We attended the Mother's day brunch this past Sunday. It just really made our day. We were greeted with a smile, and each mom a glass of champagne, and a beautifully crafted gift box that matched the menu and carried through in all the lovely decor. There was a beautiful picture taking center set up as well. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. The guests attending joyful, well-dressed, and friendly to one another. You heard the buzz of quiet, happy conversations overall. No loud laughing or voices. Just as it should be. Peaceful, warm and comforting. I haven't mentioned the food yet. Wow! Just wow! Every kind of meat, chicken, fish, lobster and shrimp, vegetables, finger dumplings, potatoes, rice, salad station, and carving station. And the desserts! Chocolate covered strawberries, poppy seed cake, custards, and more, and rum balls! Oh the rum balls were fantastic! I wish I could buy a dozen! Please support this family-owned business any way you can. They are wonderful! read more

Had a perfect high school reunion at Alpine! What a great party! Many compliments from all!! Thank you Sylvia & your staff. Can't think of ANYTHING that was not top notch... food, venue, price, service. This place has it all!!! read more

Great atmosphere phenomenal food and great music Wedding was well planned and memorable

Had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate my Wife's Cousins Sons Wedding (...Family). We ended up in Darien Illinois. From the outside the massive size is diminished. Once inside, Wow! Place is outstanding! The Charcuterie/ Appetizer Spread was just unbelievable. Many great choices to choose from (Should put on my bigger slacks for this event). Name it, they offered it. Open bar, the only way to celebrate, we enjoyed a few glasses, before dinner, a Cabernet Sauvignon. We returned for some more good choices from the Appetizer Table. The festivities pressed forward; Once everyone was introduced, announcements, a little dancing for the Bride & Groom, photo ops, we finally began the meal. Started out with a Mushroom Hearty Soup, Bread. A Salad was brought in promptly. Consisted of a Italian Vinaigrette, fresh and tasty. Oh before I forget, Bottles we're present at each table from Homemade Polish style "Nalefka" (like a Lemoncello), Chopin Vodka, a good bottle of aged Scotch, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Sauvignon. Old school, but we like it that way. The Entree was a Filet Mignon, Garlic Mashed Potato, Hibachi cooked Shrimp (3 good sized) with grilled pepper's on the skewer, and " Haricot Vert" It was a challenge to finish eating, the portions were not skimpy. Dessert consisted of a huge Sweet Table. I've never seen so many options (I was hoping for a Napoleon, but that was the only thing missing,) plenty of choices, you would have been satisfied, regardless. I went with my favorite, A Cannoli. Coffee or Tea options. After all this, they started prepping a hot buffet for the evening!!! Staff was friendly, engaging and very professional. If you plan to use Alpine Banquets, in the South Suburbs, for any celebratory events, highly recommend this great spot. If your wondering, I wasn't compensated for this review, except enjoyed ourselves at Alpine Banquets in Darien, Illinois. Cheers, Mangia, Smacznego & Nazdrowie! read more

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My parents just celebrated their 50th Anniversary here. The service from the bartender and wait staff was very professional. Along with the management, they even called us after the party, to make sure everything went as planned. The food was delicious. We selected the dessert and appetizer option and it was incredible. Our guest loved it! The four tower cake not only looked beautiful but was also delicious. All the table setting and decorations were perfect! We will definitely return for future events! read more

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Pork loin and dumplings were absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and good. Wished they were open for dinner to the public. Would definitely go there read more

As a vendor the staff was very friendly. The rooms were very clean and perfect for any event. The venue is also located next to the highway for easy access and accessibility. The food was also good. Will recommend in the future. read more

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We attended the First Annual Tasting last week and it didn't go as expected: Decor 5/5 Hospitality 4/5 Food 2/5 Appetizers 3/5 Main Entree 1/5 The decor was beautiful, there is no dying that and the hospitality was decent. The wait staff could have been a little quicker at clearing tables during the tasting but nothing to freak out about, staff was very friendly. The food on the other hand was the complete opposite of previous reviews, and maybe that's because they are under new management now. Genuinely don't want to offend the company or the chef, but there needs to be improvements if people are going to sign a contract to have their event there. There is nothing more embarrassing than serving your family and friends food that's not good. The appetizers were fine, nothing to write home about but decent. The main meat entrees, specifically the chicken and steak, were overcooked, dry, flavorless and tough. The mashed potatoes, both garlic and regular, also had no flavor. Was expecting more based on previous reviews. read more

I had my wedding at Alpine Banquets on October 15,2022. Words cannot explain how happy my husband and I were with this venue. Helen and Kim were beyond helpful with the entire process making wedding planning much easier and less stressful! Communication was on point with quick replies to any questions along the way. They even steered me in the right direction with other wedding ideas etc. The venue looked absolutely stunning. Super clean and spacious. The staff was on point, professional and very kind. Our guests raved about the food from the appetizer table, sweet table and of course the main meal. I could not have imagined my wedding any where else and was beyond thankful for all of their help! read more

Food was dry sparse and a disappointment. Ling lines at bar minimal choices. Will avoid this place for any future events. P.S. Bathrooms dirty also. read more

Alpine was a pleasure to work with! I had my daughters baptism here and they were amazing throughout the whole process from picking out every detail to making sure I was stressful day of. The food is delicious and exceeded our expectations! There is a great variety to choose from (our favorite was chicken with champagne sauce and dumplings!) Every detail matters to the managers and make sure your day is perfect! read more

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We celebrated our wedding on 4/27/19 at Alpine and it was amazing. I worked with just about everyone at Alpine via email, phone and in person, and that high & attentive care is what translates into a seamless wedding planning. From the first visit, Helen was amazingly helpful in showing us our options, recommending vendors, etc. Planning from afar was pretty easy considering it was a 200+ person wedding - I live in Seattle so even w/ the time difference and my few visits to the area, it was so easy to coordinate everything! The food was delicious, the newly renovated banquet hall was gorgeous, and the team did an incredible job taking our ideas and turning it into the most perfect reception. Thank you, THANK YOU to the entire Alpine team for making our wedding party incredible. read more

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Had our wedding at Alpine in September and everything was absolutely perfect! Sebastian and Helen made the planning an enjoyable and easy process. The food was delicious and our friends and family still talk about what a great time they had there. The attention to detail was also noticed by our guests and very impressive. We had a Polish-American wedding and went with family style dinner. We were able to please both sides of our family! Baked chicken and dumplings are amazing! The appetizer and sweet tables looked stunning! Our guests definitely left full and happy :) All of the staff worked hard to make sure everything was perfect. Thanks again Alpine :) :) read more

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I just had my wedding here this past Saturday 9.28.19 and I am beyond amazed with how it all turned out. It could not have been anymore perfect. Helen, Kim, and everyone at alpine was so attentive to our needs and our vision that they brought everything to life. The food was absolutely amazing!! The sweet table and cold table looked just as good as it tasted! I have received so many compliments on the venue and food along with drinks! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you so much Alpine for turning my dream wedding into a reality! read more

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We had our wedding here last month and had a wonderful experience with Helen & Sebastian. They were very attentive and easy to work with. Alpine was by far the best banquet hall we could find that fit within our budget. The hors d'oeuvres, bar, and cake were included at a pretty affordable price. The night of, the ballroom looked fantastic and better than I imagined. We got a lot of compliments on the hors d'oeuvres. I have food allergies (gluten & dairy) and Alpine was very accommodating, making me a separate plate of appetizers and altering my dinner. The food was good for a banquet hall and a crowd pleaser, which was important since some of our family is kind of picky (they're very meat & potatoes people). I would definitely recommend the baked chicken. Overall, I highly recommend Alpine. It is a well-kept and well-run business. For what was in our price range, it was above and beyond the best. We were very pleased with our experience. read more

We attended a wedding here recently and had a great time. I mean I love weddings to begin with but this place did not take away any of the fun! The facility is well kept and clean and nice looking inside and out. The staff was great. They were all friendly and fast, fast, fast! We ate family style with very standard wedding fare: chicken, beef, veggies, etc...The food was good and there was nothing that really stood out as super delicious but there was nothing that was bad either. It was a good meal. The bar was located about 10 feet behind two tables. This was quite a bottleneck but the bartenders did an OK job of getting people their drinks so people kept moving. I also heard reports that 2 out of 3 women's bathroom stalls were out of order which caused some huge delays. read more

Just had my wedding here last Saturday and was fantastic. We were a little scattered...but Sebastian and his team put everything together beautifully. The ballroom was gorgeous, the food was really good. I highly recommend doing the plated dinner as the family style was not very good when we did the tasting. The champagne chicken was delicious (I had it without the champagne sauce) and people complimented the prime rib. The green beans and mashed potatoes were tasty but pretty standard. We did passed apps during cocktail hour and those were quite a hit. My only complaint was that they ran out of food. The more people I talk to the more people I realize did not get what they ordered. I have heard from at least 10 people that ordered prime rib that did not receive it. Sebastian told me at the end of the evening the "four people forgot what they ordered" I don't know what happened, we had multiple people not show up and yet, they ran out of a main courses and some people who ordered prime rib ended up with chicken or vegetarian. That was disappointing and I felt really bad for those people, plus I paid for prime rib for A LOT of people (which was more expensive). Not happy about that. Otherwise, things went off without much of a hitch! The hard work that they put into putting together the reception is apparent and the rooms are much prettier and more detailed than your average banquet hall in a hotel or restaurant. They have coat check, a bridal room, uplights for behind the head table, various colored linens and napkins and dessert is included. We had cupcakes and they turned out great. So happy with how most things went. Hopefully they figure out a way to prevent this problem with the plated dinners from happening again. I even coded the place cards for what people were getting, so maybe they should have gone by that. Oh well, still had a wonderful time and would recommend this place. read more

well a friend of me invite me to the catilian...........quincianera i love that place i love the suburbs............. food was ok.....soup, salad i can see the black letucce, bread roolls ok, beef w/gravy ,pork w/gravy, the mash potatoes look from the box totally they dont put butter or milk or heavy cream........the veggies broccoli & coliflower overcook, gravy straigth from the can, then they serve food late....... then they had 2 events the aniversary next door & the catilian and i see how the manager tell the dj put the music low...........then the set up the sweet table cookies from aldi store ,fruit such strawberryes,cantaoupe,watermelon,bananas & chocolate fountain but.....they forget the tongs ...so ppl use their hands ewwwwww well thanks to my frieend drive to chicago to this nice banquets........ read more

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We were unable to have our wedding reception at Alpine Banquets, due to the national lockdown of COVID 19 in May 2020. We are in the process of moving out of state and will be unable to utilize this establishment for our reception like we had planned. We have a small deposit of $4000 that we have been disputing with Alpine Banquets for the past 3 weeks. We were trying to be understanding to this business, and the hit they took during COVID and only requested partial refund at first. However, due to their poor business practices and unprofessionalism, I cannot believe that a business would be willing to have their reputation poorly rated over $4,000. Sincerely upset by the lack of compromise and customer service. read more

Just got married here last Saturday and I was blown away by everything. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, venue was beautifully put together, Kim was such a help and the bartenders were so fun! I had so many compliments about the venue. So happy we chose Alpine as our banquet hall! Favorite part- affordable!! read more

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Alpine September 8, 2012 and it was simply perfect! Helen, Sebastian and Betty went over and beyond to make sure that everything was just right. They were very helpful offering suggestions and always made themselves available to answer any questions or concerns. They even ordered a sample of my linen for me to come in and look at before making my final decision since I was so indecisive about which colors to choose. Their patience with me was outstanding! Betty, who provided us with some of our centerpieces, gave us some great ideas and did a wonderful job adding a touch of elegance to the banquet hall with some of her own creations and rental pieces that she made available to us. In addition, Alpine offered an abundance of choices on their menu. None of my guest went home hungry or disappointed! We had a variety of fun h'orderves, a family style dinner in which ever dish complimented each other, an exquisitely decorated sweet table and cake table, wine and champagne on each table, and to top it off a midnight snack. The food was brought out on time, hot, and served very professionally by their white collared and white gloved staff. The bar service was also very prompt, organized, and made extraordinary drinks that kept the guests going back for more. In conclusion, I could not ask for anything more than the service we received from Alpine. They were very accommodating and made the reception hall look beautiful! When we arrived to the banquet hall everything was how we talked about it many meetings before. I was even able to drop off some things the night before, as far as decoration pieces and party favors, and they made sure to have everything in it's proper spot on the day of. So, if your looking for a place where you can trust the owners in making sure your reception is outstanding and not have to worry about a thing and reasonably priced, Alpine is definitely the place to go with! The staff their is very hard working in making sure the venue is always kept clean and up to par with the greatest quality of service, accommodations and trendy vendor list. Thank you for making our day so memorable and enjoyable! Monia and Luke Morajka read more

The staff was very helpful. We made a number of special requests as it is tradition in our family to make the guests the top priority. The staff did their best to accommodate all needs. Thank you. read more

I attended my cousin's baby shower here and everything looked absolutely stunning!! The sweets table was just amazing and the watermelon carvings were incredible. I was so impressed I have never seen anything like it before. The food was delicious !!! Overall it was a super great experience and I can't wait to attend another event at Alpine again! read more

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This review is about 7 months late but well worth the time. My husband and I got married there in September of 2010. All I can say is AMAZING!! The service that we received from Day 1 of walking in was of the highest level imaginable. Helen is the owner and she really takes a personal interest in making sure that your day goes off without a hitch and that everything is perfect. We went by one day to drop off a payment and saw Helen setting up for a party the next day, she was walking by each table straightening linens and centering lights so everything looked perfect. We were sold by the looks and the prices, extremely reasonable. We were able to do so much more with our budget there. We chose a plated dinner with Alpine Chicken and Roast Beef. We were told by several guests that they were unable to finish all of the food with the hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, chocolate fountain and sausage and sandwiches at the end of the night. Everyone said how wonderful the food was! We were extremely pleased because the last thing you want at your wedding is for your guests to leave hungry. The centerpieces and table overlays with the chair covers made the room look so elegant. When I walked in I would've thought that I was in a fancy high rise downtown overlooking the lake. Unbelievable. Also, they had Tanqueray Vodka in their standard bar package so no need for an upgrade. Also, request David as your bartender. After people ordered their first drink, he had another one waiting for them as they started walking towards the bar. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Alpine. They made my day flawless and beautiful and I couldn't be happier with the way things turned out. Helen offers you advice and suggestions with planning your event, she wants to ensure that they provide you with everything you expect and more. I will absolutely be having future events at Alpine! read more

We recently had our wedding reception at Alpine on June 25th. We cannot put into words how great of an experience we had working with you. Living out of state and planning a wedding can be somewhat stressful, but any questions or concerns we had Sebastian was always a phone call or email away with a fast reply, really taking away any stress. Helen and Sebastian were always so kind, helpful, and all around just simply amazing. Our family and friends are still talking about how fantastic everything was. Thank you so much for everything, Sebastian and Helen. We HIGHLY recommend Alpine. read more

Well, the Ballroom looked nice and the food servers were friendly. The chicken in Round 1 was dry. In Round 2, it was hot, fatty, and soggy. There really wasn't much meat to the chicken. The beef was overcooked and soaked in gravy. The potatoes were decent enough; the salad, so-so. The mostaccioli was oversauced and too sweet. The bread was good. The location of the bar made it very hard to get to the bar. A table sits only a few feet from the bar and of course people stand around near the bar. If it weren't for the position of the table, access would be easier. read more

I was here for a bridal shower. The food all had a frozen dinner type taste to it. There really were no redeeming qualities, sorry to say. A dingy experience all around. If food quality is important to you, look elsewhere. read more

Been here a number of times for a yearly company get together for retires , and the service and food is excellent, it is well managed and provides the services that are needed for such a event. read more

Oh my goodness I am so happy with our choice of Alpine Banquets for our reception! They were amazing. We did some shopping around and they were by far the best bang for your buck, that even aside, their staff is amazing. Helen, Kim, and Sebastian are all great, kind, patient, caring people. From our first tour of the place to the night of, they always made us feel completely at ease. Never once were they pushy for any add ons, I contacted them constantly and they never seemed to mind. I even called poor Kim the night before with table dilemmas, having her switch around every table, to call back and tell her it was right the first time. Most people probably would've cursed me out but she was sooo nice, calming, and even laughed about it. They go out of their way to make sure things are exactly as you want them. The day of, everything was set up so beautifully, everything went smoothly and Sebastian was there the whole time for anything we needed and making sure things went perfectly. I would give them an A++++ for sure. read more

Went for wedding. Nicely-decorated. The bruschetta was so garlicky, it was like eating a garlic clove. The baked chicken was tender and moist, everything else was lousy. Mostaccioli was ok; sauce tasted like it was out of a can. Mashed potatoes were so peppery, they were inedible, not just for me, but for everyone at table. Beef was overdone. Soup was too salty. My salad was nonexistent. Actually, everyone got very little salad. The rolls were tasteless. The Oreos at the chocolate fountain table were stale. The wedding cake slices were paper thin. Servers were so quick to clean off tables. I got up to get some strawberries from the chocolate fountain table and came back to no drinks or napkins. She took everything away and I wasn't even gone for 3 minutes. Disappointing! read more

My husband & I had our reception @ Alpine banquets this August the experience was nothing less than PERFECT! Working w/ Beata (manager) Helen (owner) and her son Sebastian was a blessing. I must say hands down they have to be some of the nicest people I Have ever worked w/. They made us feel like family from the first time I called there (10 pm on a Saturday night while another event was going on) till days after when we picked up the rest of our stuff they always made us feel like we were first priority. Through out the course of our engagement (15 months) anytime we called there stopped in or emailed they were always very prompt to tend to our needs. They were extremely accommodating & truly did there best to meet our random requests of all of our "wonderful" ideas to make our night "perfect" for us. The day before the wedding I stopped there to drop off my last item & had a glance @ the hall as it was almost completely set for our wedding, I walked through w/ Helen from table to table in tears, what a joy it was too see all of the planning come to life & what an amazing job they had done pulling it all together, the table linens, chair covers, center pieces, candy buffet, chocolate fountain, & sweet table were breath taking. Our guest's were more than satisfied with the food, bar & service in general, and I still get call's about it all. We are truly lucky to have been able to have had our wedding @ Alpine & hope everyone else get's to experience it too. Thank you Alpine for making our night so memorable! read more

My husband and I had our Bridal Shower at Alpine Banquets in June and loved it! The entire organization was organized, shared creative thoughts for making the most out of our Bridal Shower, and payed attention to every last detail with enthusiasm and excitement. It is obvious that Helen and her family love what they do and are extraordinary at it. The linens and uplighting made the ballroom even more beautiful than it already is! The lunch was presented in a plated non-rushed fashion. And the food DELICIOUS. We received many compliments from our guests. In addition, their waitstaff was very professional and friendly, and really made the day memorable. We will continue to recommend you to our family and friends for any event! Thank you Alpine Banquets for making our Bridal Shower perfect from start to finish!!! read more

I just had my wedding. The food and the service was amazing!!! I love how they set up the decorations and both Helen and Sebastian did their best to make sure the wedding was going well. My guest had a great time. I highly recommend it. read more

We cannot say good enough things about Alpine and our experience at Alpine with Helen and Sebastian. My husband and I had our wedding there and Alpine and their staff went absolutely above and beyond to make our day special. The food, service, and quality exceeded our expectations by a far. We opted for the filet and chicken entree, and both were cooked to perfection. We also did the sweet table and it was amazing!!!!! We are still getting compliments to this day! read more

I recently attended a wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff was so accommodating and quick on their feet. They always were making sure everyone was happy and served promptly. They also made sure everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend it for any brides to be. Great food too! read more

Went to a wedding at Alpine Banquets and was very impressed, large hall, very nicely decorated, good food and very clean. If I did not have a venue booked for my wedding I would definitaively book there. Oh and a lot of parking space. read more

All I can say is WOW! We just had our wedding here April 4th and every single thing turned out beautiful and perfect. I have never experienced customer service in my life as good as alpine banquets. Sebastian was so helpful, so calming, and so so so knowledgeable with every question I had. As a bride to be the weeks before the wedding I was frantic and had phone call after phone call of issues and questions. Every time I talked to him or Helen they helped and I don't think I was ever once tr "no we can't do that." They handled all of the fine details and when the big day came everything was handled perfectly. The food was amazing- we chose family style plates. The servers there were great and we still remember "Kathy with a K" and her great (and prompt!) service for our head table. The bartenders were a riot and definitely matched our party like atmosphere. Upon our first meeting with Helen almost a year before our wedding, before we had even chosen our venue, I knew that this place was soo much better than anywhere else. The other places are too commercial. They have multiple weddings a weekend and I got the feeling that we were not special to them. Alpine, however, is family run and it shows through in every aspect of their business. I honestly could not be happier with the service we experienced. I would recommend them to any engaged couple in a heartbeat! read more

My husband and I are incredibly thankful and fortunate to have had the chance to have our reception at Alpine Banquets May 14, 2016. We looked at many places in and around the area yet could not find one that suited our needs. When we first walked in and were shown the rooms, we knew we had found a winner. We both loved the classy interiors that were clean, elegant, and large enough to handle our guests of around 100 people. Sebastian and his sweet mom Helen answered all of our questions and gave us detailed information about their various packages. Additionally, this was a multi-cultural wedding and they gave great advice on how to make it work for both groups. Whenever we had questions, they responded immediately by phone. Our food tasting was an enjoyable experience; the spread was exquisite as we had many chicken/beef/veggie options to choose from. Although our wedding consisted of 100 guests, we had many decorations to assemble and display. I provided all decorations to Sebastian a week ahead of time and we were blown away how beautiful the main ballroom was when we arrived at our reception. My husband and I as well as our guests felt so at-home and incredibly comfortable. The food was delicious as we chose cream of chicken and rice and chicken/beef dinner plates for each of the guests. Additionally, the dessert table was beautifully displayed. In short, our guests loved the food, loved the drinks, the dessert table was exquisite, and the tables and hall were incredibly elegant. Adding to the already superb customer service, Sebastian would even check in on us to make sure our night was going as planned and if they needed to make any adjustments to accommodate our needs. Many thanks to Sebastian and his Mother Helen for making our engagement and wedding experience truly special, but above all memorable. We highly recommend Alpine Banquets to anyone searching for the perfect Wedding Reception experience. Sincerely, Sylwia and Chris read more

We could not be any more pleased with Alpine Banquets and Helen. The whole process before the wedding Helen was attentive and answered any questions we had. The day of the wedding was amazing and the venue was gorgeous. We received many compliments for our wedding. I will definitely recommend Alpine to anyone getting married. The value of what you receive for what you pay is top notch and the one on one personalization is priceless. We had an amazing wedding and we cannot thank Helen and Alpine Banquets enough! read more

My fiance and I are getting married here in October 2013. So far, working with Helen has been amazing! She is a delight to work with! She is friendly, gets back to you in a timely manner, and is very easy to get a hold of. I look forward to working more with her leading up to our big day!! read more