I had the privilege of attending my friend's wedding here at Paradise Banquet Hall and it was a great venue for celebration. The venue is located close to the end of the subway line so it was easy enough for us to travel up from Toronto. It does include a ten minute walk to actually get to the hall after exiting the train. I loved the overall setup of the banquet hall. It felt intimate and fitting for a party of about 150-200 guests. The entryway included a coatcheck and multiple areas for bars to set up as well as activities for wedding guests. The inside hall itself was beautiful and spacious, allowing for both a ceremony as well as the reception to follow right afterwards. The staff here were just on top of it too in making sure we as guests were taken care of. I appreciated the staff making sure my special meal was provided throughout the evening and for also keeping our glasses full whenever the moment called. Congratulations to my friends R&B on their wedding date and thank you Paradise Banquet for hosting their special evening. read more

Gabriella was very helpful and a joy to work with. The food was excellent and plentiful. I did not get the bar tenders name but I was very impressed at his ability to create drinks and his friendly, positive attitude. All of the staff were great. I definitely would recommend them for any special event. read more

We came here for a wedding were impressed by how organized everything was. They have couple of venues for gatherings, wedding receptions and even outdoor weddings (in summertime). The parking is a bit tricky; if there are multiple event happening at the same time, there won't be enough spots available. The bar was great with good options and it's open until 1am. The hors d'oeuvre table had good variety of cheese, deli and salad. Dinner, late night snacks and dessert table were pretty good, too. read more

So I attended another wedding here recently (5th one of the year lol). This time both the ceremony AND reception were hosted here. The previous wedding, it was just for the reception and held in the Queen Victoria room. This wedding was held in the classic ballroom which I think is their largest room (to be fair, this wedding had around 300 guests). I think there were so many guests, that there in fact not enough chairs to seat everyone at the back during the ceremony! Anyways, for the reception, this time the reception food was italian themed so instead of the typical hors d'oevures, there were actual cocktail hour stations with assorted antipasti (italian appetizers) consisting of cheeses, charcuterie, hot and cold items. Instead of a multi-course chinese dinner, it was 4 courses (primo, secondo, entree and dessert). The first course was risotto, the second course was a stuffed pasta, the entree was beef and chicken w/ green beans and fingerling potatoes and dessert was gelato. The dinner food was actually really good! I had mixed feelings about the cocktail hour stations (a lot of the stations I wasn't really too keen about aside from the steamed tomato sauce mussels; those were bomb). The beef in the entrees was a overcooked unfortunately but the chicken roulade was moist and wonderfully seasoned. Dessert was good, couldn't really taste the affogato at all. Rather, it tasted more like a butterscotch gelato LOL. The late night bar was fantastic as usual. Probably the best late night bar selections out of all the venues I've been to. A massive spread of french and italian pastries, fruit and in-house treats. Paradise is just a very solid venue for weddings! read more

Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre - beef and chicken entree w/ fingerling potatoes and beans - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Concord, Ontario

I attended a wedding here, where the ceremony was outdoors in the courtyard and the reception was inside in one of the many banquet halls. The spaces were both beautiful venues for the occasion, and the food was of good quality for both the meals, the drinks, and the desserts and snacks provided at the end of the night. read more

Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre - dessert array - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Concord, Ontario

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I had attended this venue a few times over the course of the years and usually the service/staff are friendly/cheerful/positive energy and typically very outgoing and are great with people. I had recently attended a wedding for a very close friend of mine, it was a very intimate wedding compared to the other ones that I had gone to. My friends and I decided to grab a few drinks at the bar, there was only one bartender staffed in our hall due to our party size. Which is fine. Our first visit to the bar, there was no one there. We ordered our drinks and thought nothing of it. The bartender did not have any type of reaction either positive or negative. The second time around we had went up to grab a round of shots. This time, we were greeted by "sighs" and a bartender that did not look like she wanted to be present at all. We had asked for shots of tequila, and also chilled vodka. When we asked for chilled vodka, the bartender rolled her eyes at me and did not want to put in the extra effort to chill the vodka at all. She had completed the drink as if she was doing us a favor. I was under the impression that this was just treatment towards myself, however each time we had gone up to grab drinks, you can tell the energy from the bartender was definitely she did not want to be there. I had talked with other guests and there was consensus among us that the bartender really did not want to be there and her energy she was giving off was very negative. The other guests also agreed that they were not pleased with the way the bartender was acting, she appeared to have an attitude each time we would order drinks. At the end of the night, when we were closing up shop and the dance floor the bartender had walked by a handful of the guests and you could hear her mumbling under her breath, "relax guys". There was then a dispute that arose between another vendor and the bar staff. At the end of the day, it's up to the venue to hire staff that would make the night enjoyable for guests, especially the bride and groom, the night should be of celebration and not of misery, which is what this bartender was providing instead of exceptional service and a friendly attitude. The other wait staff/servers were very friendly, however with all the positives that could have come out of the evening we ended the night off with this experience that left a foul taste in our mouths. I know our bride and groom had a great time, not because of the bartender, but because the rest of the crew were able to hold their own and celebrate the couple and not let their own misery bleed onto someone else's special day. read more

Recently came here for a small wedding of about 130 guests last weekend. The weather in May was perfect, so the ceremony was held outdoors in a private area on site - Gardens of Paradise Banquet Hall. It was very nice and serene atmosphere, with white Roman columns and green grass as the backdrop. It felt very intimate and sacred :) After that we had Cocktail hour with Antipasto stations set up inside the wedding reception banquet hall. I have to say, the set up was very impressive with a great variety of delicious food to choose from, especially the cheeses! As for the appetizers, I had the Rose Manicotti and Risotto Ai Fungi. Both were very tasty! As for the main, I was not so impressed with the Braised Short Ribs, it was a bit on the dryer side. Some guests changed their choice to Braised Short Ribs last minute (why?), so a lot of people ended up having Chicken instead. Those guests were then offered a small piece of steak as compensation. Really appreciate the manager/staff at Paradise for handling this situation. I guess shit happens, but shame on those who changed last minute. Desserts came along and I stared at it for a while - Gelato Affogato. Where is the espresso? lol. My understanding of affogato is ice cream topped with a shot of espresso. I saw an espresso bean but that's about it. Not too happy about this one. Fortunately, the dessert table and the late night snack stations outside in the foyer saved the night. The funnel fries with ice cream and sauce were SO GOOD. Overall 3.5 stars, but I rounded up to 4 stars because I did enjoy the evening despite the miss on the main course. I'd recommend this venue for small cozy weddings. read more

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Nice space, and the room rented for the wedding I attending was perfect for the 100 or so guests. The decor is fairly modern and there was quite a bit of lighting which changed throughout the evening. Very happy with the service as staff were plentiful, friendly and attentive. The overhead speakers had great sound with a surprisingly good level of bass. Most of the food was a success. Loved the soup appetizer and the pasta was cooked perfectly and served in a rose sauce. For the main, the beef on the shank was cooked perfectly by being pull-apart tender and very well marinated. Veggies were good and the only real miss was the polenta which was fairly bland. Everything seemed go run smoothly. I enjoyed my time and I'm sure the wedding couple were happy with the venue. read more

Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre - Queen Anne room - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Concord, Ontario

I came to an event at Paradise Banquet Hall and it was out of this world. The employees went out of their way to ensure the event was a huge success. I am both lactose and gluten intolerant. The employees came over to ensure I received my lactose and gluten free entrée. When dessert was served, the waiter came running over with a lactose free sorbet for myself and he rushed away the brownie a la mode that everyone else received. The service was phenomenal and the venue was perfect. Everything looked very elegant. I would definitely recommend this hall for any event. They also had lots of places where a bridal party could do photos. :) The food was also delicious!!! read more

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This banquet hall has been around for ages. It was updated a few years ago with new ceilings, floors and lately gaudy LED lighting. Despite all this it remains a 2nd tier hall compared to some of the totally redone halls in the Vaughan area. The service and food is OK and the parking could be better as the main parking out front is very small and is always full. The place is very busy and can be attributed to the mid range clients they cater to (which is not a bad thing as not everyone can afford to spend $120+ for a wedding banquet dinner for their guests) read more

WOW what a place. I recently attended a Wedding here and was very happy to be at this hall. Interior was nice and the staff was excellent. read more

Attended for an event and the place was decent but for the following. 1. The curtain wall between the two halves of the Banquet room may as well have been made out of paper. The music next door was overwhelming our event. The sound insulation is poor. 2. Bathrooms are small and shared between rooms. Not enough for two events happening at the same time 3. Pre-function space is VERY poorly designed. It's long and narrow with a bar at one end, very hard to get to it. 4. Parking is lousy and if the front lot (which is very small) is full, they you have a long trek around the whole building to get to the door. I'm particularly put off by this one, as simply having a back door to the "overflow" parking lot would be a must have as far as I'm concerned. Imagine trekking almost 1/8 of a mile in your finest outfit in the snow and slush. Not smart at all The actual divided ballroom we were in was nicely equipped with modern lighting and a good sized dance floor. My advice, plan your event carefully if you have to use the pre-function space outside of the ballrooms, it's a poor layout and the washrooms are shared between rooms. Parking is a very poor setup as well. On the plus side, the food was very good, even if this event was served buffet style... Staff were very nice. read more

I came into this review a bit more positive but after reading David L's thoughts on the place I realized that they were far more aligned with what I was thinking. So I'll need to actually agree with his review top to bottom. This is the second wedding I've been here for, the first being my cousin and the second a friends and while it's definitely not all the modern glitz and glamour of say, some of the newer ones, it certainly does check all the boxes from the ceremony to reception and everything in between. We were in one of the smaller halls and unfortunately it's been a few years since my cousin was married but as David said, it looks to be updated, albeit smaller. The fixtures, decor, lighting and sound were all that you would expect and if I'm being honest, I loved the feel of the smaller wedding hall over some of the bigger ones out there. Felt more like a cozy event, maybe even more private. The food was pretty good, it's Vaughan so thank god I knew the pasta to be top shelf, and it was. The meats were just sad, overcooked and dried out. This is in no way a reflection of the bride and groom but I put this strongly on the backs of the hall to step up their game. I don't care if you're cooking for 50 or 450 put some pride into your main courses or don't serve it at all - just annoys me when they waste money of good hard working people. The secret X-factor here that deserves mention is the garden acropolis for wedding ceremonies (or a little mid-reception garden fooling around (wink). Definitely worth checking out for a picture - heck bring your drinks. read more

I just had my wedding taken place here. Pros: Beautiful interior design. Wonderful chandelier, Nice for photos Canopy and a bridge for pictures Cons: A bit pricy. $60 for just renting the venue (Excludes food) Restricted to use their in-house sound system that cost me hell a lot of $$$. If we use outside DJ, we still have to pay a fee. Not nice. Future brides/Grooms: Piece of advice: Ask tons of questions, have a clear mind and DO NOT rush when shopping around. read more

On February 3rd, 2019 (Superbowl Sunday) we hosted a 70th birthday party for my mother at Paradise. We had a total of 40 guests and the hall was beyond accommodating. The staff, from the servers, to the bartender were fantastic, helpful, and extremely pleasant. The meal was top shelf and enjoyed by every guest. We selected Paradise based on my cousins wedding we attended at Paradise. We were very impressed with the hall for that wedding. I can say we made the right choice for my moms 70th. Friendly staff, helpful staff, and a fantastic meal, not to mention a great price. All in all fantastic event, I can truly recommend Paradise with complete confidence. Our meal consisted of antipasto plate, two pastas, penne in a red sauce, and a stuffed pasta in a white sauce. Choice of veal chop or chicken, which was served with potatoes, vegetables, and a salad. All excelled and enjoyed by every guest. We honestly had zero complaints and everyone was very impressed. read more

I attended my cousin's reception at this banquet hall and I was utterly blown away. Simply put, I never had such a pleasant experience at a banquet facility. This location is truly unique in the sense that it caters to multiple events of various party size yet... it still offers 100% privacy for each of it's hosts. The interior is elegant, regal, Victorian and so so so BEAUTIFUL. The food is fresh and full of flavor and it's presentation is flawless. I mean... did you guys make the linguine noodles for the seafood marinara? It was on point! The service was impeccable and insanely efficient. I wish more Michigan banquet halls could offer this quality! I highly recommend this location for Canadian brides! read more

Came here for a friend's wedding and was quite happy with the experience. It was a Hindu wedding and the room we were in was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Seating was mostly comfortable, and after a few hours of prep, the venue was ready for dinner. It looked completely different too, so they did a great job in making the room multi-purpose and not have one look. I believe the couple hired their own caterers, as the food in these pictures was different from what we had (a mixture of Chinese and Indian food). Parking is limited for two large banquet rooms and the bar is outside in a small corridor so human traffic had to be regulated throughout the night. Overall, I was quite happy with the experience. read more

I had my wedding on January 7th 2017 at Paradise Hall in the Queen Anne room. I had a very good experience from the beginning to the end. Gabriella their Senior Event Consultant was always reachable it helped a lot during the wedding planning process. She responded to all my inquiries (which was a lot) within 24 hours every time! The food was delicious and I was apprehensive all the steak would be cooked to medium rare and to my surprise they were! I received so many positive feedback from all of my guests as they was plenty of food and the quality was beyond their expectations. Thank you for making the most important day of my live a success. read more

I had been to Paradise before as a guest but recently used them for a luncheon after the funeral of a loved one. Nina and Lucia were awesome. Nina explained everything to us and made it very simple and had great suggestions of what we should do, which aligned with what we wanted. We ended up having a 30 person increase on the day of and Lucia was able to make sure all the tables and food were good to go and ready to accommodate us all. I look forward to working with Paradise more, for better occasions. read more

I came here about 3 years ago when there had been some renovations and changes to the overall look. I was just back a month ago for a friends wedding and I was really impressed by the updates they've made since my first time here. They seem to be making use of their "renaissance glamour" while adding modern touches like customized lighting and trendy decor. The food was delicious 3 years ago and it still is now, the only difference is the presentation is now much nicer. The waiter's uniforms are classy, and the in house cake was one of the best I've ever tasted. They seem to offer all the best elements for a successful event - atmosphere, decor, quality food. Judging by my experience last month, I will definitely recommend it to friends as a wedding option. read more

Gorgeous hall, great food, awesome staff. Attended a wedding here in September and was very impressed.

The food was pretty bad. Wouldn't recommend the pasta it's was so sour the sauce because it was from a can. The salad was soo bad too. The dishes were so randomly put together and the food was bland. The ball was pretty but that's about it. And it's not in the nicest area either... Wouldn't go back nor waste my money there again read more

Had my wedding reception at this hall last Saturday and the hall is absolutely breathtaking. Probably one of the best venues in the GTA. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The lady assisting us was very pleasant to work with and always checked up on us to make sure everything was good. I would definitely recommend this hall for any occasion. read more

I had my bridal shower in the Prince Room on October 14th, 2018. Since the beginning, the service at Paradise has been amazing - professional, accommodating, responsive, extremely helpful and organized. Thank you Nina, Stephanie and Rossana for all of your help especially for answering all of my many questions via email! During the day of, our Captain was so nice and willing to help. He wanted to ensure that everything was going well. The event went smoothly, the food was really good and the meals were served on time. Staff were attentive and professional. The Prince Room is beautiful and very classy. It reminds me of a library like in Beauty and the Beast which is the theme I'm going for. The in-house baker Antonella made a beautiful cake for my Bridal Shower which matched the look that I was going for. The cake was delicious and very flavourful. I can't wait to celebrate my Wedding at Paradise this month! read more

We had a remarkable experience with Paradise Banquet and Convention Centre for our wedding day on September 1st 2017. The team was fantastic to work with, professional and addressed all of our needs. Each staff member communicated with us in a timely and effective manner which meant so much and helped to put our minds at ease during stressful wedding planning! Everything that they handled went so very smoothly. Femina, the in-house decorator and her team from Decor with Grandeur did a phenomenal job setting up our decor, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful outcome! Truly spectacular - they were even able to incorporate our own DIY decor - which we loved! And Tony the coodinator or 'captain' who was on site the day of the wedding was phenomenal- he was so attentive, we really felt like he cared and wanted to make sure that not just the bride and groom, but all of our guests had an exceptional evening. He took care of us and it was very much appreciated. The in-house DJ, Dejai and his assistant did a masterful job mixing the music and MC'ing - we really felt like they managed the flow of the evening, orchestrated activities that kept our guests engaged and did their best to keep the crowd hype. Finally, our hats off to the chef - the food was absolutely AMAZING! Thank you Paradise for making our wedding day so special! read more

I came here for my sister's wedding, and the service was atrocious! Firstly, the sound system was not calibrated properly and was too loud. The in-house team was still doing sound check and adjustments DURING the coctail hour. This should have been taken care of before the event. Secondly, the service was ill-timed and poor. They were serving food during speeches and other events. The presentation of the food was sloppy and, live everything else, was unorganized. When it was time for dessert, they served half of the floor, then proceeded to clean up before serving the second half of the floor. Then, they served my table (which is a head table), everyone received their dessert, exept me. When I pointed out the fact that I did not recieve my dessert, I watched the server take an uneaten dessert from another table and placed it in front of me... with attitude. Instead of getting "Gelatobin Espresso, garnished with a biscotti" I got cold soup with a soggy lump of bread. Do NOT come here, unless you want your friends and family to be treated with poor service and sub-par food. read more