AMAZING & DELICIOUS! We made reservations for the AYCE Sunday brunch. We got seated right away. The entire staff was kind, helpful and extremely attentive throughout our meal. We were happy with our decision to pick this restaurant. Having a gluten allergy was not a problem. Alex the manager walked me through the buffet explaining what I could enjoy. That really helped as some of the item on my first plate had a couple of items that had gluten in it which our waitress Nikki pointed out right away. She was looking out for me which I sincerely appreciated. They made me a gluten free pasta with the best marinara sauce I have ever had. I used to work in a fine dining Italian restaurant and this was better. I was impressed and can't wait to share this experience with our family and friends! It's casual dining atmosphere with top tier fine dining food and service! Thank you to the entire team at Buddy V's Ristorante. read more

We visited Buddy V's while in Las Vegas, and the overall atmosphere was really nice. The restaurant had a welcoming ambiance, and the service was excellent. Our server was attentive, and our water glasses were never empty, which I always appreciate. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the experience. I ordered the shrimp scampi, and while it looked good, I was pretty disappointed. It was overly salty but somehow still lacked actual flavor. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable, especially for a restaurant with such a great reputation. I'd consider coming back for the atmosphere and service, but I would probably try a different entrée next time. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

He's a GOUGER!! We went to Ceasars on a Saturday night & went to his pizza place & paid $100 for a large veggie pizza & $28 for 3 bottled waters! It wasn't that great & for that price , I will never be back!! Greedy people!! read more

Buddy V's was about the only joint we hadn't tried in the Venetian/Palazzo. We tried it recently and glad we did. Staff is professional and polite. Sat shortly after showing up at our res time. Drink orders taken straight away. Bread provided pre-dinner. Soft, warm. Got the calamari as an app. Excellent. Lightly breaded and fried. Nice aioli as well as a pickled veggie dip. Wifey and I both went with the chicken parm. Coulda easily shared, but we got our own. Solid. Didn't sample any of their booze or dessert, but both looked good. Prices reasonable. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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My family had a great experience here Friday evening. We tried 5 things - 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and one side - and all of the items were delicious. The service was great: friendly and efficient. We sat out on the front garden area and it was very pleasant. When we were seated, we received bread and herbed-oil. The bread was delicious. Nice and crisp crust with soft bread. Yum. Eggplant Parm appetizer - 3 nice-size slices of lightly breaded eggplant in a delicious tomato sauce. Panzella Caprese salad - a nice portion of salad in a tasty vinegrette. I really enjoyed the croutons and the burrata cheese. Branzino - excellent. The three of us applauded how delicious this was. The skin was perfectly grilled/charred and the meat was moist and flavorful. We all agreed this was excellent and an excellent value for the price. Chicken Marsala - another great dish. The chicken was moist and the Marsala was delicious. The pasta accompanying the dish was tender in a pleasant butter-based sauce. Broccolini - a nice-size side portion for sharing. Excellent meal and service. Recommend without hesitation. read more

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Had a great dinner here. Food was all really good (and love the free bread service before the meal). Staff were very friendly. Atmosphere was a bit loud but very on theme read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Dinner Cheese Ravioli Pasta - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We made a reservation online. We got lost in and around the Venetian trying to find this place. We were seated right away and enjoyed a cocktail and pasta plus meatballs. Service was friendly and attentive. Place was lively. We sat by the open kitchen. The food was tasty. I'd come back here and hopefully I can find it again! read more

This is our go to Italian restaurant whenever we're visiting Las Vegas. Please make reservations ahead of time. You do have to put in your credit card to secure your reservation. They will not seat you until your reservation time. So if up show up at 5:15pm and your reservation is set at 5:30pm, you will have to wait. They have a menu at the front, so that gives you time to look and see what you'll want to order. Service is quick. Once you sit down, they get your drink order. You get complimentary bread & that is yummy. We've been eating here I'd say..., for the last 2-3 years & the food never disappoints. Flavors and quality of food is consistent. Their desserts are good too! But if you get a dessert to-go, it will not have ice cream. It's best to eat the dessert there. So try to make room for it. Decorations up on the walls are rustic, Italian. There's even rolling pins & whisks hanging. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic place, this isn't it. It's loud & casual. Not everyone is dressed up. read more

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This is one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had. The chicken Parm was definitely the best I've ever had and taste homemade. Can't wait to try their Sunday sauce. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Heard so much about this restaurant we had to try . Nice ambience and not noisy at all with view of the strip. We ordered the branzino with arugula potato salad , chicken parm with shafts, and the Sunday gravy with rigatoni. All delicious good size portion . The service was 5 star with Josephine(Josie) and David . These two were so attentive and always smiling . We will be back again definitely ! Thanks Buddy V for a nice birthday experience for my wife . read more

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With no reservations easy walk in was seated immediately. Our waiter was excellent, always checking in on us serivng us water, drinks and the BREAD! I wish i had his name, he had a great attitude. You get fresh bread with olive oil & vinegar once you order. We all ordered the $40 price fix dinner menu. Soup, salad, pasta dessert i thought it would'nt be enough for me but wow i was full! Food was SLAMMIN! Pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the chicken parm was on POINT! On the strip food was a little sus but definitely not a a let down! read more

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I've been obsessed with Buddy (Carlo) ever since I used to watch every episode of cake boss. I contemplated on having his bakery pastries sent to me in California. I opted to visit the restaurant and the bakery. I am so excited I did. My best friend and I who have been best friends since we were 7 are now almost 50 took my first trip in 16 yrs to Vegas on a plane also my first. Our waiter was David and he was absolutely amazing. So informative about any of our menu questions and his hospitality was unmatched. All of the servers were also amazing. My Bestie doesn't typically care for Italian food and she said hands-down, This is the best Italian she's ever eaten at and I concur with the statement as I've eaten at many Italian places. We ordered three entrées so we could have one to take back to the hotel with us for the morning after. Although we did order five pastries at the bakery, we were suggested to have the tiramisu that she wanted to try at the restaurant because it was even better. So we did and she loved it. The restaurant was beautiful and it felt like I was eating at a restaurant The Late Actor, James Gandolfini (Tony and Carm would've eaten) at. It's a must try if you're coming to Vegas we had our reservation after we went on the indoor gondola ride, which was so fun and iconic for us. We also were so delighted that our waiter arranged for us to go with the manager Emily into the speakeasy that is newly opened. I'm still on cloud nine since I'm back in my hotel room a day later and we had all of our pastries and pizza that we took home for breakfast. Thank you so much for the amazing experience. David you are WONDERFUL ! I will be telling everyone about it and this was a dream come true for me!!! read more

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My family and I absolutely LOVE this place and keep coming back! I always order the rigatoni, it's so good that I literally dream about it. If I could eat this pasta every day, I would! For appetizers, we like to switch it up between the meatballs, calamari, garlic bread, and the charcuterie board. Every single one is packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. We don't usually even like meatballs or calamari, but we'll happily order them every time we eat here! The charcuterie board is also a great choice, with a nice variety that's perfect for sharing. The cocktails are fantastic, too. I especially love their themed drinks, like the Backstreet Boys and Wizard of Oz cocktails. They're creative, delicious, and priced about what you'd expect on the Strip (around $17-22 each). This restaurant is definitely a splurge, but it's worth every penny. The food is consistently amazing, the service is attentive and friendly, and every visit has been a great experience. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Las Vegas, and we'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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My daughter and I enjoyed a late lunch at Buddy V's during our 48 hours in Vegas recently... Our experience was solid. I called ahead to make sure they were open and could accommodate us and the hostess said to come on in. The restaurant itself is a bit difficult to find as it's in a hallway of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, but we made our way there and were seated promptly. Buddy V's offers a fun old school Italian ambiance. It's clean and spacious and has comfortable booths, tables and I think a bar as well. Service was attentive and friendly. They also asked right off the bat if we had dietary restrictions. (We don't but I appreciated them asking). We decided to order a Caesar Salad with shrimp, a plain cheese pizza, and the eggplant parm appetizer to share. They also brought some delicious bread with olive oil for dipping. We enjoyed it all. Needless to say, we had more than enough food. I felt bad that there was so much leftover and we were heading home that evening so we couldn't take it with us. We were too full to try dessert even though they offer an extensive dessert menu. If you find yourself in the area, this place won't blow you away, but it's very good! read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Front entrance (a bit hidden) - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I'm giving this place a 5/5. This was such a great dining experience from start to finish. David, our waiter, was amazing. He took great care of us and was genuinely funny, which made the whole meal even better. We ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, a margherita pizza, lobster spaghetti, and wine. The lobster spaghetti was hands down the best pasta I've had in a long time. I would absolutely go back just for that. The margherita pizza was also really good with a crispy thin crust that hit just right. The spaghetti and meatballs were okay, not bad, just not something I'd order again when there are better options on the menu. One small thing, we went at night and the lights from outside were really bright and a bit distracting. Maybe adding some curtains or something to help reduce that would make the experience even better. Overall, the food was great, the prices felt fair, and the service really stood out. I'd definitely recommend Buddy V's Ristorante and would come back to try more. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Margherita Pizza and lobster rossa - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Spectacular dining experience. Host sat us next to the window so we got a little view of the strip. I was a little hesitant with a "celebrity" restaurant but I was honestly very impressed! The pasta dishes that we tried were amazing and I'm still thinking about them. We got the chicken Parmesan and the rigatoni dish. The meal comes with a little bit of bread and oil. This is located at the Venetian and right across the restaurant is the Carlos bakery shop - as a former watcher of the show I had a great time and it was cool to visit this in person! read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Thank you to the manager that gave my daughter a signed photo of Buddy! She is a super fan so it made her day and trip! We were in town to see the Backstreet Boys and she was more excited for the autograph than the show LOL read more

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We had an amazing experience, starting with our fantastic waiter. He gave excellent recommendations and even surprised me with a custom drink tailored perfectly to my taste, which was spot on! To start, the complimentary bread and oil were great, and the calamari appetizer was an absolute must-try--cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. For entrees, "My Mother-in-Law's Linguine Shrimp Scampi" was delicious and incredibly flavorful. We also tried Vastro's Sunday Gravy, which was a wonderful, hearty variety of meatballs, sausage, lamb, and pork over pasta. Highly recommend! I can't wait to come back for more calamari! read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - My Mother in Law's Linguine Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Had an early dinner at Buddy Vs (5:30 PM) in the Venetian shoppes before our Rod Stewart concert across the street at Caesars Palace. The Caesar Salad was delicious. Instead of croutons - they used crispy polenta. Which was so good. My salmon was cooked perfectly. With just the right amount of greens underneath. The cannoli for dessert was meh. Not enough filling. There was a huge empty space in the middle of the cannoli. read more

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i forgot to take photos before eating the food, so the pics are mid meal, which i apologize for. firstly, my friend and i were sat in the little "outside patio" area, which is literally just in the mall. i recommend not being seated there because it felt like we were zoo animals being observed by ongoing shoppers. also, to book a reservation at the restaurant, my friend had to put in her credit card information, and there was a $50 cancellation fee PER PERSON if you did not show up. lowkey that's ridiculous. we went to an actual luxury restaurant and they didn't even do all that. obviously, we did not miss our reservation, but that's actually bonkers. onto the meal, i did like the garlic bread, but it tasted like when your mom forgot to grab cheesy bread at the store on spaghetti night and just made it using ingredients in the kitchen. i expected more from a famous chef's restaurant. also, the fettuccini alfredo was so thick and creamy, like actually too creamy. i typically like my fettuccini rich, but this was way too much. i tried to thin it out by pouring some water into it. swear, i poured half a glass of water into this pasta to thin it out. and i lowkey needed more water after that. i just kind of gave up and ate it in the end. the picture i took was before i poured water in. so if extremely, overly creamy is your style, you will love this. it was my friends birthday, so we did get a free desert. it was so good, honestly the best part of the meal. the complimentary bread they put out was fire too. unfortunately, this whole dining experience was so mid. the servers were really nice and attentive, though! it was pretty okay price wise. a little pricey, but it is vegas. it's whatever. read more

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Very inviting place in the Palazzo. Service friendly and great portions. I could've just at the bread and EVOO. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Tomato soup. Deeeeeeeelish - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

If we could give them 1000 stars we would! From the service to the food it was an extraordinary experience! The food is delicious but the service was out of this world! A huge shout out to our waiter Kevin for making us feel at home and he is the best waiter we have ever had in Las Vegas! The service left us speechless! read more

WOW my boyfriend and i were walking around trying to find a good spot to eat and we stumbled upon Buddy V's. We got the À la Vodka pasta and i got the Carbonara. The carbonara was fresh, delicious, creamy, cheesy, super flavorful !! probably the best i've had . Our server was Teresa i believe and she was very knowledgeable, was really good about recommendations. the restaurant was beautiful as well , lovely decoration and friendly staff. would definitely return !!! read more

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My husband and I dined here for the first time last night. The staff was super attentive and friendly. The food was tasty and fresh. The ambience was beautiful (we sat in a booth over by the windows facing the strip). As the sun went down, it was a beautiful view of Wynn and Treasure Island right outside the window. From the time we checked in for our reservation until the time we finished dining, the full staff made sure we were comfortable, happy, and our bellies were full of tasty food. We ordered a bunch of items in the menu - the eggplant parm and steak tartare to start with fresh focaccia bread and oil/herbs, the wild isles salmon and chicken parm as our main meals, and the "my mother in law's" shrimp scampi linguini and short rib pappardelle to share. We also placed two pizzas to go at the end of our dining. All of the dishes were so tasty and prepared perfectly. We wound up with a ton of leftovers - we simply didn't have room for all of it - but made for delicious leftovers for lunch the next day. It was our first time dining at Buddy V's and it certainly won't be our last! Everyone made our experience feel special. As Las Vegas locals, we frequent Venetian a bit to see shows there and at the Sphere. We had an amazing time and will definitely come back! read more

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Nice, old school, informal, quality, Southern Italian restaurant with all the classics you'd expect, cooked well and with friendly service. Let your hair down here as opposed to the fine dining palaces that dominate the Venetian. We had the tomato soup (great), the caprese salad (meh, too many extra ingredients and too much balsamic), and they kindly split the chicken parm main into two perfect lunch-sized portions that were very good. Nice ambiance, busy but not packed and noisy. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Half a Chicken Parm (minus a few bites) that we split for lunch. - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Loved the hostess and server who showed their personality. We were sat quickly in a nice booth looking out at the strip. . We really enjoyed the food. The cheese bread appetizer came with 3 slices of gooey, cheesy goodness, the chicken parmesan was perfectly balanced between crispy exterior and tender inside. I had the chef surf & turf (filet, shrimp, and broccolini). Filet was perfectly cooked with a yummy glaze. We also had the best cheesecake. read more

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I only went here for the Black and Blue cocktail while Backstreet Boys were at the Sphere. It smelled super good in there though, so we plan to stop back and try some food on our next BSB Sphere trip! The cocktail was also good. It has a Blow Pop in it! read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Black and Blue cocktail (Backstreet Boys) - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Lunch at Buddy V's was fantastic! I haven't been here before, but I've heard so many people say it is a nice place to get some old-school Italian food. So we came here and ordered a few things such as calamari, tomato basil soup, chicken parm, and shrimp linguini, and also had a tasty dessert mixed with pistachios and blood oranges. If you are craving pasta and other tasty dishes, this is definitely a place to check out. Service was super fun and if you don't know what to order just ask! read more

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If you followed any of my Vegas dining experiences, you will know Cipriani's refused to let me order a side of pasta with my eggplant Parmesan. This was definitely not the case at Buddy V's and they were mortified when I told them about my experience at Cipriani. They more than happily allowed me to order a side of pasta. And, it was beyond delicious! There are those very special Italian restaurants, mainly in Italy, where a simple pasta dish is the most delicious thing ever and this was the case at Buddy V's. I'd order that alone in the future. Management is friendly, waiters are accommodating and very professional, and the place has a great friendly familial vibe. Look for the unique decor highlighting Buddy's journey expanding the business and coming to Vegas - like whisks and rolling pins. Other standout dishes were the meatballs, rigatoni bolognese and basically anything else you order. The focaccia is fresh and plentiful. A fabulous experience. We'll be back on our next visit unlike our boycott of Cipriani's in the Wynn. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Eggplant parm with a side of pasta :-) - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Surprised at how great Buddy V's was! It wasn't really on my radar and I'm glad my friend suggested it before our No Doubt show. We ordered the Toscano salad and garlic cheese bread to start. Both were amazing!! The hostesses were all super personable and even stopped by our table sharing their enthusiasm because they could see we were going to the No Doubt concert at the Sphere. The pepperoni pizza was perfect, and so was the chicken à la vodka and braised short rib pasta. The inside of the restaurant was lively and busy because there was a big conference at the Venetian. Always make a reservation for your restaurants in Vegas as you never know when there's a big convention in town! Our server, Micah, was such a nice guy too and did an amazing job with the pace of service. Also appreciated the recommendation for the cannoli at the end! Worth the calories. read more

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I normally don't like "celebrity" restaurants and will avoid them at all cost. We had just finished an 11am show at the Sphere and were all pretty much hangry. After wandering around the Canal Shops of the Palazzo and Venetian, we stumbled upon Buddy V's and we were desperate enough to walk in. As soon as I approached, I realized I had been here many years prior. We were seated promptly by a very friendly hostess. After being seated, we were greeted by a very friendly and outgoing waiter. I swear we had him years ago on our prior visit. This guy was outstanding. Anything we asked for...he made it happen. Everyone ordered something different. I never order alfredo, but for some reason ordered it and it was quite good. Everyone else raved about their selection. The focaccia bread w/ the pesto oil was a huge winner at the table. The restaurant itself is nice. It's pretty hidden amidst the vast Canal Shop area...and it's even at the end of a long hallway that leads outside. Everything was top notch...service, food and atmosphere. If you're on the fence, jump over and enjoy a good meal. read more

Food and service was great. We came with my mother last year and coming this trip she requested that we came back to Buddy V's. Gotta love the local discount as well. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Steak tartar - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The staff is super attentive and professional. The ambiance exquisite and the food impeccable. From the presentation of your meal to the taste and large portions, coming here is a must. You only had to think something and the waiter was already asking if there was anything you needed. Worth a try! read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We were in town for the Backstreet Boys concert and decided to eat here before getting ready . so glad we did! We were seated pretty quickly and ended up with a window table, which gave us a beautiful sunset view of the Strip. Our waitress was super attentive and even noticed our Backstreet Boys lanyards, letting us know about their Backstreet Boys-themed cocktail. Obviously, I had to order it My partner ordered the chicken piccata, which I thought was a little on the salty side, but I got the chicken rigatoni and we both agreed it was amazing. I honestly wish I could jar up that sauce and take it home with me. read more

Buddy V’s Ristorante - Backstreet Boys cocktail (it has a blow pop! lol) - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Amazing team dinner at Buddy Vs. The food is standout Italian. Some of my favourites were the Beef Carpaccio, the Chicken Alfredo and the Short Rib Papardelle. Caleb our server was great too! read more

From the moment we walked in, everything was fantastic. The hostess greeted us, and had a conversation as she took us to our table and then shortly after we were asked about our drink order from a staff member. The restaurant is casual, but has great views of the strip. We looked over the menu and decided to order the cheese and meat board along with eggplant parmesan. Goodness! They were both so delicious. The eggplant was crisp with a great sauce, while the cheese and meat board came with a variety plus pickled vegetables, that was just as tasty. When we come back, we will definitely be coming here again. read more

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A solid Italian restaurant but nothing super special to me. If you're looking to have pasta or pizza in a higher end establishment and don't mind making a reservation and paying a premium, this might be the place for you. The staff were all very attentive and kind. We were served delicious, warm bread with balsamic and olive oil to dip. We tried the shrimp linguine which came with perfectly cooked jumbo shrimps. The flavor was also very good. The eggplant and chicken parms seemed pretty basic and standard. The place was well decorated for Christmas and had lots of festive looking drinks coming out from the bar. Overall, I don't need to come again but I had a pretty good experience! read more

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While in Vegas, we decided to have dinner at this location and they were able to get us in at 9 PM. The restaurant was pretty busy. The weight staff was friendly in service was decent. The ambience was I would say classy to formal. The food was OK for the price. Overall, I felt it was good. read more

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We had such a good experience here, staff were super kind and helpful with our toddler. Food was delicious very refreshing to see celebrating restaurants doing it right. Ambience was very nice and huge family style decor, i liked the family touches of buddy's family pictures. We had the spaghetti, the ricotta starter and the octopus carpaccio, and a pizza to share, was more than enough food! read more

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Nice family style Italian restaurant. We had reservations at 4:30 and were sat quickly. The atmosphere is nice, light and makes you feel right at home. Our server was very friendly and professional. We started dinner with Calamari and a cocktail. The server suggested trying the calamari Hoboken style. We took her suggestion and have found a new favorite condiment. The bar has a few themed cocktails in honor of the Wizard of Oz. The cocktail was whimsical and something a little different. The food was outstanding. Since we were staying at the Venetian we had a coupon for a complementary cannoli that we thoroughly enjoyed. A very nice dining experience read more

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