I've been here many times for my work holiday party and it's always great! Very clean and beautiful space. They have valet parking and coat check. They decorate it nicely for Christmas. We've had some parties where they serve us seated and other times buffet. The buffet style is my fave as there is way more food offered and an extra bar near the food. The restrooms are beautiful and clean and the women that work there are always friendly. Def enjoy this place! read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

First time at Villa Barone Manor. VBM is an elegant reception hall located in The Bronx. This venue is elegant and classy. Upon arrival there was staff welcoming and directing the guests to their respective rooms. VBM offers Valet Parking. The menu at my event was predominantly Hispanic, delicious. Thumbs up to Villa Barone Manor, wouldn't mind returning to another event. read more

Villa Barone Manor is located in the Bronx not far from Manhattan. It was easy to get to by car. I had never heard of this venue until attending a wedding here over the weekend. It is a big hall with multiple rooms. Stunning lobby with gorgeou chandeliers. The Ceremony was located outdoors in a little garden area that was actually across the street from the venu itself. It was very nice. Yes you could hear traffic and honking as there was a highway next to it but you couldn't see into the area at all. As I said, the venue inside was great. The cocktail hour was in a side area off the lobby with tables and chairs and a wonderful spread of different foods. There was a very small bar area too. The bartender that I had was not the nicest. He seemed a bit grumpy. I then also asked another guy about the food and with all my allergies and he didn't seem to care much and said of course you can have it but didn't seem to check with anyone just to make sure. The woman's bathroom had a few stalls and there was a lady in there that would hand you paper towels after washing your hands. Before I even turned the sink on she would stand next to me and wait till I was done. She seemed nice but a little impatient or something. And man it was so hot in the bathroom. There was a small fan going but didn't seem to help much. The ballroom that the reception was in was gorgeous. In this room the way that the Bride and groom made their entrance was awesome. In the center of the ballroom dance floor area they come up from the floor in a glass elevator way. There is one little bar area in this room. The bartender was nice and the other one seemed grumpy and like he didn't want to work or something. When we placed our dinner orders to our waitress, I told her about my food allergies. She said she would check to see if me having the chicken dish would be any problem and she would come back to let me know. She never came back to let me know. I had the chicken but took it to go as I was not hungry after our appetizer which was a bowl of pasta. The pasta was good. This venue has multiple rooms, not sure what the other rooms looked like but there was another party going on while ours was going on. So, this venue is good for big events like weddings but not sure really about the staff here or at least some of them. read more

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Worked a sweet 15 here. The manager was great. Enough power on the wall for set up. But the surprise coming from the ground up was amazing. Unlike any ballroom I've worked at before. read more

Although the place is beautiful I went to a wedding and almost starved to death because the wait staff refused to serve the last table. Do not seat at. Table 20. The wait staff doesn't care about table 20 you will not get any food during the happy hour. read more

Amazing decor..amazing venue can hold a lot of people..the staff was very courteous,professional & respectful

(THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR DJS OR VENDORS) This location will show you as a "vendor" no respect! So beware. Just waiting for my partner to show up with the rest of the equipment I was told 4 times to move my vehicle from the valet section. Because as one of the employees says " each spot is money and if you ain't giving it. You gotta go" as well as the very disrespectful owner or manager who got upset about requesting a new pitcher of water, which the owner spilled himself. Was a huge deal. Very unprofessional coming up to the dj booth and making a causing a scene. The Maitre D was the only very helpful person at this location. I unfortunately forgot his name but if it wasn't for him this whole party would've just been extremely frustrating to work. We are human. Just like everyone else. And we run business that support our families. Is it really too much to ask for that a vendor show up and get treated with some respect. Smh. I will refuse to work at this location for any upcoming events. This is just a warning to those who actually have to show up to this location! read more

The event was a wedding The food was simply awesome The wedding organizer was on top of his game The bartender was personable and introduced us to an original drink "the Susan special " OMG to die for Our whole table could not stop drinking them Thank you for a perfect beautiful event read more

Super nice and sexy venue. Elegant in everyday from the decor to the ambience to the fountains. This is place has it all and they even have an elevator to make a grand entrance if you like. Overall awesome place and the food was just as good. read more

Villa Barone Manor - Awesome venue, very elegant place to have a catered event - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

Villa Barone Manor has restored my faith in catering halls - my friend's wedding last night was seamless from start to finish. Located right off the Throggs Neck Expressway (like literally), Villa Barone is pretty much an institution in the Bronx. The venue is large, the decor is classy, and their offerings are fully modernized while still maintaining that old-school New York wedding style. Like any catering hall, there are a number of levels of service and menus for you to choose from. As we entered we were greeted by the staff and offered champagne, then led to the cocktail hour which was located in one of their smaller party rooms. While there were no strolling servers offering hors d'oeuvres, there were numerous stations lining the perimeter of the room with all different types of food and beautiful carved ice sculptures. Cocktail hours are my favorite part of weddings and they definitely delivered the goods. Dinner was served in their larger party room. The dance floor has a unique feature where a square in the center of it lifts up to reveal a hidden holding "chamber" (for lack of a better word - it's very nice and roomy). I can imagine this is extremely popular for newly married couples and others to make their grand entrance into the room. The decor was lovely, and the food was very tasty - better than your typical catering hall's fare. Another standout is their Viennese hour where they have a number of tasty cakes and pastries to choose from. While everyone's event is going to be different, my experience as a guest was great fun - good food, friendly staff, and beautiful atmosphere. read more

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Where do I even begin! Max!!!!! We love you and your staff so much!!! The food was truly incredible starting with the cocktail hour, appetizers, main course, and Venetian hour! We felt like family and were treated like family. Everything went so smooth and our decor was exactly how I envisioned it. Thank you guys for making our wedding a fairytale! There is no place like your home! Love you guys!! read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value We just celebrated our daughter's and new son in law's wedding at Villa Barone. It was the wedding of their dreams and the best wedding we ever attended. From booking the venue with Peter, to the actual wedding he was professional, attentive to detail and provided support throughout the process. Pete and Anthony went over and beyond our requests and were always there with a smile. The huge glass elevator out of the dance floor was a huge hit and the food was awesome. The servers were efficient and courteous to help make it a memorable occasion. Villa Barone is clean, has large banquet rooms, great valet parking, awesome staff and is the location to have your wedding celebration. A special Thank You to Peter who was there from beginning to end to ensure that the bride and groom had the most unforgettable experience. read more

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celebrated my daughter's sweet sixteen here and I couldn't ask for more.This place is amazing. Loved their customer service,food, drinks,every single thing is just so perfect. I have to thank Peter and Maximo because since the first day I walked in they made me feel comfortable. I definitely recommend this place to anyone. I gave their information to the owner where I bought my daughter dress because the owner told me people ask him for venues recommendations where they can celebrate those kind of events. Made the best decision in celebrating my princess sweet sixteen at Villa barone manor read more

I had the pleasure of attending a job reunion recently. The grand ballroom was spacious, which served our large group perfectly. There was buffet service on both sides of the room, and two open bars all night with top-shelf liquor were welcomed. The food selection was great, the food was tasty, and the service was on point. I would suggest turning down the AC due to it being a cold rainy evening. read more

I attended a dinner dance here for the NY Minor Board GAA. We arrived early and the bar tender served us despite being 15-20 minutes before the scheduled start time. Our drinks weren't the best and probably not the top shelf liquor that we ordered but that's to be expected at a big catering hall. Our table was close to the bar and the kitchen door, which is just a coincidence but made drinks and horderves super easy. The pass around horderves were beef empanatas, beef BBQ sate, chicken dumplings and pigs in the blanket. The dumpling were tasty and warm, being so close to the kitchen. The PIB were amazing, homemade and not frozen. The pastry was light and flaky and cooked perfectly. I would do PIB and horderves all night log. The main course choices were chicken parm, a salmon dish and prime rib. The portions of salmon and chicken parm were larger than any catering hall I have ever been too. I had the prime rib which was rare and cooked perfectly. The 1" slice of beef was also a larger portion than norm. The beef was delicious and one of the best I have ever had at a wedding or catered event. The guest next to me asked our server for a well done piece and was promptly brought a beautiful end cut. I was jealous and wish I had asked. All of the wait staff was super attentive! Well Done Villa Barone! read more

The Venue: For weddings and large events, this place is great. They include parking or valet. The location is great, right off the highway. The decor is wonderful, large halls and ceilings but small/narrow areas for cocktail hours. Inside the main room, they have an elevator that brings up the bridal party in the middle of the floor. Super nice touch and flare to any event. The chandeliers are super big and gorgeous. The Food: the food is not that great. Ordered the steak medium, it came back super cooked and no flavor. tried the shrimp was also over cooked to the point to being chewy. The chicken, OMG the chicken, how can you mess that up.. it was so dark, that it looked like turkey and the people didn't even touch it since it looked so bad. will upload pictures of everything later on. read more

*This review is long over due, but I had my wedding here on Septemeber 16th, 2016. The staff was too perfect to work with. Everyone was friendly, especially Max! he went beyond expectations to make my husband and I happy with every single detail in planning our wedding and acommodating our guests. Max treated us like family and we felt very welcomed every single time we came to make a payment or arrange details for our wedding. Thank you Antony, Peter, Tony and all the staff at Villa Barone Manor for my fairytale wedding!! Dream come through! Lots of Love; Steven & Tricia Tapia read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

Came here for a Thursday night evening event and was blown away by the customer service at this establishment. Thus, my 4-star rating. Building- elegant, classy- complete with chandelier fixtures. The interior is neat and pleasant. Bathroom was clean and big enough for the occupancy load that I didn't feel I was on top of others (which is usually the case in women's bathrooms). Staff- very friendly and were so helpful with our event. Each interaction with a staff member had me impressed with their attention to detail. (E.g., giving us a pitcher of water because we were attending the front desk while the event's guests were being seated for dinner) Food- could be improved upon. Good starting fruit dish. The house salad was lukewarm and soggy, when salad should be cold. I ordered the salmon dinner and the fish was overcooked and dry. The accompanying sauce was probably the dish's saving grace. Dessert of ice cream cake was delicious and a nice end to the sit down dinner. Overall, great establishment for the quality of service received. Other similar banquet halls have been understaffed and could care less that you need an extra small table for your event, for example. I would definitely recommend this special events space, however, the food could use a revisit for some improvement. read more

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For a wedding reception this is definitely one of the larger ones I've been to. Was here few Sundays ago for a wedding reception and had a pretty pleasant experience overall. When we arrived the cocktail hour was already underway. I wish they would partition the hall and appitizer area better as its basically a long hall way and it does make getting around bit difficult especially if you want to visit the tables in the back. The food here was absolutely amazing though, each of the food stations was attended by friendly servers. Like most weddings reception I've been to the best food are the cocktail hours so definitely go for it as the entrees are only meh. The banquet hall itself was quite large indeed and I think they have two actually to host two separate events simultaneously. Like people have mentioned they have a raising stage in the middle of the room to show off the newly wedded couple which was quite an extravagant shock for me at first. If you read it here act surprised when you do see it haha. The room easily fits 10+ tables each side and the dance area is quite large. The servers again are very accommodating and helpful. The bartender was very lively and throughout the night worked very hard to keep everyone happy with their drinks. The food here though like I mentioned before was only medicore, but its to be expected since I think most people would be either dancing or walking around chatting. I did like the steak much more than the salmon entree. Bathrooms have attendants as other have mentioned and they do keep it quite clean in pristine condition. I also like the name cards on the table when you first walk in where they have little bells as holders. Not sure if that was part of the banquet's package or something the wedding party outsourced elsewhere. They also have valet parking right at the entrance, I parked on the streets nearby as I didn't know it was complimentary as well but I'm sure they work on tips. Once weather gets colder though I think its definitely worth it. I didn't have trouble finding parking around the neighborhood though since its a residential spot. The location is quite convenient, literally right off the highway and very close to Throgs Neck Bridge so makes the travel a bit easier for those of us out of town. read more

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I had my wedding in August on A Sunday Afternoon at Villa Barone Manor and the staff, venue, and food were EXCEPTIONAL! I didn't have a wedding planning and I was planning NYC wedding from Pittsburgh. . . however, we Anthony and his staff I felt like I didn't need one. From the moment I came to visit, Anthony treated me and my family so well. He took his time to go over every option, answer my questions, and was very flexible with me (even when my Dad showed up an hour late to view the venue). My husband and I got married in the garden. However, there was a back up option in case of unfavorable weather. There are 2 ballrooms, both which had the option of a grand entrance where you come through the floor (my guests loved the surprise entrance). We wound up picking the Celini Ballroom. (I may be misspelling the name). There's a beautiful atrium where I had my cocktail hour. The guest loved the cocktail hour food and Anthony even customized the cocktail hour menu and added curry goat for me. I highly recommend this place for your wedding! read more

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I had a great time there. The staff was very professional. The food was delicious and tasty. The place was clean. Highly recommend!

This is one of those places where you will get great quality for a great price. They are very respectful and attentive. They will work with you on prices and payments if planning a big party or wedding. The ground outside isn't much to fancy but well maintained. The inside has been beautifully renovated and the decor can definitely impress your guest during your party. I think this is the best you'll get for the prices they offer. There is another catering in the area, but that one will cost you a pretty penny. This place has everything you need and more. This is good enough for me! The hidden elevator is a gem! read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

Went here a work related Christmas party on Wednesday night. Buffet style, open bar. Good stuff. They even had a roasted pig for us. The only mar on the evening was when we left and a group from another party that was in front of us on the valet line was loudly cussing up a storm. My virgin ears....... read more

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I guess it's never too late to write a review - my husband and I got married at Villa Barone back on 10/10/15 and it is a day I will never forget. Peter was our coordinator and he (and the staff) made sure that everything was exactly what we wanted...they really went above and beyond the make sure that, not only your guests, but you as a couple are completely taken care of. They basically wait on you hand and foot - I would absolutely do another big event here and who knows maybe it'll be my vow renewal ! read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

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We had an office function here last night which consisted of a few hundred people with music, food, and guest speakers, etc... The place was super nice. Really well kept establishment, clean and classy. I would recommend if your looking for any type of event. Oh yea, and the food was great! read more

Just had my retirement party here and it was amazing! The staff was professional and attentive to all of our needs. Nick was the best! The food and drinks ... appetizers, cocktails and entrees were delicious. The elevator experience was incredible, the grand entrance set the tone for the entire evening. I would recommend it for any special occasion. Nadine and guests read more

Wow . Thats all I can say . From the service we received for the valet to the food . An amazing experience! I originally came here to plan my wedding but , ended up going someplace different because I wanted a view of the water . The food here was great . They had quite a buffet going with different types cuisines . There was mostly Italian food , but also some Latin American dishes. The awards ceremony was well organized . My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves at the gala . Outstanding job by villa barone for the NYPD read more

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We had a large event here recently and the place was great. Plenty of room for our rather large crowd, tons of pre-dinner snackies(including a guy grilling fresh mini paninis!). As a matter of fact, the snacks before dinner were way better than the dinner itself, which was also good. Lots of things being brought around by waiters, 2 tables full of meats, cheeses, breads, salads, etc. , and then of course the panini guy. I wish we would have done a longer cocktail hour and skipped dinner. Bar service was decent. The place was clean and nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely have another event here. read more

I came here to attend a close friend's bridal shower. The room we got was small but nice and appropriate for the amount of people there. What stuck out the most were the chandeliers. The food was good but I ordered the wrong thing. I got the filet of sole but the chicken parm was delicious. (Don't ask me how i got to eat what i didn't order. lol) The staff was polite and funny. I would have an event here myself. read more

Beautiful Catering. hall , I attend my Cousin wedding last Wednesday , Breathtaking views of the ceiling with the sunlight showing the front floor, My family came down from Canada ( Quebec & Ontario) to attend this wedding , I was scared i was going to get lost because i'm not familiar with the Bronx , but thanks to the G.P.S which guide us from the Brooklyn Bridge to F.D.R highway into the Willis avenue -Third Avenue Bridge Into the Bronx, i got there early . I got there around 1:00 p.m. , and the gentlemen at the villa barone manor told us we where bit early ,the wedding starts at 4p.m. (But on the Wedding Invation card it say the wedding starts at 3 p.m.), so we around the area to Mcdonalds to get something to eat before the wedding start we had large gap of time ahead of us since we was early . The Gentlemen inside this catering hall where very freindily , I had a freind who married to my cousin who was invited to the wedding from Long island (Suffolk county) , he said had smooth ride with his wife in the car from the l.i.e highway was pretty smooth to the Throggs neck bridge or Tri-borough bridge , at the reception hall , the floor grounds move up to bring in the newlyweds , that was amazing or as the millennials generation would say "lit", lol . This place reminds me of Grand Prospect hall in Brooklyn , there demolished the Grand Prospect hall :( smh (the owner dead during the beginning stages of Coronavirus, and the realtives sold the grand prospect hall catering hall). any how I'll definitely recommended coming to this catering hall, and big shot out to Andy at the catering hall, there was a food miscommunication because my cousin had ask me to move from my rsvp table , and sat down with my realatives , during while the food was being served i didnt get my dinner and Andy made sure i got something to eat , because i was getting upset and frustrated , and Andy bought me Aluminum foil to bring my food home as a doggy bag . Thank you Andy for making my evening , much love to you ,bro !!!! . please give Andy a raise he deserve it or promotion !!!! read more

My job has their annual holiday party here every year. This year it was rescheduled due to snow for last night. Cocktail hour was great. Delish!!!! The best were these heavenly cheese calzones and bbq wings. I heard the wings were outsourced but now made in house. They were sooo freakin good. The weird thing was that the kids serving had no clue what they were serving loool. No seriously my sister asked what a sauce was for something and the waiter literally replied "im not sure, can you taste and tell me?". We actually thought it was hysterical. Because its such a huge company we had a menu preselected. I always love this option bc it saves time. We had salad, pasta and the main dish was green beans, roasted potatoes, steak and shrimp in a lemom sauce that was amazing. I was so impressed with the food compared to other years. For a banquet hall it was outstanding! Valet and coat check staff was professional. Another great year at villa barone. read more

Attended the New Year's Eve party entering 2020. Me and my girls had so much fun with the best dj we've heard!! and we travel from all over world. The great food and entertainment made the best combination for a lifetime memory. Highly recommend! read more

We had our wedding here this past weekend! Wow..... wow.... wow...... everything was perfection. The cocktail hour was a hit! The food was incredible. Everything from the lighting to the people who worked the party was everything and more. Max and Anthony..... I have no words for them. Perfect human beings. To everyyyyyone. Anthony made me and my husband feel like a king and queen. Lorenzo and Elvis? Oh my god. Such sweet hard working kids. Ice sculptures, chocolate fountains and fire works! There is not a thing I would change. I love them and this place. All of our functions will be done here. They even had outdoor heating lamps for people who went outside to smoke. Just amazing. We love them and this place. read more

I came here in March for a retirement party. This place is so gorgeous inside out its ridiculous, plenty of photo opportunities. The décor is pristine and the staff is very welcoming. The coat check is located right in front of the entrance which is a plus, just drop the coat and start the party. They have I believe three party rooms there. There is an inside and outside waterfall - basically it's a prime location to hold a wedding if anyone is looking for options... The party had about 125 people and the room was still huge especially with an open buffet laid out off to the side. The food was okay but it's a catering hall so very really you'll find dishes that are to die for there. The service was great, the wait staff was friendly and accommodating to our needs at our table. However the cookies they put out towards the end of the night that I assume was supposed to be the dessert left little to the imagination or taste buds. They were those Italian cookies you see in the Supermarket that you never buy because they're probably stale. Overall the place was nice... Everything was clean down to the bathrooms.... Staff was great, even the Bartender that kept them coming... I would definitely recommend someone to host an event here and will mostly likely be back next year. read more

This Place is great me and My wife and I had our wedding reception there in 2006 and the people that run the villa Barone are real pros. Like Richard E. said said "Great Quality for a great price. They worked with us on everything from the menu to pricing. he staff at Villa Barone went above and Beyond to make our special day even more special and one to remember. read more

We arrived for a 59th birthday party, but it wound up being an amazing evening. Each one of there staff eas very attentive and i must say a great place for any special occasion. read more

Villa Barone Manor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bronx, New York

* Place: well décor, clean and trendy * Music: loud difficult to talk. * Services: slow but is good to kill some time. * Drinks: strong, * Atmosphere: happy * Food: not very tasteful, dry food, small portions, * Overall: Definitely will come back as soon i am invite free. read more

I attended a wedding here on 10/13/13, I have got to say this place is amazing, the food, especially the cocktail hour was great, the service was quick and everyone was very helpful and polite. Now the evening was great, they did have the bathroom attendant that you would tip, (since he took all the paper towels from the dispenser) but I understand, he kept the bathroom clean, had mints and other toiletries ready for you. My problem came at the end. So you get off the highway and are pretty much funneled into the parking lot, where a ver nice gentleman, short with a mustache, greats you, gives you a ticket and then say enjoy your evening. So at the end of the night, I go to the Valet window, where he sees me and meets me outside, very nice and takes my ticket, calls a person over to get my car. He asks us very politly to stand under the heated area and makes some small chit chat with us that is very nice. So our car comes up, the gentlemen once again thanks us and says please drive safely, and walks away. My wife gets in the car on her side, I walk over to my side, and the boy is standing uncomfortable on the inside of the opened door of my car, so I fit myself into the car and as I grab my door, he blocks it with his body and says " we work on tips". So he basically strong armed me to tip him rather than making it my decision. At that moment I decided not to make a scene and end the very beautiful night, I gave him a tip and we were on our way. I do believe a tip is given for a job well done, which I would have gladly given to the person before, but he left to attend to other people leaving, I do believe this is a free country, I always tip, I did not realize my tip was supposed to be at the moment he wanted and not when I wanted to. I'm sure people leave without tipping, well thats what happens,, you don;t make my wife and I uncomfortable and then use that kind of tactic to extract your "pay" luckily I was with my wife and we were celebrating a close friends wedding, or there definitely would have been a scene. read more

I went to Villa Barone for a work Christmas party. There isn't such a large selection of catering halls in the Bronx and this is definitely one of the better ones. Its clean, there's a lot of marble, and the service was friendly. Someone at my table got the wrong entree, but ultimately everyone agreed the food was pretty good. There were no outside grounds but there were a few eye pleasing details, such as floor to ceiling windows, a skylight directly above the dancefloor, a fountain, and although it wasn't used at the party I attended, one of the rooms has an elevator that comes up from the floor, which is often used during weddings for a grand entrance. read more

My fiance and I went to the Villa Barone Manor for a tour on Thursday and Massimo was so welcoming and kind! He seemed really excited by the elevator that rises from the center of the dance-floor and that excitement was contagious. I appreciated Massimo's honesty about pricing, as other venues seem to withhold fee information like the the maitre d' fee and such. Also, the food options and bridal quarters were very tempting. My fiance says we should book our wedding at Villa Barone Manor simply due to Massimo's excellent customer service. Having a stress free wedding plan is crucial and Massimo seemed amicable, confident, and experienced. I totally recommend this place. read more