It was very clean, well kept UPdated…read more well worth the fee! I would definitely consider again.

Had my brothers/ SIL baby shower here and everything turned out wonderful. Robin was responsive and…read morevery helpful. They even had things to buy and use such as tablecloths that made it super convenient. The place is big enough for 60-70 people. Love the bar that we can place drinks and food. Also comes with a fridge and sink which was very helpful since we catered and brought some of our own food and drinks. Venue was affordable too, would definitely recommend friends here!

A great charitable organization. We do things for people that need help…read more We have a terrific banquet room which has been recently updated. The room can hold a max of 600 We can cook for you or you can have it catered and use oyr facilities. You can't go wrong for the price. Call the Lodge and ask to speak the person in charge of booking the room.

I had my daughters baby shower here. It was a perfect space, and they had a bar which you can…read morechoose to use or not. The manager was nice, and the price was affordable. They allowed me inside hours earlier to decorate with no problem. They do not give you access to the kitchen, but they do allow use of the refrigerator and microwave. You had to clean up the area after your event, which was not a problem, as our guests helped us. I would definitely use this lodge again if needed.

Unfortunately, they're closing on Dec. 20th. The location is the only thing I can think of. The…read moreservice was great and the ambiance was well thought out. Ordered only apps, though unique presentation and flavors. I enjoyed them and so did the customers I yapped with.

Points for taking a crack at "just like in the city," but the "economic difficulties" definitely…read morecome from this area of Essex County not being able to turn tables as if it's the city--and not at the premium Bacarosa needs to charge to make that magnificent menu and this space pencil out. I give the team a lot of credit for pivoting when it was clear The Hudson Rose wasn't going to take, but Nutley still exists a few steps below Montclair and Maplewood in this regard. A post-pandemic restaurant needs certainty and needs to minimize the weird lulls that now exist in the dining calendar. Bacarosa had the product and service, but there just weren't the logistics to drive this kind of scale. Nutley's always been kinder to the smaller places on Franklin Avenue, and I think that's still where it sits as a dining destination. That's no fault of the staff or product, but that makes it very difficult to manage overhead on this space, quality, and staffing. I don't look forward to this space inevitably taking a step back to its Gondola/Peter the Great banquet hall days of yesteryear, but The Franklin Steakhouse set a poor precedent by moving from its cozy spot just north of here to a space that could hold two of its former locations. I wish this team the best and hope we see them in this corner of the county again sometime. Thank you for giving the place the quality it deserved, even if the traffic just wasn't there.

I had my sisters Surprise Birthday Party there this past…read more Saturday and it was AMAZING! I booked my party with the Owner Sal who was very accommodating and helpful. It was the BEST party! The BEAUTIFUL Bar atmosphere made it so SPECIAL! I had black table cloths that looked so CLASSY on the high top tables. I had Sal supply the DELICIOUS Italian food and everyone was raving how delicious it was too! I had Sal supply the DJ and Bartenders and it all was MAGNIFICENT! Everything turned out WONDERFUL! Sal gave me a recommendation where to get my FABULOUS cake from Veriella's Bakery! EVERYTHING WAS THE BEST! Thank you Sal!!!

I came here for a baby shower and it was a nice experience. The staff is nice and the place is…read morenice. There is a lot of parking outside (street parking) and there are meters during the day FYI. Bring quarters. The place is so nice and cozy. Maybe 60 people fit or so but it is a nice place for a smaller occasion. Perfect for a baby shower, communion or sweet 16. About 30 mins from NYC which was convenient for NYers. I'm pretty sure when you rent the hall, its just the hall and you have to provide everything else. I highly recommend this place it is so cute.

I have been to Mamma Vittoria twice. Schools in Nutley have a lot of their student events there…read more This last time I visited was for a repass. I was pleasantly surprised that they had roast pork as one of the entrées in the buffet. I don't typically think of that being an Italian dish, but regardless it was really delicious and that made me happy! They also had chicken francaise amongst other dishes. I must say that I consider myself a chicken francaise connoisseur. Lol! That is my favorite Italian dish and what I always pick when I go to an Italian restaurant. I found this particular chicken franchise to be just OK because the chicken was on the thick side and I like it thin. I also thought there should be a bit more sauce in the container it was in. I do remember that the other time I was there the chicken francaise was thick as well. Otherwise, the restaurant is fine as they have ample parking, though the spots are tight. Service was attentive and I do recommend the restaurant for any party or event.

In October or November 2025 my daughter-in-law booked Mamma Vittoria for May 17, 2026 to celebrate…read moremy son's 60th birthday and was given a price. In February 2026 she received an email stating that due to the time of year and demand, the price would have to be increased which came to an additional $700 for the party. Obviously my daughter-in-law cancelled. That then made it impossible to find another venue. This is no way to do business.

Was here for a family event. My husband and I thought the decor was very nice. The party was well…read moreplanned and the service was excellent.

Two weeks ago 4/6 I had a surprise birthday party for my sister. I had looked at various venues and…read morethe Brookside stood out to me the most. Because I live in Atlanta majority of the planning took place over the phone. Lorraine was simply AMAZING! Christina worked with me due to the fact that I was planning a party all the way from Atlanta. Everything was explained to me in detail. They even assisted in an area where I couldn't make a decision. The night is the event Chris was the Mgr assigned to my party and everyone on that team were beyond helpful and amazing. From the set, drinks, food, and lighting were done to perfection. We had guest arrive super late, and Chris went out his way to see if it was possible for food to be served. Food: Italian Meatballs- Great, Shrimp and Rice: Great, Pasta: Great. I was very pleased with the food. You choose 6 entree's. Dessert: Whoever Baker their cakes Great work! I got nothing but who made this cake? I would highly recommend the Brookside for any parties. They carter to you. Now, they're not cheap, but I am firm believer you pay for what you get. The service provided took care of any additional cost for the services I needed. Again, THANK YOU, Lorraine, Christina, and Chris for making my sister super surprise 40th birthday a night to remember. She is officially 40 & Flawless!

What a nightmare!!!! Owner Stanley told my fiancé and I we would have the hall till 11pm and…read morecompletely ripped us off!! We started the party at 5pm and wanted open bar to start at 6pm, which he was very aware off. We would have it for 4 hours, 6-10. He then told us it starts at 5pm no matter what and it's our problem if we started it late. Then at 8pm in the middle of my babyshower of 120 people while 7 months pregnant he tell bartender to let us now Party is over at 9pm!!!!! I had a entire agenda that went till 11pm !! I called him and he could care less about anything that we had to say! He told us that it's on the contract and no where on the contract did he say anything about it being over at 9pm. My fiancé called him after I had a complete meltdown and he charged us another 150 to stay an extra hour. Which he wanted in cash for some reason. I was completely disgusted !!! Do not book and if you do make sure you get everything in writing !! Oh and also, he charged my friends $300 for hall and us $400. Makes up prices as he goes. Not to be trusted.

I am delighted to frequent the venue at the Knights of Columbus-St. Mary's. The facility is…read morebeautiful. The venue contact and hall manager, Stan Novak, is wonderful. Every event has run flawlessly with rave reviews from our guests. Well done Knights!

I can't say enough about Truffle Caterers & Banquet Hall. Truly an amazing experience start to…read morefinish. Staff was professional kind and thoughtful. Food was amazing I highly recommend you upgrade and get the steak. The hall was beautifully set up. If you are looking for a hall to hold your next event at this should be the only place you look at!

Highly recommend!! amazing food and service! All of our guests raved about it!! will definitely be…read moreusing them again!!

I would recommend this business to any of my friends interested in throwing a party. I planned my…read morehusband a surprise birthday party while I was traveling internationally and Mark was really helpful. He was very communicative--even with the 13 hour time difference, I was able to coordinate with him easily. I had my husband be taken out of the house three hours before the party to set up... the balloon arch was delivered right on time. The photographer showed up half an hour earlier than the party. The magician I wanted to hire was booked somewhere else and I only found out a few days before, but the balloon sculpture artist Mark recommended instead was an absolute hit with the kids as well as the adults, which was a pleasant surprise. He made my husband the most outrageous birthday hat. Right when he was supposed to be done, one of the kids tripped and popped his balloons and got upset, and he stayed longer to make him (and a few other stragglers) more balloons. Truly kind. The photographer David was also really so helpful, friendly, and on it! He came early and helped with some of the set up... he was attentive and also very nice to talk to. Very natural (sometimes it's awkward when a photographer's in your face taking pictures but it wasn't awkward at all). We got a USB full of pictures right after the party! Really, what a great experience. My husband had a really great time. Thank you Mark and company!

I was throwing a birthday party for my Mother and wanted something festive and classy. I…read morebrainstormed with Mark, referring to some of the pictures on his website, and he figured out exactly what I wanted. They delivered the fabulous balloon arrangements right on time (a couple of hours before the party) and the delivery person was very helpful and friendly! Almost everyone at the party told me how much they loved the balloons. A great experience from start to finish!