opened the door by the table to carry out gifts and they yelled saying to close the doors... they service was so bad... no water.. no wait staff to the table. I was carrying my 1 year nephew by the buffet and I was scolded and told not to carry the baby by the buffet. I asked why.... they didn't even know why!! I felt like it was a poor replica of a prison that we had to pay money to be at. Oh not to mention all of the owners family running around like a mad house.. and eating food while walking around, slurping soup, standing around by the bar. I've been to this place 4 times now and to be honest the 2nd time and 3rd time were bad as well. First time was ok... if that. The one thing that really bothers me is that the owner walks around like he's some big shot.. maybe he should put some of that time into a new business plan. This establishment is VERY unprofessional and the food isn't ANYTHING to brag about!! Everything tasted like it was sitting for a bit. And some food was dry. Tried to get water about 5-10 times, no luck. I had to get up multiple times. And then we cut the cake and they so called "servers" couldn't even count. And they looked pretty annoyed.. I guess I would be too if I worked for these cheap &$@"$&@!!
Reviewed On 1/16/2017 by Nicki J
I just had my wedding ceremony and reception here! I highly recommend Venutis!!Karen was fantastic from start to finish all of the staff was so helpful and professional I couldn't ask for anything more! Frank one of the owners treated us like f...
amily. They know how to put on weddings. The decor of the venue and the staircase just beautiful! Go check them out I promise you will not be disappointed!!! Thank you to Frank, Karen and the rest of the Venutis staff for making my wedding more beautiful than I could imagine.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Carianne B
Venuti's was the perfect place for our wedding and reception and we could not be happier. Karen was great with helping us through the planning steps, everything went off without a hitch, the service was great, and the food was phenomenal. It ...
was a great atmosphere! You know it's good when an Italian family is still talking about the vodka pasta course weeks after the wedding. Thank you Venuti's! We'll be back to visit the restaurant and lounge soon!
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Justyna M
Where do I start, I have so many great things to say about Venutis and their exceptional customer service and beautiful venue. Venutis was recommended to me for our Wedding Venue by my coworker so my husband and I went to check it out and abso...
lutely fell in love with it. The venue is simply gorgeous! and I am pretty sure some of our guests jaws dropped when they walked in :) Love It! Planning a wedding is not easy but first Patrick (no longer works there) and then Karen were amazing at helping us with everything and they made the process really smooth. I met with Karen multiple times as well as we did multiple tastings at free of charge to make sure our wedding was perfect. And it was! Couldn't have imagined it better :) I am sooo thrilled with how everything turned out. Food was phenomenal at tasting and during our wedding! Staff was very helpful and nice, and I have zero complaints. yahh i was surprised I had to get my own shot glasses for the bottles of vodka we were providing (Polish Wedding) but in the end it doesn't matter. Venutis was outstanding and I will recommend this place to everyone. Thank you thank you thank you for everything. I wish I could relive this moment again. Venuits helped make our day the best day ever. -very very happy bride :) Justyna
Reviewed On 7/06/2016 by Allison C
Words can't express how fabulous Venuti's was! We had our wedding their this passed weekend July 2nd, 2016! All of our 272 guests just raved about their food and how beautiful the place was! Karen is such a gem she helped us every step of the ...
way and was always very prompted with getting back to you with any questions! She truly made planning a wedding at Venuti's seamless! Just a perfect night all around from all of the Venuti's staff!
Reviewed On 3/02/2015 by Rebecca A
My parents took me to dinner here - the food was incredible and the place looked beautiful. I thought it must be way out of budget for my wedding, but after looking into it, I realized that it was one of the best values for a wedding value I co...
uld find! Not only were the amenities SO great in value - champagne and strawberries to all of my guests, the AMAZING martini bar, the delicious dinner and hors d' oeuvres, the look, feel, comfort -- but beyond that, the PLANNING of it was made so simple by the Venuti's staff. From the very start, they were very accommodating. I had a 200 guest wedding and was afraid of some of the costs of a few amenities, but they worked with me to find solutions so I could have a perfect wedding without breaking my budget! Karen Dragel was exceptional at her job - she always did above and beyond what could be expected from a coordinator. I felt like I hired a wedding planner because any question I had she would answer right away. Additionally, when it came to the week before the wedding, I was SO stressed. but Venuti's relieved SO much of that. I used Venuti's votive candle centerpieces (which were included in the prices and beautiful, by the way!), but also wanted some flowers, so I added a single rose to each place setting. Venuti's was kind enough to clip all 200 roses and place them on the settings! They set up all of the tables and all of the numbers, etc. Still, Karen insisted, "anything else you need, we will do!" I didn't have to do anything! I was so happy - and trust me - that kind of service is what will keep your sanity for the week-of! It truly saved me from a lot of stress. I got amazing pictures and a perfect day. With a 30% winter wedding discount, I was actually under budget. It was a perfect day and the most spoiled 12-month planning process ever. Venuti's treats their brides the way they should be treated - like princesses!! :)
Reviewed On 1/11/2015 by Risa D
I had my bridal shower here, and I could not have been happier with the outcome. All of the food was delicious, and they were very accommodating to people with dietary restrictions. They really did a great job of setting everything up, and maki...
ng it stress free for myself and my family. I would definitely use them again for another event.
Reviewed On 12/11/2014 by Melissa S
Hello, I would like to start by saying I never thought I wanted to use a banquet hall for my venue. That all changed the minute saw this place, it's stunning from the floor to the ceiling. My photo's turned out AMAZING. I worked with Kare...
n and she was so helpful, sweet, and very knowledgeable. She really cared about my budget and helped me stay within my budget. The martini bar was a HUGE hit for my guests. We all love our drinks and I think it's really great that they don't shut the bar down at all throughout night once the cocktail hour starts. The bar was top shelf and they had awesome "specialty" drink menus. I think that was very cute. The food was delicious. All the portions were huge, I got so many compliments on the choices. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. There was plenty of room on the dance floor for everyone to let loose and have a great time. I really could not complain about a single thing. Everything went super smooth from the beginning of planning to the actual day of. It's almost a year later and people are still complimenting me that I should be a wedding planner, when really, Venuti's put on a beautiful night for us. I CANNOT wait to have our anniversary dinner there, the food and drinks are out of this world in the restaurant as well. It is a very romantic place. Feels like you are in Italy.
Reviewed On 10/07/2014 by lisa c
We picked this venue due to a family member who got married 7 years prior and knew that their food is second to none. The place itself is gorgeous and very old Italian feeling but elegant at the same time. Everyone raved about the food and se...
rvice staff. The only downside we would say was our coordinator from Venuti's (we'll call him "P"). P would answer our emails somewhat promptly but with very vague answers and sometimes not fully answering a question like it was bothersome. When we met in person "P" would make us comfortable with our choices but would fail to follow-up on anything we talked about. We requested to see our menu design well before our date and even after numerous requests this was still not delivered. We also requested that our cake be served as dessert in order to avoid a ton of left overs and this was not delivered even though we reminded him a week prior. On the day of, he was there to greet us and open the room and then introduced us to the head waiter and said he'd be taken care of us and then "P" was not seen the rest of the night. Overall, Venuti's is a great venue and great choice for the wedding, as far as coordinator execution I'd give it an average rating and try to get "K" instead of "P".
Reviewed On 10/01/2014 by Allison M
I just had my wedding here on September 5th, 2014, and Venuti's was the perfect venue and the people working there just amazing. Karen Dragel helped us from the very beginning to end, from menu planning to dealing with seating setups to answeri...
ng all of my many many questions. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the restaurant, which was wonderful! Everyone said it was the most fun wedding they've ever been to, and the food was so good! The only thing that went wrong was the place cards were not placed on the tables as I had asked a few times (due to having some vegan and vegetarian guests and some family drama), but other than that one little hiccup everything went really well and looked beautiful. They even provide boxes for cake to go home! Thank you Venuti's for the perfect wedding day/night!
Reviewed On 7/31/2014 by Kristen G
I had an amazing experience working with Karen from Venuti's for my wedding reception. We had the bigger room with the windows for our reception and Karen did a wonderful job making it look absolutely amazing. When I first saw the room on our w...
edding day it actually brought me to tears. I received so many compliments about the food and all the extra tid bits Karen added. It was worth every penny!!
Reviewed On 7/31/2014 by Christina C
We booked Venuti's as our reception place for our wedding in July 2014. Our final count came to 240 people. They offer discounts for Friday weddings, which is what we did. Their services include 6 hour top shelf open bar, martini bar, champag...
ne fountain, full wait staff, hors d'oeuvres, cake, table overlays, free valet parking, floating candle centerpieces, and much more. We worked with Karen to coordinate our reception, and she is amazing! She was so helpful in offering suggestions and creating a timeline with us, as well as making it easy to create the most amazing night ever. The staff at Venuti's are so inviting and friendly from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. We reserved the Venezia room with the windows due to the large number of expected guests. When the final count came in, we had more than expected and they opened up the next room in addition to accommodate our party, which was very helpful since everyone was dancing. The dance floor was large enough for most of our guests to be on the floor at one time. The food is the BEST no matter what you decide to have...it's all good. We loved going in for the complimentary tasting a couple months before the wedding. The atmosphere and decor inside and outside of Venuti's is very classy and elegant and makes for some great photos. The price is a little on the steep side, but compared to other reception halls, Venuti's is worth it due to the amount you get and quality for your money. If you are looking to book a reception hall, do it at least a year in advance since this place is very popular and books up fast. I would recommend Venuti's to anyone that would like the best reception experience and the perfect night.
Reviewed On 6/29/2014 by MaryKate M
Our wedding was just a week ago (June 20th) and it was more than I could have imagined. I did not completely know how to put everything together in our room to make it look nice, but Karen definitely helped me out along the way. From the begin...
ning, she was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. We had our food tasting before we booked and the food was fantastic! I truly felt at ease with the wedding planning, knowing that I had made a good choice for our venue. They were very accommodating with my requests for our wedding and helped with some of the decision making that I was having trouble with (and gave suggested vendors). Our cake was included in our package and turned out beautiful. The room looked great on the day of and they had set up everything exactly the way I wanted it. The food was delicious and tasted the same as during our food tasting. They really had everything organized and were there for us every step of the way, especially when I had to bring all of my home made centerpieces a few days before. =P I guess the bottom line is that they really included everything I wanted for a reasonable price and made everything perfect for our wedding day! Definitely recommend Venuti's to anyone in the Chicagoland area!
Reviewed On 6/18/2014 by Daniela A
Karen was AMAZING to work with! She immediately put my mind at ease and worked with our budget even better than we would have on our own! The food was VERY good and the waitstaff very professional and helpful (with the exception of one barten...
der). The food was top quality and very good! I will definitely look here first for our next big party!
Reviewed On 2/28/2014 by Brittany M
Karen was so accommodating. Anything I wanted to change was no problem. I also got a 30% off discount for my Feb 2014 winter wedding.
Reviewed On 9/19/2013 by Melissa B
Venuti's was amazing. We worked closely with Karen to plan the night and she was great. Everybody was extrememly kind and professional from the bar tenders to the servers to the event coordinator. The food cannot be beat. My husband and I h...
ave been told by numerous guests how impressed they were with the service, presentation and that our wedding food was the best people had ever had. You truly get a LOT for your money here. Best value and best quality. Two wonderful things for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 9/16/2013 by Kristin K
Venuti's is a beautiful site. I was married in the ceremony room there, it has a very intimate feel and holds about 100 people for the ceremony. There is a lot of natural light as well in that room which made the photos look stunning. The st...
aff there is exceptional! Karen Dragle was my coordinator and she was amazing. She was extremely organized and paid great attention to detail. She made the whole process from beginning to end smooth. Dinner service moved at the perfect pace, food was delicious and warm. The staff made the whole night flawless. Venuti's includes so many extras that most places charge you extra for. You get a quality experience and won't be disappointed!
Reviewed On 8/01/2013 by Trish B
Perfection! Karen is amazing... our wedding was beautiful - more so than we imagined. Service is amazing, and the food - OMG - incredible! Worth the $$ - don't pass this venue up!!
Reviewed On 7/31/2013 by Natalie P
From the very beginning, we were blown away by Venuti's. Karen was so wonderful to work with! She worked with us all throughout the year to answer all our questions and help us prepare for our reception. The food was absolutely incredible and t...
he venue itself is beautiful! Everything was so well organized and the staff was amazing. Countless guests told me it was the best wedding reception they'd ever been to!
Reviewed On 6/26/2013 by Ashley D
Venuti's was amazing. The food was great and cake was great. Karen was awesome to work with. I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. People are still calling to say how great everything was and my weddign was about 3-4 weeks ago.
Reviewed On 3/24/2013 by Shannan P
From start to finish Karen was a great help in the entire planning process , she was professional and always of service. We booked early in advance and the entire 16 months she treated us like royalty! Its always hard to try to vision what the ...
reception would look like once everything comes together! And what I visioned and what my room looked like was above my expectations. The room was so stunning that I teared up when I saw it. I was in aww! My guests ranted and raved and continue to say we had the best wedding they've ever been to. That goes to show what great service and food can do! We def got our moneys worth, the qaulity of service, and a 6 hour open bar our guest couldn't believe it! I'm also excited that they have a resturant and we have a special place to go back to for annaversaries. My husband loves their Sunday brunch buffet and he is typically not a buffet guy! They have us for life at this place. I want to thank them for being a awsome part of my wedding memories! I was extremly lucky I didn't have one neg or con to say about this place and I'm soooo blessed for that!
Reviewed On 1/14/2013 by Jillian B
We had our reception at Venuti's and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfect and better than we imagined. The staff was more than accomodating and helpful. The food was delicious and the hall is beatiful. We received so many compliments. I ...
highly recommend Venuti's!
Reviewed On 12/04/2012 by Diana A
I have to say that Venuti's is the best!!! I can't even begin to say how many compliments I received the day of our wedding and how many I am still receiving. The cocktail hour with the champagne and martini bar was awesome! The appetizers were...
amazing.. Go with the shrimp cocktail! I am still hearing about it! The food was great! Always top shelf alcohol is the best! And the service is out of this world. All of the staff at Venuti's are VERY attentive to your every need.. The owners were great! AND Karen Dragel, you are the best. We couldn't have done this without you! You truly made our day WONDERFUL! WE/EVERYONE are still talking about it!
Reviewed On 11/25/2012 by Lea M
From the very first time we called Venuti's, Karen was amazingly accommodating. We had specific things we wanted to bring in to the reception and other venues said no or wanted to charge a fee. Not Venuti's... they said yes and asked no questio...
ns. The cost was low considering the amount of food we had. The space was beautiful. I would highly recommend them.
Reviewed On 11/14/2012 by Gina B
Venuti's was on my "I can only dream of it" list. When we went in to meet with Karen and she negotiated AMAZING prices for us, we booked within 24 hours. After that meeting Venuti's was super organized with their correspondence. They sent lette...
rs to the house when payments needed to be made and were very explicit in their records. Karen fulfilled all of our requests, down to the Mexican beer we requested! They allowed us to bring in all kinds of fun things from Garrett's popcorn and Gene and Jude's Hot Dogs to mini care baskets for the bathrooms. Our tasting was awesome and the Guest Choice menu that we created was perfect. The only thing I could mark them down on was the woman who "took care" of us on the night of the wedding. After Karen introduced me to her she was gone for the rest of the night. When we wanted lights dimmed we couldn't find her and one of the tables for popcorn was set up in the incorrect location but other than that it was a magnificent experience. The Venuti's staff really and truly went above and beyond for everything we wanted. It was the best day of our lives and we're thrilled to have celebrated at Venuti's.
Reviewed On 10/17/2012 by Matthew N
We have received nothing but the highest in complements on our wedding at Venuti's. Karen was so easy to work with. Everything went spectacular! I was so impressed that they even gave out doggy bags to our guests who couldn't finish their me...
als! (We had a lot of food!) Facilities are beautiful, staff is outstanding!
Reviewed On 10/12/2012 by Melissa F
Had our wedding in the Venezia Room and don't think there is enough room to write how exceptional their service and food was. It maybe a pricey alternative to vendors out there but they certainly surpass expectations!
Reviewed On 10/07/2012 by Irina R
Karen is amazing to work with. There was a mix up with wedding dates, and the Saturday we were working on booking turned out to be already booked. We were very disapointed, but loved the venue enough to take a Friday date instead. The food is a...
mazing. We served Filet steak and shrimp combo and everyone said how great the food was. We were missing a few wedding gift envelopes at the end of the night, that we realized were missing the next day. We never did get them back so I would recommend assigning someone to keep a close eye on your gift table/ money box.
Reviewed On 9/25/2012 by LeTrece V
Had my wedding ceremony and reception here couple weeks ago and it was magnificent!!! The entire staff the brothers Frank and ?? we're awesome! Pat Bruni was great to work with! The food and drinks were awesome! My guest were in awe and still t...
alking about how elegant n classy it was! Couldn't have done without these guys ! If you are looking for upscale and posh this place is a must! Still living in my moment! Thanks Venuti
Reviewed On 8/08/2012 by Patricia P
Our reception could not have been any better. the linens provided at no charge were beautiful. they did a great job with cocktail hour! beautiful space! their lighting is great. also, at no charge they offer a wedding cake vendor (a baking inst...
itute) and our cake turned out beautifully! I would highly recommend this space.
Reviewed On 7/23/2012 by Yvonne C
My now husband and I were looking at all sorts of venues and we decided on a banquet hall because they are more affordable than, for example, a hotel. We looked at a TON of places and when we went to Venuti's, I right away knew I wanted it ther...
e. We worked with Karen and she was AMAZING. So flexible and accommodating. We had 280 guests (26 tables), a photo booth, and DJ and that perfectly filled the space (1 1/2 rooms). Our reception was on a Friday evening and they go by minimum dollar amount, not minimum people, which allowed more flexibility for us. The service was excellent and the food was excellent. I personally particularly liked the orange roughy. I would definitely recommend Venuti's to anyone!!
Reviewed On 5/29/2012 by Jenny L
We basically chose this place on their food, it is amazing! The people there are so helpful and nice. Karen helped me through everything and was great! I wish I could have another wedding just so I can go to Venuti's!
Reviewed On 4/30/2012 by Sarah W
I don't even know where to begin to say how happy I was to have my wedding at venuti's. First they are beyond accomodating and amazing to work with, the venue is beautiful, but if that wasn't enough the food is undescribable in how delicious it...
is. A big part on picking a venue was food quality and from the appetizer selection to the stuffed chicken and filet combination plate my guests are still talking about how good it is and luckily they are also a resturant cause my husband and I can enjoy many date nights back there!!!!! By far the greatest venue, thank you venutis for such a great wedding day
Reviewed On 4/24/2012 by Kimberly C
Venuti's was absolutely wonderful. From the help we received from our sales contact, Karen, prior to our event to the actual event itself, everything was fantastic. Our guests are still raving about how great the food and service was. Everyo...
ne was surprised by the quantity of food and beverage available. I would highly recommend this venue for your reception. Only issue we had was with a conflict with another party and our use of the beautiful staircase for pictures. We had to wait longer than planned to be able to do formal pictures there.
Reviewed On 3/30/2012 by Katie W
We wanted Venuti's because the food was so outstanding and the prices were so reasonable and packaged conveniently. People are still telling me that the food was so good and there was so much of it! The best food they have ever had at a wedding...
. There was some confusion about where guests should be during cocktail hour and perhaps i should have given the ushers a little more detail on that but I also had some items in the wrong place. Very very small things that bothered me because I am so detailed and organized. I had a beautiful day and I felt like everyone enjoyed the venue and food.
Reviewed On 11/03/2011 by Stella P
Everything was absolutely beautiful! The service, food and quality was great.
Reviewed On 9/30/2011 by Princess R
I had my wedding here in June, and I was so excited because the place is gorgeous and I loved the food there. But when it came the actual wedding events (rehearsal and wedding), we were very disappointed. Food = amazing. Venue = beautiful....
Sales rep = the WORST. Brides - Beware if you get Pat B. as your sales rep. We had a morning wedding and lunch reception because my (then) fiance and I had a very small budget. We wanted to do the best we could with the little that we had and thought a lunch buffet reception was the perfect fit. But apparently - Venuti's (or Pat, specifically) isn't too accommodating and kind to small budget weddings because he DEFINITELY made me feel un-important. Every time I had questions, he would sigh and answer them - but sometimes not very thoroughly. But, I let it go because I would figure it out eventually and just rolled with the punches. ONE WEEK before our wedding rehearsal (and wedding) Pat called me and said that we would have to cut our wedding rehearsal short from 1 hour to 30 minutes. Shocked - I asked why that was, and he said that he "didn't know that there was another wedding planned during that time" and that I had to be done by 5pm. (We had scheduled it to be from 4:30 - 5:30pm). You mean to tell me that you "didn't know" about a wedding 1 week before it was happening??? When I told him that I didn't think 30 minutes was enough, he simply (and unapologetically) replied, "Well, it's a short aisle. You don't need more than 30 minutes." Brides - Is this what you want to hear 1 week before your wedding? Someone to basically tell you, "too bad" and to tell you how much time you need??? If he would've been empathetic, I would have been more understanding... but he was a jerk about it. So - seeing as I had no choice, I asked my wedding party to get there by 4:15 so we would at least have 45 minutes. When we got there - guess what, he tells me that we actually have to be done BEFORE 5pm - when he told me before that we had to be done BY 5pm - because his other wedding was starting at 5pm. Mind you - this was different info than he gave before... and he kept rushing us out of there because the other wedding was starting soon. When I asked him about it - he waved me off (one day before the wedding!) and said - "well you wouldn't listen when I tried to tell you!" Again - big jerk who had no empathy. I DID listen - that's why we got there early. Not to mention, a liar because the info he gave me the previous week was different than what he was telling me that day. To make a long story short, we made it work. The day of the wedding came and he NEVER ONCE checked on our wedding or reception to make sure everything was going ok. My vendors and family members - who knew nothing of how he had been treating me - all asked - "what's wrong with the guy in the office?" because he was really not helpful and short when it came to answering their questions. For ex - we needed a pair of scissors and asked him to borrow one. He said they didn't have one. They have 2 offices, a restaurant and a banquet hall... you mean that there is not one pair of scissors in that whole place??? He didn't even get up off his chair to search or try to ask others. Of course, I didn't let his poor attitude ruin my day... like I said, the venue was perfect and the food was amazing. But brides, be warned about booking your wedding here. Maybe he'll treat you differently if you
Reviewed On 9/11/2011 by Sylvia O
I absolutely recommend this venue to any couple. Karen Dragel was such a pleasure to work with when planning the wedding and even on the day of my wedding. The food is the next reason to use this venue- I recommend the filet mignon and salmon...
dinner; it was so delicious and the wait staff was so courteous and made sure that everyone was enjoying their food. Of course the obvious reason to choose this venue- it is stunningly beautiful!
Reviewed On 8/03/2011 by Gina
We had our wedding reception at Venutis. We couldn't have been more pleased with them! From the appearance to the food, it was all beautiful One thing I particularly loved was that they cook the pasta fresh. It's not soggy banquet food. Karen ...
our coordinator was most fabulous. She thought of everything and was poised while doing it. She even made us a plate of all the appetizers we missed because we were in the receiving line. I knew she would take care of the details of the day. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend this venue! I known we will have future events there.
Reviewed On 6/21/2011 by Heather G
My fiance and I contacted this venue for our January wedding reception. We told them we were on a budget and my fiance and I figured out something with the options that THEY GAVE TO US. When we presented our idea to the vendor they said they wo...
uld pass because they had a reputation to uphold and what we had put together was not good enough fore them. When I tried to explain our situation and the fact that we just simply couldn't pay for all the extras that they wanted to include in our package the women said okay and just hung up. It was so inconsiderate that it made me cry.
Reviewed On 5/17/2011 by Elana C
Excellent service. Great food. Very Accomodating, will work with you on anything.
Reviewed On 5/05/2011 by Amanda H
Everything was perfect for our wedding. Pat really took a lot of time to make sure everything was wonderful. We could not be happier!!! The food, the service everything fabulous!
Reviewed On 1/25/2011 by Nicole G
The seating chart was completely different versus the layout that I had sent. It was promised that our contact at Venuti's would be present at all times if there was a problem and she was no where to be found when there were problems. I had t...
o find her to get our giftbox brought up so our guest could put their envelopes in. Also, they take the plates away before you are finished eating. There was a problem with a layout of the tables and they REFUSED to move the tables a little over. We asked MULTIPLE times and finally we had to tip the busboy so they would do it. Terrible service. Food was ok, steaks overcooked.
Reviewed On 1/25/2011 by Erin L
Our experience with Venuti's was first-rate. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was fantastic and the people were great!
Reviewed On 9/29/2010 by Anna K
Venuti's catered to my husband's and I every need, and offered so much more than other venues we visited! The food is made fresh right before serving, and the main entrees are customed to guests; such as their steak being cooked to the guests'...
requests. My husband and I worked with Karen Dragel at Venuti's, and she was available for any and all questions and concerns we voiced!! My guests raved about the great food, the amount of food, and the overall great time that they all had at our reception at Venuti's.
Reviewed On 9/20/2010 by Michelle S
AMAZING!! We'd have our reception all over again at Venuti's in a heartbeat. Great location, great atmosphere, beautiful, wonderful service and delicious food. It truly was perfect and we were so pleased.
Reviewed On 9/14/2010 by Marissa C
There are not enough words to explain what a wondeful experience it was to work with this facility. Every last detail was top notch. I never had to worry about anything. It was the EASIEST part of my wedding. I still have people telling me ...
it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to.
Reviewed On 9/09/2010 by Laurie L
Venuti's was perfection in all areas. The building is beyond gorgeous and made our pictures extra special; the food is not only the best wedding food I've ever had, but ranks among my top restaurants, too; the decor in the ballrooms is beautif...
ul, and the staff is amazing and so helpful. It's a bit pricey, but completely worth it in order to give you the wedding of your dreams.
Reviewed On 8/09/2010 by Holly G
Not only because I am the bride and saying that it was the best wedding ever, but because people that attended my wedding said that! I am so impressed. I didn't have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. The decor itself of the banq...
uet hall is awesome. The best service, 1 server per table. The food was incredible. I had my attendants pick from a menu the day of and all the food came out in a timely fashion and hot and delicious! I would recommened to everyone! Worth the money!
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Monica O
I loved that fact that it was new and we were one of the first wedding's at Venuti's. We also were very happy with the quality of food.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Betty G
The venue is very classy and beautifully decorated. Beautiful arched windows that lookout to the martini bar with umbrellas and tables. Upon entry you see a beautiful double staircase and in the middle is a small waterfall. Absolutely fabulou...
s and would recommend it to anyone to have there wedding here.;Everything is perfect.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by rita o
very beautiful place;make sure the room u rent is as big as it looks. Sometimes the rooms are opened up and instead of it being one big room it is actually two rooms. That happened to us and we ended up having a room that was a lot smaller tha...
n we expected.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Elise R
The food was amazing;Make sure everything you discuss is in your contract.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Dornetria w
It was a very nice hall. They were still finishing up construction. The staff was decent but I learned a valuable lesson get everything in writing. The Staff promised to do things they did not do.;Get everything writing. We told the staff t...
o change things that were not changed. We did not have it in writing so we could not say anything.

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