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Buddy V's Ristorante

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Signature Restaurant

  • Master chef with award winning experience
  • Top shelf alcohols and cocktails
  • Best food fusions and concepts
  • Masters of their craft, sommeliers
  • Concepts designed to thrill the senses
  • World-renowned flavor profiles
  • Refined atmosphere like no other
  • Recognized with awards and honors
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Hours

  • Monday

    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Tuesday

    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Wednesday

    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Thursday

    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Friday

    11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Saturday

    11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Sunday

    10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Special Offerings
  • Sunday Buffet Brunch

    Sundays

Location

Italian Weekend Brunch Lunch Dinner Casual Dining $$

The ‘Cake Boss’ does more than bake—he cooks, too. And Buddy Valastro is showcasing Italian cuisine his way at Buddy V’s Ristorante. Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes, eat the ultimate comfort food served for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Grab a window seat for envious views of the Las Vegas Strip.

Chef Buddy ‘Cake Boss’ Valastro

Buddy Valastro pioneered the custom cake movement from his family bakery in New Jersey. Then he set his sights on Las Vegas with dreams of bringing his love of food to the masses. With so much culinary talent in his family, it was easy to create a menu to rival other Italian restaurants in Las Vegas.

Italian Food Made From the Heart

Many of the women in Buddy Valastro’s family are featured on the menu. From his wife’s crispy and tender Eggplant Parm to his mother-in-law's Shrimp Scampi to Grandma’s Meatballs and Nonna’s Lasagna, all are some of the most crave-worthy dishes in Las Vegas. The overwhelming favorite of Buddy Valastro’s is his mother’s Sunday Gravy. The red sauce cooks all day with meatballs, sausage, lamb, and pork. Served over rigatoni, one bite will have your eyes closed in Italian bliss from the rich flavor of the sauce. If you’ve worked up an appetite, The Boss XL Veal Parm Chop is calling your name. Oven-baked with provolone and mozzarella and served with spaghetti marinara, it's the best dinner in Las Vegas.

Bring the Entire Family

The recipes are the same ones that Buddy Valastro enjoys with his own family. Meaning, they’re meant to be enjoyed with your family, too. Dining for lunch or dinner with your loved ones? La Famiglia Menu is the best choice. Everyone receives a three-course prix fixe menu with a selection of memorable dishes to try.

Desserts by the ‘Cake Boss’ Himself

A meal isn’t complete without dessert, especially when baking is part of the Valastro family business. At the restaurant’s bakery, you can indulge in an impressive collection of sweet treats. Cannoli? It wouldn’t be a true Italian restaurant without the classic cannoli. Enjoy those along with Traditional Tiramisu, Lisa’s Warm Nutella Cake, seasonal cheesecakes, and more.

The Best Buffet Brunch

In this unique, buffet-style brunch, menu highlights include a carving station with Roasted Maple Glazed Ham and Grilled Peppercorn-crusted NY Striploin. Signature brunch items include Mac n’ Cheese Carbonara, Grandma’s Meatballs, Sausage & Broccolini Orecchiette, Chicken Parm, and more. Classic breakfast options include a Sunday Frittata and Roasted Potato Hash, along with eggs and breakfast meats. New, for-the-table options include a variety of house-made omelets, Ciabatta French Toast and Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes.  The Kids Corner boasts kiddie culinary classics such as cheese pizza, chicken tenders, and mac & cheese. No brunch is complete without a variety of; the selection of timeless treats includes Raspberry-Lemon Meringue Bars, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cupcakes, Italian Donuts, cannoli, tiramisu, assorted Italian cookies, and more. 

Sweet and Savory Triumph

With the success of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” the opportunity to bring his first restaurant to Las Vegas in 2013 felt right. Partnering with veteran restaurateurs Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla, they knew where to go. The rich heritage of the menu and the culture of The Venetian Resort—it’s a match made in Italian heaven.

Perfect For:
Family Large Groups Date Night Reservations Takeout
Preview Card Awards 1

"Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas"

Gayot

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Special Events

Buffet-style Italian Easter Brunch
Buffet-style Italian Easter Brunch
Italian Cuisine

March 31, Sunday | 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Every-bunny loves a good Easter brunch. Enjoy a buffet-style spread at Buddy V’s Ristorante with all the Italian trimmings. Choose from seven different food stations, plus omelettes and off-the-griddle items. Must-try Easter dishes are the deviled and truffled Easter eggs, roasted porchetta sliders, and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. $75 per adult, $35 per child under 10. Available on March 31 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Sunday Buffet Brunch at Buddy V’s Ristorante
Sunday Buffet Brunch at Buddy V’s Ristorante
Italian Cuisine

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Sunday | 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Awards and Reviews

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“Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas”
Gayot
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“Buddy V's Ristorante inside the Grand Canal Shoppes remains a top spot on the Strip for classic Italian-American cuisine…”
Thrillist

Did you know?

Did you know?
  • Buddy V’s Ristorante is the first restaurant venture for Buddy Valastro, the internationally renowned baker known for his ebullient personality and intricate custom cakes.
  • Buddy V is a fourth generation baker.
  • Buddy has released a how-to book, Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets

Buddy Valastro

Buddy Valastro

IT’S HOME COOKING. JUST LIKE I COOK FOR MY OWN FAMILY.

BUDDY

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For Buddy Valastro, mixing eggs, sugar, butter and flour means a lot more than “making a cake.” As a fourth generation baker, it’s a constant source of pleasure, pride and creativity. Creating amazing cakes connects Buddy with the memory of his father Buddy Sr. and his extended Italian family history. His father’s recipes and Buddy’s innovative decorating have taken the business above and beyond his father’s wildest dreams. Valastro’s talent and passion for the family business, Carlo’s Bakery, has earned the straight-talking cake expert the moniker, and hit TLC show, Cake Boss.

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Have a Little Taste: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Have a Little Taste: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Group Dining

Group Dining

  • Private Dining Room

    50 Seated / 75 Reception

  • Wine & Cheese Room

    40 Seated / 40 Reception

  • Bar & Lounge

    150 Reception

  • Buyout

    300 Seated / 500 Reception

Reservations

Contact

  • Brittany Heulitt, Events Manager

    Phone: 760.877.2726

    Email
  • Private Dining Room

    50 Seated / 75 Reception

  • Wine & Cheese Room

    40 Seated / 40 Reception

  • Bar & Lounge

    150 Reception

  • Buyout

    300 Seated / 500 Reception

Reservations

Contact

  • Brittany Heulitt, Events Manager

    Phone: 760.877.2726

    Email

Directions

Directions

From The Venetian Lobby

  • Walk straight through the Grand Colonnade and enter The Venetian Casino. Walk through the Casino until you reach Restaurant Row. Proceed to The Waterfall Atrium. At the LOVE sign, take the escalators up to Level 2. Use the walkway to the right of the Grand Canal until you reach the first hallway to the right. Walk straight down the hallway and Buddy V’s will be on your right.

From The Palazzo Lobby

  • Enter The Palazzo Casino Floor and turn right. Proceed to The Waterfall Atrium and walk towards the LOVE sign. Take the escalator up to Level 2. Use the walkway to the right of the Grand Canal until you reach the first hallway to the right. Walk straight down the hallway and Buddy V’s will be on your right.

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From The Venetian Lobby

  • Walk straight through the Grand Colonnade and enter The Venetian Casino. Walk through the Casino until you reach Restaurant Row. Proceed to The Waterfall Atrium. At the LOVE sign, take the escalators up to Level 2. Use the walkway to the right of the Grand Canal until you reach the first hallway to the right. Walk straight down the hallway and Buddy V’s will be on your right.

From The Palazzo Lobby

  • Enter The Palazzo Casino Floor and turn right. Proceed to The Waterfall Atrium and walk towards the LOVE sign. Take the escalator up to Level 2. Use the walkway to the right of the Grand Canal until you reach the first hallway to the right. Walk straight down the hallway and Buddy V’s will be on your right.

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