Decided to eat Greek food after a cultural performance at Queens College's Colden Auditorium and…read morewanted to not travel too far from Fresh Meadows. Saw the reviews and decided to give Sevan Restaurant a try. First thing, this is an Armenian restaurant designed for catering a party or special event. Very opulent in its decor. Walked in and had to ask if they were serving food because the restaurant space was set up to cater to celebrations. The restaurant was empty except for a table with two women. My friend and I had a round table that normally seat more than 4 people and we ended up with a lot of table space! Our server was very polite and attentive. We ordered a babaganoush, a pita pizza that's folded in half with ground beef, a Mediterranean salad and a kabob combo over rice. Food was tasty and loved the salad dressing. If you want an elegant restaurant to yourselves, this is the place.

Another amazing dinner with family at Sevan. Always feel like home here. Great service and family…read moreambiance.

I am finally back to experience again the ambiance of this place…read more I still remember my great visits on this manor house including it's beautiful lawn. I wonder why I haven't reviewed this place. For tonight's event, we were on the main floor room. I was a little disappointed of the manor's Christmas decors in the lobby and the surrounded area. I don't see other on going parties aside from us. It used to be full of life and vibrancy. I wonder if they have already recovered from Covid effects. The staff is nice and friendly. There were great selection of appetizers being served to the guests. The buffet food doesn't seem the finest comparably to what I remembered. The place still stand with time of its classic atmosphere and epic ambiance. I enjoyed the event and would still recommend the manor for any event location.

I had a birthday event at Douglaston Manor for my husband and worked with Jose. I found him to be…read morehelpful, accessible and professional until the day of the event where he told my guest who asked for a food wrapping to say "please". In a field where customer service is paramount, this response was inappropriate and belittling. It was a simple request; he should have been more courteous. This put a damper on the end of the party which had gone well up to that point.

Ok this is going to be a long one, but everyone has to know!…read more We worked with White Collections and had Sydney Cho as our day-of coordinator, and I truly don't think words will ever fully capture how grateful we are for her. Going into wedding planning, we thought a "day-of coordinator" meant someone who would step in on the actual wedding day and help things run smoothly. What we experienced with Sydney was something completely different, and so much more meaningful. From the moment we hired her about a month before our wedding, she stepped in with such care, intention, and control over every moving part. It felt like she quietly took the weight of the entire wedding off our shoulders without ever making us feel out of the loop. That last month before the wedding can be overwhelming in a way that's hard to explain unless you've been through it, and Sydney gave us something we didn't even realize we needed so badly, which was peace. Real peace. She created space for us to actually breathe, to be present, and to enjoy being engaged instead of constantly feeling stressed or behind. Her professionalism is on another level. The way she communicates, organizes, anticipates problems before they even exist, and handles every detail with intention is something I'm still in awe of. There was never a moment where I felt unsure or anxious once she was involved. I trusted her completely, and that trust is something every bride hopes for but doesn't always get. On the wedding day itself, I don't even know how to explain what she accomplished. We had 250 guests, no printed schedules or programs, and somehow everything flowed so seamlessly that not a single person was confused about what was happening or where they needed to be. That alone feels impossible, and yet she made it look effortless. Every transition, every moment, every detail was handled so smoothly that my husband and I were genuinely shocked. We kept looking at each other like, "How is one person doing all of this?!" She also went so far beyond what anyone would expect from a coordinator. She stepped in to help both of our moms with their dresses, helped with my dress bustle, ran around tending to our whole bridal party and was just there for anything and everything we needed, even when she absolutely didn't have to be. In those moments, she didn't feel like just a coordinator, she felt like a big sister. Someone who genuinely cared about us and wanted our wedding experience to be perfect. What stood out the most is that she didn't just "do her job." She cared. You can feel when someone is just executing tasks versus when they are fully invested in making your day perfect, and Sydney was completely, wholeheartedly invested. She protected our experience, our time, and our energy in a way that we will never forget. We haven't worked with other coordinators, but I can say this with complete confidence. Sydney is exceptional at what she does. She's the kind of person who sets the standard so high that it's hard to imagine anyone else comparing. Sydney, if you're reading this, thank you for everything you gave us. You made our wedding feel effortless, joyful, and completely taken care of, and that is something we will carry with us forever. We are so, so grateful for you!!!!

I had to have my wedding dress resized for our renewal. My dress came out perfect and fit like a…read moreglove. She made changes as my weight fluctuated for a bit and was extremely nice and professional. If you need alterations this is the place!!

It's a nice place, the view of the place and its surrounding areas are beautiful, the service was…read morevery good, but the food wasn't to good, we did have a good time tho.

We were here attending a wedding here in the fall in the evening on a Friday night. The entrance…read morehas a very Spanish villa style, but you more classic catering hall venue inside. I think there was a view of the lake from the ceremony area, but since it was dark at the time of the ceremony, we couldn't see much of it. We really liked the passed around bites that the waiters were bringing around as well as the different food stations. The set up of the cocktail hour had very spread out seating, but most of the folks had to stand since there were not enough tables or standing tables to be comfortable. The food at the reception was okay but nothing to be blown away with. The cocktail hour had better items. The salad and pasta duo was okay but the pasta was more al dente than I like the texture to be. The layout of the reception hall was slightly odd since the couple's table was at the entrance of the reception room facing the DJ booth. The room itself was pretty spacious and it opened up to a patio area where they had desserts and a fire pit to roast marshmallows towards the end of the festivities. The bathrooms were clean and they had some products and toiletries to help freshen up before you return to the reception hall.

SIMPLY AMAZING!!! Beautiful venue, great food; most importantly the customer service is TOP NOTCH…read more We celebrated my daughter's Sweet 16 at One Banquet Hall and we're still on cloud nine. Everything was perfect. We walked in as clients but walked away feeling like an extended family. If you're looking for a beautiful space, with a team that truly cares and is invested in their business, look no further. I HIGHLY recommend One Banquet Hall. No need to feel overwhelmed, Dhanny & the family have you! I will definitely be returning.

Best place to throw events - I set up a backdrop for an event here and the owner Winnie is just an…read moreamazing helpful person! Everything in here is beautiful The service is beautiful Nice and clean Table covers , chair covers , runners , etc is just perfect !!!!!!! I recommended this place 100000000 percent - I will insert pictures of Nedor Decor balloon garland and table set up (centerpieces) (please find us on Facebook or instagram

The owner (Buffy) is very unpleasant and rude! she seems to treat minorities differently. Food is…read moredecent. Few workers are friendly, But the owner? I dont like the way she speaks to me. She should ask before judging.

Go to another venue! Buffy is a terrible business woman and will try to underhandedly charge you…read morefor things you don't need. Angelo is nicer but Buffy ruins the negotiations. I had my baby shower there and was told we could just rent the hall and to let them know if we decided to cater with them. My fiancé and I decided to cater our own food because the food at the restaurant they own is mediocre and we wanted to have really good food at our event. When we decided to cater elsewhere, Buffy tried to up charge us the day before the event, stating that we had to valet the cars for our guests at an expensive price and got upset when I called the building. Since I'm a resident there, I did not have to valet and I could use the regular guest parking. She told me to my face that had she known I wasn't going to cater with her she would've never let me rent the venue. Terrible business etiquette. I will NEVER do business there again, I won't even eat at their restaurant. Go someplace else if you want a stress-free beautiful event.

I recently attended a baby shower at Laterna's outdoor venue and loved the experience. The…read moreatmosphere was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly throughout the event. Bravo!!!!

Okay so this is more of a catering/event venue than a place you'd go to for a sit-down meal on a…read moreSaturday night, so I'll base my review on that. Laterna is beautiful. There are three rooms, one small room inside, one big party room, and the backyard. I came for a private party in the smaller room indoors. The staff were extremely friendly and nice. You can tell they try hard. Loved the horotaki salad. The only issue we had was slow service for drinks and I'm not even talking about cocktails. There was water and wine on the tables, but I think it would benefit to have a pitcher of Coke and Diet Coke on the tables too. I had to order one multiple times because they kept forgetting, which I understand because it's a busy day with everyone there for a party. Overall, very cute place. I can see why it's a hit for events.

We came here for a friend's five year old birthday party. It is very clean and the staff were super…read morekind. Both my daughters, a four year old and a nine year old, enjoyed playing in this space. There is plenty of seating for adults as they watch their children play. We would definitely come back for a play date.

What a great time we had! The atmosphere was great and very clean. Will definitely plan another…read moreplay date there!

I was very skeptical about hiring of a day of coordinator at the beginning but what a great…read moredecision to move forward with Tara. Tara boxed everything off exactly how we imagined and managed the day perfectly as well as coordination the week prior. She was always accessible and extremely kind to all our guests and vendor yet assertive and efficient. Would highly recommend.

If you want to have a hassle free event, call Tara!!! I was all prepared to do it all myself, but…read morewas advised to GET HELP! We had two events in a row... We had our daughter's wedding ceremony for 75 people in our backyard on a Friday night, and her celebration party in Williamsburg (at the W Loft with 125 people) on Saturday night. We rented everything from tables to silverware, trees to LED lights, for both nights. The details seemed infinite and were something I really would not have handled well during my daughter's wedding/celebration parties. Tara was on top of everything and I never turned into Momzilla! Thanks, Tara, for making our events easy, wonderful, and chock full of only great memories!!

A beautifully constructed and eloquently designed venue. What's eye popping is the 40 car parking,…read moreunderground. Can not find that elsewhere in Queens. Food had a North Indian taste however was especially flavorful. I would highly recommend for friends and family to consider booking Maleen for their next big event.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience with Maleen Banquet…read moreHall. My company provided valet parking services for events at this venue. We completed the work as agreed and paid our employees for every event. However, obtaining payment for our services became an ongoing struggle. Even after many conversations and attempts to resolve the matter professionally, part of the compensation remained unpaid. What made the situation even more concerning were accusations involving allegedly missing money from a guest's vehicle. The details of the story changed over time, and when a formal investigation was suggested, it never moved forward. We acted professionally throughout the entire process and made every effort to reach a fair resolution. Unfortunately, our efforts were unsuccessful, and we suffered financial losses as a result. Based on my personal experience, I would encourage contractors and service providers to exercise caution and ensure that all agreements are thoroughly documented before doing business with this venue.