• We are a second generation, family owned & operated business begun in 1954 and designated as a New York State “Historic Business” 

• Our owner is on premises for every affair held at our establishment

• Villa Russo has become a recognized brand built upon the successful handling of thousands of their client’s special events over the course of decades 

• Items on our menu are delivered fresh daily from locally sourced vendors with our dishes being individually prepared for each special event 

• Many of our dishes are created from family recipes handed down for generations and specially prepared for your guests the evening of your special occasion

• Our banquet rooms are exceptionally unique, exuding a rustic old-world charm & elegance. Such warmth being extremely rare in today’s hyper-modernistic & impersonal design

• Our chefs are schooled in a variety of different cuisine’s enabling them to deliver authentic dishes to match our client’s diverse culinary requests

• Our clients benefit from our long standing catering experience and know-how. Beginning with the expertise of our seasoned banquet managers, to our well trained service staff and especially our professional kitchen crew

• Our facility has three (3) banquet rooms that can accommodate from 25 up to 250 guests

• We offer free valet parking for our special events 

• We have private bridal & dressing rooms when needed

• Most of our banquet rooms are handicapped accessible 

• Villa Russo is located in Richmond Hill, within the diverse borough of Queens

• A wide variety of menus & packages to choose from 

• The ability to custom create a menu that suits the specific needs of your guests

• A dedicated & personalized banquet staff to assist you throughout the sometimes overwhelming process of party planning 

• An experience in delivering many of the different cultural cuisines of a diverse client base

• A variety of linen colors to enhance the decor of your choice 

• The expertise to assist with the design & creation of an unique theme for your special occasion 

• Seating cards & seating charts that allow you to organize the seating of your guests on the day of your special event

• A list of preferred vendors with years of experience working within the industry as well as our facility 

• Flexible payment arrangements that meet your financial needs

• Different price ranges to meet your specific budget requirements 

• Military discounts for those that have served our country 

• A host of popular upgrades to enhance the uniqueness of your special event 

• Specialized cakes choices & deserts to add onto your event’s menu 

• Personalized white glove service by a professional staff 

• An experienced Maitre ‘D to oversee & coordinate events held in our larger banquet rooms 

• Name brand, top-shelf liquor if you choose our open bar packages 

• Efficient per-person pricing 

• Vendor & child discounts

• Not all catering halls offer full service staff & individually prepared food on premises

• Does the venue have a valid catering and liquor license

• Different days of the week & months of the year will usually carry different pricing arrangements

• Depending upon the size of your event, appropriate planning time can range from a few to months up to a year in some cases

• Event dates are secured & held through initial deposits

• Determine the payment policy of the venue you’re inquiring about 

• Confirm the starting & ending times of your event. Most catering halls book their rooms for events lasting between four or five hours in duration

• Not all catering halls allow you to bring in vendors of your choosing 

• Ask how many other events will be going on within the venue on the day of your special event 

• Have a good idea of the amount of guests you’re planning on inviting to your special event

• Ensure that the catering hall you’re inquiring about can accommodate the amount of guests you intend to invite

• Inquire about how much time your & your vendors will have prior to your event to decorate & set up

• Ask how many of your guests can be accommodated at the venue’s banquet tables 

• Be aware of any hidden or extra charges on a venue’s contract, such as: set up & breakdown fees, valet parking charges, coat room fees, administrative fees, cleaning charges, vendor accommodation costs, etc

• Inquire regarding what, if any, gratuity arrangements the venue has as their policy

• Ask if the venue requires clients to pay for security at their event 

• Inquire about special pricing for children & vendors 

• Understand the cancellation policy for the venue of which your inquiring 

• Ask how long the ownership of the venue has been operating the facility & how many events like yours they’ve handled in the past

• Will the venue dedicate a banquet manager to assist you with all your needs throughout the planning process

• Will the venue provide a dedicated professional, like a Maitre’ D, to manage every aspect of your event 

• Does the venue offer free valet parking 

• Will the venue allow do-it-yourself decorations 

• Be aware of any restrictions to your guests the venue may have

You can reach us anytime via our contact page, telephone, or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.