One special venue and vendors
Whose doors never closed because of Hurricane Irene
Equals
Priceless memories for the bride, groom and family
*There is not enough space on this page or in a book to honor the owners, Gianni & Nick, and the staff at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, NY to thank them all for the professionalism, kindness & warmth that were displayed at all times to the bride Angela Gibbons-Esposito, groom, Christopher Esposito, Lucia, John, John E. Gibbons (mother & father & brother of the bride) and guests during Hurricane Irene. The food was mouth watering, the drinks thirst quenching and the ambiance fit for a King and Queen. We have to go now because we have been shouting it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. What a class act and no one can top them for sure.

One special venue and vendors
Whose doors never closed because of Hurricane Irene
Equals
Priceless memories for the bride, groom and family
*There is not enough space on this page or in a book to honor the owners, Gianni & Nick, and the staff at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, NY to thank them all for the professionalism, kindness & warmth that were displayed at all times to the bride Angela Gibbons-Esposito, groom, Christopher Esposito, Lucia, John, John E. Gibbons (mother & father & brother of the bride) and guests during Hurricane Irene. The food was mouth watering, the drinks thirst quenching and the ambiance fit for a King and Queen. We have to go now because we have been shouting it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. What a class act and no one can top them for sure.

I dont even know where to begin. Everything was AMAZING from start to finish. The hall was beautiful, the food was outstanding and the staff ON POINT from start to finish! Christina was my bridal assistant and she was my best friend for the day. Anything i needed she was there. Nicky catered to everything we needed. The Villa went above and beyond for us and i would recommend them anyday! Thank you all for everything you did for us. Our day couldnt have been any better xoxo.

The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor was above and beyond our expectations. Throughout the planning they promised to make our wedding perfect and they followed through with that all the way. The food, the staff, the room, everything was amazing. About 10 minutes into cocktail hour they lost power in the entire town and 5 seconds later their backup generator was up and running the place like nothing happened – and it did for the entire night! That alone was worth every penny! Thank you Nicky, Vinny and Robert for making our day so wonderful!

They treat you with white glove service. You feel like you are family. You don’t need to worry about anything which relaxes you knowing you are in good hands. Johnny, Rob, Vinny, Christine were all very helpful in making our special day the most talked about wedding that our guests have ever been to. I highly recommend this venus if you want a peace of mind and exceptional wedding to remember.

Let me begin by saying that this review could not possibly do the Villa Barone justice! You have to see it to believe how amazing the venue and the people are here. We did our booking with Nicky but by the time the wedding came along we knew everyone there on a first name basis, even Jaqueline at the front desk! Everyone was willing to help and cater to us from day one!
Room…
We went with the upstairs room because we had almost 300 people and I love the chandeliers!! It truly looks like a ballroom! You also have a private patio for your guests if you choose that room.
Bridal Attendant…
Billy Jo was amazing! She told us exactly what to expect for every part of the wedding (walking in, first dance, greeting guests, everything!!!) She was always a step behind me filling my glass, fixing my dress, or taking good care of the cards people were handing us. I didn’t need my bridesmaids for anything. She helped me go to the girls room and bustled my dress without any help or hesitation! I had a second dress, the first one was a ball gown, the second was a form fitting one that tied up the back. Again, with no help she had me change in minutes. I truly felt like a princess!! Thanks Billy Jo!- Nicky give her a raise
Vendors…
Nicky helped us choose the most amazing vendors (which I will be writing reviews about them in the near future too!) All the vendors I chose (flowers, dj, photographer)have worked with the Villa Barone and I couldn’t have been happier with ALL of them!
Food…
Well this was one of our priorities!!! When we booked we asked for two things, great service and good food, and Nicky promised us both and pulled through with more than we could have imagined!!! We had gone to a wedding a month before there and my very particular (somewhat hard to please) mother did not like the choice of dinner selections and became very nervous about the food. We went to Nicky with her concerns and at our tasting he said he would have the chef cook all night for us until we found the dishes we were satisfied with. It didn’t take long to choose what we liked (filet mignon, crusted filet of sole, and our favorite the stuffed chicken!!!) When we got to the wedding my Dad (who’s Greek and in the restaurant business as were so many of our guests) came up to us and the first thing he said was that the lamb was delicious!! He talked about the lamb before he congratulated us lol! Everyone raved about the cocktail hour, especially the shrimp (so glad we added it)! The cake was beautiful and delicious! My only regret was not taking some home! I only got to taste the one huge piece that my husband shoved in my face. The viennese hour was insane!!! Everyone raved about this too! The display they put on is memorable! We decided on the chocolate fountain last minute and I am so glad we did! It looked beautiful! Tasted good too! And on top of everything, they came around with samples of each of the dinner options for everyone to taste if they still had room! My husband and I didn’t really get to eat very much so Billy Jo packed us the chicken and steak and thank god she did! We ate it when we got back to our hotel and it was delicious even cold!
Service…
Rob was our maitre’d and was excellent! He was so attentive of us and of both of the main tables (the mom tables)! There wasn’t a glass empty or a napkin not folded all night! Some of my guests also commented on how attentive the wait staff was, so I know they weren’t just catering to us! They were catering to all of our guests. Nicky was there all night. Even Vinnie and Johnny came to see how things were going. It’s a family business and you feel like family when you deal with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to have more of our family functions there in the future!

I could go on for hours about our experience with the Villa Barone! The bottom line is …our wedding was amazing all because we chose the Hilltop Manor!!! The only thing that went wrong was that it went by too quickly. I am still on cloud nine! To all the staff at the Villa Barone…I can’t thank you enough!

Our Daughters wedding reception was held with you last Saturday. I just wanted to tell you how absolutely wonderful the entire experience at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor was. The room was gorgeous, the food was without comaprison, and the waiters and waitresses were absolutely perfect. It seemed they couldn’t do enough for us. My wife and I have never enjoyed a reception more. There is nothing we, or any of our guests were wanting for. Every one of our guests who we have talked to since the wedding has raved about the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor. We, and they, will certainly be recommending you. Keep up the good work, and wishing you much success. Thank you for a truly memorable experience.

Dear Rob,
When something does not meet our expectations, we are quick to respond with criticism. We will write dozens of people just to be heard. However, when somthinggoes beyond our expectations, most people write no one.
On behalf of the Stambone and DeMasi family, we write you with thanks and praise for making Andrea and Joe’s wedding receptionan event that no one will forget. The food was fantistic, the service was superb, the decor was impeccable, and your staff worked endlessly. There were so many wonderful touches such as the napkins being folded every time we returned to the table, to the plentiful staff that was always there for every beck and call. The Villa Barone went above and beyond any wedding we ever attended.
Our biggest thanks go to you, Rob, for living up to your promises. You worked hard and because of your dedication, the evening was a succes. You are an asset to the Villa Barone and we want them to know it. We hope you will pass this letter on as testimony to your conscientiousness.
Congratulations for a job more than well done. We look forward to working with you again when we are ready to plan our other children’s weddings.
Very Sincerely,
Helen and Andrew Stambone.

Hi Vinny,

Anthony and I returned from our honeymoon last week and are slowly getting back into our normal lives.   Before any more time went by, we wanted to send you a quick email thanking you.  Our wedding was the most perfect night we could have ever imagined.  You and your staff truly made our dreams come true.  Thank you so much for all your hard work and thank you also to Rob, Steve, and Christina for being so attentive and fantastic on the night of the wedding.  I cannot tell you how many compliments we have received about the service, food, and the wedding overall.  I have had so many people tell me that it was the best wedding they had ever been to.  Thank you again – your dedication is so appreciated!

Best Wishes,

Melanie and Anthony Lofaro