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    Above Rooftop

    3.2 (60 reviews)
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    Nicole D.

    ABOVE and Beyond a Nightmare! I so wish my 'happy ever after' could have been just that but the cards were not on my side and as embarrassing as my story is, I feel it is one to be shared so that something like this will not happen to you. For a good majority of you, it won't happen but if it does, this is not the venue you want deal with.... My fiancé and I chose Above Weddings in Staten Island and decided to go the non-traditional route and have a cocktail hour reception on the Above Rooftop. We were to be married in the Above reception hall (30 minute ceremony) then the party was to be led to the Rooftop room for a cocktail hour style reception. The deposit was $1,000 and I am the one who signed the contract as my fiancé had to work that day. I made the deposit on November 11th 2016. The wedding date was to be August 12th, 2017. Well, when it came time to make the 6 month prior to the wedding 50% deposit, my fiancé called the venue on February 23rd, 2017 without my knowledge and canceled the wedding. I found out by listening to a voice mail message from Gina, the wedding coordinator with whom I was working with. She informed me that he called to cancel the wedding and that if they are unable to rebook the date, I could be responsible for 60% of the entire cost of the wedding. Naturally, I was devastated. I already had my gown, bridesmaid dresses ordered, wedding photographer booked, favors in, Save the Date cards already sent out, invitations in, centerpieces ordered... my world was crushed. I went from being a beaming bride-to-be to a single girl in one day. I had to contact every person I sent an invitation to and inform them that the wedding was off. I emailed Gina on February 27th and asked her what other party options there might be in case they were unable to rebook the space. She wrote back and gave me a price of $125 per person plus the 8.79% sales tax and must guarantee at least 100 people. That was only $25 less per person than the original wedding. I informed her that I could not afford that and I would be sending in the official letter of cancelation as instructed. On March 3rd, Gina wrote to tell me that they received the letter and released the date. She said she notified her colleagues of the situation so that they could do their best to rebook it. She wrote, "OF COURSE, I WILL KEEP YOU UP TO DATE and please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have." I never heard from her again. I well assumed they rebooked the date! August 12th came and went. I was finally starting to move on out of my depressed state. Then this happened... On November 21st, a few days before Thanksgiving, I received an overnight letter informing me that Nicotra Hotel -Hilton Grande Inn (Above) is entitled to collect 60% of the total cost in an amount of $9,540 less the $1,000 they already kept for a total of $8,540! They must receive it within 30 days right before Christmas day! At that point, I broke down sobbing. I was finally starting to heal and put the nightmare behind me so it was like someone prying a scab off a wound. I called the owner, Richard Nicotra, and left a crying voice mail to please not this to me. He never called me back. The contract is misleading and not explained. It says this... Patron shall provide evidence of the intent to cancel the agreement by registered or certified main-return receipt requested. In the event of such cancellation by the patron, or in the event the agreement is terminated by Above because of a breach by the patron, Above MAY AT IT'S OPTION, be entitled to receive, collect or hold a sum equal to 60% of the maximum contract price as for liquidated damages to Above. ... THIS AMOUNT SHALL HOLD ONLY TO AND INCLUDING THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FUNCTION. (???) Any cancellation within three months prior to the function entitles Above to receive up to 100% of the maximum contract price, offset only by a replacement booking and then, only to the extent the replacement booking equals portion of said booking. All deposits paid are nonrefundable. In a nutshell, The owner knows what happened to me. The wedding coordinator knows what happened to me. I understand it is a business but really? Booking a rooftop cocktail wedding is a very rare type of wedding. It is not popular at all and I think they were lucky that I even booked one in the first place. They had close to SIX MONTHS to book another wedding. I was only booked there for 3 months before my ex canceled. They have the 'option' to collect 60% from me. This shows their character. I understand business is business but showing a little compassion towards a dumped bride who already lost someone that they loved along with a boatload of other expenses should be warranted, you would think. They already kept the $1,000. Now I will have to go to court and will have to pay court fees and lawyer fees as well. My warning to YOU, brides and grooms and par

    Mike D.

    Save your time and money. My friend was there to DJ so we had friends show up to support but we were the crowd. The establishment makes you wait in the lobby until they are 'ready' to have you go up. Doors say 10 but more like 10:30. There's more security then patrons and at one point 13 people left because they didn't want to wait and they did nothing. Finally get up stairs and the club itself can be real cool with it's out door deck. Staff is inexperienced at best and would be afraid what would happen if a real crowd showed up. I would pass....

    Michelle C.

    If you are looking for a birthday party that caters to fancy scenery, this place is for you. When you enter the hotel [you can do valet parking or park in the lots], you are greeted in a warm lobby with a fire place, fancy suede couches to be seated for your personal bottle waitress that takes you to the top floor. there are guards that do a pat down for men and women , good safety precautions there is a dress code that they honor , men have to wear dress shoes but jeans are okay , button downs are just fine, no tie needed , basically no sneakers aloud The rooftop was stunning, the seats with a firepit seat about 6 people, but they can add on more chairs if you wish there was no entrance fee for the classics party, the only time they do entrance fee is when they have a live performance we did want to sit there originally to see the beautiful view, but half my guests weren't dressed properly so we were able to move inside for our bottle service. the policy on bottle service is 1 bottle for every 4 in your group, and it comes with 3 juices and 4 redbulls with buckets of ice, it was neatly set up and the bottles come up with light rods , made me feel special lol the bill honestly was reasonable, compared to the city where bottles cost almost a thousand, you can get rums and vodkas for 150-200 and tequila and whiskey top shelf items from 200-300 maximum the package deals seemed a bit too girly for my group, it was a bunch of sangria the waitress jacky was a sweetheart, she always checked up on us and she was nice enough to bring out the cake with a beautiful lotus candle, she cleaned our table at all times and refilled the buckets often so we wouldn't have watered down ice. the couches inside were super comfortable , they were a dark purple suede tone and the table was made of gorgeous glass there was also a beautiful hanging glass fixture and the main bar had really nice lighting effects, kinda got me in a daze for a second lol the music wasn't bad, they played a good amount of classic house / freestyle hits from the 90's to early 2000's , they also played some top 40 hits here and there so I am glad there was a mixed variety the club is spacious, the dancefloor never felt too crowded because there is so much room to dance the security guards are really nice and friendly, it shows how classy the establishment is as far as the older crowd goes, there is an event amount of guys to girls which is awesome, ranging from like 25-40's. sadly some of the guys there from SI are total jerks, these guidos think they run the place, trust me I showed the old creeps what Brooklyn is all about when this old cat tried to grope my friend, ladies beware, some of these guys are not shy at all. would I come back here? absolutely! the place is beautiful, the staff is sweet, the prices are fair, and the music is good. what holds me back from giving 5 stars is the bathrooms, half the doors did not lock or ran out of toilet paper also this place has no food unless there is a private party that you want to hire catering for, so eat before hand.

    My husband and I got married this past April and had our wedding reception at the Above Rooftop. It was absolutely amazing. The service and the food is exceptional. My bridal attendant took care of everything I needed and beyond. She fed me, helped my husband and I relax, as well as freshened us up before the party began. She helped me to re-apply my makeup, re-steam and bustle my dress, as well as take a stain out of my husbands tie! They also had an extremely generous amount of food for us when we arrived into our private room before the cocktail hour. My husband and I were able to relax and try every plate before the guests arrived. It was amazing and helped us to enjoy our day even more. We never felt rushed! The party in the Above ballroom was absolutely fabulous! The food, drinks, and service were all amazing. The guests from my wedding still talk about the cocktail hour food and main courses! The vegetarians and guests with a special diet were able to customize their meals, and were so grateful for that courtesy. The Above staff was so attentive and helpful to my entire family. They were present the entire night and made me feel extremely comfortable. Throughout the night staff members checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and that everything was running smoothly. At the end of the night the staff sent each meal to our room as well as desserts and champagne. We were so grateful that they thought of every detail ! Sue Viana is amazing and I highly recommend her to plan your event. She was so patient and helpful with us and helped us to plan our day perfectly.

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    First time here it was amazing packed with beautiful women ! Can't wait to come back again.

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    Not a city like establishment but tries to be. Great concept but poor execution. Place was empty meanwhile security was way too strict.

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    Had my birthday party last year at Above. Perfect service, nice pace and good music. Highly recommended

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    Nicotra's Ballroom

    3.5
    (16 reviews)

    I had my wedding at Nicotra's Ballroom this past October, and I'm not even sure where to start with…read morethe compliments - I wouldn't change a thing. We had our rehearsal dinner at Lorenzo's, our cocktail hour in the Trevi Garden, and reception in the Persimmon Room. We had attended a wedding at Nictora's a few years before planning ours, and we were so impressed that it made our venue search very easy. I'm happy to say that the team consistently delivers on great food, service, and atmosphere. Our guests are still talking about the food being some of the best they've had at a wedding, also complimenting the uniqueness of the venue. Jennifer Finch, our planner, kept everything organized and running smoothly - she was extremely willing to work with us on little details, provided helpful and insightful answers to questions, and kept us feeling calm on the day of the wedding. While Nicotra's provides the full package, there was enough customization available that things really felt ours. She's a natural. Our bridal attendant, another Jennifer, also went above and beyond - she was friendly, helpful, professional, and made sure we were FED and comfortable at all times. Our Maitre'd Matt was also amazing! Took time to ensure everything was to our liking, was very helpful and kind to guests, and was overall adaptable. The entire FOH staff was excellent, honestly - they made our celebration so much more special. To cap it all off, the Nicotras themselves stopped by to say hello to us and check in on guests - what a personal touch! Something that you often miss out on with a ballroom wedding are beautiful grounds - not the case here. We had many tons of options for beautiful couples portraits moments, and the floor to ceiling windows provided another great bit of atmosphere during the reception. We closed our reception with the Viennese Hour - if it's in your budget, do NOT skip this. It was an absolutely incredible and massive display that blew guests away. And having an extra hour to party is awesome! I cannot compliment this venue enough!

    One of the very best wedding I have ever been to! One of the very best wedding venue I have ever…read morebeen to! Two statements that I absolutely stand by. I had the pleasure of attending a wedding anniversary at Nicotra's a few years ago and haven't been back since but this recent event made me remember how amazing the parties are here. Now in the interest of full disclosure the wedding that I attended was my cousin's but under no circumstances am I giving a free pass. My eye for details as a Yelper stays and so are my honest reviews, and I can honestly say that if I were to have my own wedding Nicotra's would be up there on my list as the place to host it. The cocktail hour was done inside the gigantic tent that they have, and the food served both buffet and passed were fantastic. I've been to quite a few weddings but this has to rank as one of the best, if not the best, cocktail hour selections I've had. From sliders, to sushi, to paella, to wings, to cuts to meats, and on and on. There were too many choices to even begin listing them and I was already stuffed by the time happy hour finished. But alas I knew the gluttony would continue. The party moved to the grand ballroom and may I say the decorations, the lighting, the sheer size of it was impressive. With a huge dance floor in the middle everyone literally was able to partake in the many, MANY line dances of the night. The meal served in subsequent courses was fantastic. After already stuffing myself silly during happy hour the courses came out in due time and with my main entree as salmon I couldn't have been any happier. A perfectly cooked salmon at a wedding--wow who knew it could be done! With an endless supply of top shelf drinks from the open bar during the whole event, the night was certainly memorable. But wait there was one more surprise. A dessert room to put everyone in a food coma just for good measure. When I say dessert room it was literally a room filled with all kinds of dessert. Cakes, cannoli, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate wonderfall, sweet liquor and many more. I grabbed so much more than what my stomach could handle and by the end of the night I felt like the chair I was sitting on was ready to buckle under the sheer weight of the food I consumed. Luckily I was dancing so much I probably burned some calories. Maybe 1/8 of it. Hey don't judge at least I was able to take off that much. My experience with Nicotra's Ballroom was fantastic. Such a joyous occasion needs an amazing venue and Nicotra's delivered. I know many other people who choose this venue will feel the same way about it as I do.

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    Loved the free parking and the lovely atmosphere and decor…read more The piano player added to the ambiance by playing familiar soothing smooth jazz and classics. The food was high quality ingredients done to perfection . We started with a mixed antipasto which included mozzarella , tomatoes peppers mushrooms and eggplant rollatines and spedines . I chose the stuffed pork chop which was grilled crisp outside and stuffed with cheese and provolone and moist and tender inside that I could not stop eating it and barely touched the asparagus and potatoes although they were equally delicious. My sister enjoyed the filet of sole sorentino and did not leave any on the plate. The service was impeccable; we were not rushed but the wait between courses was not long. I will be back to try the brunch.

    This is located within the Hilton hotel…read more I went for a 60th birthday party. I liked how the food buffet was set up in a separate area from where the guests were seated and the dance floor. For appetizers/cocktail area there was charcuterie, olives fresh fruit, tomato and mozzarella, olives, marinated artichokes and marinaded mushrooms. This was all good! Now the main entrees..it had such potential to be good, but it kinda fell short. There was salad, beef short ribs, chicken Marsala, penne ala vodka, eggplant rollatini and sautéed veggies. Out of the above I had penne ala vodka and eggplant parm. I felt the penne ala vodka was a bit flavorless. As I was eating the eggplant rollatini I was also eating paper! There was a small (about quarter-sized) piece of paper within the cheese and eggplant. Not great! Other than the paper addition, it did have decent flavor. My fiancé had the beef short ribs and he said it was a little dry. He also didn't like the chicken Marsala at all. Eh. Not terrible, but not great either. I guess just okay overall.

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