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Make Memories in Our Castle: A 65-Year Legacy of Italian Excellence in Queens.
Experience the romance of a historic Italian villa without the international flight. For over 70 years, the Russo family has welcomed generations of couples to Villa Russo, a premier Queens landmark recently honored on the NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry. Founded by Frank and Joseph Russo and led today by second-generation owner George Russo, we provide a level of personal accountability that only a family-owned institution can offer.
Our "Old World" architecture features grand staircases, vintage chandeliers, and Tuscan-inspired stone work, creating a "princess in her castle" motif for unforgettable weddings. Whether you envision a grand gala for 250 in our Palace Room or an intimate gathering in our Grotto Room, or a "TikTok-worthy" micro-wedding in our Party Room, our dedicated banquet managers—consistently praised for their patience and professional advice—will guide you every step of the way.
- Services: All-inclusive "Stress-Free" packages including DJ, photography, flowers*
- Cuisine: Authentic Mediterranean family recipes alongside specialized Latin, West Indian, and Polish menus.
- Amenities: Complimentary valet parking for all guests and private bridal/VIP suites.
EVENT SPACES
1. The Palace Room | 100–250 guests: High ceilings, vintage chandeliers, and a grand staircase leading to an indoor balcony.
2. The Grotto Room | 75–150 guests: Rustic Tuscan brick walls, earth-tone granite floors, and a magnificent stone fireplace.
3. The Party Room | 30–60 guests: Intimate, affordable space with a "castle restaurant" feel; ideal for micro-weddings and showers.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$20
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
30
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
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?
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
Family Style
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Valet
What months are included in your peak season?
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
Reviews of Villa Russo Catering
Shaidah Sent on 09/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful place to get married
Very good service excellent food and the maitre'd rocks her name is Kim and she is awesome making sure that you got everything you need for you and your groom me and my husband got married in the grotto room and it was absolutely gorgeous and their very affordable I highly recommend you check them out! They absolutely made my day beautiful
Shanique Sent on 08/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I went to several other venues before finally deciding to go with villa Russo. The best I choice I have made. I had both my wedding ceremony/reception there and both rooms were absolutely gorgeous, that is in the grotto/ palace room. I love the gorgeous antique look that it has. All my guests loved the place, service, food, and just everything about it. I had an awesome day and would host other events here in the future.
Fabiola Sent on 10/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony and reception. At The Grotto Room. It all went according to plan. The food was good, very organized and in order. We had such a great time. I def recommend this venue.
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Villa Russo Catering frequently asked questions
Villa Russo Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Catering Services
Villa Russo Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Villa Russo Catering includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Specialty Wine
The space offered by Villa Russo Catering for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Historic Building
Villa Russo Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
Villa Russo Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
Villa Russo Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
Villa Russo Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Furniture
- Tables
Villa Russo Catering is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in professionalism.