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Located in the heart of Ottawa’s vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood, Sala San Marco is a full-service wedding venue known for elegant celebrations, exceptional cuisine, and over 30 years of hospitality experience. Easily accessible from Highway 417 and just minutes from downtown Ottawa, the venue offers free private parking and convenient access for guests travelling locally or internationally.
Designed to host weddings of every style and size, Sala San Marco features four versatile event spaces accommodating anywhere from 30 to 500 guests. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand reception, each room offers its own unique atmosphere and layout possibilities.
The beautifully renovated main ballroom spans more than 8,000 square feet and features soaring ceilings, spectacular chandeliers, luxurious décor, and a spacious dance floor — creating an impressive setting for large celebrations.
For smaller weddings and events, the elegant Amadeo Room offers a stylish and intimate atmosphere for up to 80 guests, complete with a built-in projector, screen, and sound system. The DaVinci Room provides a warm and private setting with refined finishes, ideal for intimate receptions and family celebrations. The Chandelier Room combines classic elegance with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and sophisticated décor for weddings of up to 150 guests.
Sala San Marco is especially known for its exceptional in-house catering and personalised service. All cuisine is freshly prepared on-site by gourmet chefs using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Couples can work closely with the culinary and event teams to create bespoke menus tailored to their vision, cultural traditions, and dietary requirements, including Kosher, Halal, allergy-friendly, and organic options.
From the first enquiry to the final dance, the experienced event and sales team supports couples throughout the planning process, helping coordinate menus, room layouts, timelines, and wedding logistics to ensure a seamless and memorable celebration.
Combining elegant spaces, outstanding cuisine, flexible packages, and decades of experience, Sala San Marco offers couples a welcoming and versatile venue for unforgettable weddings in Ottawa.
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Reviews (12)
- AAlessia08/05/2026Dream Come TrueDream Come TrueThe staff, food, venue. It is such a beautiful place inside and out! Having my wedding there felt magical!The staff, food, venue. It is such a beautiful place inside and out! Having my wedding there felt magical!
- JJenny08/05/2026Excellent ExperienceExcellent ExperienceThe service is excellent, the kitchen is clean, the owner is really nice to deal with and the food is delicious.The service is excellent, the kitchen is clean, the owner is really nice to deal with and the food is delicious.
- SShanda08/05/2026Excellent Covid Safety FirstExcellent Covid Safety FirstExcellent and covid 19 safety 1st My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding event on August 15 2020 at Sala San Marco....Excellent and covid 19 safety 1st My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding event on August 15 2020 at Sala San Marco....
- KKhadejah06/05/2026Above And Beyond StaffAbove And Beyond StaffAll of the staff at Sala San Marco went above and beyond with making sure our day went off without a hitch...All of the staff at Sala San Marco went above and beyond with making sure our day went off without a hitch...
- AAnthony & Sophia06/05/2026Unforgettable ExperienceUnforgettable ExperienceWe loved every second of our wedding. The team at Sala San Marco is so organized. The food was 10/10 and the service was very attentive. Our families were very impressed with the elegance of the room.We loved every second of our wedding. The team at Sala San Marco is so organized. The food was 10/10 and the service was very attentive. Our families were very impressed with the elegance of the room.
- GGina & Jake06/05/2026Most Things Were GreatMost Things Were GreatMost things were great, the food was out of this world, the drinks were well made, the decorated room was breathtaking, and the staff was helpful and professional all night.Most things were great, the food was out of this world, the drinks were well made, the decorated room was breathtaking, and the staff was helpful and professional all night.
- JJerome06/05/2026Simply Amazing!Simply Amazing!Sala San Marco knows what they do. When you are dealing with them you just sit and relax, they will handle the rest. They provide a clean and beautiful venue plus delicious food!Sala San Marco knows what they do. When you are dealing with them you just sit and relax, they will handle the rest. They provide a clean and beautiful venue plus delicious food!
- RRehana06/05/2026Ayesha’s Wedding ReceptionAyesha’s Wedding ReceptionMichelle Pulvermacher, Event and Sales Manager, was extremely courteous and very professional. She worked out every single detail of the event. All our guests enjoyed being at this venue. If one is looking for a one-stop place for any event, this is the place. Thanks a lot Michelle and team, you made my daughter Ayesha’s big day special and memorable.Michelle Pulvermacher, Event and Sales Manager, was extremely courteous and very professional. She worked out every single detail of the event. All our guests enjoyed being at this venue. If one is looking for a one-stop place for any event, this is the place. Thanks a lot Michelle and team, you made my daughter Ayesha’s big day special and memorable.
- CColette Testa16/08/2024Perfection at the Wedding VenuePerfection at the Wedding VenueI attended a wedding reception for my nephew all was lovely. The service was perfection and a beautiful venue.I attended a wedding reception for my nephew all was lovely. The service was perfection and a beautiful venue.
- KKayla Glasner-Szola16/08/2024Spectacular wedding venue.Spectacular wedding venue.We had our wedding there last night. Everything was spectacular. There was some confusion with the package but that was on my part and they handled it well and clarified for me kindly. Everyone was incredibly nice and accommodating. I would recommend anyone to get married here- best night of our lives!We had our wedding there last night. Everything was spectacular. There was some confusion with the package but that was on my part and they handled it well and clarified for me kindly. Everyone was incredibly nice and accommodating. I would recommend anyone to get married here- best night of our lives!
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How many guests can Sala San Marco accommodate?
We can host between 30 and 500 guests across our four event spaces. The Chandelier Room seats up to 300, the Window Room up to 250, and both the Amadeo Room and DaVinci Room are perfect for intimate celebrations of up to 80 guests each.
How many event spaces do you have, and what are they like?
We offer four distinct spaces: the Chandelier Room (~4,000 sq ft with a grand chandelier, hardwood dance floor, and high ceilings), the Window Room (up to 250 guests), the Amadeo Room (1,591 sq ft with a projector, screen, and sound system), and the DaVinci Room (1,100 sq ft with a private bar and fireplace for an intimate atmosphere).
What is included in the wedding packages?
All packages include an on-site coordinator, all china, silverware, and glassware, standard tables and chairs, white tablecloths and napkins, complimentary cake cutting, easel for your seating chart, microphone and podium, dance floor, head table, staging, gift and cake tables, and free outdoor parking. Set up and clean up are also included.
What are your wedding packages, and what do they start at?
Wedding packages start at $75 per person. We offer seven packages — Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Complete, Gold Complete, and Silver Plated Dinner — each with a full multi-course menu. Please contact us and we'll help you find the best fit for your vision and budget.
Do you offer in-house catering, and can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes — all food is prepared entirely on-site by our gourmet chefs using fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. We proudly accommodate a wide range of requirements including Kosher, Halal, food allergies, and organically grown menu items. Simply let us know your needs and we'll create a bespoke menu for your day.
What bar services do you offer?
We offer a full range of bar options including open bar, limited bar, cash bar, champagne toast, house beer, house wine, house and premium liquor, signature drinks, and specialty beer and wine. Bar service starts at $31 per person. Our fully licensed bartenders are included.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes — we have a free private outdoor parking lot on-site, with additional public parking available nearby if required.
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Yes, Sala San Marco is fully wheelchair accessible throughout, and valet parking is also available to ensure all guests arrive comfortably.
Do you have an on-site wedding coordinator?
Yes. Our dedicated Event and Sales team work with you from initial enquiry through to the day itself, helping coordinate every detail — including menu customisation, room set-up, and supplier logistics — so you can relax and enjoy your celebration.
Where is Sala San Marco located, and how easy is it to get to?
We're located at 215 Preston Street in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood. Easily accessible by major highway (Hwy 417) and local arterials, approximately 5–10 minutes' walk from Bayview O-Train Station, and roughly 30 minutes by car from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Free on-site parking is available for all guests.
