Venuti’s

Have attended many banquets at Venuti’s. Wait staff courteous and prompt. Food choices and quality good. Enjoyed the beautifully decorated building and quaint atmosphere. Location is convenient to the highway. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Been here 7 – 8 times, excellent every visit. The tiramisu is the best in Chicagoland! Also try the Sunday brunch for a special treat, you will go back again.

A friend of mine had her wedding here. It was a massive event — around 450 guests. From what I could tell, everything went off without a hitch. The lobby was beautiful, the ballroom was grand and did not feel cramped, and the bartenders were fast, even if not that friendly. There was a nice patio, too. After the main room shut down, there was a bar on the side for guests who wanted to keep the party going. As far as food goes, there was a LOT of it. For the main course, guests could choose steak, salmon, or chicken. I had the chicken. It wasn’t great. However, I was able to try the salmon and steak and they were both very good. All in all, I had a great time and it looked like the bride and groom did too. I’d definitely recommend this venue for large weddings.

Awesome service and food, I have planned my after work events here and people are still raving about how good the food was! Thank you Alex!
The next day I hosted my work conference for 60 thank you Karen for the last minute accommodation you are so helpful. With full breakfast, lunch and more, everything was outstanding as always. Very accommodating. Thank you for another great event.

Back again! ! Band is awesome tonight… fried calamari was very good.. Now time to put my phone away and get another mango martini :)

Karen’s customer service is beyond my expectations. 1 we are always late and apologetically late, 2 she is so accommodating. I just had my bridal shower on Feb 14, guests were impressed and loved the atomosphere, FOOD, and location. I love the staff, Teresa is so amazing and made my day so special. Came by frequently to ask if everyone was happy and what else she can provide. She helped us with setup. I look forward to the wedding, I can’t wait. We are happy Venuti’s popped up on our google searches on wedding venue. Thank you Karen Dragel.
Update on Wedding: my wedding turned out super beautiful and extrodinary lavishing. I picked the wedding package that included hor’dorves we had a open non alcoholic bar. Karen made sure that everything would be on point. I had a cute lemonaid mint bridal special. The bridal room had appetizers that the guests were snacking on and drinks. I would recommend venutis for all special occasions bc they know how to make someone feel like they are the ultimate. They’re family owned and run and known by many. Thank you Venuti’s, Karen and team!

Carbonara was actually Alfredo sauce with bacon. can’t tell the difference between their pomodoro sauce and marinara sauce. very disappointing.

I went to a wedding here this past Saturday and I had the best time!
The first thing you see when you walk in is a beautiful staircase and really pretty fountain right behind the stairs. When we were mingling during cocktail hour, the view outside was nice and the photo booth room was spacious and inviting.
The ambience was lovely all around.
I usually hate wedding food so I was expecting the same here. I was wrong. The food here was very different and good.
We got little hors d’oeuvres of bacon wrapped scallops, mini beef wellingtons, and bruscetta. All were really good. My favorite was the bacon wrapped scallops.
Once we were seated inside, a server came and asked us what we would be having for our main course. Salmon, chicken, or ribeye. I picked ribeye.
First we got our salad which was 2 thin slices of cucumber holding the salad, which included greens, heart of palm, bell pepper, cherry tomato, and a piece of fresh mozarella. Use the garlic dressing. it’s so flavorful and good!
The second course was a penne with marinara that they serve fresh. They serve portions right out of the warming tray in front of everyone instead of having it sit on a plate before being served. It was hot and perfect. There’s also a dish of fresh grated parmesan for the pasta. It added a nice touch.
The bread they put on every table tasted freshly baked. The outside was crusty and chewy and the inside was pillowy and soft. So amazing with their whipped butter. It was like eating a buttery cloud.
The main course was ribeye. I asked for mine medium (only choices were medium and well done) and mine was more well done than medium… but it was still tender and delicious. I liked the potatoes, cauliflower, and broccoli that the ribeye came with. All were flavorful and seasoned well.
Dessert was tiramisu. This was also very good. Not too sweet.
Not only was the food great, the service was great too. The servers were friendly and helpful. If we needed something, we got it right away.
I loved my experience here that I’m hoping to do my wedding or some other event here one day.
P. S. Don’t forget to tip your bartenders! They’re awesome :)

Pros: pretty venue, high guest capacity, and good wedding cake and bread
Cons: food and service — really bad
The venue is beautiful, but the food is not very good. My brother had his wedding there, and the portions of soup and salad were almost embarrassing. I’m pregnant with twins and was hoping for a little more soup, and the server had a huge pot of it right on his cart. and when I asked for more soup he said «let me ask» (it was obvious he was blowing me off) and never came back. Also, nobody ever filled the glasses of water at our table (and there weren’t water pitchers. So half the people at our table were sitting with empty water glasses most of the meal). Then the food came out and I was thinking to myself how bad it tasted (how do you mess up a double baked potato?). And then I overheard other people talking about how bad it was. When you see plates going back nearly untouched, it’s embarrassing.
The venue is so beautiful that it’s a shame.

I cannot say I had a horrible time here however I have never felt so disrespected. We arrived with multiple friends and were seated however when the owners of the restaurant showed up they made us move tables without an apology or any kind of positive gesture. After that the owners and their friends were very disrespectful. Including stepping on my toes multiple times and not even apologizing. You would think that people who want to own a respectable business and have a great customer like myself would have a priority of taking care of their customers first and not being drunken idiots with their friends. The music was great, the service was wonderful and we really appreciate the low people on the totem pole that work there and had to take care of us.

I havent had the chance to write a review since my wedding here (about 2 years ago) but never too late! I absolutely LOVE the venue. It was perfect for my wedding. Karen the coordinator was the best– she was wonderful to work with. I love that the venue did everything for me and I just had to bring everything the day before. I didnt need to find helpers to help decorate or set up tables. The food is just delicious and I was so impressed during the tasting and previous meals here that I just had to have my wedding here. Many people who attended my wedding complimented me on the food! The best part was the drinks! I love the top shelf bar and the options have have like martini bar and champagne! Their beautiful fountain at the grand entrance is perfect for photos. I cant say enough how happy I was that I chose this place for my wedding :)

OK Lady’s and Gents hands down my favorite is place to eat drink and have a fabulous time every time the service is excellent. Frank his Dad and sister is family… the ginger calamari R to DIE for the LAMB CHOPS R THE BEST I’VE EVER HAD… SATURDAY IS DA NITE TO EN JOY URSELF

Our boss invited us to this banquet for our annual Christmas dinner & it was spectacular. The place is beautiful from inside and outside. It is a banquet, lounge, and restaurant. As for my dish, I chose the vesuvio chicken; it was good but I’ve been to places where this dish is better. It could’ve been the difference of spices or wine used in cooking it. But altogether it was beautiful, elegant.

Nice venue. came here for a surprise party for a family member and found the room to look really nice. Menu was great. Food tasted awesome. Staff are friendly and very attentive. There was a dance floor and people loved getting down on the floor (not me lol)

Upsides: Beautiful venue with a reasonable price. Downside: Terrible staff. If I were to have my wedding over again, I would look for another venue.
My husband and I got married at Venuti’s about a month ago. First of all, the venue is gorgeous and was one of the most reasonably priced venue’s. Our wedding coordinator there was also very nice and accommodating for us, although no one followed up with my husband and me after our wedding.
As for downsides, unfortunately they outdo the good-​sides. if you’re looking for a venue with a kind, knowledgeable staff, look elsewhere. The staff was shockingly rude, especially for all that you’re putting into the venue financially. On our wedding day, we asked our server if we could have a bottle of Riesling. She had no idea what that was, and we told her it was wine. She then left for a few minutes to ‘ask the bartender’, came back and said that Venuti’s didn’t have any Rieslings… I was like… really? At an Italian restaurant they don’t have one of the most common white wines? My husband went and asked the manager, who than assured us that they had a bottle. The server then delivered it, slammed it down on the table, said here’s your wine, and walked away…
In addition, expect the same if not worse attitude from the bar tenders if you have your wedding at Venuti’s. They didn’t know how to make a plethora of drinks, had bad attitudes with our guests, and over served guests (even when myself or another guest said «hey this person has had too much, please don’t over serve them»). We had guests that were horribly drunk and the bartenders still served them, even when I told them not to. It was terrible.
For our wedding, we were told that our ceremony room would seat 100. The day of, the staff only put about 70 – 75 chairs in the ceremony room. When my husband asked if more chairs could be brought in, he was welcomed with a rude attitude from the prepper. It just was an overall horrible experience with their staff.
Overall, this venue is beautiful, well priced, and horribly staffed.
UPDATE: After I posted this, a staff member from Venuti’s wrote a comment asking to call them. When I asked for the phone number that they would like me to call, I never got a response.

Great place but food is just ok. We had the lasagna and cheese raviolis. Very disappointed in both of these entrees. They do have delicious tiramisu and crab cakes. They had a great band on Friday that played a variety of music.

Great dinner last night with a girlfriend. Waiter must have overheard me eating gluten free and offered to bring our chopped salad without pasta. Super nice.
How I made it out of there without eating the bread, I don’t know. Food was artfully crafted, fresh and delicious. Definitely not Olive Garden as I’ve read in other posts. Felt like I was in Italy for a few hours.

5 star experience! THE best place for your special day.
Frank and his staff are top-​notch professionals that provide excellent, 5 star service.
As soon as you walk through the doors to either their restaurant, banquets or V lounge… you feel right at home with their customer service. With that said, if you’re looking for a down town high quality/​great atmosphere restaurant in the burbs… Venuti’s in Addison, IL won’t disappoint. A 5 star experience with fresh ingredients makes every meal extremely mouthwatering and delicious. It will make you want to come back for more.

We came here for business lunch. Their lunch buffet is $ 12.95 with variety of selection to choose from. Great for vegetarians too!
4 stars for: good selection of food (pastas, meats, soups, pizzas, salads, desserts, veggies), ambiance (beautiful And classy), great value ($ 12.95 for buffet), and attentiveness of the server.
They also take reservations, I recommend making one if you’re party is big. They get very busy during lunch.
Must try: soup, whitefish, and eggplant lasagna.
Great job Venutis!

Sunday brunch was well above expectations! Knowing the pride, quality and care that Venuti’s takes in its cuisine, the $ 20 a head price tag worried me a bit. I actually expected it a bit more expensive so I was concerned the fare would be last night’s wedding buffet or something similar. But no… fresh and outstanding food with great value and would have to say our «hostess» for the birthday celebration had to be Momma Venuti. She was friendly with that classic Italian pinache
and warm, welcome to our dinner table persona.