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  • 5/5 Gary D. 2 years ago on Google
    Restaurant was as busy as it could get, but service was still great!! Food was very good. Eggplant parmesan was very tasty. Lasagna was full of flavor and very filling. But if you like shrimp scampi......don't bother ordering anything else. Hands down the best dish they have to offer. Packed with so much flavor you won't want to order anything else. Very consistent too. Taste the same on every visit.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malika J. 7 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurant in Las Vegas Valley hands down!!! I've been here twice with my family its also kids friendly. I've got the chicken alfredo. My daughter got the chicken fingers with fries pairing with their delicious tomato soup. My husband got the chicken marsala. Also ordered cocktails, expresso with a twist and a maitai; those beverages are phenomenal and worth it. *If you're looking for a good Italian restaurant, I strongly encourage you to go here we spend about $160 bucks for all three of us but I believe it could have been at least a hundred because we order cocktails.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra G. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is as charming as it gets! We got lucky enough to get seated without reservation. But highly recommend to do so. The food is really good and fresh, yo can taste the authenticity and traditional Italian flavor. They have a wide selection of wines and desserts and they even have a dinner special for $44 that includes appetizer, entre, and dessert from a special menu. Seating can be both booth and tables, it is good for both small and large parties. We were 4 people and had a bottle of wine and payed less than $200, so it’s a good deal in Las Vegas.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Synovia S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve had much better. This was my first visit and I thought it was pretty basic for the price. We did not have drinks there just water. I tried the Chicken Marsala again very basic and not worth the price. Cheesecake Factory’s is much better. My SO had the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, nothing special about it. We shared the Broccolini, it was good. My advice is to save your money and go to a better Italian Restaurant. This restaurant has large numbers of people passing through so it seems like they cater to quantity versus giving a good quality. I will not be returning.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alexandra r. 1 year ago on Google
    We were seated at the best seat in the house! This was by the bar (corner?) overlooking the strip, as my husband and I celebrated my birthday. Food was truly scrumptious/ah-mazing and service was top notch (again!). Now one of our favorite restaurants at the Venetian......
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped into the Cake Boss' restaurant for some apps and drinks (Las Vegas, Venetian) Located inside the left wing of Venetian across from his namesakes cake/dessert bar. Ordered garlic cheese bread, tomato soup and Grandma's meatballs. Service was excellent, maybe considered a little anxious... I'd rather say energetic since it was at opening (11:30am)... The food was delicious. I was expecting a little more seasoning in the meatballs. They were good just not a 'wow' kind of dish. My wife had sangria... That was heavy on the brandy and too peachy (don't ask, I'm asking why peaches?) Overall a decent experience. Nothing too amazing to bring us back to this particular restaurant in Vegas... We will venture forth to seek better. Wish us luck
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha C. 2 years ago on Google
    We were here for my friend's birthday and this restaurant definitely delivered smiles all around! The waiter was attentive, the drinks were yummy, the food was delicious. We couldn't ask for a better evening!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Italian food!!!! We went to dinner there Friday night and didn't even have to wait!!! Very friendly staff. The food is higher quality but the vibe is warm and fun. This is a perfect spot to celebrate your birthday while in Vegas. Easy to get into as well... Just right next to the strip upstairs when you first walk in... You don't have to go through the maze of the casino.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jazzlyn K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. So fresh! Happy hour has a great selection of drinks and small plates. This place would have easily been 5 stars but between the hostess handing me the menu as I walked in to take to me seat and the fact that everyone bar side received their food before I did and they weren't even seated when I ordered. The saving grace was the amazing bartender. I wasn't in a hurry but I also noticed that everyone else seated at the bar had a menu brought out to them. I ordered a Cesar salad like what lol. Anyway make sure you go there looking like their ideal customer because if not you'll get treated poorly. Ok bad stuff out of the way. THE SALAD this salad is the best thing that I've ever eaten. The lettuce was so fresh and crisp. I also ordered wings. They honestly were pretty whenever. The peppers and onions on top of them were good but I would not recommend getting those. All is all. Food was good. I'll probably skip going to this place anytime soon but if you're going the food is delicious and depending on what you look like the service is great, or awful. Happy Eating 😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mason S. 9 months ago on Google
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This restaurant deserves All the stars! The Wait time was minamal and the hostess was very nice. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Him and his assistant made sure that we were taken care of at all times. My drink was never empty, once a plate was empty it was gone. Even the water tastes amazing. To start we had Cheesy Garlic Bread, best I have ever had. My wife had the Chicken Parm with a side of Alfredo Sauce on home made Alfredo noodles. It was Excellent ❤️! I had Buddy V's XL Veal Parm with homemade Angel hair Noodles. This was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. With so many choices for food on the strip, this is a place I will go back to on every trip here. I highly recommend this place ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raj B. 7 months ago on Google
    Atmosphere, Service, and Food were Amazing! We definitely got a treat as Buddy and family were dining at the restaurant that night and he went to every table and greeted everyone...and took pics with them as well. A great family dinner and experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Precious 7 months ago on Google
    We always say we're gonna visit this restaurant anytime we're in town, and we never do this time we did, and I'm glad we did the food was good. However the Toscano was on the salty side, and the service was okay it could use a little work. The salad was delicious. The atmosphere is nice with a great view of the strip. The margarita was tasty but not strong. Carmines in Ceasars Palace is much better.🤷🏽‍♀️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay 8 months ago on Google
    Ordered the Grand Prix lunch option, shared plate. Salad was very fresh and crispy. Cannelloni, half pistachio and chocolate chip was great, as was the grilled salmon. I think a great lunch venue and no complaints.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Christy F. 7 months ago on Google
    Vegas sit down prices for tiny portions and a rushed atmosphere - no thank you!!! This was the opposite of what I would consider a good Italian meal - we were rushed and my husband, after paying $28 for meatballs and spaghetti, was still hungry. Three pieces of cheesy garlic bread - not even enough for our table of 4 - cost $12. An order of diet Coke for $6 gets you 2 mini glass bottles - and no warning or explanation from the waiter that it isn't actually a fountain soda. The wait staff cleared most of the plates while I was still eating, and even tried to take my son's dinner before he was done with it. My carbonara was a disappointment, couldn't taste the pancetta at all, it seemed like just a cheesy buccatini. Worst of all when I asked for the restroom, they directed me across the hall to the public Venetian restroom outside of the restaurant and across the hall, which had no toilet paper in any of the stalls and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days. When I mentioned it to the hostess, she just sort of shrugged. It was so disgusting! I love Italian and I had been looking forward to this meal but I felt unwanted and unwelcome. I'd have rather eaten in the Venetian food court.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy777 7 months ago on Google
    Must go! Review coming from an Italian.. food tastes like Grandma made it! Very authentic, great portions and prices are reasonable concerning you’re in Vegas. The service was amazing ! So polite and helpful. Going back to Vegas in November and definitely going back! I’d give it a 10 star plus
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 juna 11 months ago on Google
    Amazingly cooked meat. So soft, I suspect they sous-vided it. Super friendly and kind waiters and staff, and quality was very good for the price. I would definitely come again, such a nice experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raquel Q M. 1 year ago on Google
    You must stop at this amazing restaurant! My husband and I made reservations for 3:15pm thinking of a dinner menu dish, but we didn’t know the menu had reduced options (brunch had just ended and they were getting ready for dinner menu). But the staff was super nice and made an exception for us! We ordered a pasta with vodka sauce, I believe it’s called Chicken Rigatoni Alla Vodka. It was like heaven. We super recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 juha l. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, and friendly staff. A great experience overall. We ordered the Grilled Salmon, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Meatballs, and the Shrimp Scampi, and the meats were all cooked nicely, not overcooked.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricky M. 5 months ago on Google
    We love going to Buddy's Ristorante located in the Venetian each time we go to Las Vegas. One this visit, Buddy V’s offered a satisfying dining experience. Great atmosphere and the food: Chicken Parm, Cheese Ravioli, and Caesar salad were all tasty and something to write home to your Mom about! However, the service was only average at best. Server and Assistant Server were not friendly and distracted from the Vegas experience. General Manager came out to talk to tables around us, but skipped our table completely, not even a token Hi, how was your meal :(. Despite the lack of friendly service, Overall, a decent choice for a tasty Italian meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooke S. 5 months ago on Google
    Buddy V’s is the place to be! I have just returned from my 21st birthday vacation and on our quick trip we went to Buddy V’s not once but twice! The food was phenomenal (definitely try to Caesar salad and chicken Alfredo), the espresso martinis were delicious, and most importantly the staff was one of the best I have ever experienced. We were a little lost outside of the ventian and we just so happened to run into chef Brian who was so kind and showed us our way up and into the restaurant where he checked on us multiple times and made sure we were well taken care of. The staff including Oscar, Jose H, and Frank were some of the most welcoming and kind hearted people we have met. They even remembered us when we went back the second time. I unfortunately tore my MCL right before our trip so I was on a scooter and they were extremely accommodating and made sure I was comfortable getting in and out! I have been watching cake boss since I was a kid so this was an experience I will never forget and I thank the staff and restaurant for making it such a pleasant one! We will be back ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill K. 4 months ago on Google
    This was by far, the best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve ever had! We came to Buddy V’s for a meeting with a client and it was a fantastic experience! Service was above and beyond expectations! Our drinks were always full, we had delicious breads, she made fantastic suggestions, and our food was served in a timely manner. My coworker got the fettuccini alfredo and enjoyed it, our client got the toscano salad with chickens and enjoyed it, and the spaghetti and meatballs were fantastic! The table we sat at had a great view and the restaurant is tastefully decorated. If you are a fan of Cake Boss, or delicious Italian food, this is a Las Vegas must!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert S. 3 months ago on Google New
    I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Buddy V's. The food deserves a solid 5 stars, especially the spaghetti sauce – truly the highlight of the meal. The service was impeccable, earning another 5 stars, thanks to our attentive waiter. While the atmosphere was generally pleasant with a rating of 4 stars, the openness of the restaurant resulted in a bit of noise, mainly from the kitchen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mick S. 5 months ago on Google
    The food is very flavorful with a stellar presentation. Super fast service and everyone says thank you. The caesar salad was the best I’ve had with soft chewy croutons providing a different texture and experience. Meatballs are out of this world seasoned beautifully. The desserts were rich and amazing. The lights were dim enough to create a elegant ambiance.

  • 5/5 Vees R. 7 months ago on Google
    Food We ordered the La Famiglia Prix Fixe with: Cesar salads Chicken Parm Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Cannoli Cheesecake The croutons are delicious chucks of garlic bread and seem to be made in house. The chicken was cooked perfectly and without tendons or fat. The cannoli and cheesecake were sweet but not overly sugary. The food was still flavorful after reheating! Waitstaff Every person on our waitstaff team was well efficient, friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and the city, and very attentive and observant (we never had to ask for refills). Atmosphere The location is tucked away in The Venetian which gives you space from the crowded casino area. The decor is consistent, depending on where your sitting you’re able to watch the chefs prepare food, and they have high ceilings which give it an airy feel. Overall I’m very satisfied with my visit and would recommend them - especially for people who’d like to get away from the hustle and bustle of the casino.

  • 5/5 Steve W. 6 months ago on Google
    We arrived early and they were able to still get us seated. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was embraced a mix of romantic and upscale moods. We started with the calamari and fresh garlic bread. I had a glass of Birra Moretti beer (light and refreshing). I ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked to perfection. Sure, it wasn't a 5000-degree Ruth's Chris steak or Hell's Kitchen, but it was still better than most steaks you'd get in Las Vegas. Definitely in the "awesome" category. The teens shared a pepperoni pizza and a plate of scallops. My wife had a shrimp pasta she said was the best shrimp she'd ever tasted. Over all, our experience was 9/10 and a win for being a consolation prize after Ed Sheeran cancelled the show we were here to see. The only thing they could do better as a fine dining restaurant is to up their steak game.

  • 5/5 Dana R. 5 months ago on Google
    My husband and I are very thankful with Buddy’s Ristorante and specially with Tiffany Owh (event manager), she did do a wonderful work for our wedding dinner and our wedding cake. Everything was perfect, the food, the cake and the service. Everybody at the restaurant was super nice with us an our guests. And we didn’t have surprises, all was cristal clear in the final account of our reservation. 1.000% recommended.

  • 4/5 Mimi G. 7 months ago on Google
    brunch buffet like a boss! this unique buffet style brunch highlights include a carving station w/ roasted maple glazed ham & grilled peppercorn-crusted new york striploin, really loved their signature mac & cheese carbonara, grandma’s meatballs & of course, the dessert station! $55/adult & $24 kids under ten. tax & gratuity not included.

  • 5/5 Félice G. 4 months ago on Google
    Came here with my family but I didn't know it's a buffet brunch during that time. I would've loved to order from the regular menu but maybe next time. It was worth it especially when you're a meat eater (which I'm not) but if you're vegetarian, there's only salads, the truffle pizza, and the veggie omelette and $55 is not so worth it. I also don't recommend it to people who eat meat but don't eat pork since majority of their meat is pork. The staffs were so friendly and welcoming. Ambience is great with lots of big windows. The tiramisu and the cheesecake were really good though. I'll come back but not for their Sunday brunch buffet.

  • 5/5 nat g. 3 months ago on Google New
    Fantastic dining experience at Buddy V’s. We ordered a few dishes here including the chicken parm, fettuccini alfredo and the rigatoni bolognese. Each was delicious and the portions were just right. We also had desserts here, the cannoli, cheesecake and tiramisu. Service is awesome as the servers were extremely coordinated and observant. They also helped to meet our needs quickly when we asked! The space is well-lit and very spacious, allowing for each table to feel comfortable. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for some Italian food on The Strip!

  • 5/5 Kenny B. 7 months ago on Google
    Starting from the staff, food, experience, desserts, atmosphere. We're all fantastic. The new general manager Emily is an incredible person. I think she runs that place. Top notch she has everything in control. Food came out nice and hot and fresh. The waiters are on top of everything. The bussers are right there to assist with anything you need. In all great family restaurant. Kenny and Kristen from Boston

  • 5/5 Nadia P. 7 months ago on Google
    We ate there before the show. We both ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The dish was good. I tried cannoli for dessert and it was delicious. I also good a copy of the cook book. All in all--a great experience.

  • 5/5 Christine R. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was excellent. The Caesar salad was chopped perfectly to size the Romain lettuce was crisp and fresh, the dressing was zesty and very tasty. The meatballs were fantastic! The chicken Parm was baked to perfection, and the marinara sauce was superb. The shrimp scampi was absolutely phenomenal. The shrimp not only tasted wonderful, but the texture was simply perfect! The coffee and the cannolis were a perfect match! The service was very welcoming, and made us feel right at home! Can’t wait to go back!!

  • 5/5 L M. 8 months ago on Google
    You can taste the authenticity of the pasta. Overall it was great. Restaurant is right across the bakery so there was no shortage on dessert selections.

  • 4/5 Alexander N. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was very good. Given its location on the Strip, the prices are not bad. However, the service was very slow. I thought that since they should be used to high volume, the service would be quick, but it took a long time to get our food. The food did come out hot, so that's what's important, but we spent much more time there waiting than we wanted to. The tables next to us all seemed to get the same slow speed for eveything.

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is just awesome. Some of the best food I have had in vegas. Everything we had was top notch. From the polenta cake croutons in the caesar salad, to the sunday gravy, it was just perfect. The atmosphere is great, the service is really outstanding. I live this place, and will make it a point to stop in the net time in vegas.

  • 3/5 Amreen S. 9 months ago on Google
    First time at this Italian restaurant. Ample seating available and we got seated within 10mins there! Our server was not great though. She got wrong orders for some stuff and even charged us extra on the bills. Which they deducted after we checked it. So customer service wise I wouldn’t rate this place high. For the food, The fettuccine alfredo & Buddyv’s caprese was amazing !! Cheese garlic bread and chicken fingers from kinds menu was ok nothing great.. Cheese Ravioli and Chicken marsala was good too.. The cocktails here wasn’t that great !! So due to service I don’t think I will be back here!

  • 4/5 Vickie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Buddy V’s is a good restaurant, just not a great restaurant. The food did not have a lot of flavor. The bread was excellent, honestly the best part of the meal. Service was just ok. This is a good place to bring your kids or teens. It is great for a large family. It is not a place for a romantic dinner. Most people were dressed in jeans or casual clothes.

  • 5/5 Dani H. 11 months ago on Google
    Huge props to this restaurant's staff. We were upfront about catching a show and all the food came out lighting fast and delicious. The staff was super attentive and told top it all off, we were seated at a table with a view of the strip. Really top notch experience. My mom said she'd eat there every day. Would come again 10/10.

  • 5/5 pmw 10 months ago on Google
    This was our first trip to Vegas, and staying at the venetian introduced us to Buddy V's. They easily accommodated our party of 6 reservation, one with a wheelchair, on a fairly busy night. The staff was very attentive and friendly, quick with the water refills, and frequently checked back to see if our meals were satisfactory. I was lucky enough to have traveled to Italy, so I was curious just how good their food was. I can gladly say that it easily met and, in some cases, exceeded the taste and quality of any meal I had in Rome, Venice, or Sorento. Go and don't miss a really authentic Italian fair! If you found this review helpful, please let me know by tapping the thumbs up. Thanks!

  • 4/5 Jill B. 1 year ago on Google
    It took about 20 minutes to be seated. We arrived pretty early for dinner. Online it says no reservations available till 6:30 but they take walk ins. We arrived just after 4pm and were seated around 4:25. We ordered meatballs for an appetizer as soon as we sat down because we were super hungry having just come off the plane but it didn’t come until after our other appetizers we ordered later (lobster bisque and garlic bread). I think the server didn’t put it in till later because it was the last thing on the check and let’s be real, meatballs would have been super quick to bring out. Kids are not allowed in the bar area even if it’s just to quickly tell your husband you are going to the bathroom so don’t even let them step foot on the stairs toward the bar! I was startled by the hostess telling me I couldn’t walk 20ft over to my husband to talk to him for 5 seconds so I ended up having to call him. Good thing we have cell phones I guess. I got the Alfredo with shrimp but instead of fettuccine I got rigatoni. My 6yo shared with me and my 8yo got the spaghetti with tomato sauce and decided she should have just gotten alfredo also. My husband and my cousin both got the same shrimp scampi and it was good too but I definitely preferred my Alfredo to anything else. I liked the garlic bread although it’s just 3 pieces per order so keep that in mind. They don’t bring you plain bread and butter either. So it’s expensive garlic bread or nothing. Overall, the food was tasty and I would go again. Vegas prices though (double anywhere else!) so expect to pay $30-50 per person easy even if you share.

  • 4/5 Kyle M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was some delicious Italian food! The staff were very understanding and were flexible with our requests. The appetizers were delicious, as well as the main dishes. The view was also nice from our table, but it’s quite loud. Still a great experience. I recommend the Chicken Parmesan. Super good stuff!

  • 5/5 Honey K. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVED! This place is located in the Venetian and Carlos bakery is right across the entrance. It's got great food and we enjoyed the service. Highly recommend. Casual dress but still great for a date night. Want to try a cocktail? Highly suggest Cake Boss if you like sweet treat drinks. We had veal marsala, veal Piccata and Chicken Parmesan. Sides included meatballs and bread. All very good. We are staying at Treasure Island so we parked there and walked across the strip.

  • 5/5 Lee L. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time at this restaurant and the experience was amazing. The food was great, the waiter (Moudrad) was funny, joyful and provided exceptional service and the atmosphere was inviting. If you are in the Las Vegas area and want great Italian food, try Buddy V’s. You won’t be disappointed!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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