Came out for a "Kingdom Hearts" woman's event with Christian guest speaker Auntie Annes creator. It's very nice though a bit outdated in design and chandeliers were all over the place but that's not what I'm here to judge. = It sparkled, was welcoming, the staff was very friendly (a very stout and strong woman replaced my napkin right away after it had dropped), the layout was straightforward, it wasn't terribly confusing like some of these kinds of venues can be. The bathrooms are located in the main area (logical!!!) as opposed to a hidden in the back dungeons. My complaint with them would be that there weren't nearly enough stalls for the occupancy capacity that place was capable of. We were a group of about 550 women and the ladies room had 10 stalls.... Break time was a nightmare. We took over the men's restroom LOL!!!! The food wasn't bad.. Good coffee. eThe salad bar was amazing! It nestled upon a round table with 3 levels like a crown. Fresh bread, quinoa salad with sweet vinaigrette, iceberg, romaine, spring, chopped fresh tomatoes, yummy! When lunch time came around, the trays were emptying out quick and were not being replaced fast enough since many people stood around waiting several minutes. We were a humongous group though... The event itself was cool. I am looking forward to the next year 's =)
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Matthew R.
Very nice catering hall in long island. Outdoor ceremony area was nice, but there was some road noise. Cocktail hour area was a nice glass enclosure area, very large. Cocktail hour food was superb. Main ballroom was large with a huge dance floor. Dinner was good. The Viennese hour was excellent.
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Abigail T.
Attended a Golden Wedding Anniversary party here this past Saturday. The two stars are for the sushi bar at cocktails and entree from the sit down dinner. Cocktails hour/s was crazy. The spread was huge...I cannot remember how many bars they have...my sister and I propped ourselves near the sushi bar...we see salmon sushi, we hover around it. I hovered once and left immediately. The salmon wasn't fresh and the sushi rice was horrible. I do not know where they learned how to make them but it tastes like an experiment went wrong in the kitchen. Good thing they had other food to offer. So I filled up with whatever else I can get my hands on. Dinner came about two hours after. Yea, the party was pretty long and before dinner came, I wanted to leave. I shoulda gotten the cue from the failed salmon sushi but I didn't. I, again, got Salmon for dinner. It's baked with something on top. I do not know what it was and I couldn't care for it. The fish was dry and the rub was disgusting. Thank God for the green beans that came with it. That's all I ate. Overall, food was disappointing. I had fun and I give the people at the party credit for it not the food.
I've been to several weddings at Villa Lombardi's before and was always impressed. I was surprised to find that it was within our budget when we checked into the possibility of having our own wedding there. I have to say that Albina was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole planning process -- she was knowledgable, friendly and very patient. The vendors recommended by Villa Lombardi were fantastic. There were so many areas at Villa Lombardi's which were perfect for our pictures. On the day of our wedding, we were wowed! Our guests were thrilled with the food and the location -- especially the cocktail hour! The staff was attentive from beginning to end. We requested an outdoor wedding, and as it was November we weren't sure the weather would cooperate; however they remained flexible, worked hard to accommodate our request, and made it happen. Their outdoor space was recently redone, and it is lovely. From the bridal attendants, to Albina, to the teriffic food -- everything was wonderful! The positive comments from our guests keep on coming.
(5)
Andrew H.
I think that the 3-star average that this place already has is just about appropriate. Let me tell you why: The grounds are lovely, if a bit New Jersey. The wedding ceremony, by itself, that I attended was handled very well. The building is wannabe ancient Pompeii, with stucco everywhere, and bad murals around fake windows, inside, that could just be filled with real flowers. It seemed incongruous, since the landscaping, outside, was impeccable and gorgeous. The food was mostly good. Cocktail hour items were almost perfect, except for the oriental beef, and baby back ribs, which were downright cold, and the unseasoned sushi rice. Pasta stations, potato bar, and so many other things were done perfect, though. Dinner was done well, which was impressive, considering they gave 8 or 9 choices to the nearly 200 diners in attendance. My duck was tasty, but the skin was far from the crispy that one expects. Steak, shrimp, and chicken were all done well, save for one report of really tough steak (which, out of 20, could just have been a bad piece of beef - it happens). All meals came with fresh green beans and true baby carrots, and their signature potato croquette, which I could probably eat 5 or 6 of. Dessert was awesome. Cannoli, cakes, crepes, fruit.... go for them all. Skip the cheesecake and tiramisu.. Both were more than disappointing, especially considering the proximity to the Italian population in NYC. The cheesecake was just ok. A bit too grainy for what a real expert would serve. The tiramisu, however, was flavorless and not even sweet. Styrofoam with cocoa powder is not tasty. Yucky. There were so many good things to eat, I can't dock them too much for those, though.
(3)
Franco C.
Catering Hall. Villa Lombardi's is probably the biggest venue in Suffolk County - not sure but if not, it is up in the top 5 for sheer capacity. That being said, we had one hell of a holiday party there with over 1400 people - which made just about everything tricky to pull off. Because of the volume of the crowd, dinner serving was out of the question - they would have needed a battalion of servers who could fly over the crowd. Instead they gave a massive buffet around 3/4 of the perimeter of the entire building- you would have to see it to understand the scale of this and frankly, everything was very good. I was expecting your standard "wedding" fare or worse but everything was just great. Additionally, there was a nice Italian style setup out in the middle of one of the rooms on the end where the crowds thinned out and you were about to move about. The only downside was the drinks were in those tiny catering hall drink glasses which necessitated repeated trips to the bar - but since the bar areas were all loaded with hotties (who apparently didn't read up on what *not* to wear to the company party) who was I to complain? Well executed from start to finish and everything went off without a hitch. Definitely worth checking out for whatever occasion you are planning. Plenty of parking with valet service, as expected.
(3)
Lauren L.
Went here for a large Indian wedding and had an amazing time. The grounds are gorgeous and the whole affair was flawless & fun. The appetizers were very good and the staff was very friendly. If I had enough people to fill one of these rooms for a wedding I would have it here.
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Robin E.
We had my sons bar mitzvah here and it was the worst experience of my life! The most incompetent wait staff who seemed as if they were pulled off the street to work this party. Rob, our maitre d was an idiot and cursed us under our breath when we tried to explain everything that was wrong. We paid extra for food at the cocktail hour that they never even served! I can not even begin to express how horrible it was! Book you party elsewhere and you will be happy!
(1)
Lisa L.
My husband and I got married there September 4, 2011. Albina who helped us from the day we booked was very helpful & patient! The staff there was very attentive to us as it was our big day!!!! When we told people where our wedding was, we heard nothing but great things. The food was fantastic, service was great, our matre d was awesome! The whole staff was great! We had our ceremony there and it was beautiful! We had our cocktail hour in the glass pavilion room. Since it was hot the day we got married, a room made of glass didn't cool down our guests. It was warm in the room and the staff tried everything they could to make it cooler. Our wedding went by so quick!!! Even to this day, people are still talking about our wedding and how much of a wonderful time they had! As a bride, they made my wedding flawless!!!! They did a superb job!!!
(5)
Geeorgia G.
This was wedding number 2 that I planned in 17 months. The grounds, beautiful. Venue clean. Kevin great guy. As for the rest I am not a happy camper. You book with Kevin then they throw you to the wolves. The word extra comes out of Albinas mouth like she has no other words in her vocabulary. I was told I was to bring toiletries for their bathroom, like I don't have enough to do. I was told if I wanted the napkins to match the tablecloths it's extra. The staff the day of the wedding were inexperienced. One waitress was sick as a dog and when I asked why she was here she said they were short staffed. The child at the carving station had a hard time cutting little miss piggy. He blamed it on the knife. I was waiting for a drink when one bartender walked away and the other had her back towards me so I decided to get my own drink, then she turned around and was upset with me. Hello I have a wedding to get to. The 20% they collect from their customers is an administration fee to help the company pay their employees! it's not a tip for the staff. I paid for 5 less people because I know people don't show up the day of, Albinas called it stealing.. No that's not stealing, what they do is stealing, I had 10 no shows, do I get a refund, I think not. So me going 5 less is a no-no.. If your planning a wedding be cautious with this place. Oh and the food, not all that.. Most of it is lined up against the wall and it's self serve another way to keep more of the 20% ad fee. This place is a joke.. The wedding was great due to the crowd that was there.. Try sand castle and ask for Dina or Roula. You will be very happy.. Extremely happy. Not even a phone call to see how everything went.. Geeeorgia
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Sophia D.
This gets four stars for the amazing spread of food they provide for parties and occasions. I go here every year for my company Christmas party and never have to worry about the food. Even for a company party there are passed around appetizers, a full antipasto station, cheese station and a selection of hot entrees. The sheer amount of food is amazing, then add to that it is actually quality food and you got a winner. The service and attendants are always professional and helpful. The whole place is well maintained and opulent. However, this is where is loses a star, though. It is over the top opulent. It is where a mob wife would have her wedding or christening. Hand painted murals, gold railings, chairs with gold painted feet, marble everywhere and an over abundance of detail everywhere. Needless to say, but I will say it anyway, it is mafia-tastic. Hope this review won't get a "hit" put out for me. All this said, if you want fantastic catered food with lots of options the Lombardi's places are for you. My recommendation check out Lombari's on the Sound where you will get the same amazing food and service with a more subdued look of luxury.
(4)
Kurt P.
Experienced their turkey day buffet. Beautiful building and decor. Extremely clean throughout and great table maintenance from staff. Food was warm and held too long in the chaffing dishes. Selection was mediocre and felt like a wedding where the bride chose all the low end items. Dessert buffet was the most disappointing- butter cookies missing the butter, pies and custards were at room temp and there for hours, couldn't cut the pie slivers any smaller, selection was poor, missing many popular selections. The big thing that was upsetting was how nothing was served - had to go to the bar for small soda glasses and the bartender couldn't put it in a pint glass for me as he watched me get up to get. Sodas throughout the meal. Truly designed to make sure you don't come close to getting your monies worth and left me feeling severely underserved. Only time you'll get me back there is if someone makes the mistake of booking a party there. And the restaurant next store is so much better.
Nancy C.
Came out for a "Kingdom Hearts" woman's event with Christian guest speaker Auntie Annes creator. It's very nice though a bit outdated in design and chandeliers were all over the place but that's not what I'm here to judge. = It sparkled, was welcoming, the staff was very friendly (a very stout and strong woman replaced my napkin right away after it had dropped), the layout was straightforward, it wasn't terribly confusing like some of these kinds of venues can be. The bathrooms are located in the main area (logical!!!) as opposed to a hidden in the back dungeons. My complaint with them would be that there weren't nearly enough stalls for the occupancy capacity that place was capable of. We were a group of about 550 women and the ladies room had 10 stalls.... Break time was a nightmare. We took over the men's restroom LOL!!!! The food wasn't bad.. Good coffee. eThe salad bar was amazing! It nestled upon a round table with 3 levels like a crown. Fresh bread, quinoa salad with sweet vinaigrette, iceberg, romaine, spring, chopped fresh tomatoes, yummy! When lunch time came around, the trays were emptying out quick and were not being replaced fast enough since many people stood around waiting several minutes. We were a humongous group though... The event itself was cool. I am looking forward to the next year 's =)
(3)Matthew R.
Very nice catering hall in long island. Outdoor ceremony area was nice, but there was some road noise. Cocktail hour area was a nice glass enclosure area, very large. Cocktail hour food was superb. Main ballroom was large with a huge dance floor. Dinner was good. The Viennese hour was excellent.
(4)Abigail T.
Attended a Golden Wedding Anniversary party here this past Saturday. The two stars are for the sushi bar at cocktails and entree from the sit down dinner. Cocktails hour/s was crazy. The spread was huge...I cannot remember how many bars they have...my sister and I propped ourselves near the sushi bar...we see salmon sushi, we hover around it. I hovered once and left immediately. The salmon wasn't fresh and the sushi rice was horrible. I do not know where they learned how to make them but it tastes like an experiment went wrong in the kitchen. Good thing they had other food to offer. So I filled up with whatever else I can get my hands on. Dinner came about two hours after. Yea, the party was pretty long and before dinner came, I wanted to leave. I shoulda gotten the cue from the failed salmon sushi but I didn't. I, again, got Salmon for dinner. It's baked with something on top. I do not know what it was and I couldn't care for it. The fish was dry and the rub was disgusting. Thank God for the green beans that came with it. That's all I ate. Overall, food was disappointing. I had fun and I give the people at the party credit for it not the food.
(2)Felicia P.
Booked an appointment a week in advance to meet with the banquet manager. Had my fiancé come in from the Bronx to visit the place. They had no knowledge of my appointment, name, phone number when I arrived and had actually booked another couple at that same exact time. The couple arrived shortly after us. The banquet manager then told me that the couple had booked their appointment and I was welcome to wait an hour for them to finish! I can only imagine how they would handle my wedding there.
(1)Phil D.
I've been to several weddings at Villa Lombardi's before and was always impressed. I was surprised to find that it was within our budget when we checked into the possibility of having our own wedding there. I have to say that Albina was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole planning process -- she was knowledgable, friendly and very patient. The vendors recommended by Villa Lombardi were fantastic. There were so many areas at Villa Lombardi's which were perfect for our pictures. On the day of our wedding, we were wowed! Our guests were thrilled with the food and the location -- especially the cocktail hour! The staff was attentive from beginning to end. We requested an outdoor wedding, and as it was November we weren't sure the weather would cooperate; however they remained flexible, worked hard to accommodate our request, and made it happen. Their outdoor space was recently redone, and it is lovely. From the bridal attendants, to Albina, to the teriffic food -- everything was wonderful! The positive comments from our guests keep on coming.
(5)Andrew H.
I think that the 3-star average that this place already has is just about appropriate. Let me tell you why: The grounds are lovely, if a bit New Jersey. The wedding ceremony, by itself, that I attended was handled very well. The building is wannabe ancient Pompeii, with stucco everywhere, and bad murals around fake windows, inside, that could just be filled with real flowers. It seemed incongruous, since the landscaping, outside, was impeccable and gorgeous. The food was mostly good. Cocktail hour items were almost perfect, except for the oriental beef, and baby back ribs, which were downright cold, and the unseasoned sushi rice. Pasta stations, potato bar, and so many other things were done perfect, though. Dinner was done well, which was impressive, considering they gave 8 or 9 choices to the nearly 200 diners in attendance. My duck was tasty, but the skin was far from the crispy that one expects. Steak, shrimp, and chicken were all done well, save for one report of really tough steak (which, out of 20, could just have been a bad piece of beef - it happens). All meals came with fresh green beans and true baby carrots, and their signature potato croquette, which I could probably eat 5 or 6 of. Dessert was awesome. Cannoli, cakes, crepes, fruit.... go for them all. Skip the cheesecake and tiramisu.. Both were more than disappointing, especially considering the proximity to the Italian population in NYC. The cheesecake was just ok. A bit too grainy for what a real expert would serve. The tiramisu, however, was flavorless and not even sweet. Styrofoam with cocoa powder is not tasty. Yucky. There were so many good things to eat, I can't dock them too much for those, though.
(3)Franco C.
Catering Hall. Villa Lombardi's is probably the biggest venue in Suffolk County - not sure but if not, it is up in the top 5 for sheer capacity. That being said, we had one hell of a holiday party there with over 1400 people - which made just about everything tricky to pull off. Because of the volume of the crowd, dinner serving was out of the question - they would have needed a battalion of servers who could fly over the crowd. Instead they gave a massive buffet around 3/4 of the perimeter of the entire building- you would have to see it to understand the scale of this and frankly, everything was very good. I was expecting your standard "wedding" fare or worse but everything was just great. Additionally, there was a nice Italian style setup out in the middle of one of the rooms on the end where the crowds thinned out and you were about to move about. The only downside was the drinks were in those tiny catering hall drink glasses which necessitated repeated trips to the bar - but since the bar areas were all loaded with hotties (who apparently didn't read up on what *not* to wear to the company party) who was I to complain? Well executed from start to finish and everything went off without a hitch. Definitely worth checking out for whatever occasion you are planning. Plenty of parking with valet service, as expected.
(3)Lauren L.
Went here for a large Indian wedding and had an amazing time. The grounds are gorgeous and the whole affair was flawless & fun. The appetizers were very good and the staff was very friendly. If I had enough people to fill one of these rooms for a wedding I would have it here.
(5)Robin E.
We had my sons bar mitzvah here and it was the worst experience of my life! The most incompetent wait staff who seemed as if they were pulled off the street to work this party. Rob, our maitre d was an idiot and cursed us under our breath when we tried to explain everything that was wrong. We paid extra for food at the cocktail hour that they never even served! I can not even begin to express how horrible it was! Book you party elsewhere and you will be happy!
(1)Lisa L.
My husband and I got married there September 4, 2011. Albina who helped us from the day we booked was very helpful & patient! The staff there was very attentive to us as it was our big day!!!! When we told people where our wedding was, we heard nothing but great things. The food was fantastic, service was great, our matre d was awesome! The whole staff was great! We had our ceremony there and it was beautiful! We had our cocktail hour in the glass pavilion room. Since it was hot the day we got married, a room made of glass didn't cool down our guests. It was warm in the room and the staff tried everything they could to make it cooler. Our wedding went by so quick!!! Even to this day, people are still talking about our wedding and how much of a wonderful time they had! As a bride, they made my wedding flawless!!!! They did a superb job!!!
(5)Geeorgia G.
This was wedding number 2 that I planned in 17 months. The grounds, beautiful. Venue clean. Kevin great guy. As for the rest I am not a happy camper. You book with Kevin then they throw you to the wolves. The word extra comes out of Albinas mouth like she has no other words in her vocabulary. I was told I was to bring toiletries for their bathroom, like I don't have enough to do. I was told if I wanted the napkins to match the tablecloths it's extra. The staff the day of the wedding were inexperienced. One waitress was sick as a dog and when I asked why she was here she said they were short staffed. The child at the carving station had a hard time cutting little miss piggy. He blamed it on the knife. I was waiting for a drink when one bartender walked away and the other had her back towards me so I decided to get my own drink, then she turned around and was upset with me. Hello I have a wedding to get to. The 20% they collect from their customers is an administration fee to help the company pay their employees! it's not a tip for the staff. I paid for 5 less people because I know people don't show up the day of, Albinas called it stealing.. No that's not stealing, what they do is stealing, I had 10 no shows, do I get a refund, I think not. So me going 5 less is a no-no.. If your planning a wedding be cautious with this place. Oh and the food, not all that.. Most of it is lined up against the wall and it's self serve another way to keep more of the 20% ad fee. This place is a joke.. The wedding was great due to the crowd that was there.. Try sand castle and ask for Dina or Roula. You will be very happy.. Extremely happy. Not even a phone call to see how everything went.. Geeeorgia
(1)Sophia D.
This gets four stars for the amazing spread of food they provide for parties and occasions. I go here every year for my company Christmas party and never have to worry about the food. Even for a company party there are passed around appetizers, a full antipasto station, cheese station and a selection of hot entrees. The sheer amount of food is amazing, then add to that it is actually quality food and you got a winner. The service and attendants are always professional and helpful. The whole place is well maintained and opulent. However, this is where is loses a star, though. It is over the top opulent. It is where a mob wife would have her wedding or christening. Hand painted murals, gold railings, chairs with gold painted feet, marble everywhere and an over abundance of detail everywhere. Needless to say, but I will say it anyway, it is mafia-tastic. Hope this review won't get a "hit" put out for me. All this said, if you want fantastic catered food with lots of options the Lombardi's places are for you. My recommendation check out Lombari's on the Sound where you will get the same amazing food and service with a more subdued look of luxury.
(4)Kurt P.
Experienced their turkey day buffet. Beautiful building and decor. Extremely clean throughout and great table maintenance from staff. Food was warm and held too long in the chaffing dishes. Selection was mediocre and felt like a wedding where the bride chose all the low end items. Dessert buffet was the most disappointing- butter cookies missing the butter, pies and custards were at room temp and there for hours, couldn't cut the pie slivers any smaller, selection was poor, missing many popular selections. The big thing that was upsetting was how nothing was served - had to go to the bar for small soda glasses and the bartender couldn't put it in a pint glass for me as he watched me get up to get. Sodas throughout the meal. Truly designed to make sure you don't come close to getting your monies worth and left me feeling severely underserved. Only time you'll get me back there is if someone makes the mistake of booking a party there. And the restaurant next store is so much better.
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