We recently celebrated my wife's 50th birthday at Pinocchio's Elli Banquet, and I can't say enough about what an amazing experience we had! From beginning to end, working with Armen, Kate, and our wonderful bartender, Charlotte, was an absolute pleasure. They made the entire planning process so easy and stress-free, and their communication was superb. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the celebration. And the food was incredibly delicious! Our guests were very impressed with both the food and the beautiful banquet facility. The location was convenient, getting there was simple, and parking was easy--which made things even better for our guests. What impressed me most was the combination of excellent service, delicious food, a great facility, and incredibly reasonable pricing. We truly felt that we received an outstanding value for the quality and level of service provided. Thank you to Armen, Kate, Charlotte, and the entire Elli Banquet team for helping make my wife's 50th birthday such a memorable celebration! I would absolutely recommend Elli Banquet for a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. I'm already looking forward to celebrating our next milestone event there! read more

An Unforgettable Quinceañera Experience at Elli Banquet! We recently hosted our daughter's Quinceañera at Elli Banquet in Pasadena, and I cannot recommend this venue enough! If you are looking for a stunning, modern, and practically all-in-one venue, this is the place. The planning process is smooth and stress-free: once you book and pay your deposit, their team reaches out a week prior to your event to finalize your headcount, menu, and linen color selections, and answer any final questions. A huge part of our success came down to the incredible staff: Jennifer: Our main point of contact. She was exceptionally helpful, answered every single question we had, and was wonderfully accommodating from start to finish. Adrianna: Our second server, who matched Jennifer's energy by being equally amazing, attentive, and helpful throughout the night. Charlotte (Bartender): Recommended directly by the banquet, she was professional, fun, and simply amazing with our guests. The venue itself is beautiful and modern, and we especially appreciated that the restrooms were kept spotless and well-stocked all night long. And then there was the food--our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was! We served an incredible spread: Appetizers: Bruschetta, calamari, and Margherita flatbread Salads: Both Garden and Caesar salads Entrées: Shrimp fettuccine, beef lasagna, chicken piccata, and chicken Parmesan Overall, Elli Banquet made our daughter's milestone celebration an absolute dream. We are so grateful to the entire team and will definitely keep them in mind for our other daughter's Quinceañera in the next couple of years read more

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Attended a birthday party here. Easy to find on N. Lake Avenue. The venue offers Valet Parking and a Doorman/Bouncer to verify if you're there for the event. Inside was tastefully decorated and included a Photo Booth for guests. The house lights were very bright so you could find your table and friends. The music was a bit loud before the dancing so it was hard to have a conversation across the table. All the service staff were polite. The meal was served Buffet style and I bet there was a ton to pack up and take home! The dancing was fun! The DJ played a nice variety of beats to get us on the floor. I hope our hostess had a great experience. It was one of the better parties I've attended this year because of her eye for details! read more

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Fabian was fabulous! He was our event coordinator and server, he made sure everything went smoothly. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. The venue is very nice and elegant looking. It was for my mom's 80th birthday party and she and all the guests had a great time! read more

The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious. It's a beautiful space and I would highly recommend!

Good: The place is very pretty and the Food was amazing. Would have given a 5 but Bad: Poor communication with one of Server and too little time to Setup the day of my Event. And wish that I was given longer than 2 weeks before event to start the planning stage with event servers. And clearer instructions on what was included in original contract because glassware was included and when I wanted to have Champagne Glasses I was told by the manager that I had to pay an additional per guest. read more

Just hosted our daughters Quince here last Saturday. It was the best choice for our party and budget. The service before and during the party was amazing. Jenifer was my POC before and during the event both Jenifer and Fabian were amazing with our guest. The food was delicious. Armen was very responsive before the event and he did advise that his team would reach out 1-2 weeks before the day of the event. So if you do book do not freak out it's a breeze to communicate with them closer to the day of. Overall my daughter and family loved the venue. read more

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This is our second big event here. First, we had my daughter's quinceañera three years ago, and this past Saturday, we had our wedding reception. The food was a perfect 10 out of 10, and the service was excellent. I only wish the place were a little bigger, because the wall added at the entrance takes up space, and it looks nicer without that wall. Overall, I recommend this place to all my family and friends. Once again, the food is amazing; everyone will rave about it! read more

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We held our daughter's quinceanera at the Elli Hall and it was great service great food. It created the perfect atmosphere for our daughter's special day. I highly recommend for your next event! read more

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This Hall is a no brainer for any small event. Good Italian food, full bar next door, good service from th staff and most of all very affordable. I will definitely use this venue again. read more

I held my son's surprise graduation party here last Saturday. The location itself was nice, and one of the reasons I chose this venue was because they allowed me to bring my own caterer. I want to specifically recognize Adriana, who was my point of contact throughout the process. She was incredibly responsive, friendly, professional, and genuinely tried her best to help whenever issues arose. Unfortunately though, my overall experience was frustrating. Information was provided in bits and pieces, and several important details were communicated only weeks before the event. When I initially booked the venue, I was told the rental included tables, chairs, linens, napkins, china, glassware, and cutlery. Later, I was informed that bar glassware was not included, champagne glasses were unavailable, and only disposable dessert plates and forks would be provided. For a venue that hosts weddings, birthdays, graduations, and other special events, these are items I would reasonably expect to be available. If I wanted to have disposable plates and cutlery, I could have chosen a much less expensive location and simply rented tables and chairs while using disposable tableware. After considerable back-and-forth with both the owner and Adriana, I was eventually able to have champagne glasses ordered for an additional charge. The same happened with the dessert plates and forks. While these issues were ultimately resolved, dealing with them so close to the event created unnecessary stress during an already busy time. The venue itself could also benefit from a deep cleaning. The grout around the dance floor area was visibly dirty. When I pointed it out, I was told they only do a sweep and mop the floors. A more thorough cleaning would make a significant difference in the overall appearance of the space. My final concern was the valet service. Guests were charged $16 for valet parking, yet when my son and I arrived, we were directed to park the vehicle by ourselves. I have never encountered a valet service operating that way, and it left me confused about what exactly I was paying for. I am not sure if this was the same with all the guests who valet parked. I am sharing my experience so future clients can ask detailed questions and understand exactly what is and is not included before booking. Adriana's efforts are the reason I am giving two stars instead of one. read more

Celebrated my daughter's sweet 16 with 130 ppl and everything went really well . Kate was our host and 2 weeks prior to the event she communicated with me and would answer all my questions . I was told the Italian food was delicious . I was to busy hanging out with family and didn't eat that day ,but left overs were delicious. The only thing is that they didn't have the dessert that came with dinner and I had a menu made for the event and people asked me where was the dessert They served a different dessert and left it on the dessert table . I was a little disappointed, but overall I would book again with Elli banquet The gentleman working the valet on 11/2 /24 was so kind . read more

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We had our daughter's first birthday/Baptism at Elli Banquet! The best decision we could've done.. the banquet was beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was amazing. I didn't have to worry about anything but just actually enjoying the party with family. Our guests are already planning their own parties there this year. read more

Had my event at Elli banquet for my graduation party on June 30th. Servers are super sweet and accommodating, the staff were kind, and the place was modern and beautiful. Overall, I had great time! My guests thought the space was beautiful and the food was good too! Go with their Italian menu (they literally have an Italian restaurant so you know it's going to be good) They have an updated bar area as well so surprised! When I toured I didn't see the new bar super stoked they added that. The owner, Armen, is nice guy easy to talk to and friendly. You can tell he's a busy guy but always took time to help us out. I didn't think we'd be able to set up 12 tables, a gift table, a dessert table and a backdrop in an hour and a half, but with the server's/ staff's help we did. Oh did I mention clean up is included in the price! Consider their event space. I will in the future again! read more

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My family and I went here for an 18th Debut Party and the place was just so stunning. The decorations were amazing and the floor was spotless. Well that's until everyone started dancing on the dance floor lol. But overall experience was just beautiful and would definitely recommend this place to everyone who has any upcoming events (Debuts, Wedding, Quinceñeras, Birthday, Anniversaries) to book an event here. From the outside you think it's a small venue, but once you step in to this place it's so BIG & Spacious on the inside. It can fit up to at least 170-200 people. The dinner during our party was 'Buffet Style' and the venue had great and amazing servers and they were so productive and efficient getting the food ready for serving. Highly recommend this place! So what are you waiting for?! Book Your Event Here Now!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

My husband and I hosted our baby shower here for ~60 guests and it was a great turnout! Bibi and Anna were very attentive in reaching out and coordinating with me approximately 2 weeks before the event to make sure everything was set up and prepped appropriately on the day of. And they were! Anna's service was amazing during the event and I was amazed how she was able to tend to so many things (including cutting the serving the cake) all by herself. Also the food was amazing as well! We had the Italian menu and our guests loved it! There were more than enough food for our party and our guests even took home the leftovers because they were so good! We had a great time and will most likely return to host other future events here. read more

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Food was very delicious we had our daughter's sweet 16th here and everything was beautiful. We had 160 guest and there was alot of food for everyone. Everyone loved the food. read more

We celebrated my mom's 80th bday @ Elli on Fri 6/27/2025. Princess and Kate were our hosts and they provided EXCELLENT service throughout the evening. The planning was easy as Princess reached out to me about 10 days before the event to iron out all the details. The food was awesome (we had the Italian menu) and the beverages, coffee and hot tea were constantly replenished throughout the evening. I highly recommend Elli Banquet and I will definitely book my next event with them again. read more

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I am writing this review as a long-time vendor, and I have to say, my experience was beyond disappointing. Upon arriving to unload my equipment, I politely asked the valet attendant if I could station my vehicle for just a few minutes. His response, dripping with annoyance, was: "Park in the street. This is valet only." I clarified, asking if I truly had to pay a valet fee just to unload equipment for an event I was working. His curt reply: "Yes." In all my years as a vendor, I have never encountered something so inconsiderate and unprofessional. This interaction made it abundantly clear--they care only about money, not about helping the very people working to make their events successful. Would it really have been such a burden to let me use the lot for ten short minutes when no guests had even arrived yet? Instead, I was forced to haul heavy equipment from the street simply because I refused to pay a valet fee for doing my job. The whole ordeal was not only unnecessary but downright shady and unprofessional. Future clients, take note: if you value the vendors who help bring your events to life, make sure proper vendor access is arranged. This experience should never happen to anyone trying to do honest work. read more

Quality for your BUCK! Amazing Staff! We had my son retirement next door now its my hubby's surprise 50th birthday. Easy to book ample parking is Kate is really fantastic to work with! read more

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My sister threw her wedding here this past month! Everything was amazing! Our host Ashley was amazing and helpful throughout this whole journey! The food was also so amazing I especially loved the Chicken Alfredo!! I would definitely recommend this venue for your next event! read more

I was here for a friend's 50th birthday party. The total number of guests is 100 I think ( I counted the tables - 10 each and 10 tables), I think that is the max ( for me) because anything more than that will look crowded. Drinks and appetizers were served on each table (calamari, ceviche and I honestly don't know what it's called but it looks like tiny pizzas). At the same time buffet was served on a long table so we got to have (fruits, beef, 2 choices for pasta, salad, and salmon) 2 trays each from what I remembered was on that long table and when we were done they took out coffee and Tray of tiramisu for dessert. They have a screen in their small stage that will allow you to play any videos you want, the lighting is perfect as well as you can request to dim or make the lights super bright. There are 3 restrooms in the place. What I also like is that they have a person outside the door to check guests that are coming in and out - (I am not sure if he's for valet service though) because free parking is just across the street and that's what we did. All in all, I love it! great experience! read more

My wedding went great and everyone enjoyed the food served! Can't wait til the next event!

The venue was quite elegant and Armen/Kate were very easy to work with :) The food was amazing and was prepared in good timing. Everything was pretty organized and turned out as expected. We are glad that we chose to host our mom's 50th birthday at Elli Banquet! read more

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Attended a wedding at this events place, there is a valet parking next to the building so it super convenient. They charge $16 cash plus tip The interior of the place is we'll designed, it was a nice banquet area. The Aircon is working very well and very cold for a full house event. The catering service was good as well, the food is tasty and filling.. They have a small patio in the back for picture taking and plus activity while the reception is going on. read more

We had my daughters quinceañera at Elli Banquet. We had a total of 120 people plus a live band, DJ, Photo Booth, bartender and buffet table and still felt comfortable with the space. The owner, Armen, is a good dude; he's a bit stoic but overall a nice guy. The venue was very nice and clean. The food was delicious. Everything was in good working order. The servers that day were very nice and accommodating although they could be a bit more proactive. My only gripe is that I didn't fully know EVERYTHING that the hall offered and therefore I spent extra money on things that I didn't have to. Example: the hall has a full bartender setup. Overall it's a great place for an event. Our family and friends enjoyed the celebration and we will cherish the memories. read more

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We used the Vintage Room at Pinocchios and it was THE BEST experience! From the beginning and throughout the entire process, our server Gisela was always available to answer questions and arrange any accommodations. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We got so many compliments from our guests and we enjoyed ourselves to the max! Gisela thank you for the exceptional services! Highly recommend. read more

I actually reserved the Vintage Banquet Room for my daughter's baby shower. We had approx. 60 adults and 4 kids under 7. The location and parking were convenient. Ambience and service were great. All my guest had positive compliments about the food from appetizers, main entrees and fruit platters. They also said the coffee was the best they have ever tasted. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. Kudos to Armen the restaurant manager and an extra shout out to our hostess Melissa! You both are awesome. I highly recommend this place from small intimate gatherings to big celebrations. read more

The owner, Armen or whatever, LOVES to fight the customers, has no patience, lacks communication, and only cares about the money. Don't be fooled, he is nice at first UNTIL you sign that contract and put in the deposit. You will not hear from him at least a week before your event and when obviously the remaining money is due. He belittles you and has to have the last word or he'll just keep yapping. I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone. Armen, get some anger management therapy, you're too old to act like a rebellious teenager. read more

I had a such an amazing exprience with ellis banquet hall very clean and orgenized banquet ARMEN the owner is very cool guy he helped us lot and he was there managing everything furing the event, servers was following up with me about my event step by step couple day ahead. Food was delicious, service was very good, and vibe was vibing i will reffer them to everyone read more

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Had beef / chicken and half each... all were excellent!!! Bread is amazing and they are big... and good the next day

We booked the place for a baby shower with 90 guest. The Venue Itself: 3.5/5 Pros: It's pretty. If possible, I'd love to just rent the venue and bring in my own catering. There's a large stage, pretty lighting in the center of the room, and a small flower wall that's a cute focal point. Con: Parking. Free parking is diagonally across the street and the parking immediately next to the venue is valet only($16). This wasn't shared prior to booking the venue. I had specifically asked about parking and the owner said it's free but failed to omit it's a decent walk, especially for older folks. Bathrooms. It could be cleaner. Also, the women bathroom's door didn't lock properly. There was a handwritten note indicating one should knock before entering. Feels like changing the doorhandle is an easy fix they should have just fixed. Projector. Mid party the projector came down and we were a bit scared it would mess up our balloon/board decorations. That would have been very bad. It took about 15 mins for them to find the remote and fix. Food: 2.5/5 (We picked Mediterranean option) Appetizers: 4/5 -- I liked it. It was great. Main Dish: 1/5 -- Beef and chicken were VERY VERY dry. Like, SOO dry. Kafta was okay. Everything else was meh. *I'm glad we brought in other food vendors because it would have been pretty bad if that was the ONLY food Service: 3/5 Armen - the owner or manager. Meh, he's not too responsive via email and just doesn't seem very friendly. 2 weeks before the party I sent a follow up and one of his associates reached out, Bibi, and she was amazing. Bibi - she was AMAZING. Super responsive and just on point with everything. She was great leading up the event and was the ONLY person working the front of the house during the event. While I think it's batshit crazy she was the ONLY person working the front of the house for a 90 person party, she did great. She even wiped down the white floors from time to time to keep things looking nice. She was very attentive, but you could tell she was stretched to say the least. Kitchen Team: They're great. I'd poke my head inside and ask for things (cake knife, serving spoons, etc) and they were on it. Super nice and helpful. They even helped us throw away some of our boxes when we were setting up. Overall: It's a decent venue with meh food. For a daytime, buffet style setting - it's fine. We brought in enough vendors to mask their meh food. However, I'd be really upset if this was a more formal nighttime event. *Also, a friend of mine hosted her baby shower here and had the Italian option - she said it was good. So if I did host another event and chose this venue, I'd lean towards Italian. read more

Armen, it honestly a very nice guys his staff is also very friendly. I was stressing over last minute wedding preparations and he made everything happen how I wanted it. The food was excellent and service amazing and the banquet hall was just what we wanted very modernized I loved it just what I was looking for for my special occasion. read more

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fine job great host on that day location was nice good atmosphere people and staff was friendly clean decor will come back sooon... i have another party coming so i will keep in touch read more

My husband and I had our wedding reception at ELLI Banquet hall. Everything was absolutely beautiful! The venue was breathtaking after the set up. Exactly what I envisioned. The service was spectacular. My guest said the food was amazing! We are beyond happy with our experience! If you are looking for a wedding venue in the area, this is it! You won't regret it. Thanks Armen & team for everything!! read more

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My niece had her birthday/graduation brunch here and it was simply lovely. Seating was spacious and not overcrowded, Lighting is great, bathrooms are clean. Staff is nice and the food was delicious. They do have a small parking lot next to the venue but there is plenty of parking in front and across the street, I for one parked on a side street since it was Sunday, just make sure to watch the street signs. read more

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Hosted my baby shower here and it was so lovely! Armen (owner) & Bibi (our server) were very attentive and helped me make my event go as smooth as possible! On the day of, Bibi was a one woman show and she was SO nice/amazing. She made sure to clean up promptly after my guests and tend to our needs. The venue is beautiful inside and has its own bathroom. The food was so delicious and they let you take home leftovers if there are any. I had the: green salad, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, beef lasagna, calamari and upgraded to salmon. I also added the tiramisu dessert which was SO GOOD! The only thing on my part was I thought the food was a buffet / unlimited but it was just served buffet style. I just wish I had clarified this because I ended up having to order more food when a few of my guests came late because there was none left. Just be mindful of this when booking and I suggest ordering more than you need if you know your guests eat a lot. I would definitely consider having future events here! Thank you for a great experience :) Parking: There's street parking that I know can be hard to find on some days and there's valet right next door for $16. read more

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We had a great sweet 16 party, all of the guests and especially my birthday girl was very happy. Your Elli room is absolutely beautiful and elegant. Anna is above and beyond, she's always there whenever I need help, she's efficient, prompt, detail oriented, knowledgeable, professional and friendly, I have nothing bad to say about her, except she's the best host I've ever worked with. The food was good, good varieties, tiramisu is the bomb! I'll definitely refer Pinocchio to my friends. read more

We used Elli for our daughter's dinner wedding reception on a Saturday night (June 2025) for 120 guests and could not have been more pleased. We picked the Middle Eastern menu. Our guests had wonderful appetizers the second they arrived, dinner was plentiful, linens and lighting were great, as was service. Armen and Anna were wonderful to work with. They never asked me to write a review and did not offer anything in return, and I don't usually write reviews! Ha. But I was amazed we were able to have such a beautiful event for a reasonable price right in our hometown of Pasadena. Highly recommend. read more

This past Sunday, I had my daughter's wedding here. The owner worked with us on everything that we needed. Anna was our server who called us two weeks prior to the event and got everything finalized. Her and the other staff did amazing! The food had great flavor and everyone enjoyed it. The bride and groom were very happy how everything turned out. Will definitely recommend to others and will return if we need to have another big event. read more