A beautiful location! Modern decor! Actually breathtaking . The food is so disappointing!…read moreDefinitely needs improvement in the kitchen. We went out to eat after we attended a party there. Eat before you go and you will be fine!

Our big, loud, russian, jewish, wedding was exactly that. A romantic, grand ceremony that looked…read morelike heaven, a rooftop cocktail hour with superior shelf liquor pouring by the fire, a sexy and outrageous reception with an absurd, inhumane amount of quality food. I can go on forever, but honestly, Jennifer and Carroll are the A-team. There was not a single hiccup during this entire massive undertaking, and they were so graceful, hilarious, sharp, and made every guest feel like it was their party. We are at a loss for words. I feel genuinely sad for anyone who picks a venue other than Above for their wedding. Don't walk, run to these wedding pro's.

We had a 4 hr cocktail party with 92 ppl for 7 best friends celebrating their 60th BD. Chris helped…read morewith all the details & all the questions my wife had. Brian delivered on the food, excellent. Katrina, Sue, Mike & the rest of the staff had Nansen Lodge running like a well oiled machine. Thank You for a great night

Loved having my daughter's first birthday here! Chris was such a pleasure to work with. He answered…read moreall my questions and covered all the details for the big day. He even accommodated our party with the last minute cancellations. Food menu was difficult to narrow down as everything sounded delicious- ended up with their passed hors de oeuvres with 2 stations and it was a big hit. Staff was very attentive and helpful throughout the party. Highly recommend for any event!

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!

Nice ballroom, ok food, confusing parking. This venue hosts multiple weddings at the same time,…read moreparking fills up fast, and overfill parking can be confusing. The wedding reception I attended was in a garden terrace and it was beautiful with the sunlight coming in... also had a lot of greenery which gave it a magical feel. I was not a huge fan of the food, which was all vegetarian for this event. This place is confusing to get to - I drove through what seemed like a corporate center and its massive parking lot and somehow found my way.

The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception (~65 people) at the Greenbelt Nature Center…read moreand it was great. We found it while doing an online search for intimate, outdoor wedding venues and were surprised to find such a nice space for a reasonable rate. Christina, the onsite coordinator, was very helpful in getting us started and working with our requests and ideas. Our wedding day was rained out so we had to move our ceremony indoors, in an exhibit room next to the reception area, but it worked out well (the outdoor terrace is really nice though and once the rain cleared, our guests were able to take their photos backed by the nice fall foliage). The center accommodated the move and it was the perfect space for the amount of guests that we had. The site is beautiful and well-maintained. It has a naturally built-in rustic decor, so we didn't need to go above and beyond for decorations. Their staff helps with set up and breakdown of tables and chairs and there's a good-sized kitchen/service area. We had a lot of guests complimenting our choice and asking how we found this place (Staten Island is sort of the forgotten borough, sorry!). It was the perfect space for our special day and we'd definitely recommend it to other couples seeking an intimate wedding venue.

Ok, so this has ALL the potential for greatness! Beautiful room! Beautiful Bar! They actually have…read morea grand piano and piano player! There is just a few BIG issues! The simplest way to explain it is: They Need a new Chef! It's incredibly obvious in the food, that the Chef is miserable! EXTREMELY over priced! And lower than mediocre! Very small portions. Poorly executed entrees! Sad apps! Pre-made desserts! The Wine reduction was absolutely cooked wrong! Uneven sear on steak! Mushy vegetables! The staff is extremely professional and friendly, but it's obvious they know they are serving over priced crap! You can see it in their faces! Considering this restaurant is part of the world renowned Hilton Hotel chain, and the franchise is owned by extremely good people who love Staten Island and its people. That's why I'm very shocked that they allow this to go on! I'm hoping they revamp this entire restaurant starting with the kitchen. The Chef has to have skills and advanced training and experience to have gotten this position! Sometimes Chefs get stuck in "a Rutt" let's hope everyone gets their motivation back big time! Stay tuned Cannot recommend

14 of us were at the "A tribute to Lou Monte" dinner and show last night. The service was very…read moreattentive and the food was good enough for such a venue. What was EXTREMELY disappointing was the show itself. ONLY 1 AND 1/2 OF LOU MONTES SONGS WERE SUNG ! That is far from a tribute as it was marketed. It seems Ray Monte is past his "sell by date" as they say ,and filled the performance time with repeated call outs as to where people were from and he introduced the band members 3 times! I wish i could get my $250 back that my wife and i paid. My wife,her sisters and cousins went up to Ray after the show and introduced themselves as being perhaps 3rd or fourth cousins. he said Oh and handed them a Lou Monte CD which he was giving everyone. RUDE! So if you were thinking to go to this show -DON'T . Such a colossal disappointment.

Came during a holiday and they were open. My daughter loved it. They do parties. Staff was nice…read more Wish it was a bit more organized such as the toys and what not--especially since it seemed like we were first ones there. Didn't try any food. I thought it'd be bigger, but it's a good enough space.

stay awayyyyyy owner (male) is unbelievably rude ! no…read morewonder place is empty. Place is so dirty and unhygienic too! small playground - not good for kids over 5 ! better off going to another indoor play in the island you've been warned

I bring my 2 and 7 year old here and both have a great time. Place is clean and the staff are very…read morenice people. Everything a parent could want.

Brought kiddo here this past weekend for a 2 hour open play window for $25. I loved the air…read moreconditioned play space on a too hot day. I was afraid it would be crowded and unsafe, however, there were only a handful of families in there. It's not themed like some of the other play places but my kid still had fun. I had the best time not having to climb to retrieve kiddo from kid sized equipment. Would recommend to overstimulated parents who are not wanting to deal with stinky ball pits and blaring music.

I have worked with Everything Entertainment for both business events as well as family ones. I…read morehave always looked to his team of event planners for guidance in how to make my event exceptional. I love his team of designers and installers, that have been with him for years and years, and his tents are to be celebrated themselves so clean and bright! They know how to take my vision and make it a reality. From planning for the unexpected, to ensuring the weather inside is "just right' and even creating pathways to our event entrance, Everything Entertainment is my 4 seasons go to.

Scott was very professional and helpful throughout our wedding planning process, in the months…read moreleading up to and especially as our date approached. The quality of rental products that Scott and his team provided was exceptional and we found the team to be a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend Everything Entertainment for not only providing products that complete an event atmosphere, but for providing wonderful service at every stage.

On behalf of the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation - Feel the Beat Productions did a…read morefantastic job at the Victory Blvd Merchants Association Halloween event! Even in the pouring rain these guys entertained hundreds of folks and changing logistics. This is a first class act! Eli

Great experience from start to finish! Mela is great and very prompt with getting back to you!…read moreMikey was great and kept 40 kids occupied for the whole party!!! Would definitely recommend them to everyone! Thank you again!