Went there last night with my girlfriend for her class reunion . Let me say right up front this…read moreplace is simply spectacular. First class service all the way with great food, entertainment, and an amazing location. This was for the classes of 79, 80. And 81 for South Hills High School. The event was held at the Via Verde Country Club which overlooks the San Dimas and Via Verde local area. It has amazing views and lots of nice sections like a ballroom, dining area, pool, tennis courts, and I believe a golf course. The service was first class, and spare no expenses. They had fire dancers, a girl in a large bubble in the pool, a sketch artist, live band, and an assortment of hor d'oeuvres throughout the evening including salmon, meatballs, veggie dishes, and shrimp. Everything was great. They had an entire indoor area as well with a spread of desserts. Very classy place and a great time. I recommend booking events here.

I am not sure if they have a way of getting people to join, but I do know that no one returns calls…read moreor emails. So maybe, they have enough members that they dont care about blowing people off! I tried dozens of times to call, leave emails, I went on their website and signed up for the "Take a Tour" option. Nothing. ever. Very disappointing that a place in San Dimas that could welcome new neighbors and residents doesn't have the ability to do so ...

This is definitely Upland's hidden gem. It has a beautiful outdoor area. Inside it's also beautiful…read moreand has a nice decent size dance floor. The owners are so nice. They actually introduced themselves to me. other venues. The owners don't even acknowledge you. The staff all around was nice and helpful.

Beautiful location in Upland for special events. However it is located in a busy intersection so…read morethe noise level outside is pretty loud from all the vehicles driving by. Keep that in mind if you are having an outdoor event - you will need a good speaker system if you want to be heard! I was here for a wellness event and during our Pilates session outdoors on the grass, I couldn't hear the instructor over the traffic noise. The interior of the building is cute for a reception or small meetings. There's a bridal suite near the restroom. Parking is VERY limited, overflow parking is at the church diagonal on the NW corner to La Villa Bella.

Amazing spot for any venue one is looking to host or simply a wedding venue. The place is fantastic…read morewith multiple rooms and a huge dining/hall area, enough to have 500 guests if you like. We were here for an amazing wedding. The venue did not disappoint and was nicely decorated elegantly! The venue has an amazing entrance if you like that grand look. Overall, this place is the bomb!

A truly wonderful place for events everything is top-notch, with beautiful decorations, spacious…read morehalls, and excellent sound.

I officiated a wedding at this venue and I was blown away by the service they provided. Harriet was…read moreso accommodating and understanding. The floor manager was always ready and available when we needed something and promptly and professionally serviced every request. The valet was agreeable and responsive. They were able to help out as people were leaving while also making room for loading and unloading everything from our personal vehicles. This made setup and tear down go smoothly and quickly for myself, the bride and groom and everyone helping them, and for all the vendors. Everyone had such a great time and the night did not go without hitch but Harriet and her staff were there to help in any way they could. They did so and kept the night running smoothly till the last person stumbled out. I can't recommend this place enough

We had our wedding at the Encino Banquette and Garden and it was AMAZING! The food was delicious,…read morethe venue was so beautiful, and all the staff were so nice and helpful! We have gotten so many compliments on the wedding and people were talking about it weeks after! So much space for people to be inside dancing or outdoors! We had a photo booth and Churros and Funnel cake vendors and they all had so much space to set up. All the guests loved it! So we're so happy with our choice and definitely recommend

Yoo!! this place has all the vibes,, VIEWS, JAMS, CROWD!!…read more like stepping into tinker-bells house party.. (would recommend)

I booked this for a private event for my paint and sip class and it was such a beautiful space…read more Everyone was in awe when they first walked in. It was so cool walking up the spiral stairs and then entering their event. It was such a fun time. Everyone enjoyed the space and the host was so hospitable! They even had lofi music ready for us and that was so helpful.

My mom made arrangements to celebrate my step dad's 75th birthday there which was Saturday 5/23/26…read more Our party consisted of 9 people which required a contract. A $500 down payment was requested to make the reservation. And when present for dinner there was a $900 purchase of food and drinks that needed to be met. When we walked in we were promptly greeted by staff. And after a few minutes were guided to our table towards the back. The restaurant was pretty spacious and they did have patio seating in the back. Mason was our server and went over how the dinner will progress. He wished my step dad a happy birthday once he learned of our special occasion. He informed us of the conditions of our dinning contract and went over the menu with us. To make sure we met the conditions of the contract we pretty much ordered double of each of the appetizers. I ordered the Scallops, shrimp cocktail, lobster mac, and cream corn. My sister got the escargot, grill asparagus, and mushrooms. We also order a few caesar salads. My mom ordered a few mocktails. The appetizers were delicious I really enjoyed the lobster mac and scallops. And now onto to ordering the entrees. I ordered the 16oz Prime Rib medium rare and Scallops potatoes. My party ordered 3 of the 58oz Prime Angus Cowboy Ribeyes with Scallops potatoes. My mom and Step dad shared one order, My sister and her son shared the second order and my brother had the last order to himself. His fiance and her parents ordered Austrian Prime Black Angus Filet. Overall the food and service was excellent. When it came to dessert we ordered a couple of Milky Ways and Cheesecake for the birthday guy. Since my mom worked next door and showed her employee badge we received a 20 percent discount. We were also granted free admission to their Saloon next door. Which usually charges either $10 or $15 for cover. I would return and highly recommend.

We had an average experience here and I referring mainly because of the bartender…read more Upon arrival there are 2 entrances, one for the restaurant and one to the right for the saloon. We had time to spare so we asked to look inside the saloon and it made us feel like we were in another state with the country vibes and ambiance. There is a cover charge to get in or an entree per person at the restaurant can override the cover charge. The staff here was nice and told us the above and let us take a quick look. As I mentioned, we arrived about early, about 20 mins prior to our reservation, were waiting on some friends, and so we decided to wait at the bar area. I was looking for a sweeter drink with tequila and not many specialty options so I settled for a beer. The bartender wasn't very pleasant and seemed unimpressed by my selection because mezcal is not my thing. After we ordered, a couple arrived after 5 mins of us ordering, ordered, were served their wine before us without a bill. But my husband and I were served about 10 mins after this couple and immediately given the bill. It gave the impression she was either unconcerned with serving us or untrusting of our ability to pay. Either way, not the best first impression at the restaurant. Sincerely gave the "stuck-up" vibes here with the bartender. Once we were seated, we had the escargot, oysters, lobster mac n' cheese, seasonal mushrooms, and the New York demonic priced at $170. Total bill was $390 with tip included. Now my opinion on the food was mediocre, the steak was cooked to our liking of medium but not a flavor that warranted the cost. Oysters were sweet flavored and escargot had little taste even with all the garlic. I don't mind paying the cost but with the initial service and the food being mediocre for the price, not likely a place I would go again. More of the, "tried it and it was ok" type of experience.

Shoutout to Evan! He made us feel very comfortable and treated us like family. Excellent server and…read morea great photographer! The food was amazing and the views were beautiful.

I went with a friend we had the server Evans I believe was super nice well mannered. The food was…read moregreat I got recommended by Evans a Prime Hanger Steak it was sooo yummy the server definitely recommend the best choice of steak. It was also my first time trying steak 10/10. We got seated outside such a pretty view to see while enjoying a yummy dinner. It was my birthday I enjoyed my day and had a yummy meal thanks to the server Evans!

We went on a Tuesday evening to hear Jazz got a reservation right away at 6:30 and seated in the…read morearea for the music too. It was nice and good service food ok but a nice evening overall. We decided to come back with friends but on a Wednesday night at 6:30 instead. Sat at a table in the area where the music was but it was very loud and tightly packed with tables and guests. I could barely hear my friends due to the loud conversations, loud laughter, and just the acoustic affects in the restaurant were bad from that. We ordered steak, sides, and thought baked potatoes but got mashed instead. After we ate dinner we asked the manager if we could seat outside for dessert instead due to the loud noises around us. He brought us there but we had to wait at the bar outside till we were seated took an additional 15-20 minutes. After seated it was better than inside with a nice decor too instead. Dessert was ok service good. For such a high-ended restaurant and pricy food it's only avarage, inside decor pretty but very and tightly packed with guests and loud especially for a week day night kind of unusual, I was disappointed think it's a bit overrated sorry to say. I think Flemings, Ruth Chris, or Morton's are better food wise for the same price and dining experience and not as loud too. Think what could make it better is to thin out the crowded packed affect in the main inside dining area would help a lot too, or, if we ever go back sit outside instead I recommend. The service and staff there were very nice, friendly, and attentive and worked hard during service though. So overall raiting is a 3. Tuesday music night inside was good though think because the band is set up where tables of guests would be so less talking and guests listening to the music instead. Hope they make some changes to there inside seating there for improvements will and could help overall.

My first visit to Casalena was last night when we took a friend out for a "thank you" dinner. The…read morecriteria when choosing a place to eat was near where our friend lived, vegan options and nice ambiance. This place delivered on all three. We had a 19:00 reservation, and left Long Beach in the 17:00 hour, but a freeway emergency and lane closures down the way resulted in us being late (24 minutes) to the restaurant. However, we called the hostess while we were en route to let them know, and the restaurant sent a text message when our table was ready which let us say "we are on our way," and I sent a text through Open Table to explain the situation. When we arrived, it took a minute to find parking, but we were able to get our table without issue or attitude. Hoorah! While I am on the topic, parking can be a little tricky. Casalena does offer valet services, but we forgot to bring cashola, so elected instead to find parking on the street. It's mostly residential around the restaurant, but we were able to get a spot not too far away. We lucked out that way. We were seated right away and our server, Corey, came by to introduce himself and asked if there were any allergies or dietary preferences at the table. I mentioned that I am vegan and he told me there are several options and that "items with one lemon next to them are vegan and items with two lemons next to them can be made vegan upon request." This was wonderful news. While I had looked at the menu before we came, sometimes the in-store menus are different or have less options for vegans. Casalena does not. I was able to find a side and an entree that sounded incredibly delicious. The non-vegans with me also found delicious options. We ordered, and Corey answered further questions about the dinner special while keeping our order in his brain. How servers do that, I will never know. He brought a starter salad someone in our party ordered first, and the wine that was asked for. The ambiance is nice. Each table has a light that when touched adjusts the bulb temperature. The dining room is LOUD. Everyone was having loud conversations, but we were able to talk to each other and a semi-escalated volume and communicate fine. The energy was high and positive inside. Our food was served pretty quickly. I got the side order of home-made focaccia and the Pesto Rigatoni. Both dishes were delicious. I ate a whole side of the focaccia (we got two to share with the table,) and my pasta and felt wonderfully full, but not over-stuffed. The others in my party felt the same way. When Corey came by with a dessert menu, we chuckled and politely declined. Now, the prices for Casalena are viewable online. This sort of establishment (for me at least) is not somewhere to go regularly, but as a celebration or occasional treat, completely reasonable to splurge on. The dress code is reasonable, and there was a man in a booth nearby with a Miller Beer t-shirt on, so I think as long as you are not beach-bum casual, you will be okay. The only gripe I have is that the people waiting for the valet to bring their cars up need to clear a fucking path. I'd sprinkle them with a Spatial Awareness Dust if it existed, but other that that, the night was extremely wonderful. I managed to get a few snaps of the food, but didn't want to spoil the experience by making it content. There were a lot of people taking photos and selfies, but I didn't see anyone having their dinner through their phone's lens. So, that was refreshing. All in all, a wonderful night and I look forward to the next celebratory dinner to come back and try more of their fare!

The services provided by Alex Banquet Hall makes your event planning so much easier, Thank you to…read moreeveryone in their team. Huge shout out to Mercedes who is by far the best leader this space can have! She is professional, understanding and very supportive if you need assistance with finding the correct vendor for your event. Food was excellent, service and follow up during reception was exceptional. Hassle free!

I inquired about this location via email and someone got back to me stating that Mercedes the…read moremanager will give me a call. Days went by and nothing so I emailed again and they told me the same thing, "she will get back to you today." I waited several days and I decided to call and it went to voicemail. I called again later that day and she answered (she was driving). I requested additional info and she said it would be best to meet in person so I texted her for availability and no response til this day. Very disappointing after seeing all the good reviews. Zero communication.

Jovita is the best!! We couldn't have asked for a better…read morewedding photographer! From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, patient, and genuinely invested in making our day special. She took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and came up with creative ideas that made our photos feel unique and personal. On the day of the wedding, her professionalism and positive attitude really stood out. She kept everything running smoothly, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and captured moments we'll cherish forever. You can tell she truly cares about her work and her clients. On top of all that, she offered us a great deal on pricing without compromising quality, which we really appreciated. If you're looking for someone talented, easy to work with, and full of great energy, we highly recommend her. Thank you for making our wedding memories so beautiful!

1 Star - Extremely Unprofessional…read more My niece's quinceañera was booked at this venue more than a year in advance. Just 4 days before the event, we were told that our reservation was being canceled because the venue had overbooked. After a year of planning, this was devastating and caused unnecessary stress for our entire family. Fortunately, we found an even better venue, and the celebration turned out beautifully. However, no family should have to go through that kind of panic just days before such an important event. After sharing our experience, we learned that other families have reported similar issues. Based on what happened to us, I would not trust this venue with an important event. A quinceañera is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and customers deserve reliability, honesty, and professionalism. Please stay away from this venue if you are planning an important event. We would never want another family to experience what ours went through