The Ridgeway of Old Metairie was an excellent choice for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Staff…read moremember Tina LaBeaud was a most thoughtful and creative event planner, the food was excellent (many positive reviews by guests), and the young professionals who worked the event could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Mary, who supervised the operation on the day of our party, was on top of every detail, and she quickly resolved any issues that came up. Trina and Re made the place spotless. I might add that the sound system was clear from front to back. When I have another special occasion, I will return to the Ridgeway.

Really nice well kept banquet facility. Great new entry doors and the food and drinks were really…read moregood also. The servers were friendly and professional. Looks like the owners are really trying to spruce up the facility.

Attended an anniversary party at this venue this evening. It was a little strange to get to as…read moreit's in an industrial corridor, but the space itself was attractive inside and the staff was nice and helpful. The food was fine & the bartenders made decent drinks as long as you didn't ask for anything to complicated.

Please, please, please...do not have your wedding at Taravella Manor. Only thanks to good friends &…read morefamily was I able to enjoy the last part of my reception because the majority of the reception I felt like a guest of dishonor rather than a guest of honor. I waited to write my review until after I discussed with Taravella Manor. All of the issues I addressed below were of course disputed by the general manager, Darius, who acted as though everything went off without a hitch. As a result, I have decided to write a review in hopes that others will not make the mistake I did & book their wedding at this venue. Taravella Manor boosts that they will walk you through step by step, "you just show up & we will do the rest." What a joke. It was so disorganized. My hostess would stop by tell us something & then disappear! We had no attendant for myself, my groom, his parents or my mom. He & I had to go to the bar to get our own drinks all night long. There also was no reserved table for the bride & groom or our bridal party. When asked by the mother of the groom, the staff advised there were no reserved signs in the establishment. I brought a pen for people to sign my guest book & no one could find it. The general manager insisted I didn't give it to him, which just infuriated me further. During my bridal party dance, the music stopped & we were offered no explanation as we stood on the dance floor for several minutes looking around. The DJ was terrible. He played "Strokin" for the first song of my money dance & was asked 4 times before he changed it. No one could hear any of his announcements as they were all muffled. Due to miscommunication of their staff to my photographer, we cut our cake & no one knew. When I asked the general manager, Darius, he said, well that was the cake cutting if you already took pictures. The pass around food was not served until an hour and a half before the reception was ending. By the time we were made a plate by the attendant, it was ice cold. One of the staff members kept going to the dance floor. She tried to get me to dance, but I told her several times I did not want to do a line dance. When this was addressed to Darius the general manager, he says that staff dance when asked to by guests. No one asked her! She was asking people because she wanted to dance. I have several pictures of her in my professional pictures dancing- so unprofessional. The lighting is terrible in this place, spotlights nearly blinded us when walking in & photographer had to ask us to step out of it during our first dance because it was ruining our pictures. There were candles on the table, but they were not lit and it took 4 times asking for these to be lit. The place seemed to be falling apart at the seams with neither our attendant or the general manager ever readily available to address any of these issues. As I said above, despite my frustrations, my groom & I were set on enjoying ourselves & we ignored the cacophony of disaster and set our sights on the beauty of people we loved there to celebrate with us. I wanted my grievances to be heard & I was not only placated, but moreover told I was a liar. Save yourself some frustration, pay more & go somewhere else. I could probably list 20 more complaints about this place, but I believe I have painted a good picture. Several of my family members and friends have also reviewed for my wedding on 10-11-19, echoing much of the same.

They made sure that all of our guest were taken cared of, made sure our photography team was also…read moretaken cared of. Made sure the wedding stayed the course and made sure that my husband and I had some time to ourselves that way we could eat. Speaking of the food, it was really good, nothing was over or undercooked, everything tasted fresh and delicious. My guest loved the bar, all of the drinks that were served tasted amazing. The staff was amazing, my kid made a friend there with them. And everything that we had for the price was well worth it. If we went back in time we would choose this place again!

The Presidential Palace was the best choice for my husband and I's ceremony and reception. The…read moreservice was phenomenal and the food was delish. The atmosphere was beautiful and perfect for our family and friends. The owner, Miss Diane and staff welcomed us with authentic hospitality. I was nervous at the beginning, but Miss Diane assured me it would be great, calming my nerves greatly. And it was great! The pictues came out beautiful! Kevin (one of the owners and chef), prepared special platters for us and our families, with special attention to everyones diet needs. Thank you Kevin! It was one of the most beautiful nights of our lives. All of us had a great time!

Mrs Gail amd her team went above and beyond. They really exceed expectations in every way. The…read morefood, the service, the venue, the decorations...EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I wish them continued success and I will never host an event anyplace else ever again. Mrs Gail was a pleasure to work with and paid attention to every detail. The best part was that she was as excited for my family event as I was. The bartenders were amazing and the staff kept the place spotless even in the middle of our event. They were amazing!

I have been to a shower and a wedding at this place. It was very clean the food was delicious and…read morethe servers and bartenders were very friendly. I would recommend this place for any function you are having.

This facility offers everything in one package. Plus it's FREEto have the wedding ceremony at the…read morehall.

I had my daughter graduation party here. The place was spacious and beautiful, but my guest and…read morefamily thought the menu did not offer enough food and the serving size plates were too small. I had a problem with the large sandwich tray being passed around once and never brought back out again, the bar was not constantly being filled, they actually had my guest wait to eat because my daughter was running 2 hours late to her own party, so they really didn't have to put out much food since the guest had to wait to eat. The food was picked up and taken to the back the last hour and the staff took all of it home even most of the large graduation cake. I asked the manager why wasn't I informed they were the food was so called thrown out, she said she asked my daughter who was already intoxicated when she got to her party did she want the food and she said no. Of course she didn't: 1. She was drunk. 2. She didn't have any place to bring all the left overs because we were from out of town and staying at a hotel and 3. She did not pay a dime for any of it.... The contract was with her Mom. So yes, I give this place 2 stars for the size and beauty, but if you go with this venue just make sure before they pack of your food and cake, they leave it out front where you can see it and not bring everything to the back for staff to carry out the back door...

I've attended a few events over the years in this space (and I'm pretty sure I've reviewed it…read morebefore but ???) and last weekend was a family wedding. The space is GORGEOUS. The 1930s fountain is stunning and the colonnade is lush right now with wisteria which gives the whole space a dreamy look. The adjoining event hall is modern with a ton of windows so you can enjoy the beautiful park around you. The staff is top notch! At the last moment rain clouds rolled in and the outdoor wedding had to quickly be moved indoors. This was accomplished quickly and efficiently. The bartenders and servers were great! The food was good and plentiful. Definitely a night to remember!

City Park in New Orleans is such a beautiful park with all its oak trees and lagoons. City Park…read morealso hosts plenty of weddings. Who doesn't love an outdoor wedding ceremony on a beautiful sunny day?? Popp Fountain in City Park is the perfect place in the park for such a moment. The fountain is picturesque and makes for an awesome backdrop. The Arbor Room adjacent to the fountain is a big open room that can accomodate over 300 people for your wedding reception. I worked a wedding reception here last night and the Arbor Room was decorated beautifully. The bride and groom loved everything about their wedding. While it wasn't a New Orleans-style wedding it was still loads of fun! (Of course in New Orleans we do almost everything different including our wedding receptions). Everyone loved the food and the band was great (popular local band The Bucktown All Stars). The Arbor Room and Popp Fountain have it all to make your special event perfect.....a wonderful setting, delicious food, plenty of outdoor space, and a great staff.

Attended an event here recently. I hadn't heard of the venue before but the pictures looked great…read moreso it made me more excited for the event. There is a parking lot right near so you don't have to walk far. It's connected to a restaurant/bar but completely separate. We had access to the main areas and the outside view and everything was beautifully decorated and the place was clean. It was pretty roomy for the size party there (about 150ish). Food was pretty good that was served by the venue. Especially those beignets. Yum. The views outside with the sunset was perfect as well. You also won't get a weak drink from the bartenders here. Would love to attend another event here.

I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding here, and it was one of my favorite wedding venues I've…read moreever been to! From how beautiful it was, to the uniqueness, to the location, to the service, everything was amazing. The Chicory is in the middle of New Orleans, and you can't beat that energy and level of fun. It's a historic building with a lot to do in the area, and plenty of hotel options nearby if you're coming from out of town. When we got into the venue, I was immediately blown away by the beautiful exposed brick and the overall look of everything. It was also a nice change from the typical hotel ballroom. The staff were so nice and so attentive! We had two bridal attendants with us the whole time. They were so friendly and helpful, and you can tell they really love their job. They went over the top to make sure the bride had everything she needed and didn't have to worry about a thing-down to checking her water bottle constantly to make sure she always had fresh water. During the reception, we left for a few minutes to take pictures on the rooftop at sunset, which turned out beautiful. Overall, the Chicory was a beautiful experience and the perfect spot for one my best friend's big day. Thank you for everything!

Friendly staff -100% they welcomed and helped us. Very professional…read more Cleanliness-100% Food- 100% I have attended few parties in here and never disappointed me. They impressed all the time. This place is on my list for recommendation.