Noor

My clients recently had their wedding celebration at Noor in May 2016, and I want to take this time to leave a note on how pleased I was working with the Noor team both prior and during the wedding day!
My clients had their ceremony at the Terrace, and I love how it just transforms the space with the 360 draping! Noor also provided my clients with many items in-​house, which is great! They booked their lighting package and cigar bar through Noor.
My primary communication was with Bridget Ann (their Sales Manager), and she is a true rock star! She was prompt and attentive to emails, and was very accommodating to meet with us during our in-​person meetings, and even via text /​phone after her work hours. During the menu tasting, we worked with Bridget Ann for the details and also saw a sample of how the tables would be set up with linens, place settings, and etc. Their menu options are not only great but kudos to the chefs on the execution! I know my clients and her guests raved about their bone-​in ribeye. Another great thing about Noor is that they allow you to select your cook preference on the steak! On the day-​of, Bridget Ann also helped answer questions on her day off (Sunday wedding). Their team for the day — Paige, Alfred, Vittorio, and the entire Noor team (security, bartenders, banquet captains & staff, and etc!) were a joy to work with! They were friendly, attentive and were quick to handle matters promptly when asked.
I would be more than happy to be able to work with such an amazing team & venue for future clients & events!

One of my clients recently had their wedding at Noor. I have nothing but positive things to say about Noor. My client was extremely pleased with everything!
Staff– Bridget Ann, was absolutely a joy to work with. From the beginning she accommodated my clients needs. Bridget Ann is extremely organized, punctual, and detail oriented. Being a planner, I can’t help but appreciate someone who is on top of their game.
Day of team– Can’t say enough about the team who work the night of the wedding! They were extremely accommodating and kept good lines of communication with me. There was plenty of staff to turn tables from appetizers to salads, to main entrée. They did a great job managing the food and beverage services.
Venue– The venue has 2 absolutely stunning rooms which would accommodate small and large events. One of the great things about Noor is that it offers food, beverage, tables, chairs, linens all in house. They also make it easy for you to create a custom look that will fit your overall design style.
Food– The food was absolutely delicious! My client ordered a duo of filet mignon and glazed salmon for all guests. I loved the fact that the venue will allow you to choose how you would like your protein cooked. Not many places allow you to choose as usually it’s however the chef decides to cook the protein. My client also ordered a late night snack, which all guests loved. Fried mac and cheese balls were amazing!
I will make sure to recommend Noor to my clients.

Venue shopping is probably one of the most stressful part of the wedding planning process. There were so many factors that my husband and me were looking for in a venue (good food, A/​C, indoor/​outdoor venue, and a place that decorated itself). Fortunately, right when I stepped food into the Sofia Ballroom I knew this was the place that we were going to have our wedding. It had everything and more.
I really loved the fact how they had everything in once place so I didn’t have to do much in terms of looking for different vendors. They had upgrades and many things that could enhance our wedding day. Like the Cigar Bar, which we had at the wedding and it, was a hit! All my guests loved it.
Initially, I thought ALL wedding foods in general would be mediocre unless I was going to have the wedding at a Michelin Star Restaurant. SO I didn’t have a lot of expectations, but to be honest the food exceeded my expectation and it was DELICIOUS! All my guest kept on raving about the rib eye and I myself highly recommend the rib-​eye as well.
The ballrooms are clean and modern and needs minimal decorations. They have a beautiful patio where my guests could also hang out.
More importantly, Bridget Ann Shillet was so helpful, reassuring, and professional. She made it a very hassle-​free process to planning and also working with all my needs. The communication was excellent and she was able to answer all my tedious questions. I appreciated the accommodations and compromises they were able to make to help make my dream wedding come true.
If you are looking for a hassle-​free process, beautiful venue, awesome staff, amazing ribeye, and someone you can trust your wedding day with, then Noor is the place to have it. I highly recommend this venue. Thank you Bridget and her team at Noor for making my day so special. =)

I just had my wedding reception in the Ella ballroom last night. I can’t believe how great the night went. Our bartender’s name was Alberto. If you have an event at Noor, request for him. He is the BEST!!! Bridgette Ann helped us with getting all the reception details in place. She was very responsive, helpful and accommodating to our requests and concerns.

Excellent Venue. Staff was very nice and took care of my every need for my wedding April 2016. Bridgett ann was a very nice and professional person to work with. Cant wait to hold more events at NOOR!

Just had another event at Noor. This place is hands down my go-​to event venue.
Robert (owner) took great care of the bride and grooms request through out the
planning. Great communication, efficient, «I’m here to serve» attitude. The day of the
event, Captain Alfred provided us with excellent service to the very end. He went
above and beyond what was asked.
Everyone had a wonderful experience. Amy the coordinator was great too!

My daughter had her wedding reception here at the Noor, in the Sophia Ballroom. From the onset. in meeting Bridget Ann to the evening of the event, the entire experience was a great one!!! Bridget Ann was awesome to work with. and the experience exceeded our expectations!!! She provided us with all of the answers to our questions when we initially looked at the venue, was very responsive after we booked and on the evening of the event, she was all over it… ensuring the event /​our experience was great one!!! Our guests were very pleased with the food and overall experience… we got nothing but positive feedback across the board. If you are looking for a venue, I highly recommend the Noor and more importantly; highly recommend you ask for Bridget Ann!!! She is amazing. and you will not be disappointed working with her!!!

After looking at over 15 venues for our wedding reception we finally decided on going with Noor in Pasadena. This decision was easy after our first walk through of the venue and most importantly our first meeting with their sales manager Bridget Ann who was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about everything Noor could offer us. Upon booking this venue all the planning was very easy for us to manage in planning the rest of our wedding. On the day of our wedding everything was perfect. All the vendors were they were supposed to be, the layout was as we specified, the food tasted great and the staff was fantastic. I highly recommend using Noor for any event wedding or anything else you will not be disappointed.

Noor was the first venue we visited when planning our wedding and my, now husband, and I knew we didn’t have to search any further. Robert, the owner is absolutely amazing as he provides excellent recommendations, is very patient, understanding, genuine and above all else, professional. We felt so comfortable and stress free throughout the entire process in dealing with his entire staff. The venue is absolutely amazing, the food even more so incredible and the service provided the night of our wedding exceeded our expectations. Our head waiter, Darlene, made us feel so well taken care of, never allowed our glasses to be empty, and was so sweet and sincere. There are no words to express how happy we are and we have been receiving non stop praise for our amazing wedding from our guests. Thank you Robert and all of your staff for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!

I just want to share my experience.
I took several wedding photos at «Noor» Pasadena.
It’s a great location because it’s in the center of Pasadena.
Some weddings lasted overnight and the guests managed to have a stress-​free night, thanks to the employers working in Noor.
So if you are planning a wedding or a party, I recommend here.

This review is for the Sales manager, Bridget, and her services only. This is not a review of the establishment or their staff during an event. My fiancé and I have been viewing several venues around LA for our 2016 wedding. When we met with Bridget, she was very welcoming and able to address concerns or questions promptly and kindly. She tailored a proposal that she felt would fit our budget and every follow up email she did her best to tweak the quotes in order to gives us, potentially, the wedding of our dreams. We ultimately decided on another venue, but in no way was this a reflection on Bridget as she even went above and beyond with a couple follow up emails to see how our venue viewings were going and if she could help in any way.

We had our wedding 4 days ago at Noor, and everything turned out great! I will start out first by saying that we had originally planned to have our ceremony in the terrace, but due to rain, it got moved inside. Noor did a fantastic job with plan B (moving it inside).
I cant recall how many guests have commented on how good the food was (bone-​in Ribeye steak), above other weddings they have attended. The rest of the staff did a tremendous job and we felt everything exceeded our expectations.
We want to especially thank Bridgett who was there from start to finish. She kept in communications with us, and always promptly responds to emails and phone calls to give advice. I have received several of these responses, not knowing it was her day off.
Hana was also terrific to work with. Which we had requested her at the last minute to be the main host for us, out of personal preference. We thought she has a great personality, which matched ours, and is a people pleaser.
I highly recommend Noor to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding experience.
Thank You!

I helped organize a Christmas luncheon at this venue for my job. Overall it was a wonderful time. The patio was lovely, the banquet hall itself was very spacious and comftorable, the food was amazing. Additionaly, the price was very reasonable too. I’ve been to a wedding at a more well known venue, where the food was way more expensive per person and the reception space was not nearly as nice as Noor’s. I was getting several compliments from my coworkers after the event because they all loved the place. The staff who worked with my group with was very pleasant, fun, and professional. Taking one star off for the hilariously pretentious comments left by the owner in response to other’s constructive critisim of his business. If you are a potential client try not to be turned off by his nasty Unilocal responces like I initially was, as the venue really is quite lovely.

My wife and I chose to host our wedding. While some people may be put off on the idea that it is on a mall location, you really need to be there in person to see the place. The venue is large and can accommodate a lot of people. Our wedding was approximately 150 – 160 people and it still felt like it could easily fit 30 more. Our wedding was on a Sunday so parking was not an issue. Can’t speak for people who may book it on a friday or saturday when everyone is out parting a this time.
The food was beyond excellent and is not the typical beef, chicken or vegetable selection. While other locations might be more costly and expensive, Noor does an excellent job in consistency. The food that is served to your guest is the same as when you eat at the food tasting selection. You wont believe how important this is for your guest. I heard from someone that they may be expanding on their food selection to tend to other ethnic but I could be wrong.
Robert was an excellent in answering our questions promptly and he was also very accommodating and was mainly our go-​to person. While some people may find him to be hard to deal with, my wife and I didn’t get that impression. It seems since the last time I have checked on Unilocal,Noor has been getting mixed reviews. I can see that there are two sides to every story and while some reviews may be negative towards his establishment, My wife and I had discussed some of the negatives that others may be taking about and decided for ourselves if this venue was worth investing. My answer to you is that you will need to ask questions and get clarification and don’t make assumptions.

My review will be based solely on my experience with Bridget Ann.
I went here to do a site tour and Bridget Ann was absolutely amazing. She responded promptly every time and was eager and willing to answer any questions we had. She was personable and seemed really engaged. While the venue was beautiful I think the best thing about my visit was getting to sit down and talk with her. She definitely sold me on the place.
However, on coming here to post a review I looked at some of the other reviews. I noticed that the owner had responded to some of the negative reviews so I decided to read them. I think that how a person reacts to a negative situation is indicative of who they are. I found that the owner was constantly calling people mean-​spirited and implying that they were petty but I also noticed that he at the very least insinuated that they were stupid and to me it seemed like much more than insinuation. I found his behavior much more mean-​spirited and petty than any of the original posters and very unprofessional. Having seen his awful behavior I have been turned off from this venue.
Whether or not I choose this venue I won’t feel like I wasted my time. Four stars for the venue and ten stars for the service.
EDIT: I am impressed with the response from the owner, especially since I didn’t expect one. Having seen his response I am definitely willing to reconsider doing my event here. Also I still can’t stop telling people how much I liked Bridget Ann.

GO elsewhere !
Parking is convenient and safe. Try to use the structure below the Paseo de Colorado facility. $ 6 and can be validated.
The place: ambiance + presentation is average. This I call modern middle eastern restaurant. I’ve been to some that resemble this place.
The food: below average. I had a thick maybe 6 oz tough beef/​steak. My guess it’s baked. Flavorful enough. I also had a baked piece of salmon that I liked more than the beef.
The service: poor but friendly staff.

Beautiful & very impressive! I Love this place. Both the outside & inside spaces are beautiful for anything. Have been here twice now for a «Dirty 30» & Wedding/​Reception. After being nosey & asking tons of questions I would definitely feel at ease with this staff overseeing anything I would throw here. The food plus just the appetizers were themed & tasted as if from an upscale restaurant! I can already imagine throwing something here… Engagement Party, Wedding, Reception, reNewing Vows Wedding“let’s see how it goes 1^st“lol or the Reception I never had. Even Birthday Party’s for my Bea’s 21^st, sweet16, Mine, Robs & Mine (if we can get to another May-​lol u B) or an upscale party for my Babygirl Jewel… in any case I just can’t wait! By far one of the Top Notch Event Spaces to have something special in or near Los Angeles. Noor***Ella

Another event at Noor (Sofia Ballroom). I was looking forward to it, hoping the venue has improved, but it still has issues.
Bar/​Patio — it’s a small space that gets ridiculous cramped and loud. If you are planning for any sort of cocktail hour and you have a lot of guests (200), they will be cramped and uncomfortable.
Food — slightly better than my last visit, but still inedible. Passed hors d’oeuvres were not good. For the main course — every single person at our table had ½ eaten plates (if not more left on the plate!). The protein was drowned in butter & sauce. One of the side vegetables (carrots) were so undercooked and rock hard they were impossible to cut with a knife. This was just not one plate, but every plate on the table.
Service — non-​existent and unacceptable. It was reminiscent of my last experience where there was staff around, but no one was attentive to the guests. Just one example of this was dessert service: there was ample time for dessert to be served, after the main course was cleared, and while other tables had long been served dessert, ours was no where in sight. Someone at our table got up to inquire — twice!, and still — nothing. It wasn’t until the very end of the program, when everyone had gotten up from the table, that a a waiter with dessert approached and set it down.
Sound and room aesthetics: the acoustics in the room are horrible. They’ve added curtains, which help — but it still is uncomfortably loud. Good luck, if you are trying to communicate anything to your guests. In addition, there are large pillars in the room, which don’t help with sound or sight.
If you don’t care much about your guests and their experience, perhaps Noor is the right venue for you.

«Character is much easier kept than recovered.» –Thomas Paine
I think the owner of this establishment has shown his character. I know it is not good to feed the trolls but I feel like I need to address his latest spew.
My initial review of this space was on the fact that i was not impressed given the hype. I’ve attended many events throughout my life in many different spaces. Personally I am not one that enjoys conference rooms. I like things that have character. Growing up one of my favorite events to attend was a wine and cheese festival that my school threw. It was a silent auction to raise money for the school. It was held on the grounds of an old estate. It had character, charm, and personality. It is hard to make a space like that uniquely yours, which is why i guess someone would pick a conference room. Noor is a very modern and blank canvas. Personally, that doesn’t do it for me.
The initial reception room was also a little small. Again I see that you want to create an atmosphere, but it felt cramped. The passed hors d’devours had a hard time making it around the floor. You were also always in danger of having your drink knocked out of your hands.
I also took off a star because parking is a big part of an event. I get that Paseo Colorado is busy, but again I’ve never been to an event where you had to pay for parking. I do understand that there is some validation that they give, but it isn’t enough to cover an entire event.
I’m also not the only one to note the common phenomenon of making up a ranking. There is an entire Portlandia sketch devoted to that very idea. A thai restaurant makes a fake newspaper to give itself the Best Thai Food in Portland rating. I’m not saying that Noor is doing that, but anyone can say they are the best. Saying you are the best at something also doesn’t make my review false. Unilocal is about rating your thoughts and experiences. No one can tell you that your experience is wrong and false.
To address the owners baseless attacks on my character:
I have no inflated sense of self or a large ego. I take the time to carefully think and craft my reviews. I didn’t write 627+ reviews in short time. I have been doing this for years.
My activity on Unilocal shows that I am very active within the community. I enjoy trying new things and exploring new spaces. You have no idea if I do volunteer work, or really anything about me. That isn’t important to this review. This review was about my experience at your venue. I think for many people it is probably a great fit. For me though, I have experienced other things that I like more. I have the right to say that and not be attacked. When I read reviews I look for people who share similar thoughts to me. I take the time to make an informed decision about a space based on what the review is saying. For example I really like gnocchi. If I read a review that is bad and they say that the gnocchi is terrible and that normally they love gnocchi, well I probably won’t go there. If the review says the food was bad but they don’t like Italian food, well then I probably won’t put as much stock in it. Anyone reading my review will take what is said with a grain of salt hopefully.
I don’t know why you seem to have picked my review, and a small handful of other negative reviews, to come out and attack. If you are confident in your Best of Pasadena rating then one negative review shouldn’t hurt that. You should also make sure to take the time to address all the negative reviews and not cherry pick them.
Plaudite, amici, comedia finita est.

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, but with the right team it can actually be a rather enjoyable experience. Robert and Maggie, the owners, of Noor took such great care of my husband and I that I felt like I was among family. They were extremely accommodating and were always super responsive.
After checking out a number of different venues in the Pasadena area, I fell in love with Noor’s Sophia Ballroom (the Ella Ballroom is also beautiful but better suited for smaller events). Not only did it offer the elegant and modern style that I was looking for, but their prices were excellent, not to mention ALL INCLUSIVE! Yes, you heard that right! When you get your invoice you aren’t going to find surprise fees or service charges, everything is already calculated directly into the price they show you from the beginning.
Now onto the important stuff. My husband and I opted for a full service OPEN BAR for the entire night! It was a great choice for us and our guests and Noor did an excellent job of keeping the drinks flowing and our guests happy. Now the second most important thing of the evening, the food. I love that we were able to request modifications during our tasting and that they were actually implemented for our wedding. Some of the highlights from our reception included the Chicken and Waffles, Coconut Shrimp, and Caprese Skewers (passed h’ordeuvres). We also served Boneless Ribeye, Grilled Salmon and Mushroom Raviolis as our entrees (the raviolis are a must try). If you do not want a plated dinner, they also have a myriad of other choices for you to choose from. As well as AV packages and anything else you might want to include for your wedding (like a photobooth).
The staff was always super friendly and helpful (even when our guests were getting kind of rowdy). I want to give a big thank you to their banquet manager Amin. He worked flawlessly with my other vendors and helped ensure that my special day went off without a hitch. I could not have asked for a better team and support group throughout this entire process. I would highly recommend hosting your next event here!