I wouldn't mind giving this place a higher rating except for the fact that there were mosquitoes…read moreand I got many bug bites. This place would be a 4-5 if they would spray Deets or Off! Around the place before a venue. They could even just plant mosquito plants to ward off the pests. The atmosphere is pleasant and the decor has an oriental ambiance with the koi pond and lighting. For the venue I attended the food was great and the table settings were elegant. Overall, a terrific place to book your event provided they do something about the mosquitoes.

Our second time renting this place and another amazing experience!! We just celebrated my sons 16th…read morebirthday party this past Saturday with 150 people who attended. Everyone was so impressed with the house and how comfortable they felt. The owner Joe is so friendly and easy to work with!! We will definitely rent this house again for our next party Thank you Joe & 40 palms!! Have a wonderful New Year 2023!!

I will rent this place again..the place is big and will accomodate 50 guests. They also do table…read moreset up and flower arrangements for any events.

A very nice place to gather and celebrate with family and friends. Hostess was professional,…read morewelcoming and very organized. Thank you!

our family enjoyed an excellent celebratory dinner at casalena…read more EXCITEMENT (NOISE) LEVEL when we booked our reservation for 9 pm on saturday through open table, we did not expect the energy to be so high so late in the evening! the beautiful, expansive restaurant was buzzing with animated conversation that was even louder than a dim sum restaurant! we all needed to lean in a bit to hear one another. PARKING valet is available, but we found street parking on ventura blvd. FOOD 01. squash blossoms ($21 for 5 pc): 8.3/10 these were crispy and light, delightful to eat on their own without the tomato marinara sauce served on the side. casalena's squash blossoms had a strong, lovely hint of lemon that wasn't present in mother wolf's rendition. 02. chicken piccata ($29): 7.5/10 this main was served with a generous helping of potatoes mashed into a delicious velvet. 03. vodka lumaconi ($25): 9/10 this dish was the standout of the evening! the pasta shells were cooked al dente and coated in a slightly spicy, perfectly savory vodka sauce! casalena does not skimp on the sauce in any of their dishes! 04. tagliatelle ($29): 7/10 this pasta dish was not nearly as impressive. 05. tiramisu ($15): 7/10 since we mentioned the dinner was for a special occasion in our reservation, this dessert was served with a candle. while its presentation was lovely, its taste was underwhelming. the espresso was extremely subtle, and there was more madeline than mascarpone/cream. overall, our party of 4 was fully satiated after splitting 1 appetizer, 3 mains, and 1 dessert. service was lovely throughout! and as another yelpie mentioned in their review, their matchbook is very nice.

0 STARS IF I COULD , ONE OF THE WORST RESTAURANT TO EXIST!!!…read more The food always comes out cold. The SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. Staff treats you like crap no matter what you're wearing. You can never find your server. Staff all have an attitude problem. There no parking. I honestly hate to leave reviews like this, but this place SUCKS! Oh if you want to go out for a date? Don't come here! When the entire place is a full house you can't even hear yourself think. Sounds like a school assembly! If you want cold food, & rude staff come here. I'll never COME BACK! You have to pay me to come here Lol.

I had a very disappointing experience with Hummingbird Wedding Hall, and unfortunately, it impacted…read morewhat was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives. From the beginning, we were given verbal assurances that the event would go until at least midnight. Based on that understanding, we planned our entire wedding timeline, music, and flow of the evening. However, on the actual night of the wedding, the staff abruptly shut down the music at 10:30 PM -- cutting the celebration short with no flexibility or consideration. When we tried to address this, they pointed to fine print buried deep within a long, 10-page contract -- something that was never clearly explained or emphasized beforehand. Instead of working with us or honoring what was discussed, they relied on technicalities to justify ending the night early. It felt misleading and unprofessional. A wedding venue should prioritize clear communication and delivering on expectations, not hiding behind small print after the fact. The way this was handled left us stressed and frustrated on a night that should have been joyful and memorable for the right reasons. I would strongly advise future couples to be extremely cautious, go over every single detail in writing, and not rely on verbal promises -- because our experience showed that those promises may not be honored.

This is definitely one of the most idyllic and beautiful wedding venues I've ever been invited to…read moreand the grounds are absolutely GORGEOUS. It was great to be a guest at my best friend from childhoods daughter's wedding today 10/25/25 and we really enjoyed ourselves! The appetizers were plentiful and there were mermaids at the seafood table. The ceremony was incredible under the chuppah and the bride and groom were beaming. They had a 10 member band belting out Earth Wind and Fire tunes. The dance floor was gathering a lot of moisture from the humidity so they kept mopping it between sets. The food service was slow and we didn't have our main course until 9:30 pm but who cares about the food when the out door area is so picturesque! It was a truly magical evening!!

We hosted our engagement party at Verdi Garden, and it was the best experience from start to…read morefinish. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful! Karina was amazing to work with throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, she was responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly and how we wanted it to. Her and her team went above and beyond on the day of the event, and their level of service was truly 5-star! The food was delicious, the space was set up perfectly and everything ran seamlessly thanks to the staff. If you're looking for a stunning venue with exceptional service for any type of celebration, I can't recommend Verdi Garden enough. We're so grateful to Karina and her team for helping make our engagement party so special!!

Attended a private event here. To start, the parking cost $18-$28 which is outrages. Space is a…read morepatio covered with a partial tent and decorated nicely to not notice that. It may get cold in the evening if weather isn't good, since no walls, just fabric around and corners are exposed. Middle eastern mezzes and food but nothing special. Our server was very nice. We walked a bit afterwards to our car because we didn't want to pay the hefty charge for parking.

We recently attended a birthday dinner party here at Great Event Studios in Tarzana and it is…read moreactually the same owner as Athena Studios in Nothridge where my daughte celebrated her 18th bday. This Tarzana location was actually really nice too - it's located along Ventura Blvd (closest cross street is Wilbur Ave.) right after McDonalds and next to Dominos Pizza and right across Lady C's Cafe. The closest fwy for those travelling from another city is Tampa ave. exit. The venue is really pretty, very well maintain, very clean and very aesthetic design and has its own restroom inside. The size of the venue is perfect for intimate parties with a group of 50-60. There was space for buffet table, bar for the drinks, Sushi bar, Photo Booth and DJ booth and a decent dance floor size was setup and it didn't feel like crowded at all. The balloons, table setting, decors etc was also done by great event (separate fee applies on top of the venue rental). I highly recommend this event place if you are planning on your next initimate party! You will love the place, and if you decide to also hire them for organizing and decorating the venue you will surely love it. The owners are very proffesional and really nice. There's also a lot of parking spaces as well as on the side street - from my own personal experience, we didn't have a hard time finding a parking spot and the part was on a Saturday night.

I held my birthday and retirement party at this venue. It was the perfect space for 55…read moreguests--comfortable, with plenty of room for a dance floor. Teena was wonderful to work with: very accommodating and friendly. Many of my guests commented on how beautiful the space is. I highly recommend this venue and Teena's services.

Such a beautiful place to have an event. It's a large venue. A friend invited us to her birthday…read moreparty it was definitely a great spot. A lot of green art, clean bathrooms and a lot of room to create and decorate. Also, plenty of partaking. Not sure about the pricing but two people already have me a large estimate of the venue. Not sure if food is included.

I would give this place zero stars if I could. While I was happy to attend my friend's daughter's…read morewedding and see old friends, the customer service was absolutely horrible. Before driving to the venue, I called to ask if the event would be held inside or outside, as the weather forecast predicted rain and I wanted to dress accordingly. After my friends didn't pick up, I called the main line. The man who answered was incredibly rude and made no effort to help me. He clearly doesn't understand the basics of customer service. Because of that interaction alone, I am leaving a one-star review. Customer service is vital, and this place failed completely.

such an amazing venue and an amazing location. right in the middle of Canoga Park right by the…read moreWarner center, where all the malls and shopping are lies this venue locally. Great Location with multiple entrances. The venue is large enough to hold nice sized events that can hold a good amount of vendors or you can simply enjoy a beautiful bar matizvah, quiencinera, wedding and anniversary parties, you name it and the party can be done at this Venue. The people in charge of the venue are extremely nice knowledgeable and helpful. They were able to supply catering and security and DJ making it very convenient on me to focus on my event and guests. Recommended this spot especially if you are on a budget and want to make some magic work!

I had my birthday party at this venue an amazing experience. the venue was well spaced amazing…read moredecorations. The bathrooms were very clean. I was so lucky that that this venue had the option for a DJ and a bartender scene as though I didn't have one for my party at the time amazing. I will definitely be renting this space again for upcoming parties.

The services provided by Alex Banquet Hall makes your event planning so much easier, Thank you to…read moreeveryone in their team. Huge shout out to Mercedes who is by far the best leader this space can have! She is professional, understanding and very supportive if you need assistance with finding the correct vendor for your event. Food was excellent, service and follow up during reception was exceptional. Hassle free!

I want to start by thanking Mercedes for being so accommodating, she truly works with you every…read morestep of the way to ensure your event goes smoothly. We decided to check out Alex Banquet Hall for our daughter's baptism reception, and I'm so glad we did! From the beginning until the very end, Mercedes was there to assist us. The venue itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, and the elevator was definitely a plus! even though there was another, larger event happening on the ground floor, everything was so well organized from valet service to guest seating, buffet preparation, serving, and cleanup. It all went off without a hitch. We were assigned two amazing servers, Wendy and Douglas, who provided exceptional service helping with all our needs, and serving both food and drinks with such professionalism and warmth. The food was incredible! our guests loved it, especially the fillet of bass, which became the talk of the event! And the assorted fruits served at the end were the perfect finishing touch fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The sweet watermelon was a favorite! We never felt rushed, and everything went according to plan. The price we paid was more than worth it! it exceeded all our expectations. I highly recommend Alex Banquet Hall and will absolutely do business with them again!