Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets
300+ guests
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
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.
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Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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Ballroom
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0116 reviews
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Venuti's is highly praised by numerous reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue. From the coordinator, Ciara, to the staff, such as Ruby and Marisol, everyone is commended for their professionalism and attentiveness. Guests have raved about the food quality and variety, with many still talking about it long after the event. The seamless planning process, stunning decor, and accommodating staff have left couples highly satisfied and recommending Venuti's as an ideal wedding venue.Review photos
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Emily B
5.0
2/04/2025
Venuti’s was the perfect venue for our wedding! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Ciara, our coordinator, was absolutely wonderful—she responded to every email promptly and put me at ease through all my questions and worries leading up to the big day. The entire event ran seamlessly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food was phenomenal—our guests are still raving about it! With 175 guests, we had plenty of space, and the rooms were set up beautifully. If you’re a bride looking for a stunning venue with top-notch service, I highly recommend Venuti’s!
Siobhan M
5.0
10/31/2024
Where do I begin… from our first walk through of this venue to the last moment of our wedding night, Venuti’s surpassed any and all expectation that we could have ever had! The space, the decor, the service, the drinks and of course the food, were all incredible! Ruby is a saint! She made every moment of planning with her enjoyable, relaxed, exciting and fun! Her professionalism was confident and comfortable to work with. Her knowledge of the wedding industry as a whole, as well as, Venuti’s services and amenities helped guide us through the planning process with such ease and grace. She made every silly little request that we had happen for us on our night and we are forever grateful to her! The room had the perfect ambiance with the huge gorgeous windows and the ceiling lights dimmed just right. The food was absolutely amazing! The amount of platters that came out for our cocktail hour made sure our guests all got to try each appetizer (if you don’t know what beef Wellington bites are, I suggest you find out!). The soup was the perfect thickness and the salad was divine! Then comes the entrees where our steak/ salmon/ chicken options left us happy and full. Each option was cooked to perfection! Our guests have raved to us about the food, with many planning on coming back for dinner and/or for their own banquet hall events. Frank, the owner, was so personal, warm and kind. He made us feel as though we were part of the Venuti’s family! We look forward to many trips back to this spectacular venue. We could not be happier for choosing Venuti’s as our wedding venue!
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Maryann P
5.0
5/28/2024
We had our wedding shower at Venuti's this past Sunday, and I cannot say enough nice things about this venue! The food was delicious, the room was beautiful and Ruby was easy to work with and accommodating. Our guests had the best time! Thank you, thank you, thank you! xox
Kaileen B
5.0
5/25/2024
We had our wedding at Venuti's and cannot thank them enough for everything! In the month since we continue to hear from our guests that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to, that the food was outstanding, that the venue was stunning, etc. The staff are so attentive and well trained! Our food was steaming when it got to our table! That does not happen at your average wedding. And it was so delicious multiple guests left with leftovers! When is the last time you saw that at a wedding? Ciara, we cannot thank you enough! You made planning an absolute breeze and we had zero stress during our engagement. To the other brides and grooms reading this, go with Venuti's. You will get the best bang for your buck with no run around and an absolutely stunning wedding.
Alexandra C
5.0
11/02/2023
I cannot say enough great things about Venutis! We had the most beautiful wedding at their venue. We had been referred to Venutis by a family friend, and even before booking our wedding with them we have consistently heard only great things about them and the quality of their food and service . We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is, and also the quality of food. Our guests were raving about how delicious everything was. Venutis even wrapped up our guests leftovers so they could bring them home to enjoy the next day. Ciara Rivera was our coordinator and she was fantastic. She was so sweet and knowledgeable and made everything so easy on us! She did a fantastic job and was truly a pleasure to work with. Everyone on their staff is just wonderful to work with and so professional. I would highly recommend Venutis for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!
Sara C
5.0
7/18/2023
We really enjoyed having our wedding reception at Venuti's! Ciara was great from the start- breaking down everything for us, giving us a timeline for when things were due, and just keeping that open communication. She was great with helping choose linens and making our vision come true, letting us rehearse wedding party introductions, and being able to set up early. Our day of coordinator was Marisol and she was everywhere trying to get things done for us, truly so grateful. I was nervous about doing everything and being a bride at the same time so it really helped to have her there. The staff was amazing, they were so on top of things, attentive, and really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. That definitely will not be forgotten. This venue is absolutely beautiful and our guests were so stunned by it. It is truly worth the price for everything that Venuti's does for you.
Amanda S
5.0
6/12/2023
We worked with Ruby and she was AMAZING! This place is beautiful and the whole staff is fantastic.
Michelle H
5.0
4/13/2023
We had our wedding at Venutis & it was absolutely stunning!
Ciara was our coordinator and she was very attentive and helpful.
The food was amazing! Our guest are still talking about our wedding and it’s been 2 months now
Annie L
5.0
4/06/2023
Ruby is AMAZING to work with- so communicative and easy going! The venue is AMAZING- the dance floor layout with tables was great; Big enough to fit all our guests and no tables had to be moved out of the way. The food is AMAZING! Enough said here. I love food and our guests did not leave hungry. Get the focaccia bread!!!
We had the BEST time celebrating and we were in great hands because Venutis really took care of us.
Sara B
5.0
3/19/2023
Venuti's was the absolute best location for our wedding! Ruby was so great through the planning process - from the first meeting through the day of our wedding. The reception hall is absolutely beautiful from the double staircase to the ceremony room, and banquet room. We could not have received better service from the crew with us that night, they kept a close eye on how we were doing, but our guests and vendors as well. The food was absolutely INCREDIBLE and having the option of allowing our guests to order their meal when they sat down was amazing. Love that alcohol and our cake was all included and made a lot of details a lot easier. We would choose Venuti's over and over again and cannot state how much we enjoyed working with this team.
Malinda H
5.0
3/19/2023
From start to finish, Venuti’s exceeded every expectation we had for a wedding venue. The space is truly beautiful, the food was outstanding, and their support of our wedding day was first-rate. They accommodated our special requests and truly made us feel important. We felt that we had excellent communication with Ciara and we highly recommend Venuti’s as a wedding venue. The detailed notes they took and executed for the day of set up was done perfectly. We plan on going back for anniversary dinners! Thank you, Venuti’s!
Becky K
5.0
1/16/2023
Venuti's was beautiful and so professional. It was super convenient to drop everything off the Wednesday before the wedding so we had literally nothing to worry about the morning of the wedding; our coordinator just had to show up and put everything out into place! On top of being helpful and professional, the food was out of this world. All of our guests raved about both the quality and the quantity of the food provided. The late-night pizza was also AMAZING.
Jennifer B
5.0
11/20/2022
Such a beautiful venue with great food. Ciara is amazing and helped make wedding planning go so smoothly, she is awesome! Venutis made my wedding such a special and beautiful day. Thank you!
Daniela P
5.0
7/13/2022
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. Everything 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!
Savanna C
5.0
6/24/2022
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!
Paulina C
5.0
6/15/2022
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 was 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.
Amanda P
5.0
4/05/2022
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!!
Melvin J
5.0
2/28/2022
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.
Genelle G
5.0
12/15/2021
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!
Mary C
5.0
12/06/2021
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 reception 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 !
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Emily F
5.0
12/04/2021
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 reasons 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!
Sabrina W
5.0
12/03/2021
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 pleased! 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!
Staci A
5.0
12/03/2021
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!
Maria C
5.0
12/02/2021
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.
Michele K
5.0
12/02/2021
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
Stacy M
5.0
5/26/2021
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!
Maria S
5.0
12/01/2020
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 ballroom. 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
Jacquie T
5.0
11/14/2020
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!
Dina K
5.0
11/05/2020
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!!!
Jamie Lee M
5.0
2/08/2020
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 it 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!!!!! ❤️
Angelica and Jesus B
5.0
2/05/2020
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.
Lauren P
5.0
2/04/2020
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 buttoned up. Our wedding turned out beautiful and was such a memorable time thanks to their help!
NICHOLAS B
5.0
1/20/2020
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 know, 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.
Janay W
5.0
1/10/2020
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 beautiful!! I get happy all over again every time we look at our pictures
Ashley D
5.0
12/30/2019
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 according 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!
Julie L
5.0
10/16/2019
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 martini 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!
Katie K
5.0
9/25/2019
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!
Melissa B
5.0
7/11/2019
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 wedding 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.
Fadi E
5.0
6/16/2019
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 responded 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.
Danielle W
5.0
6/06/2019
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 planning process and made everything come together perfectly! THANK YOU!!
Stacey P
5.0
5/23/2019
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 wedding/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.
Erin B
5.0
3/06/2019
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 like 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.
Naveed K
5.0
2/13/2019
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 the whole process Karen was so accommodating, and understanding.
I would highly recommend the venue, and the staff!
Allyson M
5.0
1/14/2019
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!
Heather D
5.0
10/23/2018
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 rook 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!
Heather H
5.0
8/24/2018
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 always 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!
Franny S
5.0
8/20/2018
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 detail 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!
Lauren S
5.0
7/12/2018
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!
Ashley R
5.0
6/19/2018
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!
giuseppe r
5.0
5/16/2018
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.
Karen K
5.0
5/10/2018
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 the big day a breeze! If you want to have a beautiful event with delicious food, I highly recommend venutis!
Caitlin S
5.0
4/15/2018
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!
Lisa L
5.0
4/13/2018
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, even 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!
Catherine S
5.0
4/12/2018
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Becca S
5.0
2/18/2018
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!
Dana T
5.0
11/12/2017
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.
Nicole S
5.0
11/09/2017
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 what 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.
Jackie R
5.0
11/07/2017
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 into 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!!
Angelina C
5.0
9/08/2017
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! ❤️
Matt G
1.0
7/23/2017
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 &$@"$&@!!
Nicki J
5.0
1/16/2017
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 family. 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.
Carianne B
5.0
10/31/2016
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!
Justyna M
5.0
9/28/2016
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 absolutely 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
Allison C
5.0
7/06/2016
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!
Rebecca A
5.0
3/02/2015
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 could 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!!
:)
Risa D
5.0
1/11/2015
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 making it stress free for myself and my family. I would definitely use them again for another event.
Melissa S
5.0
12/11/2014
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 Karen 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.
lisa c
5.0
10/07/2014
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 service 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".
Allison M
5.0
10/01/2014
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 answering 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!
Kristen G
5.0
7/31/2014
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 wedding 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!!
Christina C
5.0
7/31/2014
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, champagne 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.