Been here a few times, as we are a fan of the TV show.
Prices have definitely gone up. Usually a "traditional Italian" (Buddy V's sells tradition throughout his advertising) restaurant includes fresh bread. Not this place. Order the garlic bread, and await your bill $$$ . The price of the drinks have skyrocketed as well. The pasta is not fresh. For the price of Buddy V's pasta, you have to offer some fresh pasta. The deserts were actually terrible. Not sure if Buddy V has actually dined at this restaurant for a while. The quality has defiantly decreased. We will not be going back here.