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About

Located in Naperville, Illinois, CityGate Grille is a restaurant venue that hosts weddings and other special events. The management of this facility invites couples that are seeking an elegant backdrop for their important celebration. With eye-pleasing surroundings and excellent service, this can be the setting for a truly special wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue features four distinct event spaces, suited to different styles and sizes of celebration. The CityGate Patio features paving, Edison lights, and a fire pit, offering a splendid outdoor setting for your ceremony or reception. Intimate gatherings for up to 24 guests can be hosted in The Wall Street Room, while the Trading Floor Room hosts up to 50. The CityGate Terrace Room is the largest of these spaces, where up to 150 guests may enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows and scenic views. With exclusive access to an outdoor patio and a wooden dance floor, this space makes for a superb reception site.

Services Offered

CityGate Grille hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties, bridal showers, pre-wedding luncheons, and rehearsal dinners. Customized menu cards can grace your tables as your guests are seated on espresso Chiavari chairs. Wheelchair-accessible features, parking, and wireless internet access increase convenience and comfort for all guests. The peak season for this venue stretches from May through December, offering you a wide range of dates to select from.

Cuisine

This venue’s executive chef and culinary team will guide you through the extensive menu options for your special celebration. You may select from butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, plated dinners, and more, with white-glove service. Their partner, D’Etta’s Bakery, will happily customize a wedding cake for the heart of your celebration. Additionally, you can avail of a complimentary pre-wedding tasting session for up to four to help ensure your complete satisfaction. Bartenders will be available during your festivities to pour beverages for you and your guests. They can provide service through an open bar, offering wines, spirits, and beers, as well as Lavazza coffee service.

  • Native American-owned
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of CityGate grille

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CityGate Grille, as a wedding venue, received glowing reviews for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting, particularly with the pond ceremony location and outdoor patio. Katie Jones was highly praised by reviewers for her invaluable assistance in planning and executing weddings, ensuring a stress-free experience for couples. Guests appreciated the affordable pricing with inclusive packages, the seamless coordination on the day of the event, and the beautiful lighting and ambiance provided by the venue. Overall, CityGate Grille was highly recommended as a picturesque, well-organized, and memorable wedding venue by multiple satisfied reviewers.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

CityGate Grille, as a wedding venue, received glowing reviews for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting, particularly with the pond ceremony location and outdoor patio. Katie Jones was highly praised by reviewers for her invaluable assistance in planning and executing weddings, ensuring a stress-free experience for couples. Guests appreciated the affordable pricing with inclusive packages, the seamless coordination on the day of the event, and the beautiful lighting and ambiance provided by the venue. Overall, CityGate Grille was highly recommended as a picturesque, well-organized, and memorable wedding venue by multiple satisfied reviewers.

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Outdoor Fall Wedding

My husband and I got married at CityGate Grille on 09/23/23, and could not recommend this venue enough! The scenery was beautiful and we had the perfect ceremony by the pond, a dreamy cocktail hour on the outdoor patio, and a fun-filled reception inside the Terrace room. The staff at CityGate were incredibly nice and professional, and the food was so delicious! This venue offers the whole package, of outdoor and indoor space. Your guests will love it.

Katie was one of the best parts about getting married at CityGate. She helped us plan and perfect every little detail, and calmed all of my nerves about anything that could possibly go wrong. Her attention to detail and organization helped the day run so smoothly, and she was so much fun to work with. She perfectly executed the vision I had for the day and suggested options I hadn’t even thought of. Thank you Katie for helping us have the perfect wedding day! You were so wonderful to work with.

It was also wonderful that so many of our guests could stay right down the street at Hotel Arista, and we had a super fun after party at Tap-In Pub, as well as a brunch the next morning in one of Hotel Arista’s banquet rooms. Everyone at CityGate/Hotel Arista was incredible, and I could not recommend them enough for all of your wedding festivities.
K
Keith Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Wedding!

We had our Wedding Ceremony at Hotel Arista and our reception at CityGate grill and it worked out for our guests because both venues had high class service, food, atmosphere, and lodging. The whole campus was state of the art. We saved money by not renting a limo and the guest loved the convenience from going to from the ceremony to the reception. The lodging was also exceptional
C
Chance Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue and Staff

Choosing City Gate Grille and working with Katie Jones was the best wedding decision we made. Katie Jones took us step by step through the whole process with ease. We called on many venues and talked to many people and none of them impressed us as much as City Gate Grille. On the day of the wedding the staff handled everything incredibly well, as they were clearly very experienced. We had a reception captain that made sure the reception went according to plan and according to our liking. The venue was lit up with their custom lighting. The food was phenomenal. I know wedding planning can get stressful, working with a venue like City Gate Grille and the team that Katie Jones runs made our wedding amazing and will make yours just as amazing.
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

City gate grille

City gate grille, was amazing from my 1st visit to wedding day. The food was delicious, and drinks were great. Our coordinator Katie was so helpful from start to finish. She explained all details and makes sure the ceremony and reception is looking flawless. I would recommend this venue at any point. Loved the patio with heating lamps and fire pits changes up the atmosphere.
J
Jennifer Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff and venue!

Our wedding at city gate grille felt like a dream. The location is so beautiful! From the pond, to the terrace, our guests were amazed! The food is delicious and the staff are some of the sweetest people I’ve worked with. What a pleasure they all were! We thank you all so much for all your hard work on making our wedding so magical! Shout out to Gus for all his help and to our bartender Gabby who was so sweet! Special thanks to our AMAZING coordinator Katie Jones! She executed our vision perfectly! She went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect day! If Katie is your coordinator expect NOTHING but the best!!!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing dream wedding!

I cannot recommend CityGate enough! You will not regret going with them as your vendor. Our wedding was last weekend and we cannot stop talking about how amazing Katie Jones and the entire CityGate, Hotel Arista, Zorbas and Tap In Pub staff were. They made the entire process run extremely smoothly. Katie is extremely attentive, responsive and just a great person in general to work with. I can honestly say I had my dream wedding because of her. The food was amazing! We had such a fun time at the tasting and could not wait to have the food again at the wedding. Katie worked seamlessly with my other vendors so I did not have to. Us and our guests stayed at Hotel Arista, which was extremely convenient with the shuttle that brought us back and forth to CityGate. Our rehearsal dinner was at Tap In Pub- we wanted something casual and fun and it was perfect! Katie checked in on us the night before and the morning of the wedding. She coordinated the entire day, which allowed us to enjoy the wedding and not worry about a thing. Hotel Arista and CityGate provided absolute top notch service- we have ZERO complaints. The outside ceremony was everything I dreamed out. The outside patio was perfect for cocktail hour. The reception room was absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way. The prices are extremely reasonable, as well. If you are newly engaged, please do yourself a favor and check out CityGate and/or Hotel Arista!
G
Gabe Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Just got married at CityGate this weekend and couldn’t wait to write a review.

Everything at our wedding was perfect.

City Gate offered us a dream outdoor ceremony with a picturesque view of the lake followed by an outdoor cocktail hour where we could enjoy time with our friends and family. The bartenders and staff were fast, professional, and always had a smile on their face.

After cocktail hour, dinner started and it was incredible. The amount of compliments we received from our guest about the quality and presentation of the food was off the charts.

We followed dinner up with a million drinks and an amazing time in this incredible venue.

The entire process from beginning to ending was seamless. Katie from City Gate worked with us and kept our minds at ease and went over and above to help every step of the way. It was very clear she takes pride in her work and we were so grateful to work with her. She is a huge asset to City Gate and the reason my Wife and I had a perfect wedding.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend City Gate to anyone and everyone. Thank you!
D
Denise Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of Andres and Denise

Katie Jones was amazing- everything about this venue to the hotel Arista was absolutely the best experience ever- everything we dreamed of- went as planned and nothing went wrong!!! I can go on and on!!! The food was the best ever and fulfilling and the cake was so so good!!! - we are extremely grateful for everything
K
Karina Sent on 12/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day!

Katie Jones was amazing. She thought of everything, answered all of our questions, and made sure our wedding was perfect! She was very flexible and accommodating with the details of our reception, and our guests raved about the food. I highly recommend CityGate as a wedding venue!
A
Ali P. Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

PERFECT Wedding Venue!!!

I can't say enough good things about CityGate Grill!! This is the perfect, one-stop shop wedding venue in Naperville....you must go check it out if you are looking at a Naperville wedding for under 200 people!! Our 10/16/21 wedding was everything we imagined and more! Katie Jones made the planning process so easy. She was always very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process and was on-site the day of to make sure everything went as planned. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the service and food was AMAZING!!!! We received so many complements that night from our guests on how good the food was!
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CityGate grille frequently asked questions

CityGate grille includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
CityGate grille includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at CityGate grille includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by CityGate grille for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
CityGate grille offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
CityGate grille offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
CityGate grille offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
CityGate grille offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
CityGate grille is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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