Manzo’s Banquets

My wife and I went to NYE party for the second year at Manzos. The food and decorations were unbelievable, perfectly made steak with twice baked potato with chicken breast. Their appetizer table is delicious and abundant with a huge selection! I was a bit skeptical about returning due to last year’s band, since they seemed to focus on the older crowd and we ended up sitting majority of the night. After calling Manzos to find out what the entertainment was going to be, I was relieved to find out that last year’s band was not returning. I was very impressed with the food so knowing that this year was going to be a DJ I did not hesitate on returning yet again this year. WOW!!! what a difference! The amount of people was doubled from last year, but the music was upbeat the whole time, with no breaks in between and quite honestly the dance floor was filled with people dancing the entire night. Me and my wife typically never stay till the end but we were having such a great time that before we knew it, it was 2am. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone! Great food, great music and beautiful decorations! It was a great way to ring in the new year!

Christmas cheer delivered consistently.
For the past 3 – 4 years my family has come to Manzo’s for an annual Germanic function (not that you’d care, but we’re called the Lieblinger Vergnügungsverein). Our banquet room was beautiful and once again tastefully decorated with holiday things, which we’ve come to expect over the years. The restrooms have been recently remodeled and look spiffy, particularly a new model Dyson airblade hand dryer that absolutely kicked butt.
The cash bar is reasonably priced and features a modest selection of libations. The food, by-​and-​large, is and has been good since we started coming here once every December. A light brothy noodle soup and salad to start, then the main courses served «family style», which is a far more politically correct term than «eat until they have to call the paramedics» (the motto by which Eric S lives). Beef was iffy, gray and nondescript. Chicken was good, though. And terrific mashed ‘tatoes. Carrots were a little too al dente for my liking.
Waitstaff did a commendable job serving and clearing, providing us with extra potatoes because that ish was awesome. Dessert was rainbow sherbet, which is no great shakes. It’d be nice to see something different once in a while, like cake or a cookie assortment, instead of the same old rainbow pseudo-​ice cream every year.
Bread = 3.5
Circuses = 4.5
I look forward to returning in December 2016, and would recommend Manzo’s to anyone considering banquets, be it for family parties or large company functions.

This banquet hall is absolutely amazing. Our room was stunning, the food was amazing and we had the best experience working with Briana and the staff here. If you are getting married and are looking for amazing, family-​style Italian food and sweets (which who doesn’t love delicious italian food?!) then you’ll find it here. They’re also affordable and trust me, you will be blown away by them!

My grandma’s memorial service luncheon was held here. I’m not sure how prepared they were for a memorial service, as the wedding archway was still in the hallway when we arrived. The food was great, the waiter service was on point. Any ridiculous request we hit them with (and believe me, there were a few ridiculous and inappropriate requests made that day), they did their best to comply with.
It was a good amount of time between each course. We had the space for 3 hours, and the 3 hours came and went with plenty of time to catch up with family and look at photos and relax. Nothing felt rushed, except for when the time came to clear the plates. My glass of wine and coffee (delicious combination, I’m sure) disappeared. I should have held on to them as I moseyed about chatting with people. They had an other event to get ready for, so I suppose that’s the reason for their haste in cleaning up.
It was where my grandma and grandpa got married, so it makes sense that he wanted to hold the luncheon other (even though it was his second choice). It adds another layer to the meaning of the restaurant, too. I wonder if they had the same meal the day they got married. :P

I’ve been to multiple parties including baptisms, New Year’s Eve, weddings etc. Joe and Maria are always on top of it. The food is phenomenal

I discovered this local bar and restaurant when in town on business. It was a local place but very comfortable. I would sit at the bar and the owner would make a point to come over and say hello. When I ordered food it was simply amazing! I could tell the dishes were derived from home made recipes that were decades old. You can’t fake that kind of intense flavor. The price was also very reasonable. I haven’t been there for some time, not by choice. If the bar is closed, that’s really unfortunate. I will always remember it! By the way, I’ve dined at some very fine restaurants in many cities.

What can I say about Manzos. I have been coming here for years, Weddings, Communions and so on. The food is outstanding and the banquet halls are very nice clean and have a great ambiance. I personally have never used their services myself so I cant comment on prices. But every time I go I have a great time and have some great food, So right there I give them 5 stars.

We had a banquet here recently. Not only was the quality if the food poor but our server wad constantly dropping things & spilling. As our D.J. was wrapping up his equipment the owner was cursing & telling him to hurry up. Personally I won’t ever be going back. I don’t appreciate having the f word yelled at me.

I have been coming to Manzo’s for 20 years, since I was 7 years old. My family has had every major celebration (weddings, baptisms, funeral luncheons, showers, etc.) here and there’s a reason we keep coming back. Or several.
On top of the food always being consistently delicious and outstanding, the owners are like family. Even when I come here for parties of non-​relatives, I can tell they go above and beyond what is expected. They have been in business for a long time, and know exactly what works and what doesn’t.
I’m planning my wedding here for December. Everything has been smooth sailing and I just love how they update their décor and menu options every few years to keep up with the clientele.
I can’t say enough good things about Manzo’s. You are sure to get red carpet treatment if you have a party here.

Yikes — I feel bad after reading rave reviews on this place… so maybe it was just an off day.
I was there for a wedding reception and I was not impressed. I felt like i was walking into a funeral home from the early 90’s instead of a wedding banquet hall. The centerpieces were horrid — I get that banquet halls have their own stuff and it’s part of a package, but at least get fake flower stems that have flowers on them.
The food was disgusting. It was served family style — not always the easiest when you have a full table and no table room. The chicken and beef were nasty. Bread was hard as a rock. Pasta was fine for pasta and a bit of sauce. Best part was the lettuce salad — but that’s hard to mess up.
Another reception was going on next door. At first you could hear the music from the other reception, and then the DJ turned the music up so you couldn’t hear them… but that also meant you couldn’t really hear anyone at your table.
I will say that the service was good and the people were nice, thank goodness!
If you’re looking for a wedding reception place, I think you can do better. Maybe you can’t per your budget (I have no idea what they charge per plate), but if I was a bride, I’d keep looking.

5 stars for the food… but pricey for me. its my own opinion

I miss the restaurant, any chance they re-​open the bar and restaurant? Still the best veal saltimboca I have ever eaten and I have traveled through Italy.

My family tends to have large parties at Manzo’s because we always have a great experience there. Whether it’s a bridal shower, baby shower, baby’s 1^st birthday party, reunion, or anything else, I have never had a bad time at Manzo’s.
The food is superb. If you’re going to spend money on a banquet, you want your guests to enjoy what they’re eating. We usually end up with the vodka pasta (which is amazing) and the lemon chicken (also amazing). The courses are big and usually by the time you get to the main dish you’re full, but they give you take-​out boxes.
The staff are always very professional. There is no request too odd or different for the servers (I have asked for dishes to be nut-​free due to an allergy and it has never been a problem). The owner is a sweetheart who personally makes sure you and your guests have everything you need. He really treats you like you are family.
The rooms are beautiful and spacious for most events. The bathrooms are nice and the premises in general are kept quite clean. They clearly take care of the place.
My baby shower last year was a typical, wonderful experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend Manzo’s for any special occasion.

I went to Manzo’s today for the first time for a funeral luncheon. I wish I were there under happier circumstances as it was a lovely place.
Appearance wise– attractive and pleasing without being gaudy or overdone. Beautiful for a shower/​wedding/​event.
The food was good –family style, standard luncheon fare (chicken/​beef, mostaccioli, mashed potatoes (totally whipped and delish), etc.) and there was plenty.
The servers were incredible. Plates cleared right away without feeling like they were rushing you, just keeping your table clear. Courteous and friendly. Awesome service all around.
My only gripe, which is pretty minor in the scheme of things, is that we had a group of 8 that needed to be seated and were told to fill in the gaps at other tables. Which I totally understand, I really do, but I had my 2 little kids, and my cousin had her 3 kids, plus my mom, so it was not a group that could easily split into ones or twos to fill in at other tables. So we asked if we could start a table that was roped off, but clearly set aside for this luncheon. The manager (owner?) insisted that we fill in, and even after a ton of other people spilled in and filled in at other tables, she wouldn’t let us have a table, even AFTER she opened up another table for another group from the roped off area. My cousin said that she was told that since she had already told us to fill in, we needed to fill in.
I cannot believe that I just wrote a paragraph about that. Once I spoke with her and she advised that the group had grown by a ton (they anticipated 200 or so, we were close to 300) and they didn’t have the staff to add a ton of tables and I told her we understand and have worked in the restaurant business but that we just can’t split our group into ones and twos, she opened up a table. BUT… it took 3 of us speaking to her and about 15 – 20 minutes or so to get seated, which was frustrating, especially after a long day at a funeral home, mass, cemetery, etc.
However, I realize that it was a result of extenuating circumstances –larger crowds, etc. so I get it. But it just wasn’t handled well very quickly.
OVERALL, though, I would definitely recommend the place for any event. It really is a lovely space and the service was impeccable. Save for unforeseen/​random circumstances outside of guest or management control, you will definitely enjoy it here.

I had my wedding shower here last year and I was floored when I walked in for the event. I think the room we were in was called the Crystal Room and it was very elegant and spacious. There were about 80 people in attendance, and it could have easily fit another 80 in the space.
The service was great and food, from what I can remember was really good! I remember having so much food leftover on my plate that I needed a to-​go box. A lot of other people also wound up taking their leftovers home. A lot of credit has to go to my bridesmaids who helped plan, prepare and decorated for the event. It made Manzo’s look all the better to me.
I believe that at the time, the cost came to about $ 12/​person pre-​tax and this included: salad, entrée, sides, and dessert. Not bad considering that my MOH was quoted $ 10−11/person and some other Chinese food buffets.
This is a great place to hold a baby shower, wedding shower and even a wedding!

The owners Joe and Maria are incredible people… when they throw a party… it is like they are throwing a party for there family. The quality and quantity of food will keep every single one of your guests happy and satisfied.
They also have a restaurant there too… there original restaurant use to be in Chicago located on Irving Park Road… before selling it and moving out to the suburbs. And how do I know all of this… well I have been eating here since I was probably 10 years old… that is a long time… if you are looking for some good authentic Italian food I highly recommend you stop by.

My review was strictly my personal opinon. Everyone else at the party loves Manzo’s. Please check it out and form your own opinion.

Went There yesterday for my family’s luncheon after a funeral. Great service and also great choice of food … def would go back.

This was my first visit to Manzo’s. I attended a wedding that had 400+ guests invited, filling their entire Embassy Room in the banquet hall. Going to a grand event like this made me think that this would really put the stress on any place and really challenge them at what they do. The overall experience was excellent from the moment we arrived. Complimentary valet parking for wedding guests came in handy as it just began to rain. We were ushered into the hallway leading to the banquet room, safe and dry.
Nicely decorated walls and curtains in the windows make the whole place look old-​fashioned classy. The Embassy Room itself has lots of well-​polished mirrored walls and columns, minus the tacky, aging chandeliers you see at many of these kinds of places. The floral centerpieces at each table looked so perfect that they seemed real at first.
And then the food. Their bread was great and they left out the butter to soften, so it was more spreadable. The cream of chicken & rice soup was perhaps the creamiest I ever had anywhere. I could have downed a 2^nd bowl of it. For the main course, their twice baked potato and steak were also perfect. The steak’s crisped and darkened edges were just the way I like them. Their selection of wines was great too. I enjoyed La Terra white zinfandel, and I kept refilling in my glass all night despite the fact I almost never drink alcohol. This stuff was so tasty and went so well with the food on the table.
OK, so their lemon chicken breast broke up on my fork and got glued to my teeth when I tasted it. However, I won’t let that ruin an otherwise wonderful experience at this place and the attentive service at our table despite being in the corner of the room.
When it was time to leave, the valet found my car and brought it back in a minute! Definitely a great place for banquets and a tempting option if I ever want to go out for a fancy dinner with my wife.

Yummy! Is this place for real?
I’ve been wanting to eat here for a while now but just havent gotten around to it. So Saturday me and my boyfriend went here. I thought it was just going to be some hole in wall so we wore sweatshirts, jeans, & tennis shoes. However, I felt completely underdressed when I walked in.
The restaurant’s atmosphere was very romantic and warm. The lights were dim. I felt so stupid. But no one looked at us wierd but instead treated us very kindly.
We sat in the bar where there was a piano player which made the mood very relaxing and once again romantic. I felt like we were in Little Italy — but in Mount Prospect?
The service was great — my drink was made perfectly — and the waiter was very efficient. He didnt try to personalize his conversation with us but it was ok b/​c he was still very good and quick. Our dinner’s came with soup (Lobster Bisque– YUM!) Salad, Bread&breadsticks, & Brushetta. I was almost full before my meal came! I ordered Stuffed Baked Shells that were out of this world yummy. The Shrimp de Jonge was very good too.
The owner, a very authentic Italian man w/​a thick accent, came to the table to welcome us. He could tell we were new to the restaurant.
I was so pleased with everything here. The prices were within reason and I was stuffed when I left. We had leftovers to bring home bc there was so much food! I am definitely coming here again.