Alongside planning and delivering extraordinary weddings, proms, and private events for over 60 years, Villa Russo is also an excellent venue for workplace events.
We are equipped for any event you’re planning, from daytime corporate retreats to elegant company dinners. We approach every event as a unique opportunity to collaborate with you, and we create custom-fit memorable experiences for smaller teams or large group activities.
Focused Attention to Detail
At Villa Russo, momentous occasions are our bread and butter and we bring that expertise to every group that enters our doors. As a mainstay of our community in Queens, you become more than the people we work for: you are our neighbors, our friends, our own family. When working with us, you’ll be assigned a responsive and attentive dedicated special events planner who will ensure your gathering has everything you need to be a complete success. We always begin by discussing what is important to your company and what is essential to the event itself. Whether you’re planning a board meeting or hosting your annual awards gala, we have a great space with a custom floorplan that is just for you.
We provide all the essential services and supplies you need to throw the ideal corporate event including:
All size banquet tables, chairs, table linens, and table settings, including napkins in your choice of over 15 colors
Free coat room accommodation
Designated Maitre’d to supervise your event from start to finish
Free and plentiful valet parking
Dais or podium for public speaking
Directional cards, seating cards, and seating charts
Markers, whiteboards, and any needed office supplies
Our Banquet Rooms
Villa Russo has four beautiful banquet rooms that can accommodate parties from 20 to 275 guests.
Each banquet room is distinctive with an elegant, old-world charm that conjures a unique environment for every event. We base our room recommendations on the size of your party, and your dedicated event planner will be happy to discuss the unique qualities of each room when planning your event.
The Palace Room
The Palace Room is Villa Russo’s largest space and can accommodate up to 275 guests.
The Grotto Room
The Grotto Room is located on our lower level. It can accommodate between 75 to 175 guests.
The Party Room
If you are looking for a small wedding venue, Villa Russo’s Party Room is a perfect choice.
The Restaurant Grotto
This intimate space accommodates a maximum of 35 guests.
Five Star Cuisine
Our five-star cuisine and impeccable service create an unparalleled culinary experience that you will cherish forever.
As a family-run business with deep roots in Queens, our wide range of menu offerings reflect the many tastes of New York’s most diverse borough. Our cuisine is Mediterranean-based, but we offer customized menus with a variety of cuisines such as Spanish, Polish, West Indian, and Indo Caribbean. Your dedicated account manager will be with you every step of the way as you plan a menu that is truly your own.
Team Lunch
At Villa Russo, we provide catering menu options for daytime company offsites.
If you would like lighter fare that keeps your stomach full but your energy high, we can create a custom lunch menu for your event. Your dedicated event planner will sit down with you and discuss potential menus based on your party size, budget, and dietary preferences.
Cocktail Hour
Reconnect with your coworkers over drinks and snacks.
For those who are planning a team happy hour, Villa Russo pairs standing tables and dimmer lights with top-quality beer and wine so that you and your coworkers can relax away from the office in our versatile spaces. Enjoy cocktail hour before a sit-down dinner or as a happy hour after a daytime retreat, all without the difficulty of traveling to multiple locations.
Our Banquet Menus
Traditional Sit-Down
Traditional Buffet
Supreme Sit-Down
All-Inclusive Packages
Whether you’re planning an executive retreat or need a conference space for 200+ employees, our all-inclusive packages fit your every need. At Villa Russo, our goal is to take the pressure off you and replace it with a stress-free, productive experience from the moment you book with us until your last inspired employees leave.
Packages can include:
• DJ services
• Photography and videography services
• Photobooth
• Floral Arrangements
• Cocktail Hour
• Full catering menu
If you’re looking for a great catering venue in Queens to hold your next corporate event, come and experience Villa Russo!
Tell Us About Your Event!
Our experienced banquet managers are ready to plan your dream event. You describe the vision you have of your special day, and we’ll make it happen. Our goal is to make creating your memorable occasion as stress-free as possible.
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