Villa Penna

er 2020 if the reception would happen at all but then things started to open up again which led to a meeting with Penna’s, specifically Mary Lou, to go over any Covid Guidelines Penna’s had along with easing any fears I had. What happened was the complete opposite. Back when we had this meeting a lot was still unknown with COVID, there were no vaccines, technically weddings weren’t even suppose to operate indoors but I think Penna’s was getting around this initially with it being a “restaurant,” so my fears for my elderly family and making sure if they chose to come to my wedding weren’t unfounded since so little was known and it was very new still. Instead of easing fears, I got a person who could not care less about me, my family or honestly my money, given the way I was spoken too. I was called the “worst bride” she ever met for asking if I could possibly have tables of 6 or 8 instead of the typical 10 or 12. She did not care about any restrictions or keeping her guests safe. What I asked wasn’t unreasonable- I wasn’t asking to get multiple rooms or more or less staff or anything like that. Just to make table numbers smaller and give me some sense and peace of mind that you cared about my guests. I was also told by her staff prior to the meeting that there would be no dancing or music. When I tried asking about that at the meeting she constantly talked over me, would barely let me get a question in and said not to listen to her own staff, that there were zero restrictions on music or guest count or anything. I got berated for asking about safety measures, being “reassured” they wouldn’t get in trouble by police because they “knew” them, only for Penna’s to call me a month later and say they had to shut down due to the restrictions they were so blatantly ignoring. Since then, I’ve had multiple friends from both my side and my husband’s side that have had similar experiences with Penna’s. One actually did end up switching his whole reception to a different venue because his experience with Penna’s was that bad. I honestly used to love going to Penna’s for events and for their food but after this experience I wouldn’t want to attend even as a guest. If you are considering Penna’s as a venue for your event, I truly implore you to find somewhere else unless you want to get torn down and treated like you and your guests are worth less than nothing. I would never do business with them again.

doors were locked, on an outside bench by the door. A woman turned into the parking lot near us speeding as though she was late for an appointment, so we figured she was who we were meeting with. We waited but no one came. By 10:08 I tried phoning only to get an after hours message. I also wrote an email saying perhaps we were at the wrong door but crickets. By 10:15 we drove to the back where her car and another was present but couldn't enter there either so we left. It's now 2 hours and 43 minutes after our appointment and there's still crickets. Looking at other reviews I believe the woman saw two people of color and decided they didn't want to service us. My fiancee and I are middle age professionals who came prepared to conduct a finanical transaction today. I'm recovering from a major surgery yet delayed my recovery to keep my appointment for a venue we were excited about but I know why we were ignored and will take our business elsewhere. If you are a person of color don't even waste your time here or at their sister property.

out hesitation and reassure me that they would do everything in their power to see our day was a success. They always kept our wants and needs at the forefront of decision making. From the menu planning, to the seating chart, and everything in between I cannot thank those who played such a significant role in our day. We are so grateful to have chosen Villa Penna for the biggest party of our lives. Looking forward to the future to have many more events for our family here.

is out of this world! The staff made everything effortless and made me feel so comfortable that things would run smoothly for our reception and they did! Could not recommend them enough.

Our guests raved about the aesthetics, the staff, and the amazing food. Thank you!

go with a doughnut wall instead of a traditional wedding cake and to be perfectly honest, we ordered too many doughnuts as everyone was stuffed from the fabulous dinner. My wife and I didn't get one until the next day =) Almost three weeks later and we are still getting compliments on everything from the dinner to the staff to the was the room was setup. Highly recommend for any event you are having.

amazing help and service we received at Villa Penna. Throughout my wedding planning they helped with picking vendors and making sure every detail was perfect. I honestly felt like Jamie made my happiness her number one priority and that means a lot to me. The food was amazing and even a month later my friends and family are still wishing they had more fettuccine! The service staff were always on point, making sure my guest had everything they needed. If you want people to still be raving about how awesome your wedding was the first vendor you should pick is Villa Penna. You will not be sorry. Everything was absolutely perfect!

we changed, which happened all the time. Her speech during our ceremony was great and was very fitting to us specifically, I could tell Jamie took great care in writing her speech for us. The service of all the Pennas staff was great throughout our ceremony, dinner and after dinner. I want to say thank you to Villa Penna and specifically Jamie for everything and for making our day such a wonderful and memorable event.

l shower for my son and future daughter in law. We could not be more pleased!

o, food was DELICIOUS!

That is what a reception is all about in our eyes, paying for delicious food. Thank you to all the staff and a shout out to Frank Penna for the champagne. Thank you😀

and they definitely did not disappoint- they took great care of all of our big and small needs and more!

top of everything. As the bride & groom, you don't want to worry about all the little things and because of her, we didn't! George Penna came out and visited with a few of our tables to reinsure everyone was happy (and to crack a few jokes - what a class act). The entire family puts their hearts and souls into this establishment and it shows in the professionalism of the service - from soup to nuts! Everything was beyond perfect! Thank you for making our big day so special. We highly recommend Villa Penna for any special occasion!!

to take questions, the venue was super lax about policies - not to mention no 21%+ service charge or room fee, included coat check and valet. George was available to explain the preparation of the food and give advice on substitutions. They happily accommodated guests with dietary needs and allergies. The food was hands down the best wedding food I've had, it was a true Italian meal. We did family style and my guests were blown away with the precision of the timing as well as the quality of each dish. The venue itself has gone through extensive renovations and is beautiful. I've been to more expensive venues that don't hold a candle to what George has done with the place. They really helped make my reception a wedding people are using as a baseline to compare theirs to.

service, food service, food, and overall hospitality were all as expected, amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests about the entire venue, especially the wonderful food. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stress-free planning process, reasonable pricing, amazing food and service, and beautiful banquet area!