Restaurant/Venue in Queens

touch213 Posted: Jan 25, 2011 08:39 PM

Restaurant/Venue in Queens

Hi everyone!

I need help finding a location for a reception on a Saturday. I'm new to planning and everything is overwhelming (as I'm sure many of you know).

From what I gather, a restaurant will be slightly cheaper than a catering hall but limit open bars to only a couple of hours. True or False?

My guest list will be about 60 and my budget is as low as I can go! Maybe $5000. Is that unrealistic? Nothing extravagant. Just simple.

Can you offer your advice?

ndeokinanan Posted: Jan 25, 2011 08:43 PM

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how about verdi's of whitestone or villa russo

Im getting Married Posted: Jan 25, 2011 08:44 PM

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Try La Villa (on Crossbay) or Villa Russo (On Lefferts Blvd & 101st Avenue).

You can also check out Dante's in Astoria I think for a Sunday before a holiday my friend got quoted less than $55 a person with open bar the entire time.

megnant2011 Posted: Jan 25, 2011 08:45 PM

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I know villa Roma and vetros in Howard beach do weddings under 100 people

Kiki22 Posted: Jan 25, 2011 08:46 PM

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Posted by megnant2011

I know villa Roma and vetros in Howard beach do weddings under 100 people

Vetros food is AMAZING!!!

MrandMrsP Posted: Jan 25, 2011 09:30 PM

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Posted by Im getting Married

Try La Villa (on Crossbay) or Villa Russo (On Lefferts Blvd & 101st Avenue).

You can also check out Dante's in Astoria I think for a Sunday before a holiday my friend got quoted less than $55 a person with open bar the entire time.

I think you mean Roma View on Crossbay not La Villa

Also if you want to have 60 people or so I think Lenny's Clam Bar's upstairs room can hold that

There is Joe Abbrencmetos [spelled so wrong] on woodhaven blvd I know they do wedding there too

touch213 Posted: Jan 25, 2011 09:41 PM

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Thanks! Good stuff here.

I just read from Villa Russo's website that they have a small party package of up to 65 people for about $50 per head. That can't be beat, eh? Or is that naiive thinking?

I've been there for a few weddings so far so I'd like to try venture elsewhere.

I'm interested in Roma View and Vetro. I'm going to have to inquire. For those that have experienced these places, how's the service and price?

nikki41579 Posted: Jan 25, 2011 10:32 PM

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Try vetros and roma view.

chliekm Posted: Jan 26, 2011 08:48 AM

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Heard very good things about Roma View.

Also, check out King Umbertos in Elmont. I'm not sure what their prices are.. but their food is amazing and I know they have a party room that is seperate from their restuarant.

wiggleit28 Posted: Jan 26, 2011 08:49 AM

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Valentino's in Whitestone looks really nice though not sure about pricing.

justnicethings Posted: Jan 26, 2011 09:32 AM

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Punta Dura has a great space, that's in Astoria.

AugustFeather Posted: Jan 26, 2011 10:02 AM

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Valentino's looks pretty, I hear the food is amazing!

Bride in 2012 Posted: Jan 26, 2011 11:00 AM

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Trattoria L'Incontro in Astoria

Moonmist09 Posted: Jan 26, 2011 11:01 AM

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all of these places mentioned are good choices, how ever, the only one that will give you the best price is Villa Russo, just based on numbers. I have all of the their numbers in front of me (Punta Dura is about 2 blocks from my house and although they can squeeze 60 people in there, it would be a bit tight and you would have to share with other customers.)

Villa Roma, on a saturday with a full Venetian Hour is under $55 pp.
Their food is great.

Vetro's is owned by Russo's on the Bay and is spectacular - but way more expensive.

Roma View is really nice. my cousing had her bridal shower there, but they are a bit more pricey.

touch213 Posted: Jan 26, 2011 12:16 PM

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Are Roma view and villa roma different? They're both located on Crossbay?

I googled villa roma but results came up with a Catskills location. Thats a tad bit far