Battello

From the first moment we visited Battello we knew we had to have our wedding here. We had dinner and lunch at the restaurant before and knew the food was incredible especially the zeppole for dessert. Dominique was an absolute pleasure to work with and so professional and experienced in creating the best experience for us and our guests. We had our ceremony and reception at the venue and they were able to make the transition seamless. They were incredibly gracious throughout the process in allowing us time to drop off items prior and pick them up after and getting all of our vendors setup. The venue itself is wonderfully decorated and has an amazing view which created a wonderful atmosphere. Of course the food was amazing from the cocktail hour to the dinner and dessert and exactly what we wanted, with the hardest part deciding which delicious options to choose which was made easier when we had our tasting a few months prior which itself was an amazing event. The bar was amazing, fast, and efficient and were great in making us two unique custom cocktails for the wedding. There was also an amazing option to have a wine and cheese pairing at the end of the night which ourselves and all our guests enjoyed as it created a one of a kind experience not typically found at other venues. Our wedding day experience was immaculate and the bridal attendant Tammy was amazing and got us everything we needed from drinks to a platter of all the cocktail hour food so we could enjoy in their bridal sweet to just being the most amazing and attentive and gracious host. We chose Battello because we knew it was going to be an amazing experience and it exceeded our expectations from the hospitality to us and our guests, to the service, to the food it was truly the perfect place to get married and we felt so welcome and celebrated!

Battello is the best of the best. Period. The space is gorgeous, chic, modern and right on the water with an incredible view of the New York skyline. I don’t even know where to begin with this review. I booked Battello only 6 months before our wedding date 5/13/22. I could not believe we could get this date considering how popular this venue is but maybe people are suspicious about Friday the 13th.
Staff: the staff or Battello is impeccable. I am not the most organized type A person so I was considering hiring a wedding planner but nope, not necessary when you have Dominique on your side. She is the best in the business. On point with little detail while remaining calm, accommodating and always incredibly kind. Tammy, my bridal attendant! Wow. Not only was she there to help me with every little thing I could possibly need as the bride but she is also so much fun! She also went through the trouble to pack up a bunch of food for us to take home. She’s so good at what she does and you really get the sense that she loves it. The Bar manager Leticia and the Banquet manager Michael. What is a wedding without food and booze?! I don’t know how they did it with nearly 200 people but nobody was waiting for food or a drink and everything was delicious. The rest of the staff, the bartenders, servers, bussers etc could not have been better at what they do.
The food: it’s incredible, I’ve worked in restaurants for 15 years with some of the best chefs in NJ and this was hands down the best food I’ve had at a wedding and just some of the best food period. All of my industry friends in attendance agreed.

I could go on and on, but the gist is. The space is gorgeous, the staff is impeccable, and the food and drinks are fantastic. What more could you ask for?!
Oh also, something that was very important to me, They only host ONE WEDDING at a time. I was surprised at how many venues for similar price points host 2-3 weddings at a time.

Cannot say enough good things about Battello, our wedding was an absolute dream! The space is of course beautiful but it is the staff and food that makes it over the top. Dominique was amazing to work with, she is so responsive and beyond accommodating. She was a huge help during the planning process and made all of our asks (including a French fry bar) a reality. The staff was incredibly attentive, constantly making sure we had everything we needed and that guests were take care of. The servers would anticipated every need, even going as far as bringing guests a refresh of their drink while on the dance floor (speaking of dance floor, there was someone on staff making sure it never got dirty/slippery!). A special shout out to Manny from our friends/head table who voted you MVP of the night. Your service was out of this world! The food at Battello is on another level, far from your typical wedding food. The canapés were great but the entrees were next level which is so unusual for a big event. Food came out hot and everyone’s plates were licked clean. Our guests were big foodies and we received the highest of compliments. Lastly, the views are amazing. So special, especially if you have a lot of out of towners. Everyone loved taking photos outside. In short, we highly recommend Battello :).