I went to a wedding here a few weekends ago and it was hands down one of the most impressive receptions I've ever attended! The venue is beautiful adorned with ornate crown moldings, glistening marble floors and large crystal chandeliers. It is a large facility with multiple different rooms. The couple we were celebrating got married in a grand ballroom with a large staircase. The staff was friendly and accommodating. After the ceremony, we segued to cocktail hour across the hall. There were several bars for guests to choose from, however the drinks were very weak (I tipped my bartender with each drink I ordered). The cocktail hour was INSANE with every single hor'dovour more spectacular than the next, including: a sushi bar, pasta station, several charcuterie boards/antipastos, raw bar, etc. There was even a leaning Tower of Pisa made from Parmesan reggiano cheese. You could have made a meal out of all of the options! The bride told me after the fact that this was an option for the reception.... WOW. The staff were very attentive, sweet and friendly. The ballroom for the reception was massive with multiple neatly set tables, a wide dance floor and high ceilings. We had a three course meal that was delicious, warm and timely! For dessert there was a Viennese table with every single cake or "sweet treat" that you could fathom. I highly recommend this venue if you are planning on having a large ceremony. This may seem like a small detail for some people... but the bathrooms were stocked with many feminine hygiene/beauty products which was a plus and there were many beautiful places to take pictures with friends/partners! read more

My sister had her wedding there on friday.The seventeenth of april. Not impressed no i'm just at all. Cocktail hour I was not impressive. The dinner was not impressive. The dessert halfway decent. Even the wine that was served was horrible. read more

Beautiful grounds and the ballrooms were so pretty. Bathrooms were so clean! My cousins wedding was amazing read more

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Nice place for an event. Attended a graduation party here and it was fun. Bar needed more attendants, too crowded when getting a drink. Not an open bar event. Food was good, dessert buffet was good. read more

Jean OMG I just went to my Granddaughter's Wedding last night and I cannot say enough about Macaluso's. The event was more than magnificent, it was incredible. The food was outrageous, the service from each and every worker was superb. I would give everything a rating of 100 plus. In all of my life I have truly never attended such an event! Kudos to everyone!!!! The Manager and Owner always watching and making sure that everything went beyond perfect. If anyone is planning an event as I stated my rating would be 100 percent. Macaluso's is beyond perfect in every way, plus may I add it is simply beautiful with such elegance, whoever had the design for Macaluso's is an incredible designer!! read more

I can't say enough about this place. After the death of my dad they were able to quickly accommodate a large repast of family and friends with just a few days notice. The staff were absolutely incredible and attentive. Everyone made sure we were comfortable and happy. I would recommend them 1000 times over for any large event you're thinking of. read more

Wonderful venue for a wedding reception we attended!!! This is a hidden gem in the area. The food was delicious, service and staff were wonderful and accommodating! The hall is pristine and was large enough to hold a large number of guests (200) without feeling cramped. Drinks were well made and lots of choices read more

Macaluso's is once again an outstanding experience from start to finish. Macaluso's sets the bar for occasions of any size. The outside patio garden is gorgeous- job well done. Fountains and gardens warm the space. Service top notch. And the food is 5 star. Presentation, selection, taste perfect. Always enjoyable time at Macaluso's. Thanks. read more

The venue itself was delightful, the bar had good options, the food was good with many things to choose from, dessert was choices decent but still enjoyable. The service was great! One of the servers, Jasmin was very attentive and kind throughout our experience and her service was very much appreciated. read more

We had our daughter's wedding there last night. This is the second wedding we have had at Macaluso's and both were excellent. Our guests raved about the food; which was phenomenal. Elias and the staff treated our guests with great service. Could not have been more accommodating. If I could rate higher I would Thank you Ray Keating read more

We would like to share in a very special review. We had the honor of attending a cousins wedding(Amanda and Jonathon Wartel) tonight at Macaluso's. We traveled from eastern Long Island to share in this occasion. There are not enough words to say how professional and elegant our night was from beginning to end! The cocktail hour was done exquisitely , they did not miss a thing. Every station was set up and professionally engaging! The servers were welcoming and again professional! The was bountiful of food from super colossal shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters, clams etc. mouth watering baby lamp chops cooked to perfection , served with a generous portion, fresh tenderloin, sliced beef, stuffed turkey , calamari are only a few things to mention.all this done in a separate cocktail hour room with seating! How wonderful! Waiters and waitresses were plentiful!! The start up for reception was inviting. Hearty salad was served, lemon sorbet which cleansed our palates nicely and of course an elegant dinner. Both my husband and I had the Chateau Briand ( you did not need your knife to cut it)with garlic mashed potatoes, healthy portion of fresh steamed string beans, . A lovely steamed carrot and brown gravy to cover the meat snd potatoes if you choose. We could not finish our meal! The amount of food is hard to describe but enormous! The end all is theViennese hour which was breath taking and more than any one could indulge in. Our server was excellent, top notch! Her name is Juana! We appreciate her snd she left a very special impact on us! We must let everyone know how professional her appearance is, her mannerism and how she cares about her job touched us deeply !!! What an asset to this facility! She works like a well oiled wheel. She made sure everything was Perfect at the table, that our hot food was served hot and could not do enough for us! Thank you for making our night as a guest so special at your home. We felt welcomed. We will love to come back there and have dinner , enjoy the atmosphere and great food! You out did yourselves!!! Respectfully Claire and Byron Alford. read more

I've been to many events at many different catering venues around the tristate area and NONE compare to Macs! Best food, best service and did I mention best food? We ordered take out from here during the pandemic when they weren't allowed to host parties. Even their takeout was out of this world. I sort of wish they were still taking smaller orders. Seriously, there are many other great venues in north Jersey, but I still tell people Macalusos is #1. Staff is really friendly and I believe family owned so they really take pride in every little detail. Highly recommend for any occasion. read more

I am the director of a young film festival... and we just had our first year's Award Ceremony at Macaluso's in Feb 2023. I encourage anyone reading this not to only consider this wonderful venue for weddings and bridal showers... not a filmmaker that attended did not say that this wasn't the greatest Award Ceremony they had ever attended.... and we had very active filmmakers attend from across the country and around the world. In some ways having our event here really "put us on the map" and I intend to have it here going forward, for as long as they will have us... amazing food, attentive staff and decades of experience and pride... thank you Macaluso's read more

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My friend got married during COVID here. The wedding hall is so big that everyone on my livestream mentioned that it looked empty even though there were about 100 people in attendance. The food was your average wedding food. The bartender was very sweet! Also, social distancing guidelines, temperature checks, and masks in the halls is all in order. read more

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The most incredible venue to have any party they are extremely professional. The food is second to none and you will be treated like family. We just had our wedding there and they knocked it out of the park.!!!! read more

Everyone is so great to deal with and the bar service is phenomenal. I would recommend to anyone having an event

Came here for a wedding recently. The place itself was very nice and extremely clean. The staff that i came in contact with were extremely friendly and willing to help with anything. The food was disappointing though - it was just OK. i gotta give it 3 stars because i feel although the place looking nice is important, food and drinks are even more important. The drinks were weak for an open bar, barely an ounce in any cocktail, i was very unimpressed. read more

I recently attended a wedding at Macaluso's. The establishment sits high above the street, so you feel like you are pulling up to a castle! Complementary Valet service was available to park our cars, which was nice since we were dressed in formal attire.The venue is decked out with chandeliers, candles, fireplaces and art, which are slightly dated. The cocktail hour was loaded with choices, and the open bar was certainly handy, though the drinks were tiny. The food as a whole was *meh*, lacking flavor and excitement. I had a NY strip steak that was over cooked and bland. I heard other people discussing the same quality of their food. Generally, the servers were lovely and welcoming, but you could tell that they kept the event on a strict timetable, it felt very rushed. Personally, I would want a wedding to feel more free-flowing and natural. If you are the kind of person who wants to be kept to a timeline for your special day, this place is for you. They will have you PROMPTLY out at 11pm. read more

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Can't ask for a better venue for family parties. The food is spectacular. The space looks amazing with the updated renovations. You will not be disappointed booking with them. The staff are always professional and courteous. read more

Ever since my brother got married at Macaluso's years ago, I knew that this was the venue I would want to host my own wedding. Now it was my chance. The food was exactly how I remembered it, delicious and plentiful. Even now, months later, people are still telling me about how amazing the food was! Since my last visit there, the venue underwent a massive renovation that is, quite honestly, awe inspiring. From the white-marbled floors, to the brand-new patio and ceremony area, to the lighting in the main ballroom and bridal suite, Macaluso's provided everything we needed to make the wedding we planned into a reality. Maroon (Matar) treated us like family since the moment we walked through the door and pulled out all of the stops when it came to what he provided for us. Not only did the wedding go flawlessly, but when it came to moving the wedding from October 2020 to June 2021, Maroon selflessly provided new dates and times without any extra hassle. The event staff (from the managers to the captains to the attendants and servers) were amazingly polite, professional, and courteous throughout the entire day. The set-up was immaculate, the timing and presentation of all the courses were perfect, and the only thing left to my husband and I was to have an amazing time. Every detail imaginable was taken care of, and the staff made sure that we ate, drank, and fully enjoyed our wedding day without a thing to worry about. There is no other place to have your wedding (or event), trust me, you will not regret it. read more

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As a first time visitor to this highly-praised event venue, I couldn't have been any more impressed. The décor, the service, and most importantly the food lived up to all the expectations that I had coming in to the place. My work holiday party was held for the first time this year at Macaluso's and I think it's going to continue to be held there for years to come based on all the positive comments from everyone I spoke to. For a place to hold hundreds and hundreds of party revelers and still maintain a great sense of elegance is no small feat, but Macaluso's was able to pull it off with grace and style. Boy what a treat it was to celebrate with coworkers and enjoy all the hard work this past year. The place may not be the biggest venue I have been to but its space utilization is perfect. The main ballroom has a huge dance floor and plenty of space to accommodate a couple hundred guests. The décor is Italian elegance mixed with French flare. You instantly knew it was going to be a classy party as soon as you walked in. Connected to the grand ballroom was another area where the buffet was set-up. Selections were simply too many to recount and the food served was nothing short of perfect. Everything was scrumptious and I ate every bit of food on my plate until not a single morsel was left. At first I felt so awkward for doing such thing but then I realized that I wasn't the only one who pretty much licked their plate clean. Perhaps that's the biggest compliment I can give--I would have actually licked my plate clean had it not been for my coworker stopping me! I understand why many people list Macaluso's as a favorite place to hold events. I can only imagine how amazing a wedding would be here. If my holiday party experience was any indicator, any bride would find this place the perfect venue for her special day. Perhaps when I attend a wedding here I can see another side of it, but I have no doubt based on my one visit they will blow any event out of the water. read more

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Attended a Summer wedding at macaluso! The reception was held at this location... from the outside it looked like a small little Italian restaurant...but the inside looked so big and elegant... the entrees span all the way to a three course sit down dinner with a full open bar and dancing into the night.... I really enjoyed the buffet of appetizers...very delish... The only thing I had a problem with would be the seats were located a mile away from the buffet....made it extremely hard and difficult to get another plate of food.. I thought the decor was nice... Pretty elegant... The center pieces were cutes...kept me entrain all night... The service was great...but I felt hurried because they keep asking me if Im done with my food... first dance for the bride and groom....a father/daughter dance for the bride and her father... possibly a mother/son dance for the son and his mother...and then everyone joins in and partying it up... during the reception...the bride and groom cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite...towards the end of the reception... the bride did the bouquet toss every single or unmarried women went crazy for it... Tip: chocolate fountain! read more

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I am an associate member of the Marine Corps League Detachment 744. For the last several years we have had our Marine Corps Ball at Macaluso's. The food is outstanding and the service is the best. Due to the pandemic Macaluso's is unable to host any indoor events. Good news for all they have outdoor dinning with a wonderful menu. My husband and I were joined by two other couples for dinner in their beautiful outdoor setting this evening. The food as always was incredible. I am looking forward to next year when we will be able to have the Marine Corps Ball, but until then I wish Macaluso's all the best and I highly recommend them for dinner. read more

Three words... HACKENSACK HOLIDAY PARTY. Wow what a venue, not sure if it was the wine, the music, the food, or the company that made this place rock so much but it was incredible! My one recommendation which is probably the hospitals choosing is that you have to get there and to the food early as it is out and waiting to be eaten at 7:00pm when the party started. The side rooms with the pictures was hysterical and the karaoke was legendary. The food was amazing between the stuffed clams, eggplant, fried shrimp, seafood salad, cheese wheel and sliced meats the food was incredible. A + all around, cant wait for next years party! read more

Awesom!!! had my husband 80th birthday here. It was spectacular! We were in awe of the great food ,settng and service!!! it was a joy working with such a great, friendly team. Our guest can not stop raving about how spectacular everything was start to finish!!! Two guest were so happy with everything that they are planning to have their weddings here next year!!! Bravo to a great place,food drink service. Joanna S 1 read more

Fancy dining hall, had a few events there. Professional courteous staff kept the nights moving smoothly and the food was really good. Parking is valet and it's a weird lot so be thankful for that. read more

Usually I don't leave reviews for anybody....but these people are amazing.....the way they treat u and the kindness they show and the understanding of situation and how professional they are...made me cancels all the appointments am having and just go with them...their halls is so beautiful and amazing. read more

TOP NOTCH!!! We had the most fabulous wedding thanks to the entire team at Macaluso's. Highly recommend the extra lobster flambe too!! No one I know has ever seen a wedding quite like this. The service, bridal attendants, support, guidance, food, and drink was just as good as it could ever get. You will not be disappointed, I promise! read more

I went to a wedding here in Feb and it was amazing! The place was spotless, well run, organized. Staff was friendly, prompt. The food was awesome! My friend had this huge spread that could have fed 50x more people than were at the wedding (seriously!). I could not stop eating at this wedding. As an outsider (not the one getting married) I must say this place is one of the best all around! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place. The renovations have really made the rooms incredibly spacious, well lit, and tasteful. Maroon, Elias, and the entire staff were more than accommodating, and were incredibly professional and polite. But the FOOD..... OUTSTANDING!!! Everything I had was amazing. Calamari, risotto, ribs, unique salads, pastas, even the salmon was tasty and properly prepared. The absolute BEST place to hold any event. Ask for Maroon.... You won't be disappointed! read more

I got married there in '08. While the idea of having my wedding in NJ was not my idea of a dream wedding, my husband was insistent on having our wedding at Macaluso's right from the day of the engagement. Tehy did not miss a beat. The staff was amazing and the food was out of this world. Our friends in California are still talking about it....the thing is that the people in New Jersey are still talking about it! In addition, the people who didn't make it, but saw the food in our wedding video are also talking about the abundance and the presentation of it. The one thing I was worried about was getting photos outside and let me tell you, somehow we pulled it off and got great shots out side of the place. read more

I only come here once a year for the RBBARI Tricky Tray... The service is outstanding.. Its a fixed menu. We start off with the antipasto sald.. comes with 3 different kinds of cheese.. cheddar /swiss and fresh mozz.. olives.. mushrooms.. and grilled seasoned veggies... so good! Then we are served pasta... pasta is cooked to perfection and there sauce is really good... then we had chicken breast in some kind of wine reduction.. the chicken was very juicy..and the sauce was really good.. Even though I only come here once a year I will definitely recommend to friends and family for upcoming events read more

Went to a wedding here, and it was beautiful. It's a little too Italian in decor for my taste, but most seemed impressed. Staff: friendly and accommodated all my husband's allergies and my grandmas's request to take food home. Good: cocktail hour is where you should focus your belly space- large, varied, and impressive with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. The roasted veggies were particularly tasty. The dinner was lackluster, thought the vegetarian option was a plate of pasta (not my preference). Save room here for the dessert hour, where you can binge on Italian pastries, cakes, fruit (hah), and of course wedding cake by Cake Boss. For me, the pastries were the highlight. read more

This place is TOP NOTCH!!! You're in the best hands when it come to having your event at this spectacular venue! I got married here 5 years ago and just celebrated my daughter's 1st birthday party here as well! Maroon and his staff are so friendly, courteous, and very professional. They truly treat you like family. This is the place for you no matter what you choose to celebrate with them. read more

I'm the best man for my buddy's wedding that happened here. It. Was. The. Best. The food buffet, room, dance area, parking and all that were great. But the down home best part was that the wedding planners and staff really made it a fantastic, memorable event right down to the military processional. They had some issues with one of the desserts but more than made up for it. Hey, his bride is a princess and even she was happy with it. Although I am no where near being ready to hitch, I know the place if ever I do. read more

I've been to this venue on numerous occasions as well as held 2 of my own parties here and every time is a wonderful time. Can't beat it! They are on point every time! Food is delicious, wait staff and managers are an absolute pleasure. Nat, Alias and Maroon were all very accommodating. They made us feel like family. Their priority was us and my husband and I were beyond satisfied. Looking forward to having more parties here in the near future. I highly recommend Macaluso's for any occasion. You will not be disappointed. read more

There aren't enough stars for me to adequately state how impressed I was with Macaluso's. I had my wedding on 4/9/17. Maroon was amazing, he helped us plan everything from day one, until the last hour. Guests are still talking about the incredible food. They made the day as stress free as it could be. I highly recommend Macaluso's for ANY event!!! read more

Been to two weddings here in the past 7 years and have never been disappointed. The cocktail hour is actually 1.5 hours and the food we had was outstanding. The dinner, I had the fillet mignon, was moist and nicely done. The venetian hour....fughedaboutit! read more

My sister had her wedding here and it was everything we wanted and more! Everything went smoothly and we have to thank the staff for that. The place is beautiful, clean, and organized. The cocktail hour alone was top notch. The bartenders were friendly and made sure our drinks were great. When it came to the main course I had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes/asparagus. It was fantastic. Everyone was happy with their choices (chicken/steak/ tilapia). The waiters made sure we were always attended to. All of our family and friends keep talking about how incredible the wedding turned out. I highly recommend this place. read more

After years of coming here for Easter dinner this will most likely be our last. The same setup was used year after year. This year they only had a Cocktail Hour and a Venetian Hour, no main course. No notice was given when you arrived of this change and no signs were posted. People in our party were disappointed when they heard there was no main course and that was all we were getting. A simple reminder by the waiter is all we asked for but they didn't even do that. And forget about the Venetian hour at this place. People grab pastries and desserts like they are having their last meal. They need to control this better as it gets out of control and makes you avoid the desserts all together. Overall a very disappointing ending to what should have been a very nice day. read more