About
This historic hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Raleigh accommodates up to 140 seated guests for indoor/outdoor celebrations. Inside, the Jiddi (meaning “grandfather” in Lebanese) is a fully enclosed space that seats up to 100 guests, with market lighting, exposed brick, and high ceilings. In the Courtyard, there is a marble-top outdoor bar, lounge seating, and a stage area, perfect for live music and ceremonies. The Courtyard offers an enchanting atmosphere with our house market lights, and is equally romantic under a clear-top tent rental from a third party vendor! This urban oasis is tucked behind two street-facing restaurants: Sitti Authentic Lebanese and Gravy Italian Kitchen, both serving as exclusive caterers to the venue. At the Jiddi Space & Courtyard, we are committed to excellent hospitality and crafting an experience as special as the occasion!
Wedding/Getting-Ready SuiteGet ready for your Big Day in our beautiful suite that overlooks the Courtyard! This space is reserved in conjunction with The Jiddi Space & Courtyard for an additional fee. The space is available for 6 hours before guest arrival for your event. Capacity of 20 guests max. Options of light bites, lunch, and refreshments are also available to add to this rental.
ServicesOur friendly staff members are assets to the establishment and ready to help coordinate your big day. The venue provides a range of services, including:
In-house catering and bar, from Sitti or Gravy
Market Lights (indoors and outdoors)
Setup/Cleanup of all house items
Wifi, sound system, microphone
Banquetware
Linens and tealight candles
Tables/Chairs
Cake Cutting
Food Services/Cuisine The Jiddi Space & Courtyard is catered exclusively by Sitti or Gravy, and our private dining menus reflect the food you know and love from these two award-winning restaurants. Our food and beverage offerings include:
In-house service staff and bar staff
Tastings
Champagne toast
Signature drink
Cash bar or Open bar
Third-party cake/dessert is allowed
Other ServicesThe Jiddi Space & Courtyard is a popular venue for a wide variety of wedding-related celebrations as well:
Elopement
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner and/or welcome party
Ceremony
Reception
Post wedding brunch
History
As part of the Heiling Levine complex on the corner of Wilmington and Hargett streets, the Jiddi Space & Courtyard share a rich history. Now occupied by Sitti Authentic Lebanese restaurant, the Heilig Levine building proper was home to 2 hotels, a furniture store, and a grocery store before W. A. Heilig and Albert L. Levine’s furniture business came to the space in 1936.
The Jiddi Space & Courtyard were used as storage for the businesses around it ? for carriages in the late 1800s to early 1900s, then for furniture and other goods in the mid-1900s. When Empire Properties bought and restored the Heilig Levine complex in 2005, the Jiddi Space & Courtyard were used as a workshop during the renovation.
LocationNestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, just blocks from Marbles Museum, North Carolina State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of Science. 23 minute drive from RDU airport.