I wanted to start out by saying Buddy V's Ristorante was highly recommended to me by my son from the night before on Mother's Day. My boyfriend suggested we dine there for my birthday the next night. Being raised in an old fashion Italian family that cooked a lot, I usually do not like to eat out at Italian restaurants because the food usually taste too Americanize and falls short of true Italian cuisine. Well, I must say I give Buddy V's a big 5 stars. Their food, Charred Octopus, Orecchiette & Italian Sausage (pasta), Roasted Branzio (seasonal fish), Italian Greens (Tuscan kale, garlic oil, plum tomatoes) was the best ever!! My whole crazy Italian family would approve! Be warned the tropical drinks are very delicious but very strong. I got cockeyed 1/4 of the way drinking from my glass. I ended the evening with a cannoli which I give a 4 star because I still think my Mom's cannoli were a bit better. I was a little disappointed they did not offer a SMALL comp birthday dessert however they did write happy birthday on my Cannoli plate with chocolate. Coffee was great tasting and the serves rocks! Everyone is friendly and attentive. I love this place, I may have to come back for brunch!