Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre is an Ottawa wedding banquet hall at 215 Preston Street in Little Italy. Its official website presents the business as a venue for weddings as well as corporate and social events, with a direct inquiry route for event and booking questions. This profile was last reviewed on August 10, 2026.

For couples looking at an indoor reception venue in Ottawa, the official wedding information describes several room options, on-site coordinators and chefs, and food prepared on site. The published details are useful for an initial shortlist, but a direct conversation is still needed to confirm the room configuration, date, guest count, package inclusions and final contract terms.

Services and specialization

Sala San Marco’s wedding page describes a wedding-venue service supported by on-site coordinators and chefs. It also says food is professionally prepared entirely on site and invites couples to create a customized menu. The business’s broader official site lists weddings, social celebrations, corporate functions, banquets and off-site catering, so the wedding offering is part of a multipurpose event operation rather than a wedding-only venue.

The wedding content specifically mentions requests related to food allergies, Kosher specialties, halal menus and organically grown items. That is useful evidence that dietary discussions are within the venue’s stated offering, but each menu request, ingredient need and accommodation should be confirmed in writing for the chosen event date.

• Indoor event spaces for weddings and other celebrations
• On-site coordinators and chefs mentioned on the wedding page
• Food prepared on site, with customized-menu discussions
• Official site also lists on- and off-site catering

Spaces and documented capacity

The official wedding page identifies three named rooms. The Chandelier Room is described as almost 4,000 square feet and able to host up to 300 guests. The Amadeo Room is listed at 1,591 square feet and up to 80 guests, while the lower-level DaVinci Room is listed at 1,100 square feet and up to 80 guests; the DaVinci includes a private bar and fireplace.

The About page separately says the venue has seating for up to 500 guests. Because the wedding page does not explain how that larger figure relates to room combinations, layouts or a wedding booking, couples planning a larger reception should ask which spaces would be included and what capacity applies to their intended seated, cocktail or dance-floor layout.

• Chandelier Room: almost 4,000 sq. ft.; up to 300 guests
• Amadeo Room: 1,591 sq. ft.; up to 80 guests
• DaVinci Room: 1,100 sq. ft.; up to 80 guests
• Venue-wide seating figure stated on the About page: up to 500 guests

Service area and who it may suit

Sala San Marco is a fixed-location venue in Ottawa, Ontario. Its official wedding page calls it a solution for the Ottawa Region, and the About page places it in Little Italy. It may suit couples seeking a central Ottawa indoor venue and those whose expected guest count fits one of the documented room capacities.

The room information gives a practical starting point for both smaller gatherings and larger receptions, but it does not establish that every space is available for every type of wedding event. Couples considering a ceremony, reception or multi-room schedule should ask whether the desired use, set-up time and transitions can be accommodated on their date.

• Ottawa address in Little Italy
• Official wedding page refers to the Ottawa Region
• Suitable to consider for indoor events based on the published room options

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include three named event rooms, on-site food preparation, customized-menu discussions and a private parking lot noted on the About page. The Chandelier Room’s hardwood dance floor, chandeliers and high ceilings are also stated on the official wedding page. These are venue features, not independent quality ratings or guarantees.

Important details are not fully published in the available wedding material. The official pages do not set out a wedding-specific minimum guest count, a room-rental fee, taxes, gratuities, deposit and cancellation terms, exclusive-use policy, ceremony setup, accessibility details or date availability. Those gaps are practical questions to resolve directly rather than negatives about the venue.

• Confirmed feature: private parking lot
• Confirmed feature: on-site food preparation
• Confirmed feature: named indoor rooms with published capacities
• Limitation: final wedding logistics and contract terms are not fully published

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published: the official Wedding Services page says wedding packages start at $75 per person. That page also displays sample package content, including menu courses and late-night food in some examples, but a starting price is not a final quote.

The page does not publish enough information to calculate a total wedding cost. Couples should request a dated written estimate covering the selected package, room or site charges if any, beverage service, décor or equipment, staffing, taxes, gratuities, minimums, upgrades and payment schedule.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• Published starting price: wedding packages start at $75 per person
• Sample menus are displayed on the official wedding page
• Final event pricing requires a direct written quote

Contact and booking

For event and booking inquiries, Sala San Marco directs visitors to its contact form. The form requests contact information and event details including an estimated guest count, desired event time and preferred date. The official contact page also lists 613-695-5980 and info@salasanmarco.ca.

A useful first inquiry would state the preferred date, flexibility around that date, estimated attendance, whether the event is a ceremony, reception or both, and the room style being considered. Asking for a tour and a written proposal will help connect the published room and package information to the couple’s actual plan.

• Phone: 613-695-5980
• Email: info@salasanmarco.ca
• Official inquiry form asks for guest count, time and preferred date

What couples should confirm

Confirm which room or room combination is available, its capacity in the intended layout and whether any areas are shared with another event. The venue’s separate 300-guest room figure and 500-seat venue-wide figure make this especially worthwhile for larger celebrations.

Confirm the full wedding quote and all contract terms before booking. Couples should also ask what is included with the chosen package, how dietary requests are handled, which bar options apply, whether vendors are permitted, what setup and teardown windows are available, and whether parking, accessibility and ceremony requirements are suitable for their guests.

• Room availability, layout and event exclusivity
• Package inclusions, taxes, gratuities and minimums
• Dietary requirements and menu changes
• Bar, vendor, ceremony, parking and accessibility arrangements

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Sala San Marco host for a wedding?

The official wedding page lists the Chandelier Room for up to 300 guests, and the Amadeo and DaVinci rooms for up to 80 guests each. The About page gives a venue-wide seating figure of up to 500 guests; ask the venue which figure applies to your proposed room combination and layout.

Does Sala San Marco publish wedding pricing?

Yes. Its official Wedding Services page says wedding packages start at $75 per person. Contact the venue for the package currently available for your date and a complete written cost breakdown.

Can Sala San Marco discuss dietary needs?

The official wedding page says food is prepared on site and notes requests involving food allergies, Kosher specialties, halal menus and organically grown items. Confirm the specific menu, ingredients and service approach directly with the venue.

How do couples contact Sala San Marco about a booking?

The official contact page provides a booking inquiry form, phone number 613-695-5980 and email address info@salasanmarco.ca. The form asks for an estimated number of guests, desired time and preferred date.

Sources checked

• Wedding Services
• Contact
• About

Address: 215 Preston Street, Ottawa ON K1R 7R1

Phone: 613-695-5980

Website: https://www.salasanmarco.ca/