Il Cielo

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Beverly Hills Wedding Location
9018 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Contact: Fabio Price, Director of Events
Phone: 310/276-9990 Special Events Department
www.ilcielo.com
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Why We Like This Place

We arrived at Il Cielo at the end of a long sweltering day (Los Angeles was in the middle of a heat wave) and we were, to say the least, tired and cranky. However, the moment we stepped through the wrought-iron gate, we were instantly cheered by our surroundings: the verdant and serene front garden patio of a charming ivy-covered cottage with green wood-trimmed windows and a Mediterranean tile roof. Originally a private residence, this bungalow was transformed into a restaurant in the 1970s. A decade later, Pasquale Vericella, whose family hails from Sorrento, Italy, purchased it and christened it Il Cielo—the sky. Under Pasquale’s deft guidance, Il Cielo has thrived and is now famous for its marvelous Italian fare.

Having hosted some 1,800 weddings over the past 23 years, Il Cielo has also garnered a reputation as an excellent wedding and reception venue. The New York Times rated Il Cielo among the top five places in the country to get married, and such high praise is well deserved—Pasquale and his Event Director work with each couple to ensure that their wedding is seamlessly choreographed, and they encourage a sense of participation and community among family and friends.   

Festivities begin on the front garden patio with a mini-feast of champagne, Bellini, mascarpone cheese, and fruit. After enjoying the appetizers, guests stroll over to the Chapel Garden for the ceremony. As they wait for the bride to make her entrance they can admire the setting, reminiscent of a European country villa: a Tuscan courtyard with an antique Italian tile floor, “aged” stone walls, and Botticelli angel fountains. A 50-foot retractable glass skylight makes outdoor weddings possible year-round.

Post ceremony, guests usually reconvene in the front garden for hors d’oeuvres, while the newlyweds slip away for a little alone time in the Main Dining Room. This artfully designed space has been transformed into a lounge area just for them—the fireplace, large bay window and cherub-filled, fresco-painted blue ceiling make for a dreamy, elegant ambiance.

In the meantime, the Chapel Garden and its adjoining dining room have been reset for the reception. From the dining room, French doors open to a spacious outdoor dining and dancing area under the stars.

Topping off the celebration, the wedding cake is served in the front garden, accompanied by toasts to the bride and groom. The cake, a Vericella family recipe, is a delectable flourless chocolate confection, layered with white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries and wrapped in French white chocolate.

Dancing resumes in the Chapel Garden until the “walking chariot” appears, marking the end of the festivities. In this delightful Italian country wedding tradition, an accordion player and several servers carrying Venetian lanterns sing Italian songs as they escort the newlyweds “home” to their suite at the Four Seasons Hotel across the street (included in Il Cielo’s wedding package). What a charming way to conclude a thoroughly magical evening.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 130

Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 130
Max. Standing Indoors: 300
Max. Standing Outdoors: 200

Max. Seated: 150

CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Il Cielo holds 150 seated or 300 standing guests.
MEETING CAPACITY: Il Cielo has 3 indoor rooms and 1 outdoor area, capacity 25–150 seated, which can be used for meetings and other events.

Fees & Deposits

To secure your date, a $3,000 deposit is required; the estimated event balance is payable 7 working days prior to the function. Wedding reception menus run $90–145/person and include hors d’oeuvres, 4-course meal and wedding cake; alcohol, tax and a 21% service charge are additional. For weekend events during daytime hours, the use fee varies; for private parties on Saturday evenings (if the restaurant is closed to the public), the fee is $10,000 with a 125-guest guarantee; on Sunday a fee may apply based on number of guests.

For smaller functions, a $500 deposit is required to secure your date; rental fees vary depending on area used and number of guests.

Availability

Year-round, daily, including holidays.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided
BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: patio
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: limited
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: valet, extra charge
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: fountain courtyard
Kosher: will allow an outside kosher caterer
Other: full event coordination

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden Patio/Courtyard

Site Type

Restaurant
Banquet Hall/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided or wine corkage $35/bottle
Smoking: not restricted
Music: amplified OK indoors, acoustic only outdoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no rice throwing on patio

Contact: Fabio Price, Director of Events
310/276-9990 Special Events Department
www.ilcielo.com
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