Skip to main content
Weddings

Astoria Banquets and Events Reviews

Astoria Banquets and Events

Astoria Banquets and Events

Buffalo Grove, IL
4.7 out of 5 rating, 151 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 rating
151 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
91% Recommended by couples

Awards

151
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
  • Jessica
    Jessica T. Sent on 10/14/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Great experience

    We had a ball and everything was beautiful. Much gratitude!
  • Kevin
    Kevin D. Sent on 07/19/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Very professional

    4 days ago
    NEW
    Me & my bride was a nervous wreck, but Laura took care of us. Very professional thanks Lori for dealing with my bridezilla🤣oh yeah Food & drinks were amazing.


  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • Mrs. J. Steward
    Jelian Sent on 10/04/2012
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    If you want your day to be special, stress free, and absolutely amazing then Astoria Exquisite Banquets is the place to have your wedding and reception. The staff at Astoria Banquets are so professional and caring. They want for you and your guest to have the most amazing day and they work extremely hard to make sure that your day is perfect. We got married June 17, 2012 and from the time I walked in the venue to the time we left I was so pleased and happy that everything was perfect so much to the point that I forgot all about the stress from family and friends that occurred earlier that day. The only thing I had to do was show up and they handled the rest. Although I live a hour and thirty minutes away from Astoria, if I were to ever have an event that needed a venue, my only choice is Astoria Banqets. Extremely reasonable, extremely professional, extremely beautiful, just amazing. Thank you Lora and the amazing staff for making our day PERFECT!

    Jelian and Terrell Steward
  • Brittany
    Brittany H. Sent on 06/16/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Incredible Wedding Venue!

    We are so happy that we had our wedding at Astoria!! Max was always very responsive to emails and made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything. The venue is breathtaking and so elegant! It’s everything I always wanted for my wedding day. We had no issues the day of. Everything was put out exactly as I requested it be. Our guests had the best time! I highly recommend booking with Astoria!
  • Gabrielle
    Gabrielle M. Sent on 02/16/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best Venue Ever

    We got married 1-15-22 and to say everything was perfect would be an understatement. We had the stress of the Cook County vaccine mandates come out 2 weeks before our wedding, but Max helped us handle it with ease... just like everything else that had to be planned for this venue. Max took literally all of my stress away every time I talked with him, he was extremely easy to work and communicate with and like I said our day was perfect. I couldn't have imagined anything different. I recommend Astoria to EVERYONE I know that's getting married or holding an event. The food was AMAZING... everyone still talks about it to this day. The venue was gorgeous, we got so many compliments about everything from this day. This day would not have been possible without Max and everything he did to help us get to that point. I also want to give a huge shoutout to Isabel! She made sure things ran smoothly and even accommodated some guests that were delayed getting to the reception and made sure they got their food. The staff- FABULOUS. I have worked in catering, waitressing, bartending, etc and they exceeded my expectations. I truly could not be more impressed with how everything turned out. Thank you to everyone at Astoria for giving us the best day of our lives!!
  • Kim
    Kim E. Sent on 11/20/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Easy and no hastle

    The owners were awesome! They made us feel comfortable and when I had reservations about reserving they stopped and we talked it out. They gave my fiancé and myself time to talk privately and didn’t push us into everything! I know my wedding is gonna be worry free with them! They even gave me a “what to expect” packet and a timeline.
  • A
    Aliyah A. Sent on 09/21/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Excellent customer service and attention to couple's needs

    In the midst of a pandemic, we were still able to have our beautiful royal wedding to commemorate 10 years together. It was truly one for the books. I am especially grateful for how closely Lora and Max worked with me and my husband to personalize every single detail to make the day truly remarkable and memorable. From handpicking the decor for each of the guest tables to dancing on a cloud, we had such a beautiful ceremony and reception. Lora and Max really worked overtime to bring our vision to life. More importantly, they worked to ensure that our wedding was safe for all people attending. They have truly incorporated CDC guidelines for gatherings and I felt comfortable having a wedding in the midst of a national health pandemic because of it. Despite having to cut our guest list in half, we had a ball and the room was filled with love, positive energy, and joy and happiness and I am so grateful that Astoria hosted our special day.

    Other notes: the food was amazing, especially for "wedding food" that I have had at other weddings, which unfortunately, is usually subpar. It was way above average and flavorful, which was important to us and our guests. We were able to have signature drinks to reflect the theme of our wedding, which was so fun. Astoria has a great relationship with the Baking Institute, so the cake included in our package was absolutely beautiful and decorated so elegantly with our wedding colors and accents. Overall, Lora and Max care a lot about what they do and want to make each wedding day special and unique to the couple. They are responsive, thoughtful, and very eager to host you and accommodate your needs.

    10/10 would highly recommend Astoria for your wedding venue.
  • Kelli
    Kelli J. Sent on 10/01/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    If you are considering getting married or renewing your vows this is the place to do it at. They go above and beyond to make your day perfect!! Despite having to change my date a few times due to the pandemic they worked with me through it all I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. I love them and appreciate all they have done ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Lora and Astoria
  • Charlene
    Charlene B. Sent on 10/25/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Very happy mother of the groom

    On 8/19/18 my son’s wedding was held here. It was beautiful. They decorated the ballroom so elegantly it was breathe taking. Everyone enjoyed themselves. They anticipate my son and daughter-in-law every need. After the ceremony we had hors d’oeuvres which were scrumptious. Everyone loved their meatballs (beef), fruit and cheese on a kabob, cheese quesadilla, etc. the servers kept them coming. Guests loved the individual table self serve menu. Steak, potatoes, Mac and cheese, chicken marsala with mushrooms, salad, soup. Overall Astoria help make my kids day very special. I will use them again and highly recommend them.
  • N
    Nicole J. Sent on 09/25/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Absolutely Amazing

    Where do I even begin...Astoria was absolutely amazing! We got married on 9/20/19 at Astoria and it was everything we could’ve hoped for from our Ceremony to the very end. The decor is so incredibly beautiful! The entire process was so simple and stress free even with all our questions because we had no idea, Max was so easy to ge tin contact with and helpful. Him and his staff were wonderful and they covered everything. Food was also great! If your looking for a all inclusive wedding venue this is the place!! Thank you Astoria for helping make our dream wedding come true we are forever grateful!

    ❤️ Mr. & Mrs. Porter
  • P
    Pia V. Sent on 09/24/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing Venue

    The price for the venue will not break your bank but still provided us exceptional service on our wedding day! Max is great and very helpful and always there to communicate and responds promptly! Laura also assisted us and very accommodating. The staff were very nice. Parking is not a problem. They also have a patio area where we set up an outside vendor for an ice cream cart. Their prices are very reasonable since they decorate the place very well and we were satisfied. They were very flexible with all the requests that we had for our big day! Thank you for making it all happen!
  • Eric
    Eric P. Sent on 12/05/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Awe inspring

    This is the Best One Stop Shop, They accommodated each vendor with much respect. All of our guests raved about the decor. and the price point is excellent for the everyday couple
  • Lisa
    Lisa Sent on 10/03/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Our big day!

    Our wedding was so beautiful thanks to Max and their staff that helped us all the way through! If I could I'd give them more than 5 stars!
  • Linda
    Linda Sent on 10/03/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    There arent enough words to describe how amazing Astoria and all their staff were on our wedding September 22, 2018. They made our wedding day all we ever wished for. They were so caring, professional, helpful, kind overall wonderful. From beginning to the end we didnt encounter any problems and they worked so well. The managment was great throughout all the planning and the waiter's, bartenders all staff the day off were all we could ever ask for. The food was great and our guest still compliments us about it. That day i didnt have to worry about anything at all the staff worked so well with my coordinator and they knew exactly what to do. Not to mention how beautiful everything turned out the place is beautiful but once i walked in the day of and saw everything set up i couldnt believe how beautiful it all was. I will never forget every moment of this very special day and everyone at Astoria because they made it an unforgettable night for us. Thank you so much for being so wonderful!!♡
  • J
    Jasmine Sent on 10/04/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    My wedding was 8/27/18 I looked at many venues and was stressing out! I set an appointment to view Astoria and when me and my husband walked in we instantly fell in love! Then when we started talking about prices and what came with we were sold. The venue looked so magical I felt like I was one of Disney’s princess. I wish I can go and do it all over again exactly the same way. The staff was great especially with me calling a thousand times asking questions like us brides do, they never got frustrated with me. Thanks Astoria team for making my special day extra special
  • K
    Kiran Sent on 10/25/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best venue ever!!

    Astoria is the absolute best!! We loved having our wedding there. From start to finish, everything was amazing. We worked with Lora all throughout wedding planning. She made us feel at ease during such a stressful time. On the day of our wedding, we knew that the decorations would look beautiful but it was even better than we had imagined it to be. Lora helped make our vision come true and we loved every bit of it. As for the food and drinks, it was all fabulous. We chose the option to provide our guests with a choice of chicken, steak or fish. All of our guests talked about how delicious our food was especially the filet. We had the opportunity to do a tasting and got to try all three options beforehand. The service was also amazing. The food was brought out in a timely manner. The drinks were very well made. Max was our coordinator on the day of the wedding and he was wonderful. We had the best time ever and would recommend Astoria to anyone!!!
  • S
    Siara S. Sent on 05/06/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Everyone loves the venue and service. I venue was extremely affordable yet elegant! Everything was gorgeous! They were so understanding!
  • A
    Angela Sent on 03/22/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    My wedding was perfect till this day I’m getting comments about the venue food and how amazing Everything went.
  • S
    Shonquil Sent on 11/26/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    After years befor knowing this is where I wanted to host my wedding, My husband and I had our wedding here on Sunday November 5th 2017 and it was everything we imagined it to be. Max is one of the owners of the event space and is absoutely amazing to work with. I being a very hands on bride sent countless emails and not once did Max not respond nor did he ever seem bothered by my multiple correspondent. The venue makes the planning process extremely easy to understand and every service they provide is absoutely top notch. The food is superb and nothing similar to the normal wedding food you have at other venues. The London broil and chicken champagne is absoutely mouth watering and my family is still raving on how delicious the food was. Depending on your budget you can design this venue to be transformed into whatever you imagine and I'm thankful to my husband for allowing us to push our budget because Max and his staff made my ideal of a "Royal Winter" wedding come to life. From the Crystal centerpieces, backdrop, and ceiling decor it was absoutely BREATHTAKING. The drinks, bartenders, and wait staff were great and very helpful and accommodating. The event space is extremely clean and it was wonderful having the event space private for just my wedding. Do not skip on having your event or at least a discussion of possibilities with Max and the Astoria team it is defintely the best place to host your wedding or event. We have no regrest, our event was ABSOUTELY AMAZING. THANKS AGAIN MAX!
  • A
    Amanda Sent on 10/15/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Gorgeous Wedding Venue

    Everything about Astoria is absolutely wonderful. From the moment we set foot in Astoria, we instantly knew that this is the place that we wanted to get married in. We wanted an elegant and beautiful ballroom wedding that served a family style dinner. Astoria did not disappoint. We booked our wedding date, 9/21/19, less than two weeks after our first visit back in January 2018.
    The owners, Lora and Max were so accommodating with our questions and requests throughout the entire wedding planning process. They helped ease our stress about little details, allowed us to bring in our bins of supplies a few days before the wedding, and even set up all of our decorations,favors, place cards,etc.
    Our wedding turned out better than we could have imagined! Our guests loved the passed appetizers during cocktail hour, loved the drinks, and raved about the dinner! Our DJ told us, our wedding will be one that our friends and family will talk about for years to come because it was absolutely perfect! We even had a number of our guests say that they never have been to a more beautiful, elegant, and organized wedding than ours!
    Thank you again Lora and Max for all of your help during the wedding planning process! We couldn't have had our dream wedding without you!
  • A
    Ahleiah Sent on 11/07/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Astoria was Amazing!!! I don't know how else to describe them! I only had two banquets in mind when planning my wedding. I went to them first and stuck with them. Lora and Max are amazing and they are so accommodating! I am an anxious person and a bit of a control freak, so I called them and they always reassured me that everything would be okay. I not only had my reception there, but I had my bridal shower there as well! I intend to have a baby shower there when the time comes! The food was delicious and so was the cake (at both of my events) People are still talking about how great everything tasted and how beautiful the banquet was. I truly could not have asked for a better shower and reception. A colleague of mine got engaged and I referred her to Astoria and SHE BOOKED IT! They are worth every penny. I can't wait to have another event there in the future.
  • K
    Kristina Sent on 09/07/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Astoria Banquets and Max made our wedding absolutely perfect and unforgettable! We were very pleased with how flexible and accommodating Max was and how he went above and beyond to make sure that every little detail was perfect on our big day. We had an Armenian/American wedding and Max was able to adjust the menu to include a variety of Russian/Armenian and American dishes that everybody would enjoy!

    The decor and the lighting was absolutely breathtaking and the food was delicious. All of our guests were blown away by everything the moment they arrived and even weeks after the wedding, we are still receiving compliments about the venue.

    I HIGHLY recommend this venue and want to thank Max and his staff for making our day truly memorable!!!!

    Astoria Banquets and Events's reply:

    Kristina, thank you so much for this lovely review. I am so happy for you and Matt. It was a pleasure to help put all the details together. We were a little obsessed with the uplighting that day too:) Max
  • C
    Christy Sent on 09/10/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    The staff at Astoria was very friendly, professional, and accommodating! The facility itself is beautiful, and I would highly recommend it for your special event!
  • J
    Jennifer Sent on 07/29/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Everything and everyone made it feel AMAZING how I wanted my wedding to be. All the changes and frustrations melted that day.
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message
Responds within 24 hours