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Our wedding ceromony and dinner took place at Buono Sera in Red Bank. Great parking availability and location. We had a small, intimate service in their room "The Wine Cellar". It was fantastic. The setting made us feel as though we were in Italy-Tuscany. The food was great (plenty of it) and guests were totally pleased. You will need to download music but it can feed into their sound system. We had an open bar and the staff were fantastic! They engaged the guests and helped create a wonderful and memorable day. The price was right for our small affair.

Jennifer Sent on 09/18/2018

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Mike and Rick were amazing! They were incredible to work with and everyone raved about the food. I highly recommend Buona Sera for your catering!

User3581580 Sent on 08/02/2018

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Mike, Megan and the Berkeley Sales Team were the most accommodating and helpful group! I thoroughly enjoyed planning my wedding with them! Anything my wedding planner or I threw at them they were able to handle with ease! We planned our hotel block, cocktail hour, reception and post wedding brunch all through the team and they were PHENOMENAL! They were available to help us at any time and at a moment's notice. The food was utterly amazing and I cannot praise it highly enough.

The venue itself is spectacular and truly a stunning event space. Our pictures are so gorgeous, the renovations have come out beautifully.

Mike offered us a number of fantastic vendors that were within budget, friendly and did wonderful work! You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least go to see the space and book a tasting.

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Melissa Sent on 04/10/2018

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If your looking for a Traditional Italian venue this is your place! Our party is 60-70 so we used the venue in Red Bank! Mike and Danielle have been so accommodating this far..

Brian Sent on 12/28/2017

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We recently had our wedding reception at The Berkeley Hotel catered by Buona Sera. Mike and his team at the restaurant went above and beyond our expectations and it was a flawless night! Our experience working with Mike, from the menu selections and our tasting up through interacting with the entire staff during our wedding reception itself, was simply wonderful from start to finish. Mike made himself personally available throughout the planning stages as well as on the night of the reception. There was not a single request that was not accommodated for and we had several out of the box requests that were happily met, such as making menu changes and adding new items to the menu that the chef was able to prepare for us. The attention to detail that was given by Mike on our many unique requests made for such an enjoyable experience working with Buona Sera. He was available to coordinate set up at the event and made a wonderful recommendation on a florist that we were very happy with as well. Mike was even able to offer solutions for various issues we ran into with the venue leading up to the event that the venue was not able to resolve for us themselves. We could not have been happier with how the event turned out all thanks to special attention that was given to us by the restaurant and its team.

Joy Sent on 09/21/2017

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Buona Sera Palazzo is INCREDIBLE! My husband and I first visited this venue last year (2016) a few months after we got engaged. This was the first venue we looked at and we literally signed the contract the same day. After seeing the space and meeting the staff, we knew we had to have our reception here. Megan and Mike are unbelievable. As a wedding planner myself, I have worked with endless venues, and having great, professional, outgoing staff, is such a priority. Megan and Mike always put mine, and my husbands needs before anything else. Megan corresponded with me at any time of day or night just to make sure I was satisfied. The staff bends over backwards for all of their customers, and the food....OMG it's to die for!!!! All our guests were in food comas, and that was only after cocktail hour. They couldn't believe there was more food coming out. My husband and I went with the Cocktail Reception because having a variety of food was extremely important to us. TRUST ME AND GO WITH THE COCKTAIL RECEPTION!! Your guests will thank you for weeks after the wedding. We got married a month ago (August, 26 2017) and our friends and family are still raving about the food, seriously. I cannot say enough good things about them. I have already referred one of my brides to them and I will continue to do so for days to come! THANK YOU GUYS!!!! xoxo

Greicy Sent on 08/21/2017

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We were married at Buona Sera Palazzo on Saturday, May 27, 2017. It was the best day of our lives. Mike Fusco and Megan Schaffer helped us every step of the way. Their knowledge is infinite as is their patience. They made us feel at ease even at our most stressful moments.

For our guests, Mike, Megan and their staff made them feel at home which is exactly what we wanted. They fed them well (the food is amazing!)

Had we ever the opportunity to work with Mike and Megan again we would jump at the chance.

Stacey Sent on 07/05/2017

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Mike and his team were fantastic! We had done the tasting at the restaurant and loved what we tried. Mike and Megan made everything very easy and the food was great the day of the wedding. Guests raved about it, particularly cocktail hour and the stations. Everything was beautifully presented. The package also included uplighting, menus, place cards, table numbers, etc., which was an added bonus. We knew with Mike and team that we didn't have to worry about anything ad could enjoy the night. We would highly recommend Buona Sera!

Allison Sent on 06/16/2017

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Just an absolutely amazing wedding! I got married here on June 3, 2017 and it was perfect. The venue is beautiful, the food and the service are exceptional and Megan and Mike are awesome to work with!! Flawless night, my guests were impressed and had a great time! Seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue and their staff!

Jennifer Sent on 05/31/2017

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This place was everything we dreamed of!!!!! They were the first and last vendor we visited! I would choose them over and over again! The ceremony was set up just beautifully and everything from the cocktail hour straight through to the reception was spot on perfect! People are still talking about the food even the filet mignons and lobster tails were cooked to perfection and they even cooked the filet at whatever temperature our guest wanted!!!!! Now that's service! We also have a niece with a peanut allergy a friend with a dairy allergy and a vegan they catered to their needs individually. They couldn't do enough for Carl & I..... they were there right from the beginning when we booked right up to picking our stuff up the day after. Megan and Mike answered all my crazy and not so crazy questions very timely. Anything we wanted or needed was always a YES never an ummmmm well....... they exceeded our expectations in every way!!!!!!! Im really going to miss them :-( hands down would recommend them over anyone and if we host any occasions in the future that will be our place of choice ?? Thank you guys for making our day absolutely magical..... everything I dreamed of and more! Love Carl and Jen Xoxoxo

Kristie Sent on 04/10/2017

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We just recently held our event at Buona Sera Palazzo and hands down it was the best event! The venue and the food was amazing! Our guests are still talking about it. All staff was accommodating and friendly. Especially Megan, she was so helpful from the beginning right to the last minute. She was flexible and made this typically stressful process so easy. We will def be holding many more events here! Highly recommend them.

Rachel Sent on 12/23/2016

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Amazing staff, most magical wedding!! From the minute my husband and I walked into the venue, we knew this would be the perfect spot for our big day! Mike and Megan are so warm, professional and extremely accommodating when it came to making appointments and all of the minor details. Mike was always just a text away if I had any questions or requests and I knew I would be getting a response right away. The food tasting was phenomenal! My husband and I thought...WOW, we really really love this place and if the food is good, we are sold! The food was better than good and we signed our contract right away! Our guests raved about it (especially our raw bar) the day of....everything was on point, the service was perfection! If I could do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat and would, WITHOUT A DOUBT, pick Mike and his staff at Buona Sera Palazzo. Thank you so much to everyone who made our day the best day ever imaginable!!! You guys ROCK!!! Love, Sean & Rachel Gilbertson

Rosie Sent on 12/11/2016

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From the first meeting we had with Mike and Megan, we felt confident we would be in good hands. Our cocktail reception was beyond expectations! The food was both delicious and never ending... The staff was beyond helpful and gracious the entire night. Our guests had a great time and complimented how great the food was. We are very glad we chose to celebrate our wedding at Buona Sera! Rosie and Tommy Dec 3, 2016

Megan Sent on 12/07/2016

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I recently had my wedding reception at Buona Sera Palazzo on 11/19/16. It was absolutely magical. Mike and every single member of his staff go out of their way to make you feel like you are a part of their family. From the moment I met Mike I knew I was going to book with him. He and his staff made everything so simple and they were all so accommodating! Not to mention the venue is gorgeous and the food is incredible. I am absolutely going to miss every single person I met! I truly loved working with Mike, Andrea, Megan, and Molly. They helped make our day perfect for my husband and I and I cannot thank them all enough. The best decision we ever made was booking with Buona Sera. We love them all so much we even had our rehearsal dinner at Buona Sera in Red Bank. If I had to do my wedding day all over again I would still pick Buona Sera Palazzo!

Alex Sent on 11/28/2016

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We had our wedding reception at Buona Sera Palazzo on 9/17/16 and we would definitely recommend this venue! The first time we met Mike and saw the venue, we were impressed. He made us feel calm about planning a wedding. He is so easy going and accommodating! We had a (free) tasting even before booking a date, which is very rare to find at other venues. Any questions/concerns we had, Mike would take care of them. He was always available by phone or email. He even allowed us to stop by while him and his team set up for another wedding so we could see how the room and cocktail area space would look. On the day of our wedding everything was amazing! Mike, Megan and their team really went above and beyond for not only us, but our guests as well. The food was incredible, I only wish I ate more! The lobster raviolis were OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the waffles - delicious! Our guests were raving about the food, especially the sea bass. Thank you Buona Sera Palazzo!

Janine Sent on 11/27/2016

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We couldn't imagine having our wedding at any other place in the world. Mike and Megan and the rest of the staff were fabulous to work with, had great ideas and many surprises for us. Our guests are still talking about the food and how delicious it was, from the cocktail hour to the viennesse hour. The venue is beautiful and both Mike and Megan made it easy for all of our vendors to carry out exactly what we picked and designed for that night. One month later and not only the bride and groom are still talking about this wedding. Our friends and family told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to and the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We would highly recommend this venue, no need to look anywhere else!

Kaitlyn Sent on 11/08/2016

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We got married on October 15, 2016 & had our reception at Buona Sera Palazzo. Words cannot express how perfect our reception was. Mike & Megan made sure every detail of our day was perfect. I cannot say enough about how great the two of them were throughout the entire process. They made planning our reception so simple. Our guests gave us nothing but complaints of how wonderful the evening was. The food & service were above and beyond what we could of ever imagined. Our guests are still raving about the to-go station at the end of the night! I can’t forget about Molly our captain for the night. She was so much fun & made sure Greg & I had everything we needed & most importantly made sure we got to enjoy our food. Whatever we asked for she made sure we had it! Thank you to Mike & the rest of the Buona Sera crew for making our wedding everything we dreamed it would be!
Kaitlyn & Greg Stefaniuk

Marc Sent on 10/26/2016

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October, 1, 2016 was undoubtedly the best day ever. My husband, Marc, and I could not be more pleased with our choice of Buona Sera Palazzo as our wedding venue. Mike and Megan went above and beyond to make our day perfect. They certainly exceeded our highest expectations! From the first meeting to the actual wedding day, Mike made the planning process easy and enjoyable! He truly cares about making the couple happy. He caters to your every need. Megan was wonderful and accommodating. She made sure we ate every course (even if she had to follow me around! ) and she even helped bustle my dress! Our wedding guests have told us numerous times that our wedding was one of the bests they've ever been to... and we couldn't agree more! Almost a month later and we are still hearing from guests about how great the food and the service were at the Palazzo. We would recommend Buona Sera Palazzo to any and everyone possible! We can't thank Mike and Megan enough for making our wedding day perfect in every way!
Dana and Marc Norton
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Malissa Sent on 10/12/2016

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There aren't words that could really describe how we feel about Mike and Megan. But what I can say is that they honestly are the most caring, friendly, do whatever they can to make you happy individuals. Our wedding was AHHHH-MAZING! If I could give them 100 stars I would! From the first phone call Mike was super helpful and always wanting to know what he could do to make our day the best day ever. The day of our wedding Megan was unbelievable. Her attitude of, tell me what you need and I will do my best to make it happen only made me feel even more at ease. If we could do our day over again, we would not change one single thing. (Well maybe we would actually dance less and eat more!) Everyone RAVED about the food! Thank you both for being the best vendors ever. I'm not sure you know what a difference you can make in someones life, but for us we will never ever forget 9/25/16. Thank you

Leigh Sent on 09/30/2016

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I can not recommend Buona Sera enough! They were the first and last caterer we spoke to for my wedding that was last week. As soon as we met Mike, we knew everything would be perfect. He was so accommodating with every last request. We had a wonderful tasting but our biggest problem was trying to figure out which dishes to include; they were all excellent! He stayed in touch with us throughout the whole process. Once we got closer to the wedding date we met multiple times to fine tune details, he took care of everything and more. Mike, Megan and their team went way above and beyond and my wedding went off without a hitch and we couldn't have done it without them! His staff was so incredibly pleasant and provided excellent service! I've been getting nothing but rave reviews from all of our guests! In fact a friend just called raving about the chicken parm and the streak!

Kayla Sent on 09/19/2016

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Best place to have a wedding. From the very beginning when I met with Mike while venue shopping, I knew this place was different - in a good way. Mike didn't meet with me as some stuffy guy in a suit telling me how my wedding should be. He is laid back and very flexible making sure your wedding is everything that you want it to be. He and Meghan were amazing to work with, making sure our day was perfect and stress free! Our wedding was beautiful and the food is AMAZING. Molly was the staff member taking care of me and my husband and she was the absolute best. She made sure we had everything we needed and was super sweet.

Patty Sent on 09/14/2016

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Best food ever!!!!! It's been a few weeks since our sons wedding at Buona sera and we are still getting calls from our guests raving about our cocktail hour. Mike was simply amazing, we wanted our cocktail hour to be the focal point of our wedding so we made so many requests and changes to customize it and mike was so supportive and worked with us until we got it just the way we wanted it. He met every one of our requests head on while working within our budget. I would highly recommend the outside tent and seating, our guests loved it! Megan and staff were great, service impeccable. Can't say enough about how well our guests were treated. I highly recommend Buona sera palazzo as a venue to consider for your wedding, it's a hidden gem!

Kelly Sent on 08/16/2016

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Phenomenal people to work with from start to finish! They were truly amazing!

John Sent on 07/28/2016

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We LOVED Buona Sera Palazzo even more than we love Buona Sera! My husband and I just had our wedding reception there; Megan, Mike, and Caitlin exceeded ALL of our expectation! The service was IMPECCABLE, the food was OUTSTANDING, the ambiance was PERFECT!! Not a single detail was missed, not one! We highly recommend Buona Sera Palazzo!

Bart Sent on 07/27/2016

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Our wedding reception couldn't have gone any more perfectly and it was all thanks to Mike, Megan, and the rest of the amazing staff at Buona Sera Palazzo. From the very beginning they made the planning process easy and stress-free. They are flexible, reliable, and accommodating to all of our needs, wants, and even beyond that. They worked with us to make our budget work, communicated through the entire process, and provided much need comfort along the way. We knew we were in good hands throughout the entire process and we weren't disappointed. The food is to die for, the service is impeccable, and the execution of everything was second-to-none. They made me feel like a king and my wife a queen. We got our money's worth and much, much more. I wish we could give them more than 5 stars; they were phenomenal!!!

What are you waiting for? Book Buona Sera ASAP!!! You won't regret it.

Vania Sent on 07/14/2016

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On July 9, 2016, we held both our wedding and reception at Bouna Sera Palazzo. NO words can adequately express the quality, expertise and professionalism from Mike and Meagan to the staff. From the Bride and Groom to each and every guest, all were made to feel like Royalty. They catered to every need whether it be small or large. Mike and Meagan provided that personal touch which removes the stress of the wedding because your dreams come true. Every guest said this was the BEST wedding and reception they had ever attended and will use it as bench mark to gauge future weddings and receptions. Look NO further, Buona Sera Palazzo is the venue to hold your next event.

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Loved loved loved our experience with Buona Sera Palazzo & staff. We had gotten married on May 29, 2016. From the beginning to the end of our journey to our wedding day was seamless & perfect! Big Mike & Megan ensured everything went off without a hitch. They were warm & caring & made sure we had everything we needed. The day of the venue looked exactly how I pictured it in my head. Everyone that attended our wedding said that it was one of the best weddings they've been to! We wanted our wedding to be one big fun party & they did just that. The food was excellent, the drinks were on point, the music was great, & the staff was always attentive. We will for sure be booking parties with them in the future at their other venues (Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank & The Berkley Hotel in Asbury Park)! Thank you Big Mike, Megan, & the staff for helping our wedding become what our dreams were made of!

Anne Sent on 06/23/2016

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I had my wedding at Buona Sera Palazzo on June 18th, 2016. The venue was perfectly sized for my wedding of 150 guests and was beautifully kept. The staff was extremely accommodating, ensuring I had everything I wanted – from food to service as well as logistics of all external vendors (all of whom the owner provided recommendations for). On the day of, I truly felt that the venue was all mine and the staff was there to cater to me and make sure we had the time of our lives. I have to especially thank Mike, Andrea and Meagan for all they did to make sure my wedding was a dream come true.

Abby Sent on 06/15/2016

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Our names are Abby and Gene we got married on May 14, 2016 at the Buona Sera Palazzo. We can honestly say this venue made our special day become a fairy tale. The staff is extraordinary , they are very respectful, helpful, professional, and very kind! I never experienced a staff like this one, they are one in a million! I was a nervous bride, Mike and Meghan took care of everything and calmed me down every step of the way , there are no words to describe the staff here. The Palazzo is a gorgeous place for a any event, but picture perfect for a wedding. Their food is amazing, which our wedding guests are still talking about. The feedback from our guests were more directed to how great and attentive the staff was, how beautiful the Buona Sera Palazzo was , and like we say before how amazing the food was. I would highly recommend the Buona Sera Palazzo. It was better then we ever imagined our wedding to be.
- Love the happy newlyweds

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Amazing food! Mike is absolutely the best! Free tasting before you book! Who does that? No one but the Buona Sera, trust me, I looked. I come from a family of foodies, so the food had to be delicious or I'd never hear the end of it. Mike and his staff definitely delivered. We went to the restaurant in Red Bank for the rehearsal dinner (at a discounted price). He worked with our budget and altered the menus for the reception to fit what we could afford. No hidden fees at this place. The hall is gorgeous and comes with uplighting! And they have the best wedding shows in NJ, so much food and fun. I can't say enough about them. They made my day spectacular and I know they will do the same for you!

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We can't say enough about Buona Sera Palazzo... Mike, Megan and the entire staff is absolutely amazing... They are so easy to work with and made time to answer all my questions. We were blown away the minute we walked inside... From the food, to the service, to how perfectly decorated the room was- it was incredible! I didn't even make it to the bridal suite without the staff congratulating me by name. I didn't even sit down before Jen came in with a huge smile, introducing herself and asking what we needed. There was never a second that our drinks were even half empty or we didn't have a plate of delicious food in front of us. The food was unbelievable- I wish I could say we tried everything but there was SO much. As we walked over to table by table, people were raving about the food. We received numerous compliments about every aspect- the food, the staff, the bar, the ambiance, Megan and Mike. Not one person had anything negative to say. Our guests left saying this was the best wedding they have ever been to. Our bridal party left jealous that they did not have their wedding here. We don't think we will ever be able to thank them enough for again making this a night we will never forget.

Megan Sent on 04/21/2016

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I cannot begin to describe what amazing service we had throughout out entire wedding process! Mike, Megan, Rick and staff were absolutely incredible every step of the way. Our wedding was everything we could ever dream of and more and I owe so much to the staff at Buona Sera Palazzo for help making our dream wedding come to life! The food was just off the charts and our guests are still raving over cocktail hour! The entire night was seamless.. from start to finish you wow'ed our guests and you completely wow'ed us. It was everything we could have imagined and so much more. We thank you all so much for your hard work in helping us have the best night of our lives! Can't wait for another reason to have a party with you guys! :)

Malori Sent on 12/08/2015

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i must say that mike and his staff helped make our special day, exactly that, special. from the moment we met mike we felt that we were talking to a friend, mike made us feel so welcomed. everything that we wanted and saw our wedding having in it mike and his staff made sure went without any problems, i would without a doubt recommend buona sera palazzo to anyone for any special occasion. Mike thank you again, words can not express the happiness joy you all made us on our special day.

Barbara Sent on 12/01/2015

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Everything was amazing !! Great service and the food was amazing !!
Make and his staff went above and beyond to make sure our daughter Kristin and son in law Matt wedding was just perfect !!
Everything served at the cocktail hour, reception and Venetian hour was delicious !! There was lots to eat..
The day after wedding breakfast was fabulous !!
We would definitely recommend this vendor. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was.
As far as we are concerned 5 stars is not enough they deserve 100 stars..
If you use this vendor we guaranteed you will not be disappointed.

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If there were more than 5 stars, I would give the Palazzo more. When you read reviews on this venue, you only hear of amazing things. And as a bride in planning, you probably think/wonder, "I hope that happens to me". When you book with the Palazzo, it ABSOLUTELY will! The food, the ambiance, the service, everything about this place was perfect. I can't rave about it enough! Mike, was the best part of our planning process. He was flexible and VERY accommodating. Cannot thank Mike, Andrea, and all the staff enough for our wedding!

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This is the best venue you can choose all the staff is fantastic and the food is amazing. I had the best night of my life.

Kathy Sent on 10/28/2015

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I had my wedding here two weeks ago and LOVED every minute of it. There was not one thing I would have changed. The food was fantastic. All my guests raved about the unbelievable amount of food provided, all delicious. Mike and his staff went over and above any of my expectations. He is one of the nicest guys and any request I made prior to the wedding - His response was always the same " It's your day - whatever you want - I will make it happen". Highly recommend this place.

Raven Sent on 10/28/2015

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This venue by far was amazing! My wedding was beautiful and i could not have asked for a better place to have it. Mike Fusciello made every step and planning easy and smooth. The night of my wedding could have not been more perfect from the moment i stepped through the door til the time i left. The staff was so nice and made everyone feel welcomed, they even went around to the tables and took people's drink orders, which our guests loved! The best part was the food, our guests ranted about the food and our cocktail hour and said that it was one of the best weddings they attended with amazing food! They said their steak was cooked just how they asked! The place is so clean and up to date with the look! I would 100 percent recommend this place to anyone. I was so happy with the service and the people!

Felix Sent on 09/06/2015

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We were blown away with our wedding and it was exactly what we had signed up for: a fantastic venue, five-star food and service beyond compare. It started months earlier when looking for a venue when we met Mike--he made us feel like we were at home and made the process about us. The care he took to help us with every detail was fantastic. The planning process was seamless and he made sure that the same rang true for our vendors.

When the wedding day rolled around, we had no anxiety knowing everything was in Mike's hands. When we showed up to the venue, our smiles couldn't be bigger. The cocktail hour was awesome. As a couple, we met our maitre d', Andrea, who did not miss a beat. She made us feel right at home and was with us every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for anyone better "having our back" on our most special day. She was FANTASTIC!!!

No wedding can be complete without hearing about the food--it can't be beat. From the tasting months before, we knew we found the right venue. On our wedding day, it was beyond expectation. From the cocktail hour to the entrees to the desert, every bite made the cost of the wedding worth it. There's no better compliment than hearing months after your wedding how much fun the wedding was. And then they go on to rave about the food. And the service. And the gorgeous room set-up.

We can't thank Mike, Andrea and the staff enough for making the wedding day perfect. No detail was small enough to be overlooked, and our worries about planning for our 200 guests were put to rest by Mike.

We highly recommend Buona Sera to anyone looking for a low-stress, perfectly planned and executed reception. We can't say enough about what Mike meant to our wedding day and guiding us through the process.

Danielle Sent on 08/29/2015

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Buona Sera Palazzo with Mike at the helm is an awesome combination. By all accounts, we had an exceptional wedding for 180 people. The venue is spectacular. It’s new, its beautiful, has a massive chandelier and a large dance floor and it was a great value.

Every single detail of our wedding was perfect. All of our guests were blown away by the food and have not stopped talking about how delicious everything was. My husband is a chef so he is very critical about food and he did not have one single complaint. People were amazed at the variety and amount of food during the cocktail hour. Mike and the entire staff are very friendly and easy to work with. I had several vegetarians, vegans, and guests with gluten allergies and Mike was able to make every single one of them happy.

Mike made every step of the planning process run smoothly. He was always just a phone call, text message, or email away with the answer to any question we could possibly think of. He had so many great ideas and little pieces of advice that I would never have thought of on my own. No questions went unanswered and all our requests were accommodated.

On the day of the wedding, he made sure the bridal party remembered to eat and when he noticed that my husband and I were too excited to eat he packaged up two full dinners for us to take to our hotel. He also made sure to save a handful of pork roll sandwiches from our To Go station for my husband and me. The sandwiches at the end of the wedding were a huge hit and all of our guests loved them!

If you are planning a wedding, you should contact Mike. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and the facility and staff were excellent! Overall, I literally could never have dreamt of a more perfect wedding and I would definitely recommend this venue to any future bride.
Danielle

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I can not speak highly enough of Big Mike at Buona Sera Palazzo! He was absolutely amazing, super nice, super calm, and outstanding service. I was so pleased with how they operate! Everytime I called him, he was so nice and accommodating and just "easy" to talk to. I know he would be super busy but would still make time to respond to emails or phone calls. I was so worried ( like every bride) that everything would be set up how I wanted....Well, let me tell you...He did exactly what I wanted and MORE! He worked above and beyond with his amazing staff to make sure this was the best day of my life! I honestly wouldn't recommend ANY other place for a Wedding. I had several people that go to million dollar events, that came to my wedding and said it was the BEST wedding they had ever been to! To hear that, made my heart happy!!!!! Almost Every single person had personally called me to tell me how AMAZING the food was, the service, the deserts, and just everything they felt in that place. THey said you felt love everywhere you went! To know that my Wedding day made such an impression on people that mean so much to me made me happier than anything!!!! I can't tell you how amazing I felt AFTER the day of my Wedding. There wasn't ONE thing that went wrong! It was all I could have asked for and MORE. I couldn't have done it better myself!I recommend this venue to ANYONE who wants an AMAZING Classy Wedding. It was out of this world! We felt like King and Queen for the day!! We literally felt like Family to them! I would highly, highly recommend this place for your ONCE IN A LIFETIME DAY <3

Stacy Sent on 05/19/2015

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Mike and his staff are absolutely amazing! My husband and I are so thankful for everything he did for us! His staff went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding reception went flawlessly! Mike is a master at what he does and I would recommend Buona Sera to anyone looking to have an event!

Malinda Sent on 04/06/2015

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there was a lot of worrying when it came to our wedding but we had not one thing to worry about when it came to our reception hall. big mike was amazing to work with. nothing seemed to much to ask ever it was as if he was our own personal wedding planner. if you are looking for a place that will work with any budget. is beautiful and spacious and delicious food this is the place.

Nicole Sent on 04/06/2015

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The Palazzo made my wedding dreams come to life! Our favorite restaurant is Buona Sera in Red Bank and when we found out the Palazzo was owned by the same people, there was no question that we wanted our wedding to be held there! The place is beautiful and the food was of course out of this world! Mike was amazing from the first time I checked out the Palazzo till the very end of our wedding night! It was an absolute pleasure to work with all the employees from the Palazzo. 6 months later my guests are still talking about what a great wedding it was and my husband and I want to do it all over again!! My wedding was so perfect and it was all thanks to the Palazzo!!

Katie Sent on 04/06/2015

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If you want to have the wedding of your dreams with the best food and service of your life this is where you need to have your wedding. Our guest are still talking about the unbelievable service, food, drinks, and overall space. I want to have another wedding just to be able to go back here. I was never told know about any request I made...I was always told of course! We looked at over 30 venues could not have been happier I picked this one.

Dev Sent on 12/16/2014

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They were amazing. I would definitely recommend this venue. The staff was great, the food delicious, good price too!

Erin Sent on 11/15/2014

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We chose Buona Sera for our caterer. Not only did the food Make our wedding but the service as well. Our wedding was our dream wedding because it ran so smoothly, thank you to Mike. Mike has been unbelievable to work with throughout the whole planning. We had multiple guests tell us how amazing the food was, from cocktail to main course. We cannot thank enough, Mike and staff for their perfect service. Flawless night thanks to them!!! We can't wait to visit Mike at Buona Sera!!

Katie Sent on 10/31/2014

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Thank you so much for the most phenomenal reception. From the moment we first looked at the place, until the moment we left after the reception, you and your staff at Buona Sera have been wonderful. Everything you did for Our wedding was superb and we know you went above and beyond to make their day perfect. I cannot write enough accolades concerning our pleasure at holding our reception at your facility.

We have received so many complements from our guests concerning the attractiveness of the venue, the service of your staff, and especially the food! Even me the bride ate :)!!!

Victoria Sent on 10/28/2014

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I don't know where to begin honestly. Mike and team at Buona Sera went over and beyond in helping to create our dream wedding. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the service and staff at Buona Sera are impeccable. Not to mention the food was absolutely amazing.

I have to say that working with Mike was the easiest and best part of my wedding planning. I trusted Mike and did not stress one bit about this part of the wedding, which is the biggest part! Mike and the team at Buona Sera truly delivered.

Our guests still cannot stop raving about our wedding and everyone truly had a wonderful time.

Thank you Mike and Buona Sera! Looking forward to spending many more occasions with you all!

We are now lifelong fans!

Valerie Sent on 10/28/2014

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As one guest said to me, our wedding at Buona Sera Palazzo was actually MORE THAN 5 STARS! PREPARE TO BE BLOWN AWAY! My guests can't stop talking about the food and neither can we! Before we even booked our wedding, Mike insisted on a tasting which was out of this world. He let us customize every aspect of our wedding but also offered helpful tips along the way. From cocktail hour, to the reception, to our dessert bar and wedding cake, the food was beyond our wildest dreams -- in fact 3! guests told us that their filet mignon was better than the steak at a local upscale steakhouse -- we agreed!

Overall, our wedding was literally beyond our expectations and will have people talking for years to come. The service was impeccable -- Michael, our maitre d, made sure my husband and I had everything we needed throughout the night from before the ceremony to our final goodbyes. Through out the process, someone was available to answer any questions we had and we were treated like family every step of the way.

Besides the incredible food and impeccable service, the venue is jaw dropping and our pictures are stunning! We wish we could do it all over again! Thank you for making our dreams come true!

Cherie Sent on 10/28/2014

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I couldn't have asked for anything more everything was absolutely perfect down to the smallest detail. We can not thank you enough for making our day absolutely amazing!!

Tammy Sent on 10/22/2014

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The Buona Sera Palazzo is BY FAR THE BEST WEDDING VENUE EVER!!! OUR WEDDING WAS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! PALAZZO COVERED ALL BASES AND THEN SOME! Their food is outstanding ! Their staff is amazing! Their location, design, uplighting, decorations, ect. are just amazing and beyond perfect!!!!! Mike was there from the start of planning until the very last second of our actual wedding reception he's flexible, always there when you need him to calm down your bridezilla moments! Palazzo gets a 10! Not just a 5! :)
-Thank you every one at The Buona Sera Palazzo!!!
-Tammy & Anthony DeDonno

Michelle Sent on 10/15/2014

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We worked with Mike the entire time at Buona Sera Palazzo. My experience could not have been any better. Mike went above and beyond for us. Everything went very smoothly and the entire staff made the night unforgettable. Our guests are still raving about the excellent food.

If you're having a difficult time finding a venue, this is the place to go!!!

Amy Sent on 10/11/2014

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My in-laws picked Buono Sera as our rehearsal dinner location. We had 37 people and fit comfortably in their lower floor wine cellar. It is absolutely gorgeous and I highly recommend having your special events in the wine cellar. So elegant, yet cozy.

The food is spectacular. Good, hearty italian cuisine that I absolutely love. We had impeccable service and I enjoyed the event very much. My husband and I even visited the restaurant on our own and ordered huge pasta dishes. The food is to die for and I can promise that you will be eating only the freshest sea food.

Trish Sent on 08/30/2014

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Wow...I am so happy with this venue. Beautiful place, food was great, ALL staff happy, friendly and helpful.

Mallory Sent on 08/10/2014

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If you haven't checked out Buona Sera Palazzo then you are truly missing out! I wish I could give this vendor 10 stars because that is what they deserve! Mike and his team are absolutely incredible. He is one of the reasons I was so calm the day of the wedding. He was there from start to finish...from the contract, to the tasting, to setting up and everything in between. He answered every question and was so quick to respond. The food and service were out of this world. We just got back from our honeymoon and people are still raving about everything. I could go on and on about Buona Sera Palazzo but I promise if you go and check it out..you will NOT be disappointed!

Shirley Sent on 07/18/2014

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From start to finish, everyone at the Palazzo went above and beyond to make our day special. Price was great and the place was beautiful and extremely clean. Mike was very flexible with the menu choices. Hands down, Palazzo has the most extensive open bar I've ever seen at a wedding. As for the food, it is of the highest quality. We've been to over 15 weddings in the past few years, and the Palazzo's food was by far the best. It is fresh and, unlike most venues, does not taste like it was sitting under a warmer for 30 minutes. I could go on with details for the remaining 3000 characters but I won't. We just want to thank Mike, Lester, and the rest of the staff for making our day perfect. We encourage anyone planning their wedding to sit down with the Mike. You will not be disappointed.

Jessica Sent on 04/07/2014

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I can't begin to describe the experience that we had at Buona Sera Palazzo!! Mike was amazing to deal with and was so understand and attentive! Anything that I asked he did it and would respond to my text messages right away. He always had a smile on his face when we met, and always had an answer for ALL my questions. The day of my wedding I was so nervous but everything just fell into place. As soon as I walked in for the cocktail hour I was greeted by Lester (maître de). Can I just say that Lester took care of us the entire night, including my husband, son, family and bridal party. He was on top of everything and so sweet at that, he made our whole night! The whole weekend after the wedding, I heard everyone rave about the Food, Service, and Lester (by name) :) !! It was the perfect reception for our wedding and just beat every other venue that we even considered! We are so happy we chose Buona Sera Palazzo!!!!!!

Lindsay Sent on 12/29/2013

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Our wedding experience at the Buona Sera Palazzo was absolutely PERFECT! From our initial visit, we knew that we wanted to get married there. Palazzo is gorgeous! They truly gave my husband and I the most beautiful and fun wedding we could have imagined! We met with Mike a few times and he was organized, professional and understanding of how we wanted our day to go. Mike really helped with decision making and planning which made the process a breeze. Our maître d’, Lester, catered to our every need the whole night. We have three words for him – best service ever! I loved how he jumped in the photobooth with us! What an amazingly attentive staff as a whole. They were not only there for us every step of the way, but they were fun to be around as well. The transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour and from cocktail hour to reception were seamless. Our guests cannot stop raving about the food (especially cocktail hour!!), the service and the atmosphere. I’ve heard countless times “It was the best wedding I’ve ever been to!” Mike and staff went out of their way to make it memorable and stress free. The Buona Sera Palazzo is the absolute BEST venue for your event. Mike, Lester and staff made our wedding a dream come true and there aren’t enough words to describe how forever grateful we are. They surpassed our expectations and we were completely satisfied and then some!

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Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Mike did an amazing job and was wonderful and patient throughout all of the planning.. The food was great and our guests couldn't stop talking about the cocktail hour.. I would highly recommend having any party at Buona Sera Palazzo! Thank you for an amazing day!

Casey Sent on 09/30/2013

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The Palazzo is absolutely amazing. Mike was fantastic and everything went without a hitch. It was perfect and everyone had an awesome time, including us. Just fabulous.

Kristie Sent on 11/16/2011

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Mike and his staff were amazing, the food was delicious. They put out a cocktail hour that my guests cannot stop talking about. I could not have had a better wedding experience. I consider them friends at Buona Sera from here on out, they made our wedding day really memorable. Mike and Lester, Thank you, Thank you for evrything!

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Good food and atmosphere

Been going here for years ............................

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