My daughter's wedding reception was at L'escale. We worked with Michael Merturi for 17 months planning an event for 140 people--that ended up at 120 due to covid. Because of covid concerns, we made use of the entire space, including the restaurant so we could spread out. Tables were spaced well and people had so much room to move around. The dance floor was the perfect size for 120. Nobody felt crowded. What a magical night. Michael was amazing. I am a discriminating, meticulous consumer of services, and Michael met every request with patience, creativity, and responsiveness. He worked with us assiduously on every detail of our menu, the wine choices, and special desserts. The night of the event, he took over all coordination and was by my side constantly with reminders of what was going to happen with 8 minute, 5 minute, 3 minute notices quietly in my ear. Michael even approached the bride and groom and reminded them that they need to eat and that would be a good moment for them to do so. (He also sent up a plate of cocktail hour food to their suite upon our arrival at the hotel so they could sit for 15 minutes by themselves and enjoy!) Everything went off like clockwork, and as mother of the bride, I could relax, knowing I was in great hands. The food was incredible--upscale, high quality, delicious and plentiful. Every guest told us they had never been to a wedding like this and how much they appreciated it not being a "typical" wedding ballroom or menu. The kitchen took care of all of our guests with dietary needs. The venue itself is warm, sophisticated, and right on the Greenwich harbor--adding a south of France vibe. In addition, the room had wonderful acoustics so the band did not dominate the sound. People could still talk and be heard. The connection to the Delamar Hotel was incredibly convenient for out of town guests and the photos of the bride groom from their suite overlooking the harbor were wonderful. I would highly recommend L'escale for an upscale, elegant, sophisticated wedding that has a relaxed south of France feel. Just perfection!

My husband and I got married this past Saturday at L'Escale and we could not be happier with how the entire process unfolded. From the first walk through at L'Escale we were sold and committed to a date. The restaurant is stunning with a large terrace that looks out onto the water that is perfect for cocktail hour.
When we first met with Michael, we immediately realized that we were in good hands. He patiently responded to each of my many questions and offered recommendations to make the event as spectacular as possible. Over the course of a year he met with us several times to keep updating and revising the plans until everything was perfect.
Multiple guests raved about the food, the venue, and all of the vendors (most of them were selected from Michael's preferred vendor list). Over the course of the night we received countless comments that it is the best wedding they have ever been to. Obviously I'm sure that this is a common remark to a bride and groom, but the compliments continue to come in day later.
Everyone says that the day of the wedding is very stressful for those hosting, but I can honestly say that I was entirely relaxed all day and able to enjoy the entire event. Michael was completely on top of everything, so I was able to sit back and appreciate the entire wedding. I can't recommend L'Escale enough.

Michael Merturi and the staff at L'escale went above and beyond to make our special day UNFORGETTABLE! The venue itself is gorgeous, but the attention to detail and the impeccable service is what sets this place on a whole other level. Our wedding date had to be changed three times due to COVID, and Michael helped me rearrange everything each time and was always there when I had a random question or change of plans. We used all of his recommended vendors and were impressed with each and every one of them. He even worked with us when I had out-of-the-box ideas for menu items, centerpieces, etc. Nothing was impossible for Michael and his team. When my husband and I walked into the reception room for a first look before guests arrived, both of our jaws dropped; we were so impressed with how Michael was able to transform the ideas we had discussed and make our dream wedding even more beautiful than we imagined! I wish we could re-live it again and again! Every guest that we spoke to said this was by far THE. BEST. WEDDING. They had ever been to! The food was five-star restaurant quality. Everyone kept raving about the raw bar, but also the entrees and desserts. Multiple guests said that they normally try to fill up at cocktail hour because the entrees at weddings are usually disappointing but when they got their dinners, they cleared their plates and would have gone back for seconds. The bar service was also amazing. The staff made sure that the bar never had a line and everyone’s glass was always full! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend L’escale to any couple looking for a once-in-a-lifetime wedding day! Michael, I cannot thank you enough! You really did make our dream wedding come to life!