Latrobe's on Royal Reviews

Dear Rylan,
I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for the exceptional service, exquisite food, and flawless event coordination you and your team provided for my daughter's wedding on Friday. As parents, watching this day unfold so beautifully — truly a dream come true — meant more to us than words can capture. Seeing our children so happy, surrounded by such care and perfection, is something we will cherish forever.

I have never witnessed such remarkable attention to detail. Every moment flowed seamlessly, and it was clear how much pride and dedication your entire team brings to their work. Our guests were genuinely overwhelmed by the beauty of the venue, the quality of the food, and the warmth and professionalism of your staff. You created an experience that exceeded every expectation.

I also want to give a very special shoutout to Michael, who went above and beyond — even after the celebration ended — by personally delivering my daughter's dress and her husbands jacket, and two bags of food to the hotel. That level of thoughtfulness and commitment is rare, and it meant so much to our family.

Thank you, truly, for helping create a day that was not only perfect, but unforgettable.

Kim Mastroianni

Can’t say enough about Latrobe’s. The venue is simply beautiful, and the staff is beyond amazing.

My son and Daughter-in law had both their wedding and reception here in November of 2025.

Rylan was absolutely invaluable to us during the entire process. She was so organized from our first planning session and tasting meeting to the day of the event! She made things happen and almost knew what we needed without us even saying. Working seamlessly with the family and all of our vendors to make sure all deadlines were met and details were ironed out, she was able to take so much stress off of our Bride. The night of the wedding we were so well taken care of the entire time from start to finish! Rylan actually became very special to us during the whole process. We cannot imagine planning a big event without her! .

I had no idea as the mother of the groom I would have the experience that I had, I felt as spoiled as a bride. Marte and Bonnie were my guardian angels all night! They laughed
with me more times than I can count all while making sure I was never without what I needed from drink to food to a place to sit, Bonnie even helped me alter my dress on the fly! They also were so very very attentive to our families, specially our aging grandparents who needed a little extra attention. They just made us all feel so very special. By the end of the night we were actually sad to leave them!

The food was unbelievable. Some of the best New Orleans Style and flavor I’ve ever had. As a Louisiana native I’ve had food from all over and all of the very best restaurants, I would put Latrobe’s menu right next to any of them. Every dish was delicious!

The moody lighting and stunning old world feeling makes decorating a breeze . We almost didn’t want to cover up anything with flowers and decorations! The venue itself is simply beautiful. Table setting, coverings placement around the venue were all perfect. They gave us several options for arranging the rooms and helped us choose the one that kept things flowing beautifully throughout the night. The room flip from wedding to reception was so well planned and happened very quickly.

You cannot go wrong here!I highly recommend Latrobe’s!

There are no words to describe the MAGIC that is Latrobe's on Royal. From the moment I saw pictures of this stunning, romantic, beautiful building I knew it was where I wanted to get married. Every single time I walked into this building, I got the chills. There is just something so special and unique about it and it's truly a one in a million venue. On top of that, Millie and Rylan and the entire staff (David and Michael we love you!!) could not have been better in the planning process and on the actual wedding day. They truly treated us like royalty and were there for anything we may have needed throughout the night. I could not recommend Latrobe's and the team more. Our guests have not stopped talking about the magic that was our wedding at Latrobe's.

Working with the team at Latrobe’s was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. The venue was beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated providing our dream atmosphere with the perfect French Quarter location. The food was phenomenal as was the attention to detail in the execution of the entire event. Yet what truly stood out was the level of service provided. Led by Rylan, the entire team top to bottom went above and beyond to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. From the initial transparency in booking the venue, through the tasting, rehearsal and final day we felt taken care of and confident that we were in the hands of seasoned professionals who are experts in their craft.

I cannot recommend Latrobe’s highly enough. If you’re looking to host an event in the French Quarter and would like to know that you’ll be working with the best in the business do not hesitate to make Latrobe’s your choice.

Latrobe’s on Royal is the perfect wedding venue! As an out of town bride, booking at Latrobe’s made the planning process way easier. So much so that we did not feel the need to hire a wedding planner. The venue’s highly-skilled and experienced team are able to provide helpful insights every step of the way and are always willing to answer questions. Their vendor list is very helpful, everyone they recommended did an incredible job. The building itself is nothing short of magical. Giving our guests a real taste of New Orleans was incredibly important. If our guests did nothing else during their trip, we wanted them to feel like they had an experience unique to the city. Latrobe’s definitely helped us achieve that. From the beautiful courtyard complete with burning gas lamps, to the grand banking room, to the wonderful food selection of delicious regional delicacies. Many of our guests told us that they felt they had been transported back in time. That it was the best, most unique wedding they had ever attended – and with the best food! Lastly, the team at Latrobe’s is incredible – I actually miss talking to them every week! (LOL) Rylan, Hana, and Millie are the best. I am so grateful for their expertise, patience, and kindness during the entire planning process. A big thank you to Rylan especially for her guidance during our tasting and rehearsal! We would also like to thank the day-of event team, including Marté and David, who made us feel so special on our wedding day. Many of our guests commented on the kindness of the Latrobe’s staff who made them feel so welcome. In conclusion, there are simply not enough stars to accurately review Latrobe’s! If you have been searching for a venue in New Orleans, congratulations, you’ve found it! Trust me. We will cherish the memories forever.

To start, I think my wedding was without a doubt the best night of my life thanks to Latrobe's. To us, the night was perfect. From the champagne skirt upon reception entrance, to the INCREDIBLE food, the staff dancing with everyone on the dance floor, Marte making sure we were always having fun and had a drink in hand, to Rylan at the helm of a second line to end the night. I can't even count how many people came up to us to sing praises of the Latrobe's team, but if I had to guess, it was all 120 of our guests! The Latrobe's team are some of the most wonderful people we've ever had the pleasure of meeting and we will never forget all that they did for us. I truly don't think there is a venue out there that does it better than them. We have had the time of our lives working with these wonderful people to pull off our New Orleans destination wedding and my only wish is that I can do it all over again with them every year. From the very bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything!

My wife and I cannot speak highly enough of Latrobe's and the ladies that run the place. They are experts in parties/weddings and made the planning seamless. They know the place well and so help guide bands, photographers, and florists who all also know the place well and what it takes to do a wedding in the French Quarter. It was no big deal to have a Colombian "hora loca" at our wedding and they helped make that happen. The building itself is gorgeous, the food delicious. Everyone we know said the wedding was amazing and Latrobe's was one of the main reasons.

The team at Latrobe’s is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I are from NYC and got married this past October. Millie, Rylan, and Hana from start to finish were beyond helpful, especially with planning a wedding from out-of-state. The venue is so unique and gorgeous and the on-site team is spectacular. We would like to give a very special thanks to Marté, who helped us on our wedding day to make sure things ran smoothly and perfectly. The food and drinks were just as wonderful. We can’t say how many times our guests told us this was the best wedding they had ever been to. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

The team at latrobes is absolutely phenomenal! Not only is the venue stunning, but Rylan and the team made the entire experience so seamless. They are family now and we will cherish the weekend forever! Everything from the food to the atmosphere to the vendors was flawless and we couldn’t have done it without Latrobes ❤️

Loved everything about Latrobe's. Location, food, staff. I would highly recommend having your event at Latrobe's. They handled everything for the second line too

Latrobe’s hosted our wedding ceremony and reception in April 2023, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. The staff goes above and beyond to take care of the finer details and puts you at ease throughout the process — they’re responsive, thoughtful, and give your wedding the love and attention it needs to thrive. The historic space is such a crowd pleaser and has a genuine New Orleans feel. Wedding decisions are always tough, but Latrobe’s will always absolutely be the right decision.

Latrobe's is an iconic venue in the French Quarter with gorgeous gaslights, flagstones, a domed ceiling and a truly magical vibe. The food is incredible New Orleans style fare that our guests are still raving about. And, unlike many venues, they are completely transparent with their pricing. They even provide a day-of wedding coordinator and a staff person devoted entirely to you and your new husband or wife's every need during the reception. The staff went way above and beyond what we would have ever expected. They felt like family by the end. We can't recommend them highly enough!

I can't say enough about Latrobe's! Taking on the huge responsibility of coordinating my son's wedding was made easier with the help of Hana and Rylan, and their invaluable assistance and suggestions. They were always available with prompt replies to my questions and emails - great communication throughout. The wedding ceremony was held at Latrobes, as well as the reception, and the space was magical. A true New Orleans setting. And the food was incredible, from the tasty appetizers to the melt-in-your-mouth roast beef. Service throughout the evening was impeccable. The entire experience, from planning beginnings to party's end, was wonderful!

If you are planning an event or wedding- do not go further, call Latrobe’s now. You cannot have a better experience than at this beautiful historic space with the rockstar team led by Millie, Hana and Rylan. We had our wedding ceremony and reception here in November 2021 and cannot say enough about how much we loved it.

The Space: You are in awe by how grand and historic every part of the space is from the entryway to the reception space. The ceilings are very high, the color of the space is warm and you truly do not need to decorate very much because the space is so beautiful. It also is very flexible for your number of guests and flow of events. We decided to do both our ceremony and reception here. We had the ceremony in the courtyard space (which is indoors) and then flowed through into the reception space for our cocktail-style reception. We had about 120 guests and it felt very comfortable. Definitely suggest doing the cocktail-style reception. We wanted to do a seated dinner, but ended up choosing the cocktail-style reception. It gave guests more flexibility and more dancing!

The Food and Drink: WOW- everything is delicious here. We had many guests say this was the best food they had ever had at a wedding and many said it was the best food they had in New Orleans! The menu is expansive to fit any event and they are creative to fit your event or audience, especially when it comes to accommodating food allergies. Make sure to order the Ahi Tuna and the rice and beans- our favorites! Also, the bar is amazing- folks drink sazeracs to old fashioneds all night!! The bar packages include everything you need.

The Planning: Working with Millie, Hana and Rylan was so fun, organized and they never let you become overwhelmed. They take care and think of every detail so you do not need a wedding planner, unless you need major help on things unrelated to the wedding space. Not only did they help us with the details related to the venue, they ensured that we were thinking about a smooth whole wedding day including tips for our officiant, organizing our photo list to organizing the second line. When you sign your contract they also give you a list of vendors- we used it for every decision from decorating, hotel blocks, and hair.

The People: This may be slightly repetitive but all of the staff at Latrobe's are just so kind and thoughtful at every turn. The planning process with Millie, Hana and Rylan was a delight and they were patient when we had a million repetitive questions and encouraging as we embarked on planning our wedding while we lived far away. I even caught them at one point helping sew one of our guests dresses that had ripped- they really show the best care. The other staff from the waitstaff to bartenders were truly kind, thoughtful and so hospitable. Q who took us around all night made us feel comfortable, cared for and so special.

The Couples Experience: Guests had the best experience but we should also say as the couple it was so thoughtfully laid out. The flow for my husband and I was perfect. After the ceremony, they had a plate of food with champagne for my husband and I to enjoy with a moment of quiet before we entered the party. They checked on us throughout the night to make sure we had anything we needed. We felt so cared for and got to eat which no couple ever says!

We are already starting to save up to do another party for an anniversary at Latrobe’s. You will only regret not going with Latrobe’s.

This location is absolutely amazing. The building is stunning and promises to be a beautiful location for any event.

If you're considering booking at Latrobe's, don't second guess yourself. JUST DO IT. You will not be disappointed. Jessie and Rylan were so helpful through our entire planning process. One of the most helpful things was the 'preferred vendor list' they provided upon booking. We booked everything off of their list: our photographer, band, flowers, ceremony musician, and candles. It made wedding planning so easy! The second we walked into Latrobe's on our wedding night felt like a dream. The venue is so old New Orleans with the perfect french quarter charm. The building without decor is so gorgeous, but oh my goodness when it's lit with candlelight and roses it is just so incredibly romantic. Not to mention the FOOD. Every single dish was to die for. We got so many compliments from our guests about how perfect our wedding was and how delicious the food was. Everyone warned me to be prepared if anything went wrong on my wedding day... but NOTHING went wrong. It was perfect. Latrobe's was perfect. My husband and I even spent the next night after our wedding walking around the french quarter. We stood across the street staring at Latrobe's, overwhelmed with emotions from the night before and even let out a few tears of joy. Latrobe's now has such a special place in our hearts. If you want a fairytale wedding, book Latrobe's!

The most important and best decision that we made about our wedding was choosing Latrobe's for our ceremony and reception. The venue is stunningly beautiful and really gives guests the feel of authentic New Orleans. It was so nice to have everything inside in a climate-controled space that allowed us all to relax and not worry about what would happen if it rained, or was too hot. That peace of mind was worth more than we can say. 
From the moment we booked the space, Jessie and Ryland and their staff took care of all of the heavy lifting. They made well-informed and thoughtful suggestions about their favorite vendors (who became our favorite as well.) During the planning they were both attentive to our specific needs and requests and invaluable with their knowledge and expertise regarding timing, flow and the myriad other details which led to the success of our wedding. They treated us all with respect and patience, and guided us towards decisions which both fulfilled our vision and worked within the framework of their experience.
The night of the wedding, Jessie and Ryland felt more like friends and guests than "coordinators," while still kicking butt and doing their jobs to the utmost effect. The entire event ran like clockwork and if there was a problem or issue, we certainly had no idea. We were able to relax and have a crazy good time at our own wedding (how often do people - especially the bride - get to say that?!) knowing that we were in the most capable hands. 
The John Besh food was outstanding and plentiful. Most of our guests were out-of-towners so it was important to us that they had the opportunity to enjoy the particular culinary ouevre which is New Orleans cuisine.  Months later we are still hearing rave reviews of the food. The fried oyster appetizers and the brisket, the bread pudding and the artichoke cheesecakes were all crowd favorites.  We, of course, didn't eat a thing at the wedding (we were too busy dancing up a storm!), but when we arri

Do yourself a favor and book Latrobe's on Royal for your next event (wedding, rehearsal dinner...anything!)! Milli, Jessie, Rylan and team know what they're doing and will do everything they can to make sure you and your guests are comfortable, well fed, happy and having the time of their lives! We booked Latrobe's on Royal for our halloween wedding reception and it was incredible. Every stage of the process was very smooth. The Besh Group does an amazing job of catering and the Latrobe's team works very closely with them to ensure that your cuisine is everything you could have ever dreamed of (go with the oyster bar!). We can't say enough wonderful things about the entire experience. Book Latrobe's...now! And, do it before someone else books your day!

Choosing Latrobe's was one of the best decisions we made. My husband and I couldn't be happier. The planning was so easy, the service was incredible, and the venue is gorgeous. Jessie and Rylan were fantastic to work with and made planning enjoyable. They took great care of us. The layout was perfect for our wedding and their recommendations for vendors made a huge difference. They were accommodating, flexible, and patient. Our guests were raving about the location, the service, the food, and the atmosphere. Jessie, Rylan, and the Latrobe's staff made our day extra special. I highly recommend hosting weddings and events at Latrobe's.

There aren’t enough words to describe how much I loved this place. We are from the DFW area, so this was sort of (the grooms family is from NOLA) a destination wedding; familiar with the city but planning from a distance. When we visited (by appt), they immediately instilled in me that they knew what they were doing! During the tasting (delicious), we went over every detail of the reception. I left feeling like they had everything completely under control; I was free to worry about other things! During the reception, I kept waiting for something to go wrong (you always hear 'something will go wrong on your wedding day') but nothing ever did! The band was amazing (you should do everything in your power to get James Andrews) and we danced the night away! At the end of the night we did our Second Line through the Quarter and it was magical. We had a fantastic band AND Mardi Gras Indians (both came with James Andrews). For the rest of the night and since we've been home, all of our guests have mentioned (without being asked) how great the food was and how much fun they had. They all said it was the best wedding they had EVER been to! I know the price is a little scary, but that includes catering (incredible food), open bar, furniture, linens, plates, silverware, etc. If you were use all different vendors I doubt you would get such a great deal, plus you don't have to coordinate everything! You can't put a price on the ambiance and location either. There is so much built in decor inside and outside Latrobe's, you don't have to hassle with outside rentals (although I did use Luminous Events for candles). I actually don't think there are any other places in the Quarter that can accommodate larger guest lists (besides hotels). $30k was a min. for March (a desirable time of year) and we reached that with 200 guests plus upgrading the food and bar options. I really can't say enough about this place!

The staff at Latrobe's were beyond amazing and helped guarantee that our wedding day was perfect. During the planning phase, Laura and Rylan were responsive and happily answered any questions I had about menu options or floor plans. On our wedding day, Rylan, Laura, and Julian went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I, our parents, and the bridal party were taken care of. We've received rave reviews from our guests about the gorgeous space and the incredible food. We are so happy we chose Latrobe's for our wedding!

This place was unbelievable!! Beautiful, timeless setting, delicious food, and wonderful setup. The bars were never crowded. The food --- omg, the food. The people were so awesome to work with. They were pretty much wedding planners on the day of the event. The bride doesn't have to worry about a thing! I was directed to everything at a certain time - time for cake cutting, first dance, bouquet toss, outfit change, etc... This really made me enjoy my day. My mass ended very early, so we arrived a half hour early - no problem. They were ready for us! I didn't even look at another venue. When you walk into this space, you are blown away.

Most unique and beautiful venue in New Orleans!!

My husband and I were BLESSED to have our wedding at Latrobe's. We predominantly worked with Laura - who I LOVE - and the only thing I had to worry about leading up to and on the day of the wedding was fitting into my dress, LOL (which was AMAZING especially being that I was an out of town bride)! The Latrobe's team takes such great care of you from the first time you walk in to the end of your event. They take care of coordinating with your vendors and ensure the entire event runs smoothly. Quinton & I had a PERFECT wedding and we have to thank Latrobe's (in large part) for it!
Side note: The Latrobe's team was very accommodating in allowing us to view the venue multiple times, answering any and all questions we had, offering suggestions, working with our budget, and even added in a last-minute rehearsal (because I started to get nervous that I would mess things up without one!). BEST VENUE EVER

Latrobe's was the perfect setting for our New Orleans wedding! The ambiance, the architecture, the food, the staff, everything was perfect! I cannot tell you how many people have said it was "the BEST WEDDING EVER!" I know it was for me, and I really do believe they mean it too.

This is the most beautiful venue in new Orleans. The food is incredible, Jessica was wonderful to work with, and everything was absolutely perfect.

An amazing venue and the food is phenomenal. There's nothing comparable in NOLA.

Jessica was wonderful. They were flexible with everything from the menu to picture taking. the venue is also amazingly new orleans!!

This venue is gorgeous, food is amazing, staff is endlessly helpful, & we had the most perfect wedding here Halloween night 2009. You will not be disappointed!!!

We could not have had a more perfect wedding at Latrobe's! The staff were so helpful and made everything run so smoothly! Our guests loved the food and the venue and are still talking about it!

Latrobe's is a 5-star venue from start to finish. Rylan, Millie, and the crew are top notch, and have done this a million times.

I've now experienced two wedding receptions here (one for a friend's wedding, and then my now wife and I were so impressed we decided to use them for our own wedding). It's a retired bank vault, and they do a great job keeping some of the exposed brick, original rooms, and New Orleans charm/decor that makes the city so special (and also saved us probably $10k in decorations). The 3-4 "rooms" flow really well, and we had a ton of guests comment on feeling like they could step away for a second to get some space (or a drink) and felt like they were still part of what all was going on. The location also kept it walkable for everyone.

"You get what you pay for" as the saying goes and on paper Latrobe's wasn't the cheapest option we had, but these people think of everything. To save money we forewent a wedding planner, and got bailed out on that decision numerous times by all the knowledge they had. We had countless phone calls, zoom meetings, a few in person talks about things like bands/cake connections they had, permits for pictures and the second line, menu samplings and creations of things off menu, etc etc etc etc, that we wouldn't have found out until the day of how lost we were without. And by the time we priced everything out, probably would have landed pretty similar anyways for a similar venue/experience. And that would have been without all the knowledge/help we got leading up to the wedding and all of runners/pampering from them we got during the reception itself.

We (mostly?) joke fairly often about doing the whole reception again in a year or two we had such a good time.

Latrobe's was the perfect venue for our wedding! Rylan, Hana, and Millie made our planning process pretty stress-free despite the fact that we had to postpone our event 3 times due to COVID. They had great recommendations on vendors and insightful suggestions on guest-flow management.

My husband and I are both foodies, and admittedly, we were a bit nervous about their catering since Latrobe's does not offer a tasting session until you sign the contract. We were impressed and pleased to find that their food was delicious. Our guests raved about their prime ribs, Bienville oysters, tortellini, and spinach and artichoke dip.

We are so happy we picked Latrobe's!

If you love historical places and want knowledgeable staff to help you arrange your wedding and/or reception, the Latrobe's is the place for you! I gave Latrobe's 4 stars on flexibility, because as a historic place, they have several rules that have to be followed so that the premises will be be pristine for everyone. We purchased the "candle package" which more than made up for the absence of other decorations. The staff at Latrobe's is extremely helpful - we did not hire a wedding planner and did not need one. The buffet-style reception food was excellent - stand-outs were the (al dente) tortellini and the tender cajun fried turkey. Our guests thought I was a rock star!

Latrobe's on Royal was the perfect location for our "Destination Wedding". The actual space is gorgeous, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff goes out of their way to make your event perfect! During their busy season, they can take longer than normal to return emails/calls, but otherwise they are very responsive.

Latrobe's is the quintessential New Orleans venue--historic, charming and BEAUTIFUL--and centrally located in the quarter within walking distance of many hotels. You have to use their caterer, but the food was outstanding. We had about 150 people at our wedding and it still felt like we had a ton of room, but I would guess the place could accomodate (tightly) twice that number.
Jessica was incredible to work with--patient, flexible and easy going. She really made it EASY to be an out-of-town bride.

I absolutely *loved* Latrobe's on Royal. It is expensive, yes, but it is so worth it. First of all, Jessica Orlowski was a real pleasure and delight to work with --- she answered my many, many emails quickly and kindly. She gave me a lot of great advice and really did a great job. Latrobe's is absolutely stunning, the food is EXCELLENT, the drinks were great, and it is just the perfect place (in my opinion) to get married! We had our ceremony and reception at Latrobe's and it was everything I wanted and more. I highly recommend Latrobe's on Royal.

We celebrated our wedding at Latrobes, and it was everything we'd hoped that it would be. We have a lot of praise, with only one complaint.

First: our customer service wasn't always AMAZING. We planned far beyond a year out to make sure we had the venue we wanted. Initially we worked with a different woman (who has since left) and email was always very quickly returned.
Under a new crew, emails were a bit slower. Not really a big deal when we're months out. However, there was never really a "firm" confirmation prior to our tasting (though it did get accomplished), and about a month before our wedding we'd contacted them with some last minute questions, details, and to get final cost. But never got an answer till we called just days prior to our trip to NOLA for the wedding.

It all worked itself out and Customer service at the time of our wedding, and even rehearsal, were spot on!

During the actual wedding, we barely lifted a finger. We were literally catered on by 3 different representatives. Making sure timing was spot on, the DJ had their set up locations and information, and getting us our food to eat. It was all perfect!

The food... AMAZING! There wasn't anything that we, or our guest, DIDN'T rave about! EVERYTHING was cooked to perfection. If it wasn't for dancing and visiting, I don't think people would have stopped eating.

The inside venue is perfect for the ceremony and reception. No worry about weather, and it's appearance/essence really captures the feel of the French Quarter and New Orleans. If you're planning a wedding in the area I'd highly recommend them.

Couldn't imagine a more beautiful venue! Both the ceremony and reception were perfect, food was wonderful, and the service was great. Planning from a distance they were a little slow to respond to questions about planning, but I think that is because they are always busy with other events. We toured many many venues in New Orleans and this was hands down the most beautiful!

LaTrobe's is an absolutely stunning venue for a reception. We had a full blown sit down dinner in the main area, and the band and cocktail hour in the carriage house. The food was awesome - I highly recommend the short ribs. The service staff was attentive and timely. The evening could not have gone more smoothly and I could not imagine a more lovely venue. I do agree that responsiveness to questions was a bit slow at times, and also agree that the food tasting meeting left me a tad disappointed. With that said, the event was nothing short of perfect. I would definitely recommend LaTrobes for any event you might be planning.

This venue is absolutely magical - the design is breathtaking and perfect for an intimate New Orleans french quarter wedding. The perfect backdrop for a romantic, sexy, sophisticated night. They work exclusively with Besh Catering so the food was also absolutely amazing. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was and how many options there were to choose from. We are big foodies and so are our friends so that was really important for us when making our venue selection. The service on the night was also stellar - it was very easy for people to order drinks without having to wait, and the servers were going around constantly handing out the passed appetizers. We even had our own bride & groom's attendant who made sure we ate, always had a fresh drink in hand, and checked in to see if there was anything they could do for us all night. The night itself was executed perfectly and we had an absolute blast. It's an expensive venue, but I do believe you get what you pay for. My only constructive criticism would be in the planning process. In today's professional world, it really is expected to have a quick response time to emails. They do mention that they devote their time heavily the week of for each event...meaning if it isnt the week of you're wedding they might not respond to inquiries quickly. It is nice that they give you this heads up, but really it shouldn't take several days/weeks and several follow ups to get answers to a few simple questions. In addition, the people there are very experienced because they host so many events, but I felt that sometimes it came across as being a little too opinionated about how my wedding should be run. I appreciate their input of what has worked well for past events, but the way it was communicated...it came across as your wedding SHOULD be done this way, rather than "you should consider this because"...
Fortunately, I had a wedding planner, so these two things didnt impact my experience too much.

The actual building/venue is quite beautiful. At night it has a very magical feel. Besh 's company does an amazing job with all the food prep. Delicious and beautiful [ both very important]. However, I have NEVER had to deal with such inept and rude people ...ever. And these were the owners! Rylan, their GM was very skilled at cleaning up their messes, and should really do herself a favor and work elsewhere. It was a disaster until the afternoon of our dinner. We had scheduled the time to bring in all flowers, centerpieces, etc., in just enough time to make the rehearsal. Nothing that we has all agreed upon was done. Not one table set up ... in fact the dining room had about 100 chairs in rows filling the room, no linens, no center table for table cards, in fact they were setting up a tasting in the middle room for the afternoon!!! What!? The stress of trying over those months to plan what should have been a totally happy occasion was inexcusable. Promises were made and not kept, information was misleading, and when errors were pointed out [ regularly], they were met with lame excuses and insults. It is truly a shame to say that it was not worth it, and I would not be able to recommend Latrobe's to anyone. There are other beautiful places with delicious food in the city with capable kind people.

All in all I was not pleased with my experience with Latrobe's. I could write an extremely long review explaining all the reasons the experience was less than desirable but instead I will try and sum it up by saying this:
The venue is beautiful, the food is great, your guests will have a blast, but if you want to feel like a bride, if you want to feel special, find a venue that truly makes you feel that way. I didn't need much, I knew what I was doing, and what I got was next to nothing. I got the "privilege" of paying to have my wedding at the New Orlean's famous Latrobe's on Royal.

The venue is beautiful and the food is delicious, but the lack of responsiveness and flexibility is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. It takes weeks to receive a response and I was still getting asked questions about decisions and timeline from the manager the day of and actually during my wedding. The way the tasting was presented was appalling and never once did it feel like Latrobes appreciated our business or was excited for our event. Our wedding was beautiful and all of our vendors were amazing to work with but the venue itself very disappointing with every interaction.