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Peninsula Italian American Social Club

Peninsula Italian American Social Club

San Mateo, CA
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    Richard Z. Sent on 06/09/2019
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    Peninsula Social Club Foundation Crab Cioppino Dinner

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Peninsula Italian Social Club for the support and enthusiasm for the first annual Peninsula Social Club Foundation Crab Cioppino dinner fundraiser. Tony Vitrano not only suggested the Crab Cioppino dinner in the first place, but oversaw many details to make sure the evening went off without a hitch. Chef Matteo was committed to making this event the best ever, the dinner was outstanding. We have had many people asking if we will be doing it again next year and I am very happy to say that we have already scheduled another dinner for next year on January 26, 2020.
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    Angelina S. Sent on 11/26/2019
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    Amazing!! So glad I chose the Peninsula Italian American Social Club!

    I am so happy I chose this venue. My wedding was everything I envisioned it to be. The staff is amazing and Tony goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect! If you are looking for a venue book here. You will NOT be disappointed!
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    Leslie M. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Perfect Wedding

    I couldn’t be happier with PIASC, I had no stress planning my wedding because everything was included in my package, from cake, flowers, photographer, videographer, food, servers etc. Working with Tony was great and such a big help. I had so many compliments about how beautiful my wedding was, especially the lamb lollipops that I didn’t get to try but everyone loved! The service was great! I would recommend a million times and plan of using them for other events! Don’t let the outside fool you because inside is just beautiful and elegant.
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    Vivien Sent on 09/28/2019
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    Best venue imaginable!

    The PIASC is truly unbearable in terms of value and service. It is all inclusive, all you have to do is show up with your dress and the rings and you're set. They cover literally everything else and Tony, the manager is truly one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He worked with us every step of the way.b you'll understand when you meet him, he's what really makes this place what it is, phenomenal.
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    Ruben P. Sent on 03/22/2019
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    One word: Tony

    One word: Tony. There is no Peninsula Italian American Social Club without Tony Vitrano, the general manager and man behind the scenes of this place. Don't get me wrong, there are many wonderful things to say about PIASCSM. The venue is beautiful, the food is good, and the value is excellent, but what brings it all together is Tony. We had our wedding there in January 2019 and for weddings, they have packages set up that you can choose from and add onto or adjust based on your needs and desires. We chose to go with the Gold Package for our wedding and bring in our own DJs, photographer, and videographer. The Gold Package includes all inclusive venue rental with set up, clean up, linen upgrade, chair covers with sash, floral centerpieces from Lester’s Flowers, cake from Dianda’s Bakery, wedding invitations (printed online), house wine for dinner, hor d’oeuvres during cocktail hour (we added on open bar), and buffet dinner. Added bonus with the package is overnight hotel stay in a suite at Crowne Plaza and the contact there can help you set up a room block too. Tony was our first point of contact and walked us through the entire process, set up times for us to come by for food tastings, met with us and our vendors (DJs) about set up and audio needs, and even provided some uplighting to make the hall look great. We had our wedding ceremony in the courtyard in front of family and friends, then took pictures there after while everyone moved inside for cocktail hour. If you are looking for a venue for your wedding, look no further. Give Tony a call today, you won’t regret it.

    Peninsula Italian American Social Club's reply:

    Ruben and Regina, thank you so much for the kind words, your wedding was beautiful and you and your family were an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for trusting us to be a part of your special day. If you ever need anything in the future you know where to find me.

    I wish you both a world and lifetime of happiness. God Bless

    T-
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    Tamera D. Sent on 01/31/2019
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    Hidden Gem Offering an Outstanding Event Venue

    Under the professional direction of Manager Tony Vitrano, the Peninsula Italian-American Social Club (PIASC) hosted my daughter's wedding ceremony and reception last October (2018). Tony and his team did an amazing job of transforming the venue into the beautiful "Wine Country" theme we had envisioned. Tony is an outstanding event coordinator and took care of all the wedding day details, both large and small. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding experience. The PIASC is a hidden gem in San Mateo and I would highly recommend this venue, and especially working with Tony, for your next event!

    Peninsula Italian American Social Club's reply:

    Hi Tamera, and thank you so much for the kind words. You and your entire family were such a pleasure to work with and your daughter was a gorgeous bride. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family in the future.
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    Won K. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    PIASC is great, Tony is GREAT...er

    The PIASC is an awesome venue that accommodated all our wedding reception needs. Huge space, outdoor patio, bocce ball courts and surprisingly delicious food (numerous compliments on how great the food was). Great bar, great staff, overall just a great versatile venue. What made our experience even better was the manager, Tony Vitrano. He is such a personable and genuinely good soul, it was disarming how easy and smooth he made it all to plan. He was so honest and upfront about everything from beginning to end, making sure all our needs were met throughout the entire process and even the night of. There are few things in life that meet and exceed expectations especially on as special occasion as this and Tony makes the PIASC one of those rarities. We will definitely be back just to eat at their wonderful restaurant and say hello (along with many thanks).

    Peninsula Italian American Social Club's reply:

    Hi Won, and thank you so much for the kind words. You and Maggie were such a pleasure to work with, I do hope you stop by the restaurant in the future as I would love to see you both again. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, and I am so grateful you let me be a part of your special day.
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    Nikki Sent on 11/10/2018
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    Perfect Wedding

    My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Peninsula Italian American Social Club in May 2018. We began researching different venues in April 2016, and the PIASC was the first and last venue we visited.

    Tony, Manager of the PIASC, was responsive, transparent, and warm from the first time we contacted the Italian Club. He shared the various packages that they offered which we found to be upscale, diverse and most importantly, in our price range. My wife and I work in the hospitality industry, so we were familiar with the price points and offerings other hotels and venues offered for similar packages. The Italian Club was the best bang we could get for our buck, so we scheduled a tour with Tony.

    During the tour, Tony showed us the entire venue and described how we could and eventually did use it for our big day. As you walk in, there is a separated restaurant to the left which we used for our cocktail hour. It connects to a private courtyard which we used for our guest book signing table during the cocktail hour. The main hall has a simple feel upon entry, but it is customizable to your taste. There are columns along each wall that have uplighting to set the mood for the event. Where Tony really sold us was when we walked to the center of the room directly under the chandelier. He then dimmed the lights and had us imagine our first dance... Winner, winner, chicken dinner, we were sold! We signed the contract and locked in the platinum package for May 2018.

    Our platinum package included all food and non-alcoholic beverages, cake and cake cutting services, room rental, 2 bottles of wine at each table, champagne toast, and flowers! There were certain items that we decided to upgrade, so we paid more for additions such as chiavari chairs, staging and draping for the sweethearts table, hosted bar, and an extra hors d'oeuvre. All of these listed were organized through Tony, so we did not have to bother with extra vendors and invoices.

    Any questions or requests we had along the way (mind you it was 2 years so there were many questions), Tony took care of it. If you do a tasting at the Italian Club, be ready to eat.

    On the big day after the ceremony, my wife and I were tired and a little nervous with everyone focusing on us, but Tony and his team took care of us. We were sad to miss cocktail hour because we wouldn't be able to eat the apps we chose, but his team saved a lot just for the late arriving wedding party. Tony made it a point to remind us that this was our day, and we were to enjoy it. Tony checked in on us throughout the night and ensured we always had a drink in our hand.

    My wife and I capped off a perfect celebration to the beginning of our new life together, and a great deal of thanks is because of Tony and his team at the Italian Club.

    Feel free to check out our wedding highlight video. The 2nd half of it will show the reception and the set up.
    https://vimeo.com/276392168/3aa7e41b89
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    Danette Sent on 05/16/2018
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    We have had several events at PIASC. The venue space is large and can accommodate a large party or can be condensed for a more intimate gathering. The venue, size, price, food and location cannot be compared with anything on the Peninsula. Close to CalTrain and highway 101 makes it very convenient for guests. Tony is accommodating, knowledgeable and a true professional with planning and ideas to make your event a success. I cannot say enough great things about Peninsula Italian American Social Club.

    Peninsula Italian American Social Club's reply:

    Thank you so much Danette for the kind words, your Students, Parents, & Teachers were such a pleasure to work with again this year. Can't wait to hopefully host you guys again next year!!! :-)
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    Christian S. Sent on 11/10/2018
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    Absolutely Amazing Venue and Staff

    I have to start off my review with expressing my gratitude for Tony the venue manager. Our family has rented this venue about 4 times. It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Tony. He will make sure that your day goes as smoothly as possible. I truly can't thank Tony enough for all the efforts in making our wedding just how we envisioned it. He went above and beyond and really went the extra mile which is what makes him unique and such a lovable person. I highly recommend this venue. It is beautiful and the staff is genuinely caring of your needs. The food is amazing and they have various choices to cater your guests needs. Tony has connections with many vendors and is a very honest person and respects your budget. In comparison with other vendors he is not pushy at all and lets you take the steering wheel. Thank you Tony and PIASC staff. You guys have really made our day the best day and it is all because of you guys! So grateful. Book them! I promise you you will not regret it!
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    Daniela Sent on 01/25/2018
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    After visiting what felt like hundreds of wedding reception venues, nothing was feeling “right” for the type of wedding reception that we wanted (relaxed yet elegant at the same time). We decided to explore, The Italian Club, and are grateful that we did!

    The event space was perfect! Lightly colored walls, beautiful gold chandeliers, large seating space, and an easily accessible bar. In addition, the Club offers a variety of VERY reasonably priced all-inclusive wedding packages. The idea of not having to run around to find vendors or come across hidden fees was appealing to us. What really sold us was the hospitality we received, particularly from the manager, Tony. Tony made us feel at home from the moment he greeted us. He was easy to talk to, flexible, knowledgeable, and attentive. After speaking with Tony and seeing the space, we knew this was the venue for us. Throughout the planning process, Tony was right by our side. He was extremely responsive and shared his expertise, helping us create the wedding of our dreams within our means. On the day of our wedding, Tony had the reception organized to a T! He worked with our DJ to keep everything on schedule and coordinated his staff to keep the service flowing. Everything went off without a hitch!

    Last but definitely not least, I must mention the food. Coming from an Italian family, petite plates and tasteless food just wouldn’t cut it for us. Luckily, the Club has DELICIOUS food. Everything from the appetizers to the entrées was a home run! Everyone left happy and full!! (let’s be honest, this usually doesn’t happen at weddings).

    The space, staff, food, wedding packages, and overall comfortable/family feeling that the Club has, made it a beautiful night for us and our guests. I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to get the most bang for their buck! You will not be disappointed!! A BIG THANK YOU to Tony and everyone at the Club who worked to make our wedding reception spectacular.
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    Ziomara Sent on 01/24/2018
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    We had our wedding reception on 12/30/2017 at PIASC. First, I have to say that Tony Vitrano, Venue Manager, was extremely helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable on how to keep the flow of the event going. We had a year to plan and he was supportive every step of the way, from going through budget and numbers with me to referring to vendors that would help my vision become a reality. He was extremely flexible providing different options to help us stay within budget. Tony is also very professional and very transparent with how he manages the venue, handling the process with a lot of integrity which I really appreciated. With so much scams that happen out there, it was a relief to work with someone you can trust. There wasn't a phone call or email that went unreturned. And his staff was also responsive, professional, and did a great job setting up and tending to guests through out the reception. Guests raved about the food and venue, that it didn't even seem to be an issue. Tony also was flexible with the schedule surrounding set up and pick up. The rental items that he utilized through his vendors also met my expectations and I was not disappointed at all. There were also no issues with what we we wanted to bring in to decorate the venue either. With some much chaos that a wedding can have, he made sure that my husband and I had our food and drinks in hand. We loved our reception, extremely happy with staff, and would definitely recommend to others. Oh wait, the pricing was also great and we were able to have what we wanted within our budget. You won't be disappointed.
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    Carol Sent on 02/20/2018
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    We recently held a Xmas Family Reunion at The Italian Club, located in San Mateo. We have had nothing but compliments from attendees. The manager Tony Vitrano, was a pleasure to work with, he was flexible and respectful of our budget. The Hall itself is beautiful all hard wood floor and large open space with a beautiful wood bar. The Hall was decorated in a Xmas theme including a Christmas Tree. The hall is spacious we had 16 round tables of 10, and had plenty of room for dancing and socializing. The hall offers an extensive menu, we chose a buffet the main attraction was the Tri-Tip and Chicken Picatta, all the sides complimented the main entrees. Nothing but compliments on the food, it was delicious. The service was great, a team of young folks catered to all of our needs, with smiles and a positive attitude. They found a private room for Santa to get dressed in and helped him put his suit on. We were very pleased with the venue and food. We have reserved The Italian Club for our next Xmas Reunion in 2019.
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    Denver Sent on 01/24/2018
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    Amazing time! We used the courtyard for the ceremony and the hall for the reception. 100+ attendees. Food was delicious and so plentiful. Tony helped us every step of the way. Amazing! We will never forget our perfect day.
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    Charlotte Sent on 02/18/2018
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    Coordinating all the emotions, details, vendors, and the actual execution that is involved in having a wedding can be overwhelming...from the first appointment with Tony Vitrano, the general manager of the Peninsula Italian American Social Club, I felt I was working with a professional....the club not only offers a beautiful facility, but the suggestions I was provided with for alternate vendors, gave me the flexibility I needed to make choices, but also have the best value and have an incredible wedding...this club is an undiscovered jewel on the Peninsula.

    -Happy mother of the bride
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    Very beautiful! Tony made sure the reception hall was decorated the way we asked and it looked better than we could have ever imagined. The food was very good too. We couldn't have picked a better venue for our reception.
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    Nicole Sent on 01/23/2018
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    We celebrated our wedding reception at the PIASC. Tony was amazing to work with - very responsive & flexible! Our guests had a blast, from the appetizers, to the spacious seating and large dance floor. We had the absolute best time!
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    Joy M. Sent on 11/16/2018
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    excellent!

    I have a monthly. dinner dance at the club and have had excellent feedback from the attendees as to the venue, the food, the service and the work Tony, the manager does to ensure everything goes smoothly and everyone has a great time
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    Teresa Sent on 01/20/2018
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    My husband and I got married at this venue in September 2017 and we had a blast at our wedding! The all-inclusive package options were such a great deal. We were planning from out-of-state so it helped to already have all the vendors lined up and included in the package price. We ordered the package that included decorations, chairs and linens, flowers, cake, DJ + photobooth, violinist, open-bar, food, and a suite room at the hotel nearby for the wedding night. Tony, the event manager, was so helpful during the planning process and the day/night of. He was flexible and genuinely wanted us to have a good experience. We greatly appreciated working with him. We were able to have our ceremony out in the back patio, and then cocktail hour and reception was in their banquet hall. Guests enjoyed all the food, violinist, drinks, and music. Overall, everything flowed nicely and our guests all had a fun time with lots of dancing! This was all completed at a very reasonable price and we were happy with the results.
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    Sabrina Sent on 12/12/2017
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    Fantastic Venue. The space was great for our large wedding; the room was beautiful and the structure and design provided many options as far as decor and activities go. The food was OUTSTANDING, one of the #1 compliments from the day from all our guests. The director, Tony, was such a pleasure to work with and he was super accommodating and patient; he put a noticeable effort and appreciation into making our day special and go without a hitch. Very easy to work with. Would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great family friendly environment for their wedding.
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    We had a great overall experience with this venue and vendor.

    We loved this venue. It was exactly what we were looking for, and it was worth our money! Tony was also great to work with.
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    Maria Sent on 02/01/2018
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    Great service and very accommodating to our needs. We had our annual mardi gras dinner dance, they provided catering but we were able to come in and decorate the hall. Tony is very good at what he does and accommodating.
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    Ron M. Sent on 08/14/2019
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