Albany Dining & Banquet Policies

We require 25 guests and a minimum spending in order to accommodate any day time event.

A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required to book the time and date of your event.  Should it become necessary to cancel your event, $100.00 of the deposit covers administrative fees and cannot be returned. The remaining $100.00 will be refunded, only if another event can be scheduled for that date and time.

At time of booking you will be asked for a planned guest attendance. This planned guest attendance will determine your location for your event. You will be responsible for a minimum spending for that location.

Final payment will be due at the conclusion of your event unless prior arrangements have been made for billing.

We require your menu selections two weeks prior to your event. This is to ensure proper food and beverage purchasing and preparation for your event.

A final guarantee of attendance is required 72 hours prior to your event. This number will be considered your guarantee and is not subject to downward revision after submission.

The host of the party is allowed to arrive 30 minutes before the function to decorate. They may be accompanied by guests totaling, equal to or less than, 10% of the party size (ie: 50 guests means 5 guests to help decorate). If more time is needed, there will be a charge for arriving earlier.

The standard time limit on our banquet room is 4 hours. You may purchase additional hours at $50 per hour. Additional time is subject to availability, so please consult your banquet specialist.

If alcoholic beverages are to be served on the restaurant's premises, Paolo Lombardi's will require that all beverages be served by restaurant personnel. Paolo Lombardi's reserves the right to refuse to serve anyone under the legal drinking age of 21 years or to any person who appears to be intoxicated.

All menu prices are subject to change without prior notice and are subject to an 8% New York State Sales tax and an 18% gratuity. 

A $100 room charge is applied to all party's hosting hors d'oeuvres and cocktails only.

Paolo Lombardi's welcomes all types of decorations ie: balloons, plants, flowers, favors etc. Unfortunately confetti is not allowed (it is not vacuum friendly).

If hiring a professional decorator for your Albany dining event, please have the decorator contact the banquet specialist directly to schedule arrangements for setup of the party decorations.