Villa Lombardi's 877 Main Street Holbrook, NY (631) 471-6609 www.villalombardis.com

Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, New York, has become one of the area’s premier special event venues for weddings, banquets, and corporate events. The Lombardi family, which also operates Mamma Lombardi’s, Lombardi’s Market, and Lombardi’s on the Sound, has been providing the ultimate in culinary excellence and creative event management for over three decades. By adhering to the family motto, “reputation is everything,” Villa Lombardi’s continues to set the standard by which to judge catering sites.

This clan of entrepreneurs emigrated from Italy in 1968, and opened their first restaurant in 1976. They expanded their fine dining operations with the opening of Villa Lombardi’s, a catering facility with more than 30,000-square feet of meeting and banquet space, in 1994. The homemade, authentic Neapolitan recipes, which the Lombardi’s have passed down for generations has gratified diners at Mamma Lombardi’s and, then, at Villa Lombardi’s. Guy Lombardi, an award-winning executive chef and the head of the family’s operations, oversees all properties.

The beautiful and spacious lobby at Villa Lombardi’s provides a striking first impression. Guests are transported to a romantic Mediterranean Villa adorned with European-style furniture with an elegant grand staircase as its centerpiece. Throughout the estate, fine imported crystal chandeliers sparkle from high ceilings, floors are finished with Italian marble, and walls are decorated with scenic murals and Trompe d’Oeil details. The site is comprised of four main areas: Veranda and Pavilion Dining Rooms, when combined, result in the Grand Ballroom; Glass Pavilion, a breathtaking space with a high-arched ceiling and complete glass surround; and the Outdoor Grounds, a captivating backdrop for ceremonies and pictures, features manicured gardens, waterfalls, and ponds.