Macaluso's - Hawthorne, NJ

Macaluso's has a great reputation for food in North Jersey. Not only do they have an unbelievable spread but they quality and taste are known to be excellent. It seems like a perfect fit for a nice Italian wedding.
It also seemed like a great option because it was a one wedding at time hall. The problem we ran into is that if you don't meet their minimums that they share the hall with another party (not a wedding but a smaller event). The other event is right next door to the main ballroom and it takes over the nicer option for your Cocktail Hour. If you are having around 200 or more people this isn't an issue.
Less than that and you are looking at a small part of the main room closed off for the food and seating across the hall.

The main ballroom is very pretty but a little darker and slightly old fashioned looking. Actually the whole hall looks a little old fashioned. The stairway is a nice way to enter the room and the fire place adds a nice touch.

The fountain in the entry way will give you some nice pictures and there is a small area right outside the front door for a few shots as well. The fountain looked like it could use a little sprucing up but with a good photographer I am sure the pics will come out nice. These pics from the website must be older.

The bridal suites are large and beautiful if that is something that is important to you.
The price for a Saturday in April with a ton of food options (the upgraded package) was $195 after all taxes and gratuities but before negotiations.