Located in Ottawa’s vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood, Sala San Marco Event Centre is a full-service wedding venue known for elegant celebrations, exceptional cuisine, and over 30 years of hospitality experience. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Ottawa and accessible from Highway 417, the venue offers complimentary private parking.
With versatile event spaces for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations of up to 500 guests, Sala San Marco provides a beautiful setting for weddings of every style and size. Its experienced team works closely with couples to create personalized celebrations featuring elegant surroundings, exceptional food, and attentive service.
Sala San Marco offers five versatile event spaces, each with its own atmosphere and amenities.
Sala San Marco combines personalized planning, professional service, and exceptional cuisine to help couples create a memorable celebration.
Sala San Marco offers personalized menu planning to help couples create a dining experience that reflects their tastes, cultural traditions, and dietary requirements. Specialized options, including Kosher, Halal, allergy-friendly, and organic selections, can be discussed with the culinary team based on availability and event requirements.
From the initial inquiry to the final dance, the experienced team helps coordinate menus, room layouts, timelines, and reception details for a seamless celebration.
Combining elegant spaces, exceptional cuisine, flexible arrangements, and decades of experience, Sala San Marco Event Centre offers a welcoming and versatile setting for unforgettable weddings in Ottawa.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes — we have a free private outdoor parking lot on-site, with additional public parking available nearby if required.
Yes, Sala San Marco is fully wheelchair accessible throughout, and valet parking is also available to ensure all guests arrive comfortably.
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.
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.