Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Venue & Italian Restaurant in Pittston Since 1938
Since 1938, Gramercy Ballroom & Restaurant has been a cornerstone of the Wyoming Valley, serving as a premier venue for weddings and special events. Our family-owned business, now in its fourth generation, combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized service. We specialize in creating unforgettable occasions through customizable wedding packages, private event planning, and award-winning Italian-American cuisine. Our team takes pride in offering freshly prepared meals, from homemade sauces to Sicilian specialties, while maintaining the tradition of excellence established by the Augello family.With three private dining rooms and a ballroom accommodating up to 350 guests, we provide versatile spaces for celebrations ranging from intimate gatherings to grand affairs. Our dedication to transparency ensures no hidden fees, and our on-site coordination guarantees seamless execution for every event.
Services
Wedding Receptions
Private Events
Italian-American Dining
Take-Out Service
Liquor Service
Event Planning
Catering
Banquet Facilities
Family Style Dining
Hors d'oeuvres Service
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1938 with four generations of event expertise
- Customizable wedding packages for intimate to grand celebrations
- Award-winning homemade Italian-American cuisine prepared on-site
- No hidden fees for private events or banquet arrangements
- Professional staff for personalized event coordination
Services
Wedding Receptions
Gramercy Ballroom specializes in wedding receptions from intimate gatherings to grand affairs accommodating up to 350 guests. Our customizable packages include traditional, champagne, and personalized options with plated, buffet, or family-style dining. The fourth-generation family team ensures seamless execution with professional coordination and award-winning Italian-American cuisine.
Private Events
We host private celebrations including anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, and political fundraisers in elegant dining rooms. Services feature customizable menus, no hidden fees, and professional staff for events ranging from 12 to 350 attendees. Our on-site coordination handles all arrangements for bereavements, reunions, and holiday parties.
Italian-American Dining
Our restaurant serves homemade Italian-American cuisine Tuesday through Saturday evenings. The menu features Sicilian specialties like stuffed artichokes, pasta puttanesca, and our famous pan pizza. Diners enjoy made-to-order meals in a comfortable atmosphere with complete liquor service and take-out options for sauces and cold-pack items.
Event Planning
Professional event planning services guide clients through venue selection, menu customization, and service upgrades. Our team assists with rehearsal dinners, shower packages, and beverage services while maintaining budget transparency. Personalized arrangements ensure each event reflects client preferences without additional fees.
Take-Out Service
Gramercy offers take-out for homemade sauces, cold-pack items, and hot dishes with advance ordering. Our catering services provide Italian-American cuisine for off-site events, including family-style meals and specialized menu options. The same quality ingredients used in our restaurant are available for home preparation or event catering.
People
Michael P. Augello
Proprietor
Fourth-generation proprietor Michael P. Augello oversees daily operations and event management. With lifelong experience in the family business, he ensures continuity of tradition while maintaining modern service standards for weddings and private events.
Mary Pat Augello
Proprietor
Mary Pat Augello co-owns the business with her husband Michael, bringing decades of hospitality expertise. She manages client relations and menu development, ensuring personalized service for weddings and daily dining experiences in this family-run establishment.
Questions
What wedding package options do you offer?
We provide Traditional and Champagne Wedding Packages with customizable plated, buffet, or family-style dining options for events accommodating 12-350 guests.
Do you host non-wedding private events?
Yes, we host anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, political fundraisers, bereavements, and corporate events with customizable menus and no hidden fees.
What Italian-American dishes do you serve?
Our menu features homemade pasta, Sicilian specialties like stuffed artichokes, pasta puttanesca, and our famous pan pizza, along with steaks, seafood, and daily-made sauces.
Are take-out options available?
Yes, we offer take-out for homemade sauces, cold-pack items, and hot dishes with advance ordering available for both individual meals and event catering.
How many guests can your ballroom accommodate?
The Gramercy Ballroom hosts events from intimate gatherings to grand affairs with capacity for up to 350 guests across three private dining rooms and the main ballroom.
Reviews (5)
Kathy Fino
Mar 26, 2022
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Home-cooked meals at it's best. A staple in the Pittston community for years. Hopefully, for years to come.
Carol Donahue
Jul 28, 2021
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Always loved getting the fish, fries and my Husband loved the pizza. But lately they don't answer the phone and when you stop to place order in person woman who answered the door was rude and said they were too busy to do takeout. Very disappointed
Jo Ann Stallone Casella
Mar 08, 2020
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I had the pasta puttanesca special and it was deliciously salty and savory! Also we had meat ravioli which was fantastic. Great food for good prices! Try their personal pizzas too.!
Joe Bass
Apr 15, 2019
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They do a great job down at the Gramercy and the family has owned this business for over 80 years! Their founder is 100 years old this year and his son owns the business. It's the crown jewel of the town - family places like this are hard to find anymore.
Michelle Mikitish
Jun 29, 2018
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The Gramercy does everything right. For large events, midsized parties or small groups, this is the place to go. Food is made fresh, portions are plentiful and it always tastes delicious. They have one of the best marinara sauces in the valley.
