So much better than these run down wedding catering hall that look the same. This place looks and feels like your are in Europe. It's beautifull read more

The wife and I had our 30th wedding anniversary this past Saturday at Villa Russo. We had our wedding reception and her retirement party here as well. IF IT IS NOT BROKEN, DO NOT FIX IT. The wife and I walked into Villa Russo to meet with KIM in March of 2025. The wife and I had a vision for the theme of the party. Well let me tell you, Kim had samples AND PICTURES of those samples at ACTUAL events. These things made the decision making so much easier because you did not have to visualize anything. It was already there in pictures. To say that Kim led us by the hand and showed us the way is truly an understatement. We believe she went above and beyond what was necessary. We were a little nervous planning a big event like this. Having Kim alongside us every step of the way was such a relief. Whenever my wife had a question about the event, Kim had an answer. THIS WOMAN KNOWS HER BUSINESS!!! When we arrived for our event, we had Justin who was running the room and Riswan who was assisting him. At bartender, we had the sweetest young lady by the name of Minerva. Minerva knew everything as far as what attendees wanted to drink. She was very quick and sweet. Justin is a superstar. He communicated with me about everything and with the help of our DJay Roger, helped move the party along smoothly. Then you have Riswan. There was nothing he would not do for my family and friends. Upon arriving at Villa Russo, guests were welcomed by an antipasto platter. Super delicious and super gone quickly. Food is the perfect ice breaker. For our salad we chose the Caesar salad. The pasta course was rigatoni a la vodka. A BIG HIT with the guests. For entrees, our guests chose from Shell steak, salmon, chicken francese or eggplant rolatini. Everybody raved about the food and especially the service. If any of our guests needed anything, Justin and Riswan were super quick to respond. The truth is there is not enough space for words to really say how grateful we are to everyone at Villa Russo. From Kim literally taking us by the hand and making our vision a reality. to Justin, Riswan, Minerva and Roger, our Djay, Villa Russo AGAIN, DELIVERED a most memorable night for us all. EVERYONE felt welcomed and had a superb time. The food was fabulous. The ambience was perfect. The night, the most memorable we've had. Thank you so much to everyone at Villa Russo for making our night one to remember. We are truly grateful. read more

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Thank you again for a fabulous party. This is our 4th party we have had at Villa Russo. George and his staff always go out of their way to accommodate all of our needs. His team is amazing and I cannot stop singing their praises. Eric has served us for 3 of our 4 parties and I must say he is hands down one of your best maitre d's. It was a great surprise 50th birthday for me thrown by my husband and children and I must say everyone out did themselves. The food was amazing, the drinks were fabulous and the hall is still a amazing as ever. We thank you for all that you have done. You make our memories more enjoyable. The Gonzalez family read more

Unfortunately, I have to leave this review because my experience was definitely not what I expected. I will start off with the pros: I rented the party room that fits 30-60 people. I wanted an intimate party with family and friends to celebrate my baby shower for my 1st born. The space was nice and clean and spacious. Very vibrant and vintage. The only compliment I have would be the waitress that helped host the event named Vanessa. She did an amazing job making sure me and my guest were catered and met their needs with their requests. She was attentive and friendly. Cons: For the price they charged me for a small space (2k) I expected more professionalism and courteous. Dolores Jacome ( Banquet Manager) was very rude and lacks communication skills. During the party, she was letting people from the public (strangers) come into my event while the event started and my guest were already seated and ready to eat. My sister approached her to ask her why she was seeing people at the office while there is an event happening, according to her she was unaware that the dance floor where the DJ was performing was also rented. Locked her office and gave my sister an attitude when confronted. I was disappointed and honestly felt disrespected. The food was okay. Definitely needed more flavor but edible. The wine (red & white) was dry and tasted awful. Also, we had to request for more soft drinks to be served since we had unlimited soft drinks but only provided water, sprite and the disgusting wine. Luckily, Vanessa corrected the issue and it was resolved. I do not recommend this venue due to the staff and false promises and professionalism they lack. The venue has to do better in communication and organization for the price they are charging for a small space for only 4hrs. I will not be booking anymore events at this location and if you are looking for a venue that will accommodate your needs , this is not the place for you. Don't waste your money or your time. read more

Villa Russo Catering Hall - The menu options. ( the salad could've been better) pasta and other items on the menu were decent but not 5 star. - Caterers Near Me - Queens, New York

I contacted the hostess before I posted this review to see if there was a mitigating factor for such terrible food and if so I would not have posted the review, sadly no response, at all, nothing! That one star is for atmosphere and staff, those were fine. We went for valentine day celebration, describing it as "bad" is kind. The food was miserable, I expect for the event food was contracted since the fair couldn't have come from ANY self-respecting kitchen that relied on customer satisfaction If management hired an outside service to run this affair, don't let them contract your house again, it's bad for your reputation. If you yourself ordered the buffet from an outside supplier, don't use that service ever again. If you yourself prepared the buffet, you need different chef and kitchen staff,' here was our experience, again other than food we enjoyed the night, but the food was not to be taken seriously For dinner, a TINY buffet, I sampled their salmon, eggplant, noodles, and chicken. The best description I can give, quality was (far) worse the ten dollar buffet my dad likes to go when I go visit Nothing seemed prepared same day, everything was mealy, fish had a weeks supply of iodne with consistency of mashed Potatoe, salad was limp, hard finding anything other than lettuce, I did find one 1/4" size diced tomato, and I think there might have been two slivs of cucumber. I usually take tiny fork size portions at buffet so I can go back for a proper serving of what I liked most. Everything was SO hard eating I couldn't finish any of these small portions. When plates were removed by waiters, not one plate I saw leaving any table was finished and not one person I saw go back for another portion. On top of that, butter was on a plate in those tiny 1/2" plastic box with that gold colored tin on top, you have to peel off a tin top, scoop out 1/4" portion of butter, and then leave your own garbage on the table. The same thing was true for the coffee, it was literally the same thing you'd get a MacDonalds, tiny plastic thimbles you'd need 4 to get coffee to medium. I can never return to this Villa Russo's for fear even their affairs have the same (non) "quality. I hope their actual catering skills are of higher order, if booking an affair, please make certain they allow you a visit to an even similar to yours so you can judge their actual served food rather than their buffet fair If the owners or management gets to read this, advice, at expensive dinner packages like this, ($190), have dollops of butter and a proper creamer for coffee, and don't even think about a buffet like this. read more

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I just had my wedding here on Sunday June 26, 2022. We had a fairytale themed wedding that I've been dreaming about since I was 5 years old. & Villa Russo supplied me with the wedding of my dreams for a fraction of the cost. When my now husband and I came to Villa Russo and sat down with one of the banquet managers, we couldn't believe the prices we were hearing for such as a beautiful and classy venue. It really looks like a castle inside. Our maitre'd was George, who was so helpful and gracious to us during the event. We hired MUSICFLEX, a DJ group that has been working with Villa Russo for 20+ years, they work so well together, so I highly suggest booking them if you are to book with Villa Russo. They were amazing! Thank you so much to everyone at the Villa Russo for making our dream a possibility. I would highly recommend the venue to anyone looking to book for any special event. read more

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Villa russo is one of the most elegant and classy places I have ever been to .this hall is amazing for all the best times in your life from your wedding..to a engagement party or to a sweet 16 birthday party or for a family reunion.or a baby shower. The decorations and statues make for an amazing backdrop. For all these great events in your life.this place give you a vibe of being in a luxurious castle. I have been here numerous times and each time I am here it still amazes me how beautiful this place is . And the ambiance was very nice and friendly..and the staff was great. They always treated me respectfully. When ever I was there on union busines. I have been to a lot of classic and classy halls and extravagant places in nyc. I have to put villa russo up there with the top with a few of the places I have been to in nyc.i would definitely go back in the future read more

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It's a historical building Food is very good A gem in the heart of Richmond Hill and Jamaica read more

What Amazing service and food in the villa well worth the price and quality of attention was amazing met all my needs read more

Villa Russo, great management. Worked with Kim on numerous occasions very patient and friendly. Just a gem she is. Valet parking across the street for your venue. Great for a meeting, small or large event. I've been doing my club events here for over two years but before me the club has going there much longer and absolutely love the treatment. Works with your budget and decor taste. Food did I mention is just delicious. Weather you choose Italian, American or Latin all tastes delicious. Clean and beautiful inside. read more

Beautiful villa!! The wedding was amazing. Great service,end the food was amazing. Cristina end Kim they help as sooo much. I suggest you this place if you planning any party. read more

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I had an amazing experience, Delores was super helpful from the time I walked through the door. She was super welcoming and gave me a discount because my long commute... her hospitality was priceless! The space is beautiful and I'll be having many more events here in the future. read more

To be totally transparent, I had a terrible experience with this establishment. I planned a baby shower, booked it in Feb 2020, for May 2020. After about a month tried to get my money back. I did a charge back with my bank, to no avail. I was planning on go into small claims court, because even though I signed a contract, it was designed to help the business owner recoup losses, but there were none. My family are fortunate that we didn't need the deposit money to pay rent or feed our family. I found that the practices of this establishment, were not empathetic to the events currently occurring in the world. My wife ( my better half) convinced me to have our sons's 1st b day party, and roll over the deposit. I hate to say, we had an amazing experience. This establishment gave us an old world hospitality, that is so uncommon in our world today. Kim was amazing. All of the staff were professional, attentive and exceptional. The place could use a few updates, while we were setting up, I went through the kitchen and it was spotless. I would actually have another event there. Thank you read more

I attended a friend's birthday party at this venue and had a ball. The venue was absolutely beautiful along with the exceptional service. I was very impressed with the decor and ambience inside. Now my friend outdid herself with her personal touches to make her party an event to remember. We ate and drank (open bar)like we were at a wedding. The music had us dancing in our seat while we were eating and then on the dance floor. Lol. Just as we were done eating the birthday cake. The side curtains opened to a huge dessert area, uhm uhmm. There was fruit, cake, candy apples, cotton candy, baileys and kahlua like drinks. Wooo hoo. Yes I took a nice goody bag home. I would definitely check this place out as an option for a special event. read more

Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation I feel for all the hard work and dedication that was put into the coordination of my Bubbly Brunch Bridal Shower! The staff was patient and incredibly helpful, both Donna and Eric were so patient and helped my vision come to life! I look forward to working with them in the up coming weeks for my rehearsal dinner and wedding. The food was phenomenal as well. All of my guests complimented the decor and look forward to celebrating again in October. Corey Jean read more

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I had my wedding ceremony/reception here in August 4, 2018. It was the best choice I made as I went to several other venues but none compared to Villa Russo as far as price and quality. The staff are very professional and helpful. I dealt with both Nicolette and Jennifer, they were very helpful. On the day of my wedding, I was blown away at how the staff executed my vision. My guests loved the food, cake, and decor. No complaints except they wish there was an elevator. Would have other events here in the future. read more

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My Mother and I threw a surprise 60th Birthday for my Father earlier this month and everything was amazing! Our friends and family are still talking about how beautiful it was and how much of a great time they had! My Father was BEYOND happy that night and it was well worth the big secret! The staff at Villa Russo were all amazing and extremely accommodating throughout the planning process. Thanks so much to Donna & Jennifer as they were readily available to answer any and all questions I had between myself and all the vendors I hired. They mad things so much easier for us! Most importantly, the food was excellent! I asked a good amount of people what they ate every single person had nothing but compliments! Our Maître D', Eric, was fantastic and on his A-game the whole night! I was basically hosting alone since my Mother had to occupy my Father so he was a huge help in running things smoothly behind the scenes. This was such a huge day of celebration for my family and I'm so happy we chose Villa Russo for my Father's special day. Thanks!!! read more

We just attended a co-ed bridal shower over the weekend at this venue. The layout is pretty spacious with various rooms ranging from upstairs to a smaller area downstairs. There were several events held that day. My BFF's bridal shower was held in the party room, a medieval tower room. The venue decor is vintage Italian.The attendants were attentive and cater to every requests for food/drinks. Service was definitely top notch! For the bridal luncheon, a 3-course menu featured a choice of entree of either the eggplant tower, chicken francaise or salmon w/ lemon butter sauce. The first course was a cold antipasto & cheese platter with salami, fresh mozzarella, sharp cheddar, prosciutto, olives, peppers, and an individual pasta dish. Dessert was coffee and cake- strawberry w/ custard filling. Overall, the food was good in addition to the drinks-sangria/mimosa. The only negative factor is the location of the restroom. Although, there was a doorway gate that led to the restrooms downstairs, the filter did a poor job. The odor was definitely noticeable coming up the stairway. Not sure about the rest of the banquet hall but the party room had a slight musky smell. This is most likely due to where the restrooms are located. Def not a deal breaker. The restroom is clean. read more

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Finding the ideal location was crucial because my daughter had to postpone her Sweet Sixteen due to the pandemic. When we discovered Villa Russo, we were confident that the room and setting would deliver the atmosphere we were looking for. Donna helped us by showing us the rooms and guiding us toward the best choice. Beautiful as each room was, The Palace best captured the mood we were going for. Kim did a fantastic job helping us tie loose ends and put everything in place. Our Maitre'd, George, was exceptional and very patient. The crew of employees who worked through the night were polite and considerate. Valet parking was a big plus, and the food was excellent. I'm grateful beyond words to the Villa Russo staff for making our daughter's Sweet Sixteen unforgettable. I highly recommend them. read more

Came here for a friend's Bday party and everything was all good from the invited people the food and service had a great time.

First time working with Villa Russo and I had such a great experience. We booked our church Christmas party and they worked out the pricing with us that we were comfortable with. Thank God. Betsy H. was my first means of communication and she was a pleasure to speak with, she was very helpful and informative, she sent me all the quotes and paperwork via email in a very timely fashion. Went I when to Villa Russo to pay the deposit and book the party I was very well taken care of by Jennifer F. had a great experience by her as well. Very smooth and up front operation. Even those we where even last minute with all our table seating and final number. Not once were they nasty with us. They were very patient and understand with us. Day of event I met Eric our Maître d' which was very attentive and on schedule with our party. The staff was on point. They took care of our tables, they were very pleasant and polite. Food and cake was great. Valet parking was a blessing. We a full party about 280 ppl Inc adults, children and babies. After the party the owner George Russo came out to personally greet us and thanks us. That was awesome. They all made us feel like part of the family. I highly recommend this place for any of your party, events, wedding etc. read more

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I was having a wedding here June 12th 2020 obviously because of COVID-19 it was cancelled. I told them numerous times I want to cancel and get a refund and they kept responding they were not open due to COVID. Understandable but now it's five months later, I don't get a response from anyone anymore and i still have yet to get my full refund like promised when I was agreeing to have my wedding here read more

When I first found this place online, I fell in love. I didn't want any other place for our wedding. Therefore I was sooo happy that they fit into our budget nicely. I dealt with a few different staff members there, either by phone and in person, and they were all very nice and helpful. Our wedding day went smoothly because of the staff that day. We did both the ceremony and reception and the venue looked amazing. The food was awesome. Many people have told me since then just how good the food was and I also know since we made sure to eat from every course that was served. I am soo happy how everything turned out with them that I would definitely use them again for an event in the future. Thanks Villa Russo for our memorable wedding day! read more

My daughter sweet sixteen was on december 3. Kim was amazing from the first day i met her until my daughters event. The food was simply amazing the staff friendly and very accomodating Would definitely plan another event there. read more

I had my 22nd birthday party here and I was in the upstairs room. The food was soooooo good, we had buffet style so it was very good for me and my friends. Mr.Russo even showed up and he made sure I was taken care of. The staff is great. I highly recommend. read more

We were attending a post CoVid wedding reception we were coming from New Jersey but the directions they gave us were absolutely spot on. Beautiful hall. Staff were incredibly nice. Even the owner was there for a bit to greet guests. The menu was very varied something for everyone though the Chilean sea bass which several of us ordered was very blah but everyone else super enjoyed the other entrees. The serving staff very efficient but not overwhelming in welcome and smiles. Bar staff super nice. Overall a beautiful hall excellent service. Too bad they aren't in Jersey. I'd definitely would book them read more

Love this restaurant a lot. Went to a party here and the architecture inside is gorgeous, the decorations here too. The space is also very good and everything is clean as well as near. The food here also tastes fantastic, like their chicken tenders. The workers here are kind and passionate towards their guests, would definitely recommend! read more

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I had my sweet 16 here January 25th, 2014. We had a party of 230 guests. This hall was extremely suitable for a sweet 16. Although it was definitely pricey. The hall was flat out gorgeous. The staff was so on point and very professional. And the food is great! Everything was handled as if it were for a wedding. Jennifer and Kim helped me a TON. It has been a year since her party and my family is still raving about how helpful and how professionally handled it was. My only complaint is that, I am west indian and decided to have a split buffet. We did half Italian cuisine from Villa Russo and the other half our food. We were in charge of 6 dishes ourselves, 3 of which we planned on catering from a local indian restaurant. Villa Russo management told us they were actually able to cater the food on our behalf. I must honestly say that my food was definitely not catered from the restaurant I requested. Also my food was served in such small portions that ended up having SO many left overs which my guests would have loved. Aside from all, this had to be the best night and the best party I could've ever asked for. It wouldn't have been such a success if it weren't for the humble and well mannered staff. I thank Villa Russo for such a lovely night. read more

I had my retirement at the Villa Russo. It could not have been better. The food was delicious, the staff as always pleasant, professional and above all on point and friendly. My family friends and co-workers were happy. This was the third event I had at the Villa Russo throughout the years and it will not by my last. We love you Susan. From Ana A. and Erin F. read more

Long over due but here goes. Had my wedding here and let me tell you every single person we dealt with was an angel. We booked the party room since we had 65 guest max. The space was perfect and everyone was comfortable. The dance floor is right next to the seating area past the arch doorway. It was intimate and simply perfect. I was a very detailed bride and was able to bring things I wanted on each table 2 days before the wedding and everything was done for me and placed right back into the boxes at the end of the night! Who does that? That's what you call great service. Now the food..geez!! Let me tell you it's delicious. I don't care what anyone says negatively about the food but everyone loved it!! My guests still talk about the food to this day! I've been to more expensive weddings and the food doesn't compare. Not being biased but I could eat so I know what I'm talking about. All that fancy stuff is cute but does it taste good? The price is also fair. A lot of other catering halls were charging so much for the venue and when you look at it...GUESTS ARE STILL GOING TO COMPLAIN so why not go with a place that listens to you, is beautiful, has great food and won't leave you broke before you even leave to your honeymoon? I would say make an appointment and see for yourself. Their lists of vendors like florist and dj are phenomenal as well. I didn't use the photographer they have on their vendor list. Last thing, pay the extra $100 for a custom cake instead of the one that comes with the package. It was gorgeous and tasted out of this world. Their cakes are baked at Russos on the Bay which is also affiliated with this location. read more

The venue was beautiful with minimal needed from us. If you want to pick what you like and have someone execute this place is for you. Justyna is amazing!! Food was really good and our valet for thr event really went above and beyond. The only reason for 4 stars is because im convinced by accident or purpose either staff or the next party walked away with one gift that was never found. read more

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Where do I begin?! I found this place thanks to yelp for my baby shower. My husband and I made an appointment and went in to speak to one of their reps. Suzanne was very pleasant, she went over everything in detail with us for the day. So we ended up reserving a date and putting a deposit for it. All I can say is that my baby shower was amazing!! The staff was super friendly and VERY helpful. I went in almost an hour early and they helped me set up the balloons and decorations the way I wanted. They pulled out an extra table for the extra deserts that my mother-in-law wanted to bake for the day. Everything was clean and beautifully set up. Now the food... I personally don't expect much from catering places when it comes to food. But let me tell you that starting from the appetizers and all the way to the cake everything was delicious. I walked around and all the guests were very happy! The pasta was well cooked and the sauce was amazing. I had salmon for the entree and it was very tender and well seasoned! My husband said the chicken was great too. And the portions weren't tiny either.. The cake was chocolate and raspberry and it was to die for:)) At the end the staff gave us whatever was left from the food to take home. Honestly I would highly recommend this place for any special occasion. My baby shower was just perfect thanks to Villa Russo's:)) Oh and the prices are very reasonable! They have 4 different packages. We chose $27 per person one, which included a champaign toast, appetizers, pasta, entree, cake and house wine (white and red), unlimited soda and coffee... There is a 20% gratuity fee and $2 per person MD fee, and obviously taxes. read more

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I just recently had my wedding reception at Villa Russo in the Palace on April 27th and I can not express enough how smooth, seamless the entire night went. Our Maitre'D was Destini. She was patient, efficient, and professional she never once seemed flustered or overwhelmed she handled every obstacle with such grace and knowledge she is beyond her years! I worked with Betsy to coordinate my wedding and again it was the same level of professionalism but over all kindness we felt with her through every interaction. The staff at Villa Russo are above anything else I can compare and I'm so glad I entrusted them with my wedding!! These guys are in the perfect business, they are real people who care and love what they do... All of my family and friends definitely noticed the attention and care the staff had for them. I also have to mention that we received a beautiful wedding cake (included in our package) which was delicious! the Food was great and the drinks were top shelf! I could not have asked for anything better. Thank you Villa Russo!! read more

Was not impressed with service. Food was horrible. Had to hunt down my planner during planning. For the money spent there, could've gone somewhere else. Run! read more

I've hosted two parties (100+ people) at Villa Russo's and both times it was spot on. The food is excellent, especially the grilled pork chop, penne a la vodka, and definitely order the cassata cake. The staff is ultra nice and professional. Don't let the neighborhood fool you, this place is a class act and has been doing it right for half a century. I would highly recommend Villa Russo's to anyone wanting to host an event. Finally, the star of the place is the room. The Palace room is perfect for anyone wanting to be a Prince or Princess for a night. Betsy can help you set up your party, Destiny is an awesome Maitre D', Valet parking makes it easy and a variety of packages makes it cost effective. read more

Service is very attentive and friendly, feels like you are in a castle when you visit here, neighborhood is quiet, food is good (Get the half chicken). I would say this place rubs me the right way. read more

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Villa Russo is an amazing place to have any event, it can accommodate any special day. My family has used this space for graduations, weddings, and Christmas eve. The manager Suzanne is phenomenal. She has vision and an eye for design. I could call her at anytime to answer my questions. It has an old world charm and the food is great. It is mainly Italian. This has been a staple to the community for many years. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to book an event! FIVE STARS read more

Was here for a wedding expo.... Venue seems relatively small and the street parking situation isn't that great. They claimed that the venue could do 200 cars in the valet parking lots, but I don't know that there's enough space. The surrounding area of Richmond Hill seems unwelcoming for various reasons. It may not be the East New York of Queens, but...close enough. read more

I went in to inquire about a wedding, I've been here for two different events as guest I enjoyed myself. However going as a host Everything was Awkward! The person we meet with didn't seem to interested and TO BE HONEST we felt like we were an inconvenience. Clients were fighting with each other, an event planner was having a loud out burst in front of us. We had a scheduled appointment and the door that is labeled to inquire about events led right into someones event. The place is beautiful and after thinking really long about it I just couldn't see myself paying the prices to see everything fall apart like that. read more

I hosted a holiday work party at Villa Russo recently. Kinda got lost at first trying to find the place, and wasn't sure if this would work out. In the end, the evening was awesome. Victoria, catering manager, was super cool and professional. She guided us through the whole process and was very helpful with her suggestions. She even suggested a DJ that really did a great job in keeping everyone dancing. Kim, who was there that night, and all the staff were super nice and very accommodating. There was valet parking (as parking is sparse around this neighborhood). You will love the venue, beautifully decorated!! You will love the food too. It was a buffet and was not sure if it was going to work. But they served the food through the buffet line and was very generous with the portions. The only downside is that while the place was wheelchair accessible, using the bathroom facilities was a bit inconvenient. Keep this in mind when reviewing your guest list. Other than that, we had a spectacular evening. Thank you Victoria, Mr. Russo and everyone who made our night a spectacular success. read more