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Nicotra’s Ballroom

Located on the West Shore of Staten Island within the grounds of the Hilton Garden Inn, Nicotra’s Ballroom is truly the star of Staten Island’s event scene. Owned and operated by native Staten Islanders Lois and Richard Nicotra, this outstanding venue is a testament as to what a passion for hospitality and an eye for impeccable design can add to any event. From beautiful works of art flown in directly from Italy to rooftop fire pits and cabanas that transport you to Miami Beach, the sprawling South Avenue campus has a perfect spot to host your most special moments.

Nicotra’s Ballroom, nestled with 415 acres of protected Woodlands is located on the garden level of the inviting property on the flower-filled Lois Lane. Multiple event spaces can accommodate both intimate and grand events. Nicotra’s Ballroom is truly unique in its offerings as a venue with multiple spaces to accommodate any event vision.

The beautiful Tea House Garden, one of the specialty rooms at Nicotra’s Ballroom, is the perfect location to host an intimate affair of 75 people or more. Surrounded by two outdoor patios, a thriving Koi Pond and a solarium roof, this special space invokes classic Japanese artistry and tapestries, while allowing for your wedding vision to shine through. Guests can even kick off their heels and dance the night away on the heated dance floor or enjoy a stolen moment at the custom crafted alcove bar. The outdoor patios are reserved for guests of the Tea House, with a bright red Pagoda and Moonbridge as a backdrop for picture perfect moments.

The magnificent, newly renovated Trevi Garden has a style all its own. With details pulled straight from the streets of Venice and Florence, this enchanting room is the definition of romance. The cobblestone floors laid by Italian artisans, Venetian lamp posts and ‘Trevi Fountain’ brings the feeling of outside into a temperature-controlled space. The Trevi Garden shines through any weather and allows you to feel as though you hosted your event al fresco! Guests feel as though they are dining in an Italian Piazza, surrounded with white silk tenting and the comforts of a luxury space. With the ability to host up to 175 guests, the Trevi Garden truly is ‘magnifico’!

The true heart of Nicotra’s Ballroom is the Main Ballroom. This 11,000 sf robust space can be customized to accommodate between 50 to 1,000 guests; boasting 18 ft ceilings and windows that span from wall to wall. Guests can enjoy a woodland view of the beautiful, protected grounds of the Bloomfield Conservancy, which is dramatically lit in the evenings.

The signature feature that ties all the Nicotra’s Ballroom spaces together is the manicured Wedding Garden and Great Lawn. This secluded, flower-filled space is the ‘dream come true’ for those looking to say ‘I do’ outdoors. A Florentine Gazebo is the centerpiece of the picturesque grounds, accented by works of art that speak to the love that is witnessed in this space. The modern, cheeky ‘XOXOX’ sculpture is the perfect setting for bridal party photos, while a 10 ft tall ‘Lovers Embrace’ sculpture at the edge of the Wedding Garden is an iconic piece that is among the many Nicotra Collection art pieces that brighten the indoor and outdoor spaces at the Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, part of a nearly $3MM collection the Owners have curated across the property.

Along with its beautiful spaces, Nicotra’s Ballroom offers a robust wedding menu that is sure to excite any palette. The fantastic cocktail hour is full of well-appointed stations to suit any taste. One, for example, is the Nicotra’s Ballroom Paella Station. The traditional paella, consisting of fluffy saffron rice, baby clams, PEI mussels, scallops, shrimp, chicken & chorizo all presented in our authentic, oversized paellera pan - a true house favorite. Enhanced by the bold red and white sangria served alongside it and coupled with delicious cocktails and the many traditional antipasto fixings.

After attending a Nicotra’s Ballroom cocktail hour, only a Nicotra’s Ballroom four-course meal can follow. Crafted by our Chefs, the menu features De Cecco pastas imported from Italy, Grade A prime meats, and fresh fish delivered for each event, all to create custom culinary offerings. Your Hilton Garden Inn event planner, who works as your liaison to the property and your personal guide to your journey down the aisle, will sit with you during your private tasting and assist you in choosing the perfect menu for your day

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Nicotra's Ballroom is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its outstanding service, delicious food, and beautiful venue. The attentive and helpful staff, including wedding planners, coordinators, and attendants, receive positive feedback. The venue is commended for its flexibility and accommodations, such as upgrading to an indoor space in case of inclement weather. The seamless execution of weddings and the overall experience at Nicotra's Ballroom exceed guests' expectations, making it a highly recommended choice for couples.

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Nicotra's Ballroom is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its outstanding service, delicious food, and beautiful venue. The attentive and helpful staff, including wedding planners, coordinators, and attendants, receive positive feedback. The venue is commended for its flexibility and accommodations, such as upgrading to an indoor space in case of inclement weather. The seamless execution of weddings and the overall experience at Nicotra's Ballroom exceed guests' expectations, making it a highly recommended choice for couples.

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Anthony L. Sent on 01/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding night

Unbelievable service, food, accommodations, and more! Our guests couldn’t say enough about how outstanding and fabulous this venue was. Thank you to the entire Nicotra’s staff for all of their attentiveness, kindness, and hard work in making this the best night and celebration of our lives! We had an amazing wedding planner, bridal assistant and maitre de that went above and beyond.
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Michelle Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Got my dream wedding!

Nicotra's Ballroom had excellent service quality. Our coordinator Alessandra was super helpful in helping us plan our wedding. Whenever we had questions they were quick to answer or address any issues. She was detailed in asking us what we wanted for our wedding, details that we hadn't even though of.

We booked the Gazebo and Tea House Garden for our ceremony and reception. When the weather wasn't looking the greatest for an outdoor ceremony Alessandra and the team help upgrade us to the Trevi room and made sure to coordinate with our vendors for a smooth setup. Everything looked beautiful! And probably better then if we had it during the hot weather outdoors. It was my dream come true and exceeded my expectations.

Also when our original Photobooth vendor had issues with their equipment and couldn't do the job. Alessandra was quick to contact another Photobooth vendor and get him within the hour! I thought we weren't going to have a photobooth for our guest but she saved the day! Our guest even didn't notice there was a problem. The wedding was a hit, all of our guest raved about the ceremony site, cocktail/ reception setup and the food.

Thank you to Nicotras for giving me the best wedding!
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Danisha K. Sent on 11/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding party!!!

We had our wedding in November at Lorenzos restaurants hall, which is part of Nicotras group. I loved working with Briana, she is so professional, responsive, creative, kind and amazing. She would answer all my questions and whenever I mentioned any problems to her, she would quickly suggest effective solutions. The venues are so beautiful, the grounds are also beautiful. They have amazing customer service here.
And the food is also amazing. All my guests loved our party so much, they loved the venue, the decor, the service and the food. Everyone had an awesome time.
Thanks you so much for making my wedding so much fun.
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